Hello there!

I'm a nerd <3 .

Always have been. But was solid enough in that knowledge to stand my ground, and also meet many, many others older and younger who were too.

Multiple years experienced as an art generalist in the visual effects realm, spanning film, television, and episodic streaming, alongside the gaming industry, on top of being a life long seeker of capticating stories and inspiration.

I am dedicated to leveraging my experiences to creatively, artistically, and technically address challenges in any project or organization I am associated with.

My passion lies in every facet of storytelling and visual creation, motivating me to acquire a comprehensive skill set and engage in various project stages. I'm committed to collaborating with a team that also shares that drive, not only granting me to express my talents but also pushes me to become better, and offers a platform for continuous learning and artistic growth.

Thank you for visiting! ~
<3

David Espinoza

+ HOMETOWN: Los Angeles / Orange County California

+ EDUCATION: Art Institute of Orange County 2001-2004 / B.S. Media Arts & Animation

+CORE SKILLS: •3D Modelling •Texture & Surfacing •Look Development •Environment Assembly and Management •Storytelling

+SPECIALTIES:

•Strong background in traditional art mediums and related skillsets.

•Capablities of executing an idea from initial conception to final realization.

•Affinity for both film and game pipeline development. Ability to use techniques learned in both industries to benefit the other in aesthetics, workflow and quality.

+ SKILLS and EXPERTISE

+ TRADITIONAL: •Pencil & Paper skillset •Model kit build and painting •Storytelling

+ 3D: •3ds Max •Maya •XSI •ZBrush •Houdini •Blender •Substance Painter

+ 2D: •Photoshop •Nuke •Premiere •After Effects •Syntheyes

+ CG RENDERER: •VRay •Arnold •Mentalray

+ GameEngines: •Unreal •Various proprietary In-House engines.

AFTER EARTH (2013)
• CG Generalist
Modelling / Texturing / Shading / Layout
Directed by M. Night Shyamalan

STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS (2013)
• Lead Asset Modeller / CG Generalist
Modelling / Texturing / Shading / Layout / Concept Design
Directed by J.J. Abbrams

SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN (2012)
• Lead Asset Modeller / CG Generalist
Modelling / Texturing / Shading / Layout / Concept Design l Lighting
Directed by Rupert Sanders

JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND (2012)
• CG Generalist
Modelling / Texturing / Shading / Layout / Concept Design / Cloth Sim
Directed by Brad Peyton

GREEN LANTERN (2011)
• CG Generalist
Modelling / Sculpting / Layout
Directed by Martin Campbell

THE CREATOR (2023)
• Senior Generalist
Modelling / Texturing / Shading / Animation / Layout
Directed by Gareth Edwards

U2: UV ACHTUNG BABY LIVE @SPHERE (2023)

Las Vegas Deconstruction Sequence
• Senior Generalist
Modelling / Layout / Texturing / Shading / Animation
Directed by Willie Wiliams & Es Devlin

ASHOKA (2023)

Episode 6 : Far, Far Away
• Senior Generalist
Modelling / Texturing / Shading / Layout / Lighting
Directed by Jennifer Getzinger

BLACK PANTHER : WAKANDA FOREVER (2022)
• Senior Generalist
Modelling / Texturing / Shading / Layout
Directed by Brad Peyton

RED NOTICE (2021)
• Senior Generalist
Modelling / Texturing / Shading / Animation / Layout
Directed by Rawson Marshal Thurber

ETERNALS (2021)
• Senior Generalist
Modelling / Texturing / Shading / DMP / Plate Augmentation
Directed by Chloé Zhao

JUNGLE CRUISE (2021)
• Senior Generalist
Modelling / Texturing / Shading / Lighting
Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra

WANDAVISION (2021)

Episode 6 : All-New Halloween Spooktacular!
• Senior Generalist
Modelling / Texturing / Shading / DMP / Plate Augmentation / Lighting
Directed by Matt Shakman

A QUIET PLACE 2 (2021)
• Senior Generalist
Rotoscope / Plate Augmentation
Directed by John Krasinksi

THE MANDALORIAN (2020)

Chapter 10: The Passenger
Chapter 9: The Marshal
• Senior Generalist
Modelling / Texturing / Shading / Lighting / Layout
Directed by Jon Favreau (9) & Peyton Reed (10)

FREE GUY (2020)
• Senior Generalist
Modelling / Texturing / Shading / Lighting
Directed by Shawn Levy

KISSING BOOTH 2 (2020)
• Senior Generalist
Modelling / Texturing / DMP / Plate Augmentation
Directed by Vince Marcello

STAR WARS : THE RISE OF SKYWALKER (2019)
• Senior Generalist
Modelling / Texturing / Shading / Lighting / Layout
Directed by J.J. Abrams

