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Rookie Awards 2023

The 13th Annual Rookie Awards is open to young creatives in visual effects, animation, games, virtual reality, motion graphics and 3d visualisation. There is simply no better way to launch your career and start sharing your amazing work online.

Rookie Awards 2023
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Eric Smith

Technical Artist | Isotropix

Eric Smith is an accomplished artist and industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry. He is a lead Technical Artist at Isotropix, where he aids in the development of the company's flagship product, Clarisse iFX. Prior to that, Eric Smith worked at Double Negative, one of the world's premier visual effects studios, where he used Clarisse iFX to contribute to several critically acclaimed Marvel films, including "Avengers: Age of Ultron" and "Captain America: Civil War."

Eric Smith is known for his technical expertise, his ability to problem-solve, and his passion for pushing the boundaries of what is possible with Clarisse iFX. He is committed to helping artists and studios achieve their creative visions and is constantly looking for ways to improve the workflows and methods that they use.