My name is Doug Hogan. I’m a Creative Technologist and VFX Professional with 18 years of experience across the Entertainment, Advertising, and Education industries. I’ve worked on a bunch of feature films, contributed to theme park media installations, been on set for major advertising projects, and—yes—I can also code! With this diverse experience, I really bring a lot to the table.Oh, and I’m colorblind—yep, Recruiters, I’m THAT good. Luckily, I have a pair of high-tech glasses that help with that too!So, what is a Creative Technologist? Honestly, it changes every day in this industry, and that’s why I love it. Right now, it’s a lot about AI, Virtual Production, custom and secure LLMs, and GenAI workflows. But if I had to sum it up, I’d say I’m an adaptable problem solver who’s made a career out of finding solutions. I use a wide range of technical tools to tackle tough challenges for my clients, and if I can solve it with off-the-shelf tools, great! If not, well then I’ll build them from scratch.As a VFX professional, I’m not afraid to explore the unknown or say those magic words: “I don’t know. Let’s find out.” I believe in the power of kindness in the workplace and love mentoring those who need a little guidance. I’m passionate about teaching CG and have taught at major universities and online platforms like fxphd and Pluralsight. It’s such a privilege to watch other artists grow!Outside of work, I’m an avid rock climber and runner (covering 1,235 miles last year), a coach—whether for VFX careers or 4th-grade girls’ basketball (Go 'Scarlet Fire'!)—and a VFX community organizer. I resurrected "VFXTalk" during the 2024 industry strikes as a safe, online space for other digital artists of all skill levels to learn and grow, just like I had when I started my career. Now almost 1.5k members strong!My name is Doug Hogan, and I’m ready to help you solve your next big challenge. Let’s chat!