After my first year, I was selected to be a Generalist TD (Sweatbox TD) at DNEG Animation. This was an unforgettable experience as after completing all training assignments 6 weeks early, I was able to contribute to the production of That Christmas feature animated film, receiving my own sequence! My role as Generalist TD is troubleshooting creative and technical shots issues from initial animation blocking all the way to final lighting, being involved with all areas of the pipeline and with all levels of artists. This experience has allowed me to build new connections working with industry professionals that have helped me understand new, more advanced techniques.

Outside of my studies, I have had the opportunity to freelance for brands such as the McLaren Formula One team, using Houdini and Maya to deliver two projects within a ten day deadline. Real world experiences like these where both me and the client are building the VFX really geared me in my multitasking and creative problem solving.

In May 2022 I graduated from the Technicolor (MPC) Lighting for VFX Academy. The intense and amazing 10 week experience tied together my passion for technology and photography. Naturally in the role of lighting artist, errors stemming from all stages of the pipeline will appear in the render, from textures to mesh, intersections, and optimisation. By the end of the ten week course, I’d had the opportunity to dive deep and explore all areas of the pipeline leading to the transition of becoming a generalist.