Summary

3-D Artist / Maya Generalist / Virtual Production Specialist / Visual Effects Artist

My name is Dean Deakyne, and I am a Visual Effects Generalist for film and television, a Video Game Developer, a Virtual Production Specialist with Unreal Engine, and an experienced 3D Instructor. For over ten years, I developed and taught multiple programs at Wilmington University and the Los Angeles Film School (LAFS), including Video Motion Graphics (VMG), Video Game Design (GMD), Visual Effects for Film & Television (VFX), and the Graphic Design Program (DSN). During my time at LAFS, I gained valuable teaching experience, which I continue to apply in my current endeavors.

I have worked as a visual effects artist on feature films and television shows based in Hollywood, California. Early in my career, I attended the Gnomon School of Visual Effects. Within my first semester, I was hired as a resident artist at the Gnomon Workshop. After graduating, I went directly into the film industry, but eventually felt a desire to share my knowledge with others. I began teaching at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, where I became the first instructor to teach ZBrush and Maya on campus.

In addition to my film, game, and teaching background, I am highly versatile with a wide range of industry-standard software applications. I continuously keep myself up to date with the latest updates, features, toolsets, and techniques. In my free time, I enjoy pushing the boundaries of what is possible and exploring every aspect of the visual effects pipeline.

Specialties: Maya, Unreal Engine, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Blender, Character Creator, IClone8, Affinity Photo, Davinci Resolve, Nuke.

Skills: Virtual Production, Modeling, Texturing, Rigging, Animation, Tracking, Matchmoving, Visual Effects, Game Design.

Skills

Software proficiency

Maya

Blender

Unreal Engine

ZBrush

Houdini

Character Creator

iClone

MotionBuilder

Substance 3D Painter

SynthEyes

Nuke

After Effects

Photoshop

Premiere

Reel