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John Nelson (born July 21, 1953) is an American visual effects supervisor. He has won two Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects for his work on the film Gladiator (2000) and Blade Runner 2049 (2017). He has also been nominated for I, Robot (2004) and Iron Man (2008). He also won the 2018 British Academy of Film and Television Arts for the Special Visual Effects in Blade Runner 2049. After graduating with high distinction from the University of Michigan in 1976, he worked as a cameraman, technical director and a director at the pioneering computer animation and commercial production company Robert Abel and Associates, where he won two Clio awards and earned six additional Clio nominations. Early in his career while at ILM, Nelson modeled, animated, lit and composited several shots for Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), including the iconic scene in which the shotgunned head of the chrome terminator splits open and reseals.[6] He is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Visual Effects Society, the International Cinematographers Guild and the Directors Guild of America.
John Nelson
Special Effects Supervisor
for Special Effects Supervisor in Max Payne: Redemption
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Max Payne, a former NYPD detective, has become a private security guard in São Paulo, Brazil, seeking to escape his traumatic past. Haunted by the loss of his family and his addiction to alcohol and painkillers, Max finds himself spiraling into self-destruction. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he is hired by a powerful wealthy family to protect Fabiana Branco, the wife of a wealthy businessman. Soon, Max finds himself involved in a plot of corruption, kidnappings and betrayals in the dark and dangerous reality of São Paulo. As he fights to protect Fabiana and uncover the truth behind events, Max must face off against a brutal criminal gang led by a ruthless kingpin. With his skill in handling weapons and his experience in the investigation, Max will embark on a bloody crusade to bring justice and find redemption.
