Lev Kolobov

Current

Visual Effects Compositor at MPC
Founder at vfxy Photoblogs

Past

Visual Effects Supervisor at Intelligent Creatures
VFX Instructor at Centennial College
Visual Artist/ Editor at Drive Inc.

Digital Compositor at Optix Digital Pictures Inc
Post Production Supervisor at EIT/Cinema Factory
Assistant Editor/ Film Editor at EIT
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer at IDF

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Education

Centennial College
Tel Aviv University
Tel Aviv University

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Industry

Motion Pictures and Film

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Lev Kolobov’s Summary

* Clash of the Titans (2010) - visual effects compositor
* Nosso Lar (2010) - on-set and visual effects supervisor
* Snowmen (2009) - on-set visual effects supervisor
* Everybody's Fine (2009) - on-set and visual effects supervisor
* Watchmen (2009) - rorschach effect designer
* Traitor (2008) - on-set and visual effects supervisor
* Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (2007) - on-set and vfx supervisor
* The Game Plan (2007) - visual effects consultant
* The Hunting Party (2007) - on-set visual effects supervisor
* Hairspray (2007) - on-set and visual effects supervisor
* Babel (2006) - associate visual effects supervisor
* The Fountain (2006) - digital effects designer and lead compositor
* Stranger Than Fiction (2006) - senior digital compositor
* Silent Hill (2006) - senior digital compositor
* The Woods (2006) - digital compositor
* Slow Burn (2005) - digital compositor
* Slow Burn (2005) - photographer: title sequence
* The Man (2005) - digital compositor
* The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D (2005) - vfx advisor
* Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) - digital compositor
* The Matador (2005) - digital compositor
* Starhunter (2003) - digital compositor and compositing supervisor
* Mike Brant: Laisse-moi t'aimer (2003) - light design
* Mashehu Totali (2000) - film editor
* Muka (2000) - director (stop-motion)

Lev Kolobov’s Specialties:

VFX Supervision, Pre-Production, VFX Consultation, Budget Saving Ideas, On-set VFX Supervision, Invisible Visual Effects for Feature Film, VFX Design, Second Unit Director, VFX problem solver

Lev Kolobov’s Experience

Visual Effects Compositor

MPC

(Privately Held; Motion Pictures and Film industry)

November 2009 — Present (2 months)
Founder

vfxy Photoblogs

(Photography industry)

June 2004 — Present (5 years 7 months)

» Developed and built an online community for photoblogging.
» Currently includes 6500+ members.
Visual Effects Supervisor

Intelligent Creatures

(Privately Held; Motion Pictures and Film industry)

2004 — November 2009 (5 years )

» VFX supervisor and On-Set supervisor on 7 feature films, completed on time and on budget, currently supervising "Nosso Lar" in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro
» Analyze scripts for VFX requirements. This includes drafting detailed shot breakdowns and suggested methodologies to be used for bidding and budgeting
» Collaborated on the bidding and negotiation processes for prospective shows, accurately predicted timing and associated costs of projects
» Coordinated clients, artists and administration to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget and to client specification
» Worked with Director of Production Technology, tech team leads, R&D and show supervisors to determine and advise on the optimum technical approach for the specific Digital Artist group both for immediate show needs and long term strategies.
» Expert in various visual effects/ post production techniques with an emphasis on camera set-up, composition, colour, light, blue/green screen, timing and editing.
» Expert in colour theory and film application for live-action features, including filmstock, filmgrain, colorspace and lookup tables, film processing and DI processing
» Managed and directed the technical, artistic and production personnel, provided consistent technical oversight for digital artist departments. Reviewed of assets and work in progress daily.
» Experienced in Nuke, Fusion, Maya, PFTrack
VFX Instructor

Centennial College

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

January 2004 — November 2009 (5 years 11 months)
Visual Artist/ Editor

Drive Inc.

(Motion Pictures and Film industry)

2003 — 2004 (1 year )
Digital Compositor

Optix Digital Pictures Inc

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

2002 — 2003 (1 year )
Post Production Supervisor

EIT/Cinema Factory

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

1999 — 2001 (2 years )

» Oversaw the entire post-production of projects. Responsible for maintaining all finishing specs and delivery schedules.
» Controlled all activities with vendors: optical houses, sound facilities, inserts, ADR, re-shooting, score, delivery requirements to domestic and international distributors, legal clearances, preview screenings, colour timing, video mastering and budgeting the movie through the completion and delivery.
» Evaluated and recommended creative post-production tools and software.
» Defined and evaluated client’s needs by combining and applying problem solving analysis and production experience, while recommending procedures, directions and solutions.
» Reported directly to the producer and/or the studio in charge of the feature/short/ commercials.
» Worked side-by-side with Directors and Editors, responsible for finishing the film on time and on budget while satisfying the requests of the Directors.
Assistant Editor/ Film Editor

EIT

(Motion Pictures and Film industry)

1998 — 1999 (1 year )

» Responsible for providing all required logistical assistance to the editors.
» Liaised with the film lab and sound transfer facility regarding the processing of dailies; leader, sync and edge-coded the dailies rolls.
» Co-ordinated and took notes during dailies screenings.
» Organized and maintained camera reports, sound reports, script notes, and lined script pages from the set, as well as lab reports and sound transfer reports; log all dailies footage; and reorganize footage for editing.
» Reconstituted trims; located and pulled trims requested by the editor; checked sync, cleaned, measured, re-spliced, and added change-over marks to cut reels; co-ordinated screenings of cut work.
» Commented on the editor's work; cut temporary sound effects and music into the track; edited scenes.
» Oversaw the final stages of post-production, all the way through sound mix, negative conforming, and the production of final prints.
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer

IDF

(Military industry)

1994 — 1996 (2 years )

» Successfully completed rigorous training and education including leadership and management, as well as service-specific training.
» As team leader, was responsible for executing the organization's mission and for training the personnel in an organization so they are prepared to execute the mission.
» Used ingenuity, empathy and the ability to make tough decisions under pressure, while working long hours, to tight deadlines in stressful situation.
» Worked as liaison with the bulk of the enlisted personnel and the officers in the organization.
» Completed daily reports and scheduling.
» Provided advice and guidance to the officer corps at all levels.
» Managed about 75 people.

Lev Kolobov’s Education

Centennial College

Diploma , Digital Animation , 2001 — 2002

* Introduction to Digital Animation
* Broadcast Design Project
* Drawing for 3D Modeling and Animation
* Character Modeling and Rigging
* Character Animation
* Visual Effects Project
* Final Project
* Integrated Media

Activities and Societies:

Teacher Assistant
Tel Aviv University

Master of Fine Arts , Animation and Film , 2000 — 2001

Could not complete the degree due to Error IMM1000
Tel Aviv University

Bachelor of Fine Arts , Film & Cinematography , 1996 — 2000

Activities and Societies:

Projectionist in two International Film Festivals