Technical directors Vadim Turchin and Jasmine Katatikarn, modeler/texturer Brian DiNoto and compositor Nitant Karnik have joined New York-based rhinofx.
Turchin’s initial projects at his new roost are spots for GMC, Fidelity and Colgate. He earlier held positions as a technical director/animator at such New York shops as Massive Industries and Psyop. Turchin has also freelanced at The Mill, New York.
Prior to rhinofx, Katatikarn was a 3-D lighter for NYU Medical Center, Nickelodeon and Rhythm & Hues. Her rhino endeavors include work for Colgate, Crest and ATI3’s “The Assassin.” She is slated to work on videogame cinematics for another ATI project shortly.
DiNoto has already contributed to projects for GMC, Crest and Hyundai since coming aboard rhinofx. A recent graduate of New York’s School of Visual Arts with a BFA in computer art, DiNoto created 2-D and 3-D visual effects for Time Enough At Last, an NYU short film.
Karnik has wrapped rhinofx assignments for State Farm, Accenture and GMC. He is currently working on an ATI4 game project. His experience includes freelancing for New York houses Psyop, Eyeball and Curious Pictures.
Rick Wagonheim is managing director/partner at rhinofx. Camille Geier is the company’s senior executive producer.
