Jess Lucas

Experience

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  J S M Modelmakers and Effects

  Aug 2019 - Aug 2019

  Work Experience

  2 Weeks Work Experience - Working with stryene sheet to create advertising models and hand painting intricate prop marketing models

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  WADE WAXWORKS LIMITED

  Aug 2020 - Aug 2020

  Work Experience

  3 Day work Experience at Wade waxworks learning about moulding, casting, realistic skin final finishes and airbrushing

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  Arts University Bournemouth

  Oct 2020 - Jan 2021

  Workshop Assistant

  Understanding a wide breath of machinery and hand tools and how to help other safely utilise these to produce their desired result. Being aware of fire exits and the process of evacuation from the workshop.

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  The Tank Museum

  Oct 2020 - Dec 2020

  Model Maker

  Exhibition Model - 1:1 Scale Alsatian 'Khan' I sculpted a 1:1 Alsatian based on 'Khan', an Alsatian who saved their handler during the Battle of Walchern, WW2. Also completed a full 10 Part silicone and Fiberglass jacket mould of this sculpt. Test cast using Jesmonite, and finished with acrylic paints (airbrushed and hand painted). - 8 Week Project for Live client led University brief, final full body cast to be made after COVID restrictions lift.

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  Marvel Studios

  Jun 2021 - Nov 2021

  Junior Prop Modeller - The Marvels

  Working within the Action Props Department. Learnt how different teams worked together and what was required from other departments in order to meet deadlines.

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  Universal Creations Ltd

  Nov 2021 - Nov 2021

  Junior Prop Modelmaker/Mouldmaker

  3 Weeks - Fibreglass Moulding (including matrix, 5, 3 and 2 part moulds) and Fibreglass Casting, Large Scale Sculpting, Foam and Rubber Casting for upcoming film production.

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  Paramount Pictures

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  Junior Modeller

  Working with action props and costume props including hero items - Prop and costume assembly, cleaning, building, sculpting/shaping

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  GSR Productions ltd

  Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

  Assistant Sculptor - Greens

  Working with the Greens Team in their sculpture department. Learning about new materials and how best to work with them amongst a team to achieve large scale pieces with the help of creative problems solving to achieve the best result. Sculptural knowledge and creativity utilised in this role to achieve more realistic results for the production.

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  Lucasfilm

  Apr 2023 - Jun 2023

  Assistant Modeller

  Apart of the Action Vehicles team. Used across various disciplines within the team due to knowledge of various process and material knowledge.On set helping to fix and reassemble parts ready for the next shoot, assisting painter to meet a reduced timeline, learning more about dressing vehicles to achieve a look that made more mechanical sense.

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  Paramount Pictures

  Jun 2023 - Jul 2023

  Assistant Modeller - A Ridley Scott Film

  Working with a crew to help assemble and create props and larger set pieces, making sure they were ready to travel to set. Aging down props aiding the paint department.

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  Toy + Robin

  Nov 2023 - Jan 2024

  Model Maker

  Working freelance on some small scale models for the company’s client. Communicated with the company and their other contractors to create a series of final pieces that matched the brief, fitting collaboratively within the event space and matching the theme. Created in time and budget ready for the opening of an event.

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  Trick of the Eye Ltd

  Feb 2024 - May 2024

  Model Maker

  6 weeks freelancing throughout Feb/March and April/May, helping with making tasks for retail/exhibition displays

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  Marvel Studios

  May 2024 - Oct 2024

  Assistant Modeller