I am a Matte Painter and Environment Artist for feature for live action and animated films, creating everything from concept development and environment creation to matte painting and 3D-projected environments. I specialize in innovating with new technologies and developing efficient workflows for environment creation.
I am a Matte Painter and Environment Artist for feature for live action and animated films, creating everything from concept development and environment creation to matte painting and 3D-projected environments. I specialize in innovating with new technologies and developing efficient workflows for environment creation.
Concept Art 3D Modeling Texturing Layout/Set Dressing Lighting Rendering Matte Painting Camera Projection Compositing
Film
Role
Studio
Dark Phoenix (2019)
Lead 3D Digital Matte Painter
MPC VFX
Ghost in the Shell (2017)
Lead 3D Digital Matte Painter / Lead Environment Artist
MPC VFX
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
Lead 3D Digital Matte Painter
MPC VFX
X-Men: Apocalypse (2015)
Lead 3D Digital Matte Painter
MPC VFX
The Great Gatsby (2013)
Senior 3D Digital Matte Painter / Technical Lead
Animal Logic
The Hunger Games (2012)
Senior 3D Digital Matte Painter
Rising Sun Pictures
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012)
Senior 3D Digital Matte Painter
Weta Digital
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
Senior 3D Digital Matte Painter
Weta Digital
X-Men: First Class (2011)
Senior 3D Digital Matte Painter
Weta Digital
My Sister’s Keeper (2009)
Digital Matte Painter
Matte World Digital
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
Digital Matte Painter
Matte World Digital
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Digital Matte Painter
Matte World Digital
Garrett was instrumental in setting up the matte painting pipeline. Garrett is a highly motivated artist, who is always exploring new techniques to improve his craft.
Andy Brown VFX Supervisor - Animal Logic
Garrett was a key member of the matte painting department, and was frequently tasked with heading up a group of shots, establishing the "look" by both technical and artistic means. Garrett was very dependable in this role, as he proved repeatedly.
Brian Flora Art Director
Garrett has always displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility, and talent. He was completely committed to the quality of his work on every project.
