Jonathan Nelson

Jonathan Nelson is a seasoned animation and visual effects professional with a comprehensive teaching background and extensive industry experience. From July 2005 to January 2016, Jonathan served as Associate Professor at The Art Institute of Houston, where responsibilities included teaching various animation and game design courses, developing curricula, and guiding students to industry events. Jonathan's industry roles include Lead FX Artist and FX Supervisor at Zoic Studios, FX Artist at MPC, and FX TD at Method Studios, specializing in particle effects and rigid body simulations using advanced software such as Houdini and Maya. Educational credentials include an MFA in Computer Art from Savannah College of Art and Design and a BA in Animation from Penn State University. Currently, Jonathan holds the position of Houdini FX Artist at Scanline VFX.