BRITISH COLUMBIA — VFX Legion (www.VFXLegion.com) has signed CG supervisor Blake Anderson to the remote visual effects company’s recently-launched studio in British Columbia. He brings a range of skills and experience managing and collaborating with large work-from-home teams on feature films and episodic series.
Anderson’s 15-years in the industry includes six-years as a VFX supervisor for ABC’s hit fantasy TV series Once Upon a Time, out of Zoic Studios. Wonderland, 666, District 9, Stargate Universe, Stargate Atlantis, The 440 and Muppets in Oz are also among his credits.
A graduate of The Art Institute of Vancouver (formerly CDIS), the BC native began his career as a hands-on creative. Anderson is an experienced 3D artist, CG generalist, 2D animator, matte painter, compositor and previs artist.
The new studio mirrors its LA flagship facility's structure while further expanding the company's capabilities. The opening of the division is a response to the increasing demand for VFX Legion's experience working exclusively with home-based teams of talent on both film and television projects.
"Last year we brought Blake on board to lend his talents to the feature film, Black Christmas,” explains studio founder James David Hattin. "He impressed me with his depth of experience and mastery of our custom workflow. His strong managerial skills and experience make him a great fit with VFX Legion, and we are excited to have him on board."
"The role of CG supervisor at VFX Legion presents me with a unique opportunity to work with a company that launched as a fully remote resource for visual effects,” says Anderson. “Their well-establish collaborative pipeline, scope of talent, efficiency, and quality comes with years of experience working with home-based talent. While physical isolation and a certain disconnect are inherent when talent is homebound, approaches to working remotely vary. I’ve worked with VFX Legion’s team on projects in the past - and the way they interacted with home-based artists, the level of accessibility and smooth workflow made it a great collaborative experience."