Jay Garrison - Visual Effect Artist (501) 590-7041 Email: [email protected] Homepage: http://www.jaygarrison3d.com

Profile I am a CG Generalist, experienced in modeling, animation, and compositing for the TV and Film industry. Independent contractor, often addressing shots start to finish. Open to freelance or staff positions.

Skills Proficient in Maya, Nuke, ZBrush, Mari, 3D Equalizer and After Effects. Skilled in modeling, rigging, texturing, shading, rendering, dynamics and composting. Work includes, characters, creatures, set extensions, motion graphics, product rendering, and digital cosmetic work.

Experience FREELANCE; 2013-CURRENT Netflix, MPC, WWE, Disney, NBC, Nickelodeon, Guess, Charlex, Box Studios, HumbleTV, The Studio NYC, other film and broadcast projects.

MOVING PICTURE COMPANY; NEW YORK, NY 2018 Postvis Department. Character Animation, Modeling, Camera Tracking, and Compositing for a feature film.

WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT; STAMFORD, CT — 2015–2017 Long term contract job. Primarily assisted with character work, shading, lighting, UV, retopology, compositing, zbrush, and other technical assistance.

PERCEPTIONAL NYC; NEW YORK, NY — 2012-2013 3D Animation and Compositing for commercials and visual effects. Working primarily in Maya and After Effects. Often for Network TV clients such as Nickelodeon, MTV, and USA.

IMAGINARIUM PICTURES; NORWALK, CT — 2009-2012 VFX Supervisor and Lead 3D generalist. Tasked with planning visual effects and supervising on set. Concept to completion Creature FX. Dynamic Simulations of natural effects. Texturing and shading. Virtual landscapes. 3D camera tracking. Trained new employees. Render farm construction and maintenance.

DEMPSEY FILM GROUP; LITTLE ROCK, AR — 2006-2009 3D Animation, Commercial VFX, Compositing, and DVD Authoring for interactive museum kiosks and broadcast commercials.

JONES PRODUCTIONS; LITTLE ROCK, AR — 2002-2006 Animation, Editing, Compositing, DVD Authoring, and Web Design. Provided animation for broadcast commercials. Occasionally, running camera, lighting, and audio.

ST. VINCENT HOSPITAL; LITTLE ROCK, AR — 2001-2002 Produced in-house videos, documented surgeries and lectures, and maintained the internal patient channels.

Education University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR 1996-2001- Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design as well as Broadcasting