Career Summary
Over 25 years experience in episodic TV and Feature Films specialising in combining CG imagery with live action and following projects from initial development through to final post production and delivery.
I bring both strong technical knowledge of CG/VFX/Live Action requirements and creative overview and input always in the service of the story, but able to innovate and collaborate to meet production limitations and needs.
Professional Credits
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2018-2020, Sonic the Hedgehog, International, Feature Films /, Family, 90mins, MARZA/SEGA, Paramount Pictures, Visual Effects Supervisor /
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2017-2018, Aquaman, International, Feature Films /, Drama, 100mins, Method Studios Melbourne, Warner Bros. DC Comics, Visual Effects Supervisor /
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2017, Mary Magdalene, International, Feature Films /, Drama, 110mins, Porchlight Films, Universal Pictures, Visual Effects Supervisor /
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2017, Jumanji, International, Feature Films /, Family, 90 mins, Iloura Melbourne, Visual Effects Supervisor /
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2016, John Wick 2, International, Feature Films /, Action, 90mins, Method Studios Sydney, Visual Effects Supervisor /
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2016, 24 Hours to Live, International, Feature Films /, Drama, 90mins, Thunder Road Pictures, Fundamental Films, Visual Effects Supervisor /
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2015-2016, The Shallows, Domestic, Feature Films /, Drama, 90mins, Sony Columbia Pictures, Visual Effects Supervisor /
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2014-2015, Sonic the Hedgehog Project Development, International, Feature Films /, Animation, MARZA Animation Tokyo, Visual Effects Supervisor /
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2011-2013, Mad Max 4 Fury Road, Domestic, Feature Films /, Drama, Kenney Miller Mitchell, Visual Effects Supervisor /
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2009-2011, Happy Feet 2, International, Feature Films /, Animation, 90mins, Kenney Miller Mitchell, Production Designer /
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2006-2007, Fools Gold, International, Feature Films /, Comedy, 90mins, Warner Bros. Pictures, Visual Effects Supervisor /
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2004-2006, Happy Feet, International, Feature Films /, Animation, 90mins, Kenney Miller Mitchell, Art Director /
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2003-2004, ‘Noah and Saskia’, Domestic, TV Series /, Children's, 13x 30mins, ACTF, Visual Effects Supervisor /
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2003, One Perfect Day, Domestic, Feature Films /, Drama, 90mins, Lighstream Films, Visual Effects Supervisor /
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2002, Crackerjack, Domestic, Feature Films /, Comedy, 90mins, Ruby Productions, Visual Effects Supervisor /
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2002, Danny Deckchair, Domestic, Feature Films /, Comedy, 90mins, Andrew Mason, Visual Effects Supervisor /
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2001, Legacy of the Silver Shadow, Domestic, TV Series /, Children's, 90mins, ACTF/Disney Channel, Visual Effects Supervisor /
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1999-2000, Round the Twist, Domestic, TV Series /, Children's, 13x30mins, ACTF, Visual Effects Supervisor /
Professional Memberships
- Illustrators Association of Australia, AGDA Since 1992
Education
- 1980 Swinburne College of Design, Graphic Design, Australia
Special and Technical Skills
-On-set VFX supervision internationally and domestically.
-Experienced at supervising pre-vis and post-vis.
-Thorough knowledge and experience of :
CG processes, workflows and pipelines.
DI, post-production and stereo.
On-set data acquisition, lidar, photogrammetry.
Studio reporting, VFX bidding breakdowns
-Digital Environment, set extension specialist.
-CG character design and asset supervision.
- Digital Production Design and Art Direction
Direct URL
https://vicscreen.vic.gov.au/choose-victoria/industry-directory/2122/david-nelson