Resume

Nuffield Joseph Burnette II
Objective

To constantly challenge myself through solving complex visual and technical problems while contributing a strong positive mental attitude and work ethic to any environment.

Education

Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA (2006-2010)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Effects, Minor in Technical Direction
Summa Cum Laude
Dean's List 2006-2010

Antigua/Barbuda International Institute of Technology, Antigua, W.I (2002-2004)
Associate Degree Program - Computer Programming
Skillset

Sidefx Houdini (All Contexts+VEX)
Pixar RenderMan Shading Language
Python
Autodesk Maya/MEL

 Nuke
C++
HTML
UNIX/LINUX Shell Scripting
Work Experience

Weta Digital - FX TD / Effects Developer(October 2015- Present)

  • The BFG (Big Friendly Giant)
  • Pipeline

ReelFX - Sr. Effects Artist / Effects Developer(April 2013 - October 2015)

  • Book of Life
  • Rockdog

DreamWorks Animation - Effects Artist / Effects Developer(September 2010 - April 2013)

  • How To Train Your Dragon - Gift of the Night Fury
  • Madagascar 3
  • Rise of the Guardians
  • Turbo

Savannah College of Art and Design - Visual Effects Tutor (September 2009 - Present)
I tutored students in Surfacing, Technical Effects, Compositing, Lighting and Programming Concepts

SideFX Toronto - Effects Artist (December 2009 - March 20th 2010)
Worked as a technical effects intern evaluating custom solvers for Houdini, as well as designing data visualization solutions and executing complex effects.

Self-Employed | Dreamerz Studio (2003 - 2006)
2d Graphics, Web/Flash dev.

Awards/Publications

2014 - 42nd Annual Annie Award Nomination - Outstanding Achievement, Animated Effects in an Animated Production

2011 - DreamWorks FX Challenge Graduate

2010 - Student Work featured in Sidefx Houdini 2010 Demo Reel

2010 - SCAD VSFX Departmental Awards - Best Individual VSFX Project - Kindred Dance

2010 - Award for Outsdanding Achievement in Visual Effects (Undergraduate)

2009 - Winner of Pixar's Stupid Rendeman Tricks (Siggraph 2009)

2008 - "Who's Who Amongst Students in American Colleges and Universities"

2001 - CXC Award for Top Academic Achievement in Visual Arts

1999 - Award of Excellence, Bank of Antigua

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