Resume

Michael Roderick

Visual Effects Supervisor | Technical Director | Founder

Professional Summary

Award-winning Visual Effects Supervisor with over 20 years of expertise in film, TV, and immersive experiences. A proven leader and founder skilled in delivering exceptional visuals for AAA titles , 4K IMAX productions , and specialized projects. Expertise in stereoscopic FX , dome projection , and innovating new VFX technologies and methodologies.

Core Competencies

• VFX Software: 3ds Max , Nuke Compositing , Houdini , Syntheyes , Adobe After Effects , Adobe Photoshop , Adobe Premiere Pro

• Core Expertise: Visual Effects Supervision , Technical Direction , 3D Modeling , Fluid Simulations , 3D Matchmoving , Digital Compositing

• Specializations: Special Venue Ride Films , Dome Projection (2D & Stereo) , Stereoscopic FX , Immersive Experiences

• Production & Post: Post-Production , Motion Graphics , Cinematography , Digital Photography , Video Editing

Professional Experience

Visual Effects Artist | Instinctual November 2022 – Present

• Deliver high-quality VFX shots for AAA titles under tight deadlines.

• Apply expertise in complex 3D matchmoving, fluid simulations, and compositing.

Founder, Visual Effects Supervisor & Technical Director | Digital Artist Coalition February 2014 – Present

• Established and lead a business model focused on minimizing overhead costs while delivering exceptional visual effects services.

• Serve as primary Visual Effects Supervisor and Technical Director for all projects.

Digital Effects Artist & Supervisor | Engine Room January 2003 – Present

• Serve as a key Digital Effects Artist, creating compelling visuals for numerous projects.

• Utilize expertise in digital compositing and post-production to significantly enhance the overall quality of visual effects.

TD/VFX Supervisor | Stereoscopic FX March 2009 – January 2014

• Led visual effects supervision, specializing in the design and creation of immersive stereoscopic visual effects.

• Delivered content for feature films, 4K IMAX productions, and specialized projects, enhancing visual storytelling and audience engagement.

Stereoscopic Process Inventor | Inner-D October 2009 – February 2010

• Served as CEO and Stereoscopic Director.

• Developed a groundbreaking 2D to 3D stereoscopic conversion process.

2D Lead / 3D Artist / Stereoscopic Specialist | Amalgamated Pixels December 2007 – October 2009

• Contributed to a variety of special venue projects, including the full dome 'Dragons Treasure' project in Macau, China.

• Delivered captivating visual content for immersive experiences.

2D Supervisor | Encore Hollywood September 2004 – December 2007

• Contributed thousands of visual effects to numerous TV shows and films.

• Earned an honorary Emmy nomination for work.

Awards & Honors

• Winner, Best Visual Effects | Giant Screen Cinema Association (2024)

  • For work on Cities of the Future

• Winner, Best Visual Effects | Giant Screen Cinema Association (2023)

  • For work on Grand Canyon: Rivers of Time

• Nomination, Outstanding Visual Effects in a Special Venue Project | Visual Effects Society (VES) (2013)

  • For stereoscopic full dome film Sea World "Turtle Trek"