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DAVID SÖHR
Lighting TD | VFX Artist | Generalist

Contact
Bangatan 35, 72228 Västerås, Sweden
📞 076-295-8711 | ✉️ davidsohr@gmail.com | 🌐 www.davidsohr.se
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Driven by passion and curiosity, I've gone from a student to a Lighting TD at one of Scandinavia's premier VFX studios in just a few years. With experience on high-profile productions like The Mandalorian, Stranger Things, and Avatar: The Last Airbender, I thrive on challenging projects that push creativity and technical limits. Skilled in Houdini, Unreal Engine, and Nuke, I bring precision, problem-solving, and a collaborative mindset to every task, whether lighting, assembly, or creating CG visuals.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Lighting TD
Important Looking Pirates VFX, Stockholm
Feb 2021 – Present

  • Contributed to renowned productions like The Mandalorian, Stranger Things, Ashoka, Lost In Space, and Avatar: The Last Airbender.
  • Key responsibilities included assembly, environment building, lighting, and slap compositing.
  • Delivered high-quality results under tight schedules, showcasing adaptability and technical expertise.

Freelance VFX Artist
Self-Employed, Sweden
Jan 2017 – Present

  • Created CGI and visual effects for SMASH INTO PIECES' LED backdrop at Melodifestivalen 2024 for their song "Heroes Are Calling" and its music video, now exceeding 8 million views on YouTube.
  • Developed a GPU-based rendering pipeline for the live LED show and supervised VFX shots on location.
  • Continued collaboration with the band, including VFX for the "Afterglow" music video and the short film ARCADIA: THE BEGINNING, where I handled on-set supervision and all visuals.
  • Conceptualized, designed, and developed "Infiltrate", a personal project showcasing my skills in Unreal Engine, blending cinematic storytelling with immersive environments.
  • Collaborated with notable Swedish bands like Dead By April, Avatar, and LBSB, building expertise in motion graphics and 3D production.

Motion Graphics Designer
Twistshake of Sweden, Västerås
Aug 2018 – Jan 2019

  • Worked on 3D motion graphics, gaining hands-on experience with various software and production workflows.

EDUCATION

VFX Artist Program
Xenter, Tumba, Stockholm
Aug 2019 – Feb 2021

  • Among the first students of this pioneering program, gaining comprehensive skills in VFX fundamentals, including CGI, compositing, and motion graphics.

SKILLS

  • Software: Houdini, Unreal Engine, Blender, Nuke, Maya, After Effects, Photoshop
  • Expertise: Lighting, CG rendering, motion graphics, slap compositing, environment building
  • Soft Skills: Time management, problem-solving, multi-tasking under pressure

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Melodifestivalen 2024: Designed and rendered the full-CG LED backdrop for SMASH INTO PIECES, broadcast on Swedish television.
  • ARCADIA: THE BEGINNING: Acted as on-set supervisor and led all visual effects for this ambitious short film.
  • "Heroes Are Calling": Produced 31 VFX shots for the music video, delivering cinematic quality under tight deadlines.
  • "Infiltrate": A personal Unreal Engine project combining cinematic artistry and immersive environment design.

PERSONAL STATEMENT

The pandemic shaped my resilience, teaching me to solve problems independently, multi-task efficiently, and manage my time effectively to balance career growth with personal pursuits. I'm continually eager to take on new challenges and push the boundaries of what's creatively possible.