James Chretien

James Chretien is an experienced visual effects professional with a career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as the Lead Lighting TD and Look Development Lead at SPIN VFX since May 2010, James has contributed to various aspects of visual effects production, including matte art, 3D generalism, and lighting. Previous roles include positions at Crush Inc, IOMEDIA NYC, LightroomFX, and freelance opportunities, where James specialized in 3D modeling, surface shading, rendering, and photo-realistic visualizations. James holds a degree in visual effects from Vancouver Film School, completed in 2002.