Konstantinoupoleos 7, Pyrgos Elis, 271 31, Greece | +30 6944 775552 | nik.maragos@gmail.com
MA Computer Animation and Visual Effects with Distinction | Sep 2015 | Teesside University, UK
Modules: 3D Tools and Techniques, 2D Tools and Techniques, FX Animation, VFX Industry Practice
Major VFX Project: Scripting and Automating the VFX Production Pipeline
Course Representative
BSc (Hons) Computation | July 1997 | University of Manchester, UK
Computer Science Bachelor's Degree with Honours
3rd year project: Solving Constraint Satisfaction Problems Using Backtracking Algorithms
V-Ray user | cg world
Certification page: http://www.5srwcertification.com/record.php?id=160
Professional Photography | New York Institute of Photography
Certificate of Graduation | July 1998
Pipeline TD | Dupe VFX, London, UK | Jul '21 - Today
· Tool development / Customisation
· First line support for artists
· Render wrangling
FX TD / 3D Generalist | Mega Overdrive Ltd, Middlesbrough, UK | Nov '15 - Feb '16
· 3D Printing / Photogrammetry
· Set up and maintenance of the render farm
· FX Artist
Lighting Artist | Red Star 3D, Sheffield, UK | Apr - May '15
Work Experience Program - Responsible for texturing, lighting and rendering a scence using two different styles; photorealistic and stylized
Excellent understanding of the general VFX pipeline
Proficient in 3D Studio Max, Maya, Photoshop
Very good working knowledge of Arnold and V-Ray renderers. Familiarity with Mental Ray
Very good knowledge of MXS, familiarity with MEL, Python, Nuke gizmos
Good knowledge of Nuke, After Effects, Premiere Pro
Very good use of FumeFX and Thinking Particles. Working knowledge of KrakatoaMX
Proficient in distributed rendering and fx simulation submissions to network farms using Deadline and Backburner
Working knowledge of Boujou, PFTrack, 3D Equilizer, Mocha Pro
Passionate about technology and always enthusiastic about new techniques
Capable of picking up new methods and quickly learn proprietary tools
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