AVENGERS : ENDGAME (2019)
• Senior Generalist
Modelling / Texturing / Shading / Lighting / Layout / Particle Sim / DMP
Directed by Anthony & Joe Russo

BUMBLEBEE (2018)
• Senior Generalist
Modelling / Texturing / Shading / Lighting / Layout
Directed by Travis Knight

SOLO : A STAR WARS STORY (2018)
• Senior Generalist
Modelling / Texturing / Shading / Lighting / Layout / DMP
Directed by Ron Howard

READY PLAYER ONE (2018)
• Senior Generalist
Modelling / Texturing / Shading / Lighting / Layout / Crowd Population
Directed by Steven Spielberg

MOTHER! (2017)
• Senior Generalist
Modelling / Texturing / Shading / Lighting / Layout / DMP
Directed by Darren Aronofsky

TRANSFORMERS : THE LAST KNIGHT (2017)
• Senior Generalist
Modelling / Texturing / Shading / Lighting
Directed by Michael Bay

ROGUE ONE : A STAR WARS STORY (2016)
• Senior Generalist
Modelling / Texturing / Shading / Lighting / Layout
Directed by Gareth Edwards

THE GREAT WALL (2016)
• Lead Generalist
Modelling / Texturing / Shading / Lighting / Layout / DMP / Env. Management
Directed by Yi-Mou Zhang

WARCRAFT (2016)
• Lead Generalist
Modelling / Texturing / Shading / Lighting / Layout / DMP / Env. Management
Directed by Duncan Jones

ABOVE AND BEYOND (2014)
• Senior Generalist
Modelling / Lighting / Layout / DMP
Directed by Roberta Grossman

TRANSFORMERS 4 : AGE OF EXTINCTION (2014)
• Senior Generalist
Modelling / Texturing / Shading / Lighting / Layout / DMP
Directed by Michael Bay

DUNGEON SIEGE 3 (2011)
• Senior Environment Artist
Modelling / Texturing / Shading / Lighting /VFX / 2ndary Concept / Editing
Published by Square Enix

ALIENS: Crucible (Unreleased)
• Environment Artist
Modelling / Texturing / Shading / 2ndary Concept
Published by Sega

NEVERWINTER NIGHTS 2 : Storm of Zehir (2008)
• Character Artist
Modelling / Texturing
Published by Atari

NEVERWINTER NIGHTS 2 : Mask of the Betrayer (2007)
• Character Artist
Modelling / Texturing / 2ndary Concept
Published by Atari

NEVERWINTER NIGHTS 2 (2006)
• Junior Character Artist
Modelling / Texturing
Published by Atari

STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC - The Sith Lords (2004)
• Artist Intern
Modelling / Texturing / 2D Painting
Published by Lucasarts

THE WARRIOR'S WAY (2010)
• CG Generalist
Modelling / Texturing
Directed by Sngmoo Lee

THE PINK PANTHER 2 (2009)
• CG Generalist
Water Simulation / Layout / DMP / Concept Design
Directed by Harald Zwart

THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL (2008)
• CG Generalist
Modelling / Texturing / Shading / Lighting
Directed by Scott Derrickson

MIRRORS (2008)
• CG Generalist
Modelling / Matte Painting / Matte Projection
Directed by Alexandre Aja

GET SMART (2008)
• CG Generalist
Modelling / Texturing / Shading / Lighting / Animation / Camera Tracking
Directed by Peter Segal

RENDITION (2008)
• CG Generalist
Concept and Layout Look Development
Directed by Gavin Hood

LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD (2007)
• CG Generalist
Modelling / Texturing / Shading / Lighting / Animation / Camera Tracking
Directed by Len Wiseman

THE BLACK ANGELS - "DON'T PLAY WITH GUNS" Music Video (2013)
• CG Artist
CG Look Development / Water & Glass Simulation / Compositing
Directed by Bo Mirosseni

OCEANICA (Unreleased)
• Intern
Modelling / Texturing / Concept / Animation

ADVENTURES IN GAME CHASING (2022)
• CG Artist
Modelling / Texturing / Shading / Animation / Compositing
Directed by Billy Chaser

ERA - Short Film (2013)
• Director /CG Artist
Writer / Director / Pre thru Post Production
Directed by David Espinoza

SLEIGH BELLS - "RIOT RYHTHM" Unofficial Music Video (2010)
• VFX Supervisor / CG Artist
CG Look Development / Modelling / Texturing / Animation / Compositing
Directed by Bo Mirosseni

MARKSMAN (2006)
• Art Director
Modelling / Texturing / Set and Prop Design / Storyboard / Asset Coordination

Directed by Matt Stokes

Standing next to someone who is on the small list of people whom have affected my life profoundly. Also never thought it would ever happen <3