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Dan Walden

Visual Effects and Motion Design

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VFX Reel

Velux

An ad for Velux Skylights. I made new CG window casings, a more ominously clouded sky, and rain drops on the window glass.

Sleepy's - Process

Part of a series of commercials for Sleepy’s Mattress stores. I supervised the shoots and VFX post process, creating set extensions, digital matte paintings, and CG mattresses for 25 shots.

The Last Punch (2016)

The boxing film about Muhammad Ali’s last punch. As the main vendor for the film, I created over 50 VFX shots from matte paintings and set extensions to sign removals and other invisible VFX.

Sleepy's - Training

Part of a series of commercials for Sleepy’s Mattress stores. I supervised the shoots and VFX post process, creating set extensions, digital matte paintings, and CG mattresses for 25 shots.

Sleepy's - Airplane

Part of a series of commercials for Sleepy’s Mattress stores. I supervised the shoots and VFX post process, creating set extensions, digital matte paintings, and CG mattresses for 25 shots.

Tri (2016)

As the VFX studio for the film I completed 15 shots. Mostly invisible VFX and sign replacements.

Bachelorette (2012)

Created travelling mattes for a few shots.

Jack Reacher (2012)

Responsible for rotoscoping several shots.

Dragonfly (work in progress)

Some test renders from an ongoing personal project.

Detroit 187

Across several episodes, I painted out boom mics, added falling snow, and a few other invisible effects.

Born to Race (2011)

As the main vendor for the film, I created over 30 VFX shots adding explosions, reflections, crowds, smoke, and many other invisible effects.

The Mark (2012)

Screen replacements and some simple matte paintings.

Abduction (2011)

Crowd duplication for a handful of shots, my job was to literally fill seats.

Ozzfest 2010

The film parody opener for Ozzfest 2010, I was given Twilight and Lady Gaga’s “Telephone” music video.

Footloose (2011)

Small invisible VFX for a couple shots.

The Next Three Days (2010)

Blood effects and paint work.

Frog Fuel

Final logo animation for the spot.

VFX Reel

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Velux

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Sleepy's - Process

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The Last Punch (2016)

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Sleepy's - Training

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Sleepy's - Airplane

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Tri (2016)

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Bachelorette (2012)

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Jack Reacher (2012)

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Dragonfly (work in progress)

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Detroit 187

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Born to Race (2011)

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The Mark (2012)

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Abduction (2011)

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Ozzfest 2010

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Footloose (2011)

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The Next Three Days (2010)

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Frog Fuel

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