Julian Johnson-Mortimer


201 Sandgate Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2HT
Tel  No +44 078787583182     julian@johnson-mortimer.com


Skills

Modeler | Texture Painter | Cg Superviser | Animator | Compositor

I consider myself to be best at modeling and texturing. What I enjoy is the whole process of Designing, creating and bringing characters to life.

Technical Expertise

Expert knowledge and production experience using Maya, Shake, Photoshop, and Zbrush as well various production pipelines used in film and TV.

Production experience for film animation, pre-vis animation, and also cycle animation. Knowledge and use of animation stages to optimize approval speed and reduce redundancy in animation time.

High-poly organic modelling with good edge loop layout for optimal deformation and polygon efficiency.

UV layout designed for ease of texturing and memory efficiency. Good knowledge of skeletal and muscular anatomy for humans and quadripeds.


Film Experiences

  • 2003-2004 LKS CineVison Nemenčinės pl. 4, LT- 10102 VILNIUS

Working under VFX Supervisor Robin Aristorenas on various films, mostly made for TV German films, which were shot in Lithuania..

  • 2004-2005 LKS CineVison Nemenčinės pl. 4, LT- 10102 VILNIUS

• Dungeons & Dragons 2: Wrath of the Dragon God

Dungeons and dragons 2 were shot in Lithuania over the summer of 2004.
I worked closely with the director and producers on the design of the creatures, All the VFX was done in Lithuania with a very small team.

  • 2005-2007 CineVison 90 - 96 Brewery Road, London N7 9NT

Washington The Warrior for the History Channel

Now based in London CineVision completed a HD Marquee special “Washington the Warrior” for the History Channel.
Shot in Lithuania, on set VFX Supervisor for the project, the Shots involved live-action & CG crowd replication, full CG background & environment replacement.

Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric IMAX Adventure Movie - National Geographic

With a crew of just 12 artists, CineVision created 80 shots in 8 months, for National Geographic’s stereo prehistoric adventure, Sea Monsters The large format film, currently on release in a record number of IMAX theatres.

I was a CG supervisor on the project, Focusing on the Creation of very high res Creatures and the rendering Pipeline for IMAX resolution.

won a VES Award for Visual Effects in a Special Venue

"Fight or Die" 2007 TV | Wheelhouse Entertainment

 

Technical Expertise

• Very good at problem solving and finding solutions if problems arise during production.

• Have a strong backround in traditional art, and a eye for detail and lighting.

• Always interested in learning new programs and techniques and improving my work.