Hi there! I'm Alvin, a self-taught VFX Artist. I do most of my effects in Houdini, a really amazing piece of software that not only does really well for effects, but has tools for animation, rendering, modeling and even audio manipulation.

Previously, I'd started on 3DS Max, but during one of my less busy periods I took on to learning other packages, and Houdini was one of them. After using Houdini for a week or so, I decided that I wanted to use Houdini for serious work, and joined VizyAcky in order to learn more. I was able to join Side Effects Software for an internship in 2007, and the rest is history.

Most of this site is legacy stuff relating to my 3DS Max times; I only have some of my Houdini related work on YouTube. Thanks for visiting, and keep the passion burning!

Resume:

2007 | National Treasure 2: Book Of Secrets
Volumetric FX Artist, Asylum FX

2008 | Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince
VFX Animator, Rising Sun Pictures

2009 | Terminator : Salvation
VFX Technical Director, Rising Sun Pictures

2009/10 | Nanny McPhee 2
Effects Technical Director, Framestore CFC

2010 | Clash Of The Titans (only 1 shot, probably uncredited)
Effects Technical Director, Framestore CFC

2010 | The next potter movie.
Effects Technical Director, Framestore CFC

My apologies for not making my email addresses clickable - but this is to combat the influx of spam :(