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Mike Oakley

CG Generalist / Look Dev / 3D Rendering Artist

I’m a VFX artist with experience delivering high-end visual effects for feature films, television, and commercials. My work spans the full production pipeline from modeling and texturing to lighting and look development with a focus on creating visually compelling, technically precise results.

I’m known for stepping in where the challenge is greatest handling environments, FX, characters, and vehicles with equal efficiency and attention to detail. Whether leading a sequence or integrating seamlessly into an existing team, I bring the experience, speed, and problem-solving mindset to deliver on schedule and at quality.

If you’re looking for a dependable artist who can elevate your visuals and deliver production-ready results from day one, let’s connect.

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NEXODUS Cooperative
Film & Television
CG Supervisor

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Mike Oakley LLC
Film & Television
CG Supervisor

Man or Mountain — Film
Drive Another Day — Commercial
Instant Delivery — Film
Greenwood "SS Greenwood" — Commercial
Law & Order: SVU Episodes 27003, 27004 — TV

Mother Nature and the Doomsday Pepper - Film
2025 Honda Civic Hybrid - Ad
VA Mental Health Resources - Ad
Chamonix Hotel & Casino - Ad
Midnight Shift - Spec
Adult Children - Film
Mickey 17 - Film
Avatar: The Last Air Bender - TV
Carvana / Super Bowl 2022 - Ad
ClickUp Olympics - Ad
ESPN & PlayStation Fiesta Bowl 2022 - Ad
Bedtime Stories with Ryan - TV
Post - Film

Sun Express 737 -800NG - Brand
JTA - Whale Shark - Brand
HNA 787-9 - Brand
China Sothern Airline 787-9 - Brand
EVA 787-9 - Brand

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Teague
Agency
Senior 3d Imagery Designer

STUDIOS & AGENCIES

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A black background with silver text that reads 'TEAGUE' in the center.

Teague
Agency
Senior 3d Imagery Designer

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Method Studios
Film & Television
Senior CG Generalist

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Alkemy X
Film & Television
Senior CG Generalist

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A52
Agency
Senior CG Generalist

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Zero VFX
Film & Television
Senior CG Generalist

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Vossler
Agency
Senior CG Generalist

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The Picture Shop
Film & Television
Senior CG Generalist

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Encore
Television
Senior CG Generalist

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Pixomondo
Film & Television
Senior CG Generalist

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Master Key Films
Television
Senior CG Generalist

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Big Block
Agency
Senior CG Generalist

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Relevant VFX
Agency
Senior CG Generalist

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Svengali FX
Film
CG Supervisor

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Prime Focus
Film
Senior CG Generalist

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NEXODUS Cooperative
Film & Television
CG Supervisor / Senior CG Generalist

Uncharted Territory
Film
CG Generalist

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Sway
Agency
CG Generalist

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Mechnology
Film & Television
CG Generalist

Promotional image of a woman with wavy hair wearing a black leather jacket, with the text 'Law & Order Special Victims Unit' in gold and the NBC logo.
A vintage pink and white classic car parked next to a rustic wooden cabin in a forested area, with tall pine trees and snow-capped mountains in the background spewing smoke or ash from a volcanic eruption.
Movie poster for "Mickey 17" featuring Robert Pattinson with orange X's over his eyes, surrounded by soldiers in military gear with similar X's over their eyes, and two main characters in front, including a woman and a man. The poster has a yellow ba
Poster for the Netflix series 'Avatar: The Last Airbender,' showing a young boy holding a staff and sword, standing in a landscape with smoke and ruins at sunset.
A person sitting on a roof watching a starry night sky with the words 'Bedtime Stories with Ryan' written in star-like letters.
Promotional poster for the series 'The Resort' showing two young people walking through a lush jungle with a waterfall and ancient ruins in the background.
Young woman with dark curly hair in a green dress and black gloves holding a potted plant in a lush greenhouse, promoting 'Mother Nature and the Doomsday Prepper'
Book cover for 'A Journal for Jordan' showing a Black man and woman lying on grass, touching foreheads.
Promotional poster for 'The Tomorrow People' featuring three young adults with a blue-toned background and the tagline 'Different is Dangerous'.
A person standing on a desert with a red carpet leading to large block letters spelling 'TYRANT.' The sky is cloudy and dark, and there is FX branding at the bottom right.
A large dome-shaped structure covered by a clouded sky, with the title 'UNDER THE DOME' overlaid in large white letters.
A woman with short hair and a choker, her face illuminated by red light, standing close to a person whose face is partially visible, both in a dark setting. The movie title "To the Flame" and film festival laurels are visible at the bottom.
Poster for the TV show 'Extant' featuring a woman's face looking upward with a starry sky background and the text 'Extant', premiere date July 9, 2014 on CBS.
Poster of a woman in a green tank top with water splashing behind her, titled 'Hawaii Five-0'
The Flash superhero poster with a blurred background, featuring the character in a red suit and lightning effects.
Promotional poster for the movie 'Oblivion' with Tom Cruise, featuring a futuristic aircraft hovering above clouds
Movie poster for 'Banshee', featuring a colorful landscape with a gas pump and a cannon, with two men fighting on the ground.
Close-up of a woman whispering into a man's ear, both smiling, with promotional text for the TV show 'Castle' at the bottom.
Movie poster for Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, featuring a large roaring T-Rex with lightning effects in the background, and a young man swimming among water and volcanic eruptions.
Poster of the movie 'Green Lantern' featuring a young man in a green superhero costume with a glowing emblem, set against a cityscape background with green energy beams.
Promotional poster for the TV series 'Priest' featuring three characters in dark clothing holding weapons in a rainy, dystopian cityscape.
Close-up of a blue and human face mix, with a person sitting on a creature in a lush landscape, with the title "AVATAR" at the bottom.
A scene from the movie '2012' showing a city being destroyed by a natural disaster, with large numbers '2012' and the phrase 'We Were Warned' at the bottom.
Poster for the movie 'Night Rider' featuring Justin Bruening, with a dark sports car, and a blue digital background.
Four women standing together, dressed casually, with the word "Charmed" in stylized font at the bottom.