Luke Coutts
Goodna
Summary
Dynamic Director oversees every facet of production with strong project management and decision-making skills. Brings comprehensive knowledge of real-time animation production, writing, planning, and technical operations. Skilled at coordinating production plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines. Talented 3D Artist with repertoire of technical skills to handle any project. Brings history of success in diverse techniques and industry applications. Consistently delivers top-quality work.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Unreal Engine Cinematic Director
StarLance Creative
01.2022 - Current
- Developed cinematic cutscene sequences
- Compiled work from animators, modelers, and VFX artists into cohesive films
- Keyframe and coordinate all aspects of animation.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies and programming languages, enhancing overall team productivity.
- Continuously updated skills through training courses, workshops, and self-study—staying current on industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Collaborated with developers to integrate 3D assets into game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine.
- Optimized assets for real-time rendering in game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine 4, achieving desired performance benchmarks without compromising visual quality.
- Attended industry conferences and workshops to stay current on emerging trends, techniques, and tools relevant to 3D animation.
- Improved project workflows by researching and implementing new tools and techniques for 3D animation production.
Cinematography/Environment Design Freelance
Unreal Engine 4/5 freelance
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Conceptualized and guided virtual cameras to capture an Icelandic landscape utilizing Quixel Megascans within Unreal engine in a short visual piece
- Cinematics Developer for Marketing Monster for promotional/music video animations.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and organization.
- Negotiated contracts with both clients and vendors effectively, ensuring mutually-beneficial terms were agreed upon.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality work within deadlines.
Cinematographer
First in Ten Productions
04.2014 - 07.2016
- Optimized post-production workflows, collaborating closely with editors to achieve desired look, color grading, and final output quality for each project.
- Performed test shoots by using different focal lengths and camera placements.
- Collaborated with directors to develop compelling visual storytelling for various projects.
- Maximized production value by selecting appropriate equipment and technology for each project.
Education
Associate of Arts - Real-Time Rendering Fundamentals
Epic Games Learning
11.2020
Associate of Arts - VFX And Particle Systems With Unreal Engine
Epic Games Learning
11.2020
Associate of Arts - Lighting Essential Concepts And Effects
Epic Games Learning
10.2020
Associate of Arts - Animation
Unreal Editor Fundamentals - Animation
09.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Cinematography
EICAR School For Film And Television
Paris, France07.2017
Skills
Unreal Engine Sequencer
Lighting
Editing
Blender Modelling
Languages: English, French
Creative solutions
Teamwork
Strategic Planning
Creativity and Innovation
Verbal and written communication
Project Coordination
Budget Control
Personal Information
Title: Unreal Engine Cinematic Director
Timeline
Unreal Engine Cinematic Director
StarLance Creative
01.2022 - Current
Cinematography/Environment Design Freelance
Unreal Engine 4/5 freelance
01.2019 - 01.2022
Cinematographer
First in Ten Productions
04.2014 - 07.2016
Associate of Arts - Real-Time Rendering Fundamentals
Epic Games Learning
Associate of Arts - VFX And Particle Systems With Unreal Engine
Epic Games Learning
Associate of Arts - Lighting Essential Concepts And Effects
Epic Games Learning
Associate of Arts - Animation
Unreal Editor Fundamentals - Animation
Bachelor of Arts - Cinematography
EICAR School For Film And Television
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