Digital Artists Agency (DAA), a below-the-line talent agency specializing in visual effects, has signed a trio of highly accomplished VFX professionals for representation and has expanded customized services for its studio clients and talent roster. DAA services the film, commercial and television industries worldwide.
The signing of Knight, who served as motion capture producer for the Academy Award-winning Avatar, signals DAA’s growing focus on virtual production and the importance of motion capture to digital filmmaking. In addition to his role as motion capture producer on Avatar, Knight has among his credits The Amazing Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian and I Am Legend.
Bob Coleman, founder of DAA, said “The very real challenges of visual effects production mean that finding the right talent for the right project is more important than ever. We’re aware of the creative and financial implications for studios and VFX facilities and we strive to partner with them in providing the best talent available. We are very proud to welcome James, Gray and Bernd to DAA and to help them achieve their career goals.”
In addition to procuring work, DAA provides its talent roster with strategic career management and development, contract negotiations and legal review, as well as financial management referrals. DAA also sponsors visas for highly skilled foreign artists, allowing top-tier international talent to work anywhere in the United States.
DAA also announced that given the enormous opportunities in virtual production, it is actively seeking visual effects talent with cinematic experience in motion and performance capture, previsualization, virtual environments and CG characters.