Chris Hawkes

3D Generalist Reel

Compositing Reel

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About me

I’m Chris Hawkes, Director, 3D Generalist & Compositor.

I am a visual effects artist and director with almost 20 years of experience in the T.V, commercials, film and music video industries.

I am one of the co-founders of the award winning Hi-Sim studios where I work as a creative director and visual effects artist. I also work as a freelance artist for several studios and individuals.

I am represented as a director by Ridley Scott Creative Group where I have been given the opportunity to direct and work as an artist on a range of commercial projects.

Most recently, I have been working as a lead CG generalist and comp supervisor at Aardman Animations for the past 3 years.

What I do

I am proficient in technical aspects of the pipeline as well as the creative side. I am able to think logically to solve problems. I am also accomplished in rapid and accurate modelling, texturing, effects, lighting, optimised render setups, and compositing.

I am largely self taught and continually strive to keep up to date with new technologies.

Key Skills

3D:
Modelling, Animation, Rigging, Lighting, Shading, Dynamics & Effects, Layout, Rendering, Python/Mel Scripting.

2D:
Compositing, Keying, Cleanup, Colour Correction, Effects, Motion Graphics, Texturing.

Other:
Creative Direction, Technical Direction, On-set Supervision, Problem Solving.

Software

3D:
Maya, ZBrush, Arnold, V-Ray, Mudbox, Substance Painter, Substance Designer, Mari, PFTrack.

2D:
Nuke, Fusion, Adobe CC, Affinity.

Learning:
Houdini, Unreal Engine, Marvelous Designer, Blender, Gaea.

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