What I do...

SPECIAL EFFECTS

Everything you see on television today is manipulated digitally. It may be something as subtle as color correction or a transparent effect, to an all out blow your mind effects shot. In either case, we can do more and more importantly, create a more ... Read More

PRODUCTION

My production experience has taken me from Canada to Chile and has presented almost every imaginable challenge. ENG, in studio, live switching, production for special effects and more. I have been at the helm of many projects and each presents it's o... Read More

ANIMATION

Animation can enhance a visual prsentation beyond words. I began my career in animation and effects and I am very fortunate to have learned from this foundation. Learning from the inside out as it were has allowed me to work and produce in a very eff... Read More

WRITER PRODUCER DIRECTOR

I began my career in animation and effects work and later graduated to writing, producing and directing. My experience with animation and effects gives me invaluable insight regarding the approach and execution of my projects as writer, producer and ... Read More

TRAINING

I am published in both print and video and have written numerous feature articles for trade publications to include, Keyframe Magazine, Animation Magazine, Lightwave Pro and Keyframing to name a few. I have authored several video training courses on ... Read More
SPECIAL EFFECTS
Everything you see on television today is manipulated digitally. It may be something as subtle as color correction or a transparent effect, to an all out blow your mind effects shot. In either case, we can do more and more importantly, create a more effective product with special effects. The trick is knowing when and when not to use them. I began my career as an animator and special effects artist and I must admit, it is my favorite area of the visual creation process. My experience covers the following:MatchmovingGreen ScreenVFX CinematographyCompositingPlanar TrackingPhotogrammetryRotoscopi...Professional Services 08-05-2009
WRITER PRODUCER DIRECTOR
I began my career in animation and effects work and later graduated to writing, producing and directing. My experience with animation and effects gives me invaluable insight regarding the approach and execution of my projects as writer, producer and director. Knowing how things work from a technical standpoint allows me to work very efficiently saving time, money and keeps me from costly trial and error approaches.Writing is another strength due to technical knowledge. By knowing what is and is not possible, I write not only for maximum effectiveness in terms of dialog but also produce a scrip...Professional Services 08-05-2009
ANIMATION
Animation can enhance a visual prsentation beyond words. I began my career in animation and effects and I am very fortunate to have learned from this foundation. Learning from the inside out as it were has allowed me to work and produce in a very efficient manner. Knowing the technical aspects ahead of time, keeps me on track and gives me a creative freedom to push my projects to the limit because I know what is and is not doable based on available time and finances.I use a myriad of tools to create my work but more importantly are the results that I produce, not my method. Everyone works diff...Professional Services 29-04-2009

Digital Film Making

More developments! The Digital Film Making Master Course and website may be closer than you think! I'm on a plane to make it happen! Click for the latest news!

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We got a face lift!

I've been busy! After a long and nasty battle with Adobe Media Encoder, the new and improved site for Tom Rennen (that's me) is now online! YEAH!

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Gun for hire

I do on occasion freelance depending on the project. Many clients prefer to retain my services to produce turn key visuals.

 

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