Christopher Beale Email & Phone Number

Sunnyvale, California, United States

• As lead and lighting expert, collaborating with a team of artists to produce exceptional CGI lighting and visualizations for consumer electronics across multiple assets and angles.
• Utilizing custom tools and pipeline for web and print projects to consistently deliver outstanding results within tight deadlines.
• Successfully managing the distribution of rendered assets to various post-production teams while meeting their technical and artistic requirements.
• Provided art and technical direction to assigned lighting team members.
• Pipeline Educator & Technical Documentation Specialist.

Cupertino, California

• Conducted CGI lighting and visualization for web and print at expert level.
• Skilled in time management and project execution, consistently delivering exceptional results on time and exceeding client expectations.

Los Angeles, California

• Established/managed CGI dept at LA studio, drove project efficiency/profitability. Strong leadership/communication skills. Maintained high-quality standards.
• As a leader, lighting expert and art director, collaborated with photographers to produce visually stunning CGI renders for clients McClaren, Pagani, Subaru, Toyota, Lincoln and LG.

Santa Monica, California

• Directed the CGI department, overseeing artists and projects across multiple assets and angles.
• Executed CGI lighting and visualization for Honda's web and print advertising, while providing art direction and project management.
• Managed/contributed to notable projects for Honda, including the Accord Hybrid, Civic, Accord, HR-V, and Pilot launches. Completed on time and to stakeholder satisfaction.

Santa Monica, California

• Successfully executed CGI lighting and visualization for Honda's web and print advertising.
• Contributed to high-profile Honda projects, including the FIT, Civic Coupe, and Accord launches. Utilized technical expertise and artistic vision for exceptional results.

Los Angeles, CA

• Founded premium retouching company that delivered exceptional work for major brands such as Honda, Infiniti, Toyota, Epson, Neutrogena, and entertainment leaders like ABC, HBO, CBS, Warner Bros., Sony Pictures, and.
• Provided creative leadership and managed multiple artists on simultaneous projects.
• Conducted retouching for print and provided art direction for all projects, ensuring high-quality visual standards.
• Oversaw project management to ensure timely delivery and client satisfaction.

San Francisco, CA

• Established a high-end in-house retouching service aimed at advertising agencies and photographers.
• Provided creative leadership and managed multiple artists on simultaneous projects.
• Conducted retouching for print and provided art direction for all projects, ensuring high-quality visual standards.
• Oversaw project management to ensure timely delivery and client satisfaction.
• Collaborated with clients including Hal Riney and Partners, Primo Angeli, FCB, Cisco Systems, The Getty Center, and Swatch.

Hollywood, CA

• Digital Artist specializing in Entertainment key art creation. Collaborated with lead artists to produce high-resolution art as Quantel Paintbox/Photoshop artist and Input/Output Supervisor.
• Managed input/output services for clients such as Buena Vista Pictures, BLT, Concept Arts, Matsuno Design, and Dawn Patrol.

Hollywood, CA

• As a Digital Artist, created Entertainment Keyart by working closely with lead artists to produce final high-resolution art using Quantel Paintbox/Photoshop, and also performing input/output artist duties, which.
• Worked with clients such as Buena Vista Pictures, BLT, Paramount Pictures, and Warner Brothers.

Los Angeles, CA

Utilized optical compositing techniques to create high-quality large prints for Guess Jeans using black and white, type R, and Cibachrome paper materials.

Los Angeles, CA

• Employed advanced optical compositing techniques utilizing color transparency and negative film materials, resulting in exceptional large-format paper prints.
• Served prestigious clients including Bijan, Warner Brothers, and Universal Studios.

San Francisco, CA

• Established an analog retouching and optical compositing company with two colleagues to rival early digital retouching systems, following a transfer from a London agency.
• Employed large format color transparency film materials to produce outstanding optical compositing.
• Worked with high-profile clients including Wells Fargo, Levi Strauss, FCB, and Hal Riney and Partners.

London, United Kingdom

As a senior optical compositor, utilized large format color transparency film materials to create stunning composites for high-profile clients including Volvo, Audi, SEAT, and Carlsberg.

London, United Kingdom

• Started career as a Studio Photographer and worked as a Photographic Assistant, providing first and second assistant support.
• Conducted optical compositing with large format color transparency film materials and performed black and white printing and lab duties.
• Collaborated with clients including Carlsberg, Rimmel, British Telecom, Glenfiddich, Russell Hobbs, FCB, and McCann Erickson.

Unreal Engine 5

Unreal Engine 5: Automotive - Animations- Beginners

Unreal Engine 5

Unreal Engine 5: Automotive - Beginners 2

Unreal Engine 5

Unreal Engine 5: Automotive - Beginners 1

Comfyui / Stable Diffusion

Comfy UI / Stable Diffusion - Mastery

Comfy Ui / Stable Diffusion

Comfy UI / Stable Diffusion - Advanced

Adobe Photoshop 2.0

Quark Xpress 3.2

Datec Certificate, Photography

Education record

6 GCSE's Maths, English, Biology, Photography, Social Studies and Geography.