Jacob Barrow
I am a visual effects artist based in Wellington New Zealand. I studied at The Dunedin School of Fine Arts, majoring in Electronic Arts. I have created several of my own short films and animations and have also worked on some feature films as well.
My key skills are 3D animation, modeling, rigging and texturing, motion graphics, video editing, design . I use various programs such as 3D Studio Max, Maya, Pixologic Zbrush, Mudbox, FumeFX, Dreamscape, Adobe Photoshop, Premiere After Effects and Final cut pro.
My talents can be used for anything creative including short films, feature films, music videos, 2D and 3D animations, logo design, concept design, TV adds, games, visual effects, art direction, advertising and multimedia.
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Electronic Arts, Dunedin School of Arts, Class of 2008.
FEATURE FILM EXPERIENCE
2009
Weta Digital
AVATAR
Assistant Technical Director
General problem solving, Environmental layout, Set dressing, Scene optimization, Rendering, Rendering problem solving, Plant rigging for dynamics and character interaction, Comping for standard and 3D stereo renders.
2009
Weta Digital
THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN: THE SECRET OF THE UNICORN
Assistant Technical Director
Pre-viz Asset Modeling, Unwrapping UVs and Texturing
OTHER FILM EXPERIENCE
2010
Documentary: Mega Structures, Pearl River Tower
Company: Natural History New Zealand
Role: 3D generalist/Technical Director
2010
Film: 'Beached'
Director: Alan Morrison
Role: Visual Effects Supervisor/3D Artist
2008
Documentary: Evolution before our eyes
Role: Visual Effects Artist
Silhouette of Strings, 2008, duration 4:12
Silhouette of Strings, has been selected for the 2010 Magma Short film Festival in May.
Silhouette of Strings was also honored with three awards at the Mothras student film festival in 2008.
'Best animation' - WINNER
'Best original music' – WINNER
‘Best new comer'- WINNER
Timeglass, 2008, duration 8:06
I believe these two films best express my creative and artistic talents in the area of 3D animation. I created every aspect of these two films from original concept, character design and storyboards to modeling, texturing, rigging, animating the characters, props and environments, general and atmospheric effect, lighting, rending, compositing, depth of field, editing, music and sound effects, titles and final presentation and exhibition.
JACOB BARROW
Visual Effects Artist
2/120 Constable St Newtown, Wellington, New Zealand
Mobile: 021 255 9720
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Jacob BarrowI am a visual effects artist based in Wellington New Zealand. I studied at The Dunedin School of Fine Arts, majoring in Electronic Arts. I have created several of my own short films and animations and have also worked on some feature films as well.
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