Virtual Production
Whether you have an empty warehouse and a budget, or you have a shoot in two days and no one to run your volume, no project is off the table.
Jackson Wang - Cruel
This music video was my first of many projects with director Rich Lee and ASC cinematographer Chris Probst, a duo that weren't afraid to jump headfirst into ICVFX. For this project, I was the main engine op on set as well as the lead technical artist working to integrate Drive Studio's Virtual Art Department into a virtual production workflow. There was a lot of optimizing and troubleshooting but the team for this video was amazing and the shoot days went off without a hitch!
Come Alive - Jackson Wang
Following the success of Jackson Wang's Cruel, the same team got together again to create this video for Come Alive. We used Camera Control's motion control rig for several shots to achieve zero latency ICVFX. I was the main Unreal Engine operator on set and was responsible for the Unreal side of integrating the motion control rig.
Engine Opping on set
I've always loved the energy of being on set, and being able to combine that with exploring new tech and 3D art has been truly amazing. On set, you can find me:
-running nDisplay
-building tools for directors and DPs
-hoping nothing crashes
-programming and operating events in the digital environment
LED Stage Builds
My team at Optic Sky was brought in to consult on the build for an LED stage in Los Angeles that would be a permanent installation on a Hollywood lot. We assisted in designing the studio set up, hardware and software needs, and Unreal integration.
Virtual Production at RIT
In 2021, the Rochester Institute of Technology received an Epic MegaGrant to create a curriculum around teaching virtual production. I was brought in as a consultant for the new class as well as a speaker for their online educational video series, available at this link: here.
EVT Promo
This project was my first project as a VP supervisor! I learned SO much and found that I really love being the piece that ties together so many aspects of production.
Dogsitting on Set
I also am a qualified dogsitter. Aspiring rattlesnake wrangler. We'll see where life takes me.
