Brad Hayes VFX Supervisor

For more than a decade and a half, I have been lucky enough to work at many studios, both large and small; on a variety of projects, from commercials to feature films; in almost every position in the industry. In that time I have developed the skill set, temperament and keen eye that made me one of the top supervisors at one of the top studios in the world.

At Digital Domain I have been personally responsible for dozens of commercials. From bids, break downs, and staffing; thought on set supervision, right through post production and on to final delivery.  I have taken on the roles of visual effects supervisor, post production supervisor and even animation director.

Experience:

• Over 50 commercials at Digital Domain
• Over 12 years supervising digital special effects for film and television
• Over 14 years as digital 3D artist, Over 6 years as digital 2D artist
• Over 18 years of production experience, including: producing, directing, art direction, technical supervision, camera op, and stage and television lighting
• Directing, Directing 2nd unit, Directing Mo-Cap

 

Work History:

• 2010                               Freelance: VFX Supervisor
• 2003-2009                      Digital Domain: CG / VFX Supervisor
• 2001-2003                      Freelance: Digital Effects Supervisor.
• 1999-2001:                     Rhythm & Hues: Digital Artist / Effects Supervisor.           
• 1996-1999:                     Digital Muse: Digital Effects Supervisor.  
• 1994-1996:                     Network One: Chief On-Air Design Coordinator,   
• 1993-1994:                     Freelance: FX Artist
• 1991-1993:                     The Disney Channel: Producer, Creative Development

Commercials at Digital Domain:

2009

• Lincoln, ecoboost
• Burger King, King Bot
• Sony, The Agency E3 Trailer
• Capital One, Bank Campaign

2008

• Gatorade: Moon*
• IMG: Identity (Director)
• Old Spice: Two things*
• Gillette: Pied Piper*
• Gillette: Got'a have it. *

2007

• Chrysler :Technology throughout*
• Chrysler: Comes Together*
• Chrysler: Jenga*
• Chrysler: 300 navigation*
• Chrysler: Twon and Country

2006

• GMC, Drawing Board*
• Coors Block Party / Coast to Coast*
• GMC, Engineers*
• Chevy Avalanche*
• Ford, Edge*
• Chrysler, Aspen*
• Mercury, Look Book*

2005

• Heineken: Beer Run
• Disney: Magic Box*
• Disney: Wish*
• Michelin: Concept*
• Verison*
• Coors: Train*
• Best Buy: Holiday Games*
• Coors: Neighborhood*
• Disney: Monsters Inc. Ride*

2004

• Sudicare: Plug*
• Aflack, Japan: Hospital*
• Michelin: White Knuckle*
• Amex HD
• Corvette: Dream*
• CVS: Wait*
• CVS: Money*
• Fruit 2.0
• Adidas: Unstoppable*
• EBay: Dreams
• Disney: homecoming

2003

• Nissan: Black History Month
• Cat in the Hat
• Tide: Future
• HP Tulips
• Gatorade: LL Cool J
• Jaguar: Rabbit
• Apple Ipod: 1984
• Michelin: Lost Friend
• Michelin: Stunt Driver

Television and Film:

• Senior Artist, feature film  “The Core” Computer Cafe
• Senior Artist, feature film  “Spy Kids II” Computer Cafe
• Senior Artist, feature film trailer “The Hulk” Computer Cafe
• CG Supervisor “Star Trek: Voyager”, seasons five and six, Digital Muse
• CG Supervisor, feature film trailer “VIRUS” Digital Muse
• CG Supervisor “Fame LA” title sequence, Digital Muse

 

 

 

 

*VFX or CG Supervisor