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SHAZ BELL
Photographer, VFX Artist & Multimedia Designer
Kia ora — I’m Shaz, an FX artist and designer with a passion for building imaginative, emotionally-driven worlds. My knowledge of multimedia design and creative direction gives me a broad toolkit, while my FX training keeps me grounded in the problem-solving and precision required for production.
My background spans multimedia design, photography, 3D animation, and increasingly, the technical side of FX with a focus on Character FX and simulations. I love the challenge of taking an idea from concept to screen, shaping visuals that feel grounded, tactile, and rich with personality.
Creativity has been a constant thread throughout my life—from building props and winning the weaponry and armoury section back in intermediate school, to discovering a deeper passion for design, storytelling, and visual effects as I grew older. What started as a love for making things quickly evolved into a drive to understand how worlds are constructed, how characters move, and how emotion can be shaped through craft.
Today, I’m a designer and FX artist working across simulations, character-driven effects, and technically informed storytelling. I completed a Master of Design Technology at Victoria University of Wellington, where I directed Echoes of the Wild—a project that brought together complex visual effects, motion capture, and live-action integration, and went on to earn international recognition, including a win at the San Diego International Film Festival.
Across every project, my goal remains the same: create work that feels alive. Whether it's shaping a simulation, crafting a narrative moment, or developing an entire visual experience, I’m motivated by the challenge of bringing imagination into something tangible, expressive, and crafted with intention.
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