Role: Compositor and Prep Artist
GHOSTEMANE - AI (2020)
Working closely with Studio Linguini and Venturia Animation, I composited the 2d rubber-hose style animation into the miniature set. I also provided some rig-removal. Allowing the characters to interact and engage in the freaky invasion of the room was certainly a highlight.
Almost There (2019)
“On an everyday train journey quite unlike any other, a not-so-casual observer goes to extreme lengths to avoid other passengers, a giant baby runs away from his parents, a romantic woman starts an ill-fated relationship with a cuckoo, and a naïve boy discovers that some problems can’t be fixed by pictures of unicorns.”
As lead compositor on a film taking place in a moving train largely without in-camera exteriors, I knew there was going to be plenty of work ahead. The passion and teamwork behind this project assured that it could only be made into the wonder that it is!
I met regularly with the director, production designer, and cinematographer in order to strategize about the best way to approach this stop-motion and 2d blend. We developed the exterior images and light interaction level together. Getting to know the different sections of the train, and all the unique characters made compositing for this project so fun.
A Bird With No Legs (2019)
“Theo plays his saxophone to lead his broken father, James, inside a magical song. Theo’s goal - to help James overcome his grief.”
For this stop-motion animation, my primary role as compositor was consulting. I frequented the set to strategize with the director, Nick Cinelli, about what was possible to tackle in post, and what needed to be done in camera. I also did the compositing for a few shots.
Sindy MSM (2019)
As a junior compositor, for this commercial my primary responsibilites were compositing of multiple animation layers, clean up, flicker removal, and DMP integration.
The Fire Next Time (2020)
“As the rioting spreads and looters push police lines back, the shadows in the housing estate and high street grow longer and the oppressive environment takes on a life of its own. A young mum stresses out about her benefits, a struggling father has a barney with security guards at the Job Centre and teenagers grow angry with the police who dog their every move.”
As compositor on this project, I worked closely with the director and cinematographer to advise about the best way to capture elements such as greenscreen and multiple exposures in order to achieve the desired effects. I also composited some backgrounds.
This mixed media approach was new to me at the time, and I’m greatful I could learn from and be involved in a film with such a great style and message!
Listen to Me Sing (2019)
“A miserable hotel performer finds her most primal self when she falls in love with a walrus.”
As a compositor on this project, I worked with the lead, Cécile Ceppi, to create consistent compositions of greenscreen-ed stop-motion puppets on miniature sets, and to enhance smoke effects.
Sheba: Resistance is Futile
Working closely with director Nick Cinelli and animator Nelly Michenaud, I integrated the 2d characters into the miniature set. As the sole compositor on this project, having the discussion about exactly how much interaction there should be with this style was very enjoyable.
Inanimate (2018)
“Katrine has a normal life, a normal job, a normal boyfriend and a normal apartment in a normal city. Or at least thats what she thinks, until one day everything starts falling apart - literally!”
I took over as lead compositor for Inanimate at the end of its production when the previous lead had to leave due to other commitments. I personally completed tens of shots, and organized and oversaw the delivery of final shots to the online edit. The work on this project was varied, but some recurring tasks were rig removal and clay smoothing.
Inanimate went on to receive many awards, including third prize at the Cannes Film Festival in the Cinéfondation Selection and the BAFTA Special Jury Prize.
Moth (2018)
“Jumping between reality and fantasy, Moth is the story of a grieving family told through the eyes of lonely 8-year old Mabil and her vivid imagination which shows her how a tragic loss is breaking apart her parents.”
As a junior compositor, my main role was rig removal for this stop-motion animation project. Believe it or not - those moths don’t fly without wires!
Fishboy (2018)
“Fish Boy lives in darkness, his guilt about the past slowly consuming him. His girlfriend Laura is a light of hope in his dark world. But despite his efforts, his past continues to chase him, eventually putting them both
in danger.”
Fishboy uses a unique combination of textures - from fabric to paint - to tell a compassionate story. As a junior compositor, I assisted by overseeing final export organization, and shot delivery to the grade.
Hedgehog (2018)
“‘Hedgehog’ tells the story of Gareth, who has a debilitating sense of self-doubt - which manifests in the form of a hedgehog.”
Hedgehog uses a charming mixture of miniature sets, CG characters, and hand-drawn expressions. As a junior compositor on this project, I followed the lead’s templates and added my own flair to bring these together to create final coherent images.
Facing it (2018)
“As Sean anxiously awaits a meeting in the local pub, he is forced to explore his own unhappy memories and relationships in an evening that will leave him changed forever.”
As a junior compositor on this stop motion animation project, I did contributed prep work and flicker reduction.