BLAKE NEWTON

With over two decades of expertise in the commercial and broadcast industry, Blake, a freelance animator and VFX artist, offers top-tier visual effects and animations for diverse projects. With a solid foundation in creative direction and 3D/2D supervision, Blake oversees every aspect of the post-production pipeline, from initial concept to final keyframe delivery.

Blake’s portfolio boasts multiple accolades, including an Emmy Award for Red Bull’s “Transit Chapters” and an Emmy nomination for The History Channel’s “Shootout” series. Additionally, Blake has secured several PromaxBDA awards for collaborations with leading brands like HBO, ESPN, ABC, Red Bull, Disney Channel, and Fox Sports. Passionate about crafting captivating visuals that exceed expectations and narrate compelling stories, Blake is committed to delivering high-quality work that resonates with audiences.

Explore the allure of the latest Lexus IS model through a visually captivating commercial spot, highlighting its sleek design and seamless functionality inside and out. Experience clever angles and transitions that elevate the editing.

Primary Role: Lead Artist and Creative Director, driving the project from concept to fruition.

Tasks: Previsualization, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Modeling, Texturing, Animation, Shading and Lighting, Rendering, Editing, Compositing.

Keywords: Lexus IS, commercial, sleek design, functionality, Creative Director, previsualization, animation, rendering, editing, compositing, luxury car, automotive advertising.

Join our main character on a fun journey as he delves into his pre-stage ritual, introducing our esteemed performers along the way. Witness the captivating transformation as he evolves into the embodiment of the coveted award itself upon taking center stage in the grand spectacle.

Primary Role: Lead Artist and Creative Director, guiding the entire process from concept inception to final execution.

Tasks: Conceptualization, Previsualization, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Modeling, Texturing, fluid and particle FX, rigid body simulations, Animation, Crowd simulation, Shading and Lighting, Rendering, Editing, Compositing.

Keywords: Radio Disney Music Awards, visual spectacle, Lead Artist, Creative Director, pre-stage ritual, performer introduction, award transformation, conceptualization, animation, crowd simulation, editing, compositing.

Dive into the inception of the captivating opening sequence for the Emmy Award-winning series, “Red Bull Transit Chapters,” seamlessly blending Red Bull athlete essence with the dynamic NYC ambiance.

Primary Role: Lead Artist and Creative Director, steering the project from inception to finalization.

Responsibilities: Spearheading conceptualization, direction, modeling, texturing, animation, shading, lighting, rendering, and compositing for optimal impact.

Keywords: Red Bull Transit Chapters, opening titles, Emmy Award-winning, Creative Director, NYC vibe, athlete essence, concept development, animation, rendering, compositing.

Immerse yourself in a captivating commercial spot highlighting Rolex’s iconic Daytona, celebrating its evolution in engineering and design through the ages.

Primary Role: Lead Artist and Creative Director, orchestrating every phase from concept inception to final execution.

Tasks: Previsualization, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Modeling, Texturing, fluid and particle FX, rigid body simulations, Animation, Shading and Lighting, Rendering, Editing, Compositing.

Keywords: Rolex Daytona, commercial, timeless engineering, iconic design, Creative Director, previsualization, animation, rendering, editing, compositing, luxury watches, engineering evolution.

Get a thrilling glimpse into the launch of Fox Sports 1 with a vibrant sneak peek bumper. Witness our star player, “The One,” in action, blending authenticity with a touch of whimsy to captivate viewers.

Primary Role: Lead Artist and Creative Director, orchestrating the entire process from concept to completion.

Tasks: Previsualization, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Modeling, Texturing, Animation, Shading and Lighting, Rendering, Editing, Compositing.

Keywords: Fox Sports 1, sneak peek, bumper, launch, star player, sports activities, Creative Director, previsualization, animation, rendering, editing, compositing, sports entertainment.