Clayton Douglas

I Make Images

a life making pictures...

I’ve always had a passion for creating imagery. From a young age, I was constantly drawing and painting. As a teenager, I developed an interest in photography and carried my Canon AE1 with me everywhere. In high school, I took art and drafting classes, further fueling my creative drive.

In 1998, I moved to San Francisco to attend the Academy of Art University, where I studied Animation and Visual Effects. Since then, I’ve worked across various industries, including film, advertising, video games, architecture, and even generative AI.

I still live in San Francisco with my wife, Steph, and our dog, Kaiju.

Compositing animation Motion Photography editing retouching rendering Art Direction VFX Set supervision

If you are looking for photography...

Head on over to my photography page! There are plenty of things I'd like to show you there as well!

Photography Page

Additional Services

Film Scanning

Many of us have photographs tucked away in attics, forgotten for decades. In today’s fast-paced digital age, cherished portraits, Kodachrome slides, and old vacation snapshots are slowly fading. These precious moments risk being lost forever, like tears in the rain.(Pardon my nerdi-ness) But it doesn’t have to be that way! Contact me to scan, digitize, and restore these priceless memories. After all, our past is what shapes our future.

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Art Direction

With hundreds of different kinds of projects in my portfolio, and over 20 years of project development under my belt, I can help flesh out ideas, create style frames and briefs, and delegate to various team members. I have worked in almost every facet of image and video creation, and can maintain a unique style while adhering to brand requirements.

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Visual Effects Supervsion

In film and television production, a visual effects supervisor is responsible for realizing the creative vision of the director or producers through visual effects. I’ve fulfilled this role on numerous indie films and commercial shoots, and I know how to deliver what you need within your budget.

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testimonials

From the moment Clayton joined our team, he showcased remarkable adaptability, seamlessly transitioning from a peripheral industry to enriching our projects with innovative ideas and techniques. With a solid background in the film industry, he brought technical expertise that significantly elevated our work. Clayton tackled every challenge with unwavering determination, often working late into the night to find solutions and ensure that deadlines were met without sacrificing quality. Beyond his technical skills, Clayton embodies an incredible team spirit. He is always ready to lend a hand, fostering a collaborative environment that makes even the most challenging projects enjoyable. He has a unique talent for working within any budget, consistently finding creative solutions that maximize resources without compromising vision. His approach not only makes projects feasible but also injects a sense of fun into the process, inspiring everyone to contribute. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Clayton and highly recommend him for any team seeking a dedicated and innovative creative partner.

Jill Tanner

Executive Vice President, Solutions & Marketing, InVision Communications

Clayton is dependable, fast and very skilled. He has saved my bacon several times by fixing errors on shots I’ve recorded and advising me on better ways to prepare future shots. His compositing support and consultation has given me the ability to use my creative imagination with confidence when required. Most importantly- he listens and takes the time to understand what I’m attempting to accomplish and that’s very valuable to what I do.