Andrew Baker
VFX Compositor and Generalist
Walnut Creek, CA
+1 (315) 720-7970
andrewbakervfx@gmail.com
andrewbakervfx.com
linkedin.com/in/andrewbakervfx
PROFILE
Seeking a compositing position which provides me the opportunity to grow in VFX. My experience and creative drive will make a positive contribution to your team.
HONORS
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IMDb Independent Shorts Awards, 2021
Best Visual Effects and Best Film of the Month -
Honors in Mass Communications, 2013
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Honors in Computer Art, 2013
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Annual Juried Student Art Show, 2010
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Dean’s List, 2010 - 2013
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Lloyd Terrance Kennedy Scholarship, 2009-2013
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Dollars for Scholars Scholarship, 2009
INTERESTS
Animation
Special Effects
Entrepreneurship
Video Games
Traveling
Photography
Creative Writing
Learning
SKILLS
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Compositing, 2D/3D Tracking, Matchmoving, Matte Extraction, Color Correction, Vray, Plate Cleanup, 360 Compositing, Stereo 3D Conversion, Rig Removal
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Software: Nuke, Maya, PFTrack, Photoshop, Premiere, Blender, Mocha, After Effects, Mudbox, Cara VR, SynthEyes, Shotgun
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Linux, Video Production, NLE, HTML/CSS,
Graphic Design, Broadcast Automation, ENPS,
Live Broadcasting
REFERENCES
Available on request
VFX COMPOSITING EXPERIENCE
Territory Studio, San Francisco, CA — Compositor, 2021-2022
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The Gray Man, Netflix, Feature Film
Mystery Meat Media, San Francisco, CA — Lead Compositor, 2020 - Present
● Oversee rig removal, FX elements and lip-sync through 9 episodes of Nickelodeon’s catalogue for their in-house Youtube channel - Nickelodeon Toymation handling IP for shows Rise of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Blaze and the Monster Machines and The Loud House
● Lead Compositor and FX Artist for L.O.L. Surprise! Netflix Movie
Visual Baker, San Francisco, CA — Digital Compositor, 2019 - Present
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Athlete A, ZAP Zoetrope Aubry Productions, Netflix Feature Documentary
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Follow Me Home (1996 re-release), ZAP Zoetrope Aubry Productions, Feature Film
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The Golden Record, Short Film
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A Holiday Change, Stroud Entertainment, Feature Film
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Day in the Life, Common Sense Media, Short Film
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In-App Purchases - DÆMON, Sprinkle Lab, Music Video
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Solus, J2 Productions, Short Pilot
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A Second Chance, Stroud Entertainment, Feature Film
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Nothing, VEENO, Music Video
FuseFX, Sherman Oaks, CA — 2D Intern, 2018
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Complete assigned shots for dailies
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Study and maintain communication under two dedicated mentors
The Moon’s Milk — Compositor, 2018
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Independent short stop-motion animation with successful crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter
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Paint-out puppet rig removal and cleanup
Studio X, Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA — Compositor, 2018
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Triptych: BLOOD, Music Video (in post-production)
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The World of Steam, Web Series eps. 2 (in post-production)
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Slingshot Prince, Short Film
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
WRNN-TV/ FiOS 1 News, Rye Brook, NY — Broadcast IT Technician, 2014 - 2016
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Perform maintenance of broadcast, field & studio equipment
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Coordinate transmission of inbound IP, Fiber & Satellite RF
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Cross-train as Master Control Operator monitoring 7 high-value channel chains including: FiOS1 News, RNN, NHK, Arise, and Arirang TV
Studio X, Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA — VFX Editor, 2017
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Maintaining sequence edits and inserting vfx shots into the timeline
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Ensuring Shotgun is maintained with current shot counts and ingesting new media
Frederator Networks — Research Writer, 2015 - 2016
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Freelance Writer for “107 Facts” on the Frederator Youtube channel
EDUCATION
Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA — MA Animation & VFX, 2017 - 2018
State University of New York at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY — B.S. Computer Art
B.S. Mass Communications - Conc. Production, 2009 - 2013
Study Abroad: Florence University of Art, Florence, Italy - 2012