Sarah Grossmann Compositor

 

Profile:

Mid-level compositor with experience in Adobe After Effects v.7 and Fusion 5.
Mid-level matchmover with experience in Boujou Bullet v.1, Boujou v.3 and
Syntheyes 2007

Experience:

Prime Focus
Los Angeles, CA
Mar 2010 - present
Compositor    
"Clash of the Titans"    
     
Café FX
Santa Monica, CA
Sept 09- Feb 2010
Compositor    
"Alice in Wonderland"    
     
Flight 33 Productions
Sherman Oaks, CA
Sept 09
Compositor    
episodes of "The Universe"    
     
Crazy Horse Effects Venice, CA July 08 - July 09
Lead Compositor    
"Four Christmases" (feature)  
"The Road" (feature)  
"Chess" (feature)  

In addition to my own assignments, I'm currently sequence supervisor for about 40 shots


     
Entity FX Santa Monica, CA Feb 08-July 08
Compositor    
"Superhero" (feature)  
I jumped on board during the last 4 weeks of deadline. We worked a lot of long hours, I picked up a lot of difficult shots and was the last man standing, fixing the left over shots on the final delivery day.


"Crime Scene 360" (episodic)  
Worked with 3D artists, to create transitions.


"The Spirit"


(feature)
 
I composited about 45 shots and assisted in many more. The film was shot entirely on greenscreen. We worked with both practical and 3D elements to create a smoky/hazy/snowy world for this noir-styled movie.

     
Café FX Santa Monica, CA Dec 07-Feb 08
Compositor    
"The Happening"
(feature)  
"Street Kings" (feature)  
Working with a very small team of artists, my responsibilities included, but were not limited to: compositing, matchmoving, and improving actors' performances through the magic of warp and paint.
     

The Other Side/
Ghost Whisperer

Venice, CA

Dec 07-Jan 08 &
Feb 07-April 07

2D Artist    
"The Ghost Whisperer" (webisodes)  
Working from home and communicating strictly through chat and email, I was the lead artist of a two-artist team. Finaled 16 Webisodes, consisting of 30+ shots. Webisodes were aired online as an in depth story expansion to CBS television show, "The Ghost Whisperer".
     
Zoic Studios Los Angeles, CA Nov 07-Dec 07
Compositor    
"Pushing Daisies"
(episodic)  
"Journey Man"
(episodic)  
American Idol
(national commercial)  
Remax (national commercial)  
     
Riot Santa Monica, CA June 07-Nov 07
Compositor    
"Town Creek" (feature)  
Composited very 3D heavy shots that involved changing features, adding blood, and putting wounds on animals as they moved around.
     
Moving Pixels Santa Monica, CA Jan 07-April 07
2D Artist    
Was the only 2D artist in a room full of 3D artists. Helped to create nearly all textures for several national car television commercials.
     
Digital Backlot Venice, CA Oct. 06-Jan 07
"Mimzy" (feature)  
"There Will Be Blood" (feature)  
"Evan Almighty" (feature)  
Roto, Key, Wire Removal, Compositing
     
Pixel Magic Toluca Lake, CA Aug 06 - Oct. 06
Compositor/Matchmover,    
"Deck the Halls" (feature)  
"300" (feature)  
"Bob Bailey" (feature)  
"Next" (feature)  
     
With A Twist Venice, CA Aug 06 - Sept 06
Matchmover,    
Buick and Lexus commercials    
Used Boujou v.3 and Syntheyes to matchmove approximately 15 shots.
     
One Hour VFX Venice, CA

Jan 06 - Mar 06

Compositor    
"Hollow Man 2" (feature)  
Worked in Adobe After Effects v.7 for compositing and rotoscoping.
Composited 10 shots and collaborated on roughly 30 additional shots.
     
Uncharted Territory Los Angeles, CA July 06 - Nov 06
Compositor    
"The Triangle" (Mini-series)  
Used Fusion 5 for compositing, rotoscoping and wire removal. Also used Boujou 3 for 3D tracking/matchmoving. Trained numerous coworkers in these programs. Saw approximately 25 - 35 shots through completion from beginning to end and had a hand in numerous others.
     
The Alaska Club Fairbanks, AK Oct 04 - July 06
Marketing Director    
Was responsible for all in-house marketing, including conceptualization and execution. Designed and printed a monthly newsletter, as well as numerous brochures, various posters, forms, and other miscellaneous items. Was also responsible for the department budget. Used Adobe Illustrator CS2, Adobe PhotoShop CS2 and Quark v.6.5.
     
Fairbanks Daily NewsMiner Fairbanks, AK Oct 01 – Oct 04
Graphic Artist    
Worked in the design/layout department of second largest newspaper in the state of Alaska. Duties included working with sales representatives and clients to create effective print advertising. Used Adobe PhotoShop v. 7, Adobe Illustrator v.10 and MultiAd Creator v.3.5. Worked under constant and arduous deadlines. Learned to take creative ideas and produce professional quality advertisements in minimal turn-around time.

Education
University of Alaska, Anchorage - Associates of Arts, 1998

Skills
Experience in Adobe After Effects v.7, Fusion 5, Boujou 3, Syntheyes
2007 and Adobe PhotoShop CS2. Can use either Mac or PC platforms.
Able to learn new programs quickly.
Have natural teaching skills and am always willing to help or learn from others.

Please Contact Bob Coleman
13323 Washington Boulevard, Suite 304, Los Angeles, CA 90066
310-788-3918 M. 310-293-8718 F. 310-788-3415 http://www.d-a-a.com