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Visual Effects Supervisor
Derek Spears is leading Rhythm & Hues’ creative team on “The Wolf Man” for Universal Pictures, which releases in November, 2009.
Derek’s experience as VFX supervisor for R&H includes a number of technically challenging projects including “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor,” “Superman Returns,” “Flight of the Phoenix,” “Around the World in 80 Days” and “Daredevil.”
In 2002, "The Sum of All Fears”, (VFX supervised by Derek), was recognized with a Visual Effects Society award for Best Supporting Visual Effects in a Live Action Motion Picture. Derek’s credits at R&H also include digital effects supervision on "Little Nicky," "Anna & The King" and "The Astronaut's Wife."
Prior to joining R&H in 1999, Derek supervised digital work for VIFX on "The X-Files" movie, "Mouse Hunt," "Face/Off" and "Jingle All the Way." In the commercial production arena, Derek’s spots include Hostess’ "Batula" at R&H, Dodge "Imprint" at VIFX, as well as Nike's Clio Award-winning "Virtual Andre" for Digital Domain.
Earlier in his career, Derek founded Cinesite's 3D computer graphics group, and participated in the development of the Cineon™ compositing system.
Derek holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University. He is certified in SCUBA and skydiving and holds a private pilot's license.
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