- William Reliford, an award-winning visual effects artist and 3D animator, embarked on his artistic journey early in Indiana, surrounded by creative siblings. His childhood love for sci-fi novels, influenced by authors like Asimov and Bradbury, sparked a passion for visual storytelling. Cinema, particularly sci-fi universes like Star Wars and Star Trek, further fueled his imagination.
At eight, William delved into filmmaking with his father's 8mm camera, honing skills through model spaceships and stop-motion characters. College drew him to video and film, setting the stage for a career in video production. And later, transitioning seamlessly to visual effects and 3D animation, William became a skilled storyteller, excelling in animation, composition, lighting, and editing.
Beyond his visual effects prowess, William is a strategic thinker, evident in his love for chess. His problem-solving skills resonate in both client work and passion projects. Specializing in demonstrative evidence for law firms, educational animation, indie film visual effects, and architectural animation, William's diverse portfolio showcases his talent.
As the principal artist at Real Images Visual Effects, he continues to create stunning visuals for a broad clientele, bridging the gap between imagination and reality with his expertise in the intersection of computers, art, and film.- IMDb mini biography by: William Reliford
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