
ABOUT
My name is Mark Woodcock, and I am a seasoned VFX Artist and 3D Generalist specializing in lighting, texturing, and look development. With over a decade of industry experience, I have worked across film, TV, and commercials, delivering high-quality visuals and tackling various roles, including modeling, texturing, lighting, look development, and rendering.
Career Highlights
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January 2025: My VFX Masterclass in Lighting & Shading was selected as a "Staff Pick" on Flipped Normals, a leading CG marketplace for high-end tutorials.
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March 2024: Featured on "The VFX Artists Podcast" and became the first artist spotlighted by "VFX Wires", a feature shared with their 15k+ followers.
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2013: Earned the "Jury Special Mention" award for my surreal VFX short film at the Hertfordshire Film Festival.
Education & Early Journey
My journey into 3D began in 2007, studying a Games Development course in college. I later pursued a Visual Effects BA at the University of Hertfordshire, graduating with a 2:1 in 2013.
Teaching & Mentorship
Beyond my industry work, I am passionate about sharing my knowledge:
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Lecturer at The National Film School (NFTS) and The University of Hertfordshire, contributing to programs such as the "Digital FX" Masters, "Certificate in Filmmaking", and "MA Games Art & Design".
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Mentor through my website woodcockvfx.com, offering 1:1 reviews, mentorship sessions, and selling comprehensive tutorial packages.
Software Proficiency
Primary Tools:
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Maya, Houdini, Substance Painter, Photoshop, Nuke
Secondary Tools:
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Katana, ZBrush, Mari, PFTrack
Render Engines:
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Maya: Mental Ray, PRman, Vray, Redshift, Arnold
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Houdini: Mantra, PRman, Arnold, Karma
Personal Interests
Outside of VFX, I find joy in:
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Drawing: Explore my sketches on the "Sketches" page.
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Playing Blues Rock Guitar: A passion I’ve nurtured for 17 years.
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Photography: Capturing moments through my lens.
Showcase
You can explore my work across various disciplines through the "Reel" buttons on this page.
SHOWREELS
CG Generalist Reel - May 2024
Modelling / Texturing / Lighting / Rendering
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Assets / Environments Reel - May 2024
Modelling / Texturing / Look Development
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Lighting & Rendering Reel - May 2024
Lighting / Rendering
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"CLAWS" - VFX Tutorial - June 2024
Lighting / Shading / Rendering
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MENTORSHIP & TUTORIALS
Since 2020, I’ve been creating CGI and VFX content, starting with a YouTube channel that gained thousands of subscribers, many of whom I privately coached. In 2024, I launched woodcockvfx.com, a platform offering in-depth tutorials and mentorship. One highlight is my extensive tutorial pack based on the short film Close Shave, featuring hours of videos, PDFs, and resources, designed for instant use. This pack was honored as a staff pick on the "Flipped Normals" CG marketplace in January 2025. At woodcockvfx.com, I also provide personalized mentorship, offering tailored guidance, portfolio reviews, scene fixes, and one-on-one support for artists.