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Bobby Strain

Bobby Strain

2D Artist and Previs Artist

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Londonderry County Borough, Derry City and StrabaneMember since September 12, 2023
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About

Highly-skilled and passionate artist with experience in 2D design and visual effects.

Aspiring to pursue a career in 2D art. Specialised in previsualisation for more than three years, working on multiple large productions while managing personal artistic studies.

Experience

The Third Floor

Shot Creator | September 2018 - Current

Worked on Previs, Techvis and Postvis for multiple productions. Utilised skills from initial blocking passes right through to comping shots with plates during postvis.

  • Masters of the Air (Previs Artist) - 2023
  • Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore - 2022
  • The King's Man (Previs Artist)- 2021
  • Venom 2 : Let There Be Carnage (Previs/Postvis Artist) - 2021
  • Eternals (Previs/Postvis Artist) - 2021
  • Shadow and Bone (Previs/Techvis Artist) - 2021
  • Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (Postvis Artist) - 2019

Game of Thrones

VFX Generalist | September 2017 - August 2018

Took a lead role in asset creation for previs and objects needed on set e.g.

dragon head meshes. Throughout the year I started operating as a shot creator,

taking on previs and techvis tasks. The techvis involved was extensive, some shots requiring multiple setups per shot. I took responsibility for all scene and asset exports for finals vendors. I also assisted on set with recording witness cams and setups involving techvis throughout the year.

Sixteen South

2D Asset Artist | October 2015 - January 2016

Created 2D assets and backgrounds for the pilot of a children’s animated television show ‘Pinkalicious’. Kept to the art style created by the author of the original book to maintain a consistant visual style.

Education

Bachelor of Animation

Ulster University

September 2012 - July 2016

Graduated with First Class Honours

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