Dave Bannister

I am an experienced Comp and VFX supervisor.

I love leading a team of artists. I am a people person, and I live for the day-to-day interactions with a team. I am confident in presenting to the team, the supervisors, and the clients. I enjoy speaking in front of groups of people.

A key part of comp supervision is ensuring that each artist has the tools and templates to get going quickly, a clear understanding of the VFX supervisor's vision and where their work fits into the show. Armed with that knowledge, artists have an environment where they can succeed, flourish and create amazing work for the show.

I pride myself on my solid management ability and people skills. I like to give strong creative leadership but I also encourage the artists in the team to take ownership of their work.

I enjoy building strong working relationships with VFX supervisors, CG supervisors and production. My aim is to make things as easy as possible for all of the leadership of a project in their interactions with the comp team. My experience as a VFX supervisor allows me to see things from the VFX supe's perspective and anticipate their needs.

I relish solving creative problems and coming up with rich images to tell the clients' stories. I also have strong technical problem solving skills. I am a bit of a VFX geek and I am always learning about new tools and techniques.

I have a good creative eye, an eye for colour as well as excellent attention to detail. It is the small details that push a shot to the next level.

I have an excellent knowledge of the VFX pipeline and of cameras, lenses and on-set techniques. I have a solid knowledge of the CG process.

I have a background in Film and TV work and I have worked in large and small companies.

Xavier Bernasconi - VFX Supervisor and Creative Director - DNEG   Xavier.matia@gmail.com

Stefano Salvini - General Manager DNEG (Former Line Manager)   ssalv@dneg.com