Rob Zeigler - VFX Editor / VFX Coordinator
Thanks for stopping by! Please check out some of my work below.
Current Project: Assistant Editor for a feature animated project for Animal Logic / Warner Bros
E-mail: rob@robzeigler.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/rzeigler
Heads Up Display and Ball Unleashed were two :60 spots created by the incredible VFX crew at DDMG.
The full spots are viewable online: Heads Up Display and The Ball Unleashed
Edited for DDMG to show how our digital artists transformed present day Miami into the 1987 Sunset Strip.
This concept edit was developed as an opener for the NY Mets' David Wright. Plates would be sent to paint, roto and integration in preparation of inserting Wright into the futuristic world of Heads Up Display and Ball Unleashed.
This concept edit, developed for the St. Louis Rams, was meant to capture the powerful connection between practiced plays off the field and their correlation with performing the same plays on the field (i.e. muscle memory).
Royalty free music and low res found footage were used in this very early stage of production.
Associate VFX Editor - Digital Domain Media Group
Responsibilities:
• Built and maintained complex multi-version timelines to allow Supervisor access to previous versions of shots and optional edits
• Created original edits for outside bid work and previs
• Facilitated Supervisor / Lead meetings by providing editorial viewing sessions
• Prepared and ran planned and unplanned client drop-in screenings
• Prepared and maintained all main theater DCP versions of company VFX work
• Maintained stereo timelines of 3D VFX work
• Interacted with outside clients such as the New York Mets and MLB.com to ensure that company VFX work met outside screening requirements
• Transferred WIP and final VFX work to outside clients via FTP and ASPERA
• Maintained communication with Paint and Comp leads to ensure that correct versions were shot to editorial
• Established count sheets for work and checked submitted shots to ensure that frame ranges were always correct. Set up meetings in editorial with artists when frames were off or to point out editorial Supervisor notes that needed to be addressed
• Created an editorial workflow to make sure that high quality artist work would maintain it's high quality while also being able to quickly and reliably be viewed in Supervisor editorial sessions
• Maintained storage of multiple versions of latest edits and made sure that Supervisor always had latest cuts available to cross reference
• Maintained archive of completed final shots and breakdown shots for artist and studio reels
• Created original breakdown reels of studio VFX work
• Organized and maintained editorial project files and assets
• Assisted on location shoots utilizing RED Epic and Phantom camera systems
• Worked with post audio facilities by providing frame accurate reference Quicktimes for off-site mixing sessions
• Integrated mixed sound into company VFX projects as both stereo and 5.1 surround mixes for main theater viewing
“Rob Zeigler has my highest possible recommendation. Rob is an extremely DEPENDABLE, hard working, & smart fella. His broad understanding of VFX gives him an edge over others, while his cleverness gets him around technical curve balls that come his way. He has a solid understanding of cinematic timing and pacing, he quickly proved to me he knew what creative editing means. I hope to work with Rob again soon.”
Qualifications
• 5+ years editing experience, ability to edit both technically and creatively
• Extensive knowledge of codecs / file formats. Created multiple versions of VFX work to make sure they worked on everything from large stadium jumbotrons to third party vendor websites and on multiple web browsers / devices
• Interpersonal skills made me a contact point for outside clients. Conducted numerous tours and screening sessions for outside vendor and guest visits and gained the company's trust as a dependable representative of our high quality work
• Copywriting skills were utilized extensively to write everything from official copy on the company website to memos that were sent to outside clients. Copywriting skills were also utilized to create original language for numerous vendor pitches and for trade show signage and hand-outs
• Ability to solve problems - when it doesn't work the way it should, there's always a creative way around it
• Ability to multi-task and switch focus on the fly when Supervisor or Producer calls for it
• Dependable to work overtime when needed to meet editorial deadlines and deliveries
• Extensive knowledge of VFX pipeline allows me to follow shots from start to finish. Previous work experience as an animator and compositor allows me to communicate effectively at an artist level
• Extensive knowledge of final formats and delivery formats (web, DVD, HD)
• Dynamic thinker: able to respond quickly to accommodate shifts in schedules and plans
• Extensive knowledge of codecs and workflows between multiple software packages
“I had the pleasure of working with Rob for over a year at DDMG, FL. Rob not only approaches each day’s challenges with assertiveness and professionalism, he also brings wit and charm to the table. Rob is creative and diligent, we’ve all enjoyed him as an asset to the VFX crew and he shined as our acting Editor for the department. Rob goes above and beyond on all assignments and anyone would be fortunate to have him on your team!”
Software Proficiency
• Proficient in Final Cut Studio (FCP, DVD Studio Pro, Compressor)
• Knowledge of AVID Media Composer (current focus)
• Proficient in After Effects, Photoshop
• Shotgun
• Microsoft Office
• Nuke for file format conversions
• Extensive knowledge of Maya and Nuke's role in the various stages of the pipeline and their capabilities
• Proven ability to pick up new software and workflows quickly
“Rob, always a pleasure to be around and to work with, took on many new challenges as he stepped into the Assoc. VFX Editor role at DDMG. With near zero mentorship, Rob really grasped the role and took on many simultaneous projects in both the previs for bids, on awarded spots, and more. Rob also has an excellent eye for timing and an ear for music. He handled multiple formats, codecs, and resolutions all while supporting a very demanding creative team.”
VFX Coordinator - Digital Domain Media Group
• Coordinated on multiple projects including VES Award nominated "Amazin" for the NY Mets
• Ran dailies sessions, took notes during key meetings, tracked assets in Shotgun, organized and managed CineSync and LifeSize meetings
• Organized and scheduled film shoots. Communicated with outside production company vendors and coordinated schedules for multiple shoots.
• Knowledge of the VFX roles and responsibilities made me viable on both the front end and back ends of the pipeline, and also allowed me to understand artist tasks and issues that cropped up
“Rob and I worked together in Digital Domain’s VFX Department. During that time I watched him advance from a production coordinator position to his current Associate Visual FX Editor position. Rob’s positive attitude and boundless energy serve him well and make him a pleasure to be around. He has attention to detail, is able to prioritize and manage a lot of responsibility which enables him to excel in the fast paced demands of the VFX industry. My only regret is that I didn’t get to work with him longer. I welcome the chance to do so again and look forward to watching his career progress. I would highly recommend Rob to any future employer.”