Artists Profile: Jesse Monsour

Who introduced you to your first Flame?

Mark Felt, Simon Scott, Simon Brewster

When did you fall for your first Flame?

The first time I saw the batch nodes.

Why did you fall in love with your Flame?

Because it just looked so cool!

What is your proudest Flame moment?

Completing what might be the most beautiful shot I've ever comped for ATT Jets.

How did your Flame save the day?

Clients were coming at us with last minute changes. They really wanted to slow down a particular shot. Everyone thought it was going to be a nightmare and couldn't be done in time to deliver the spot. I took a look at it on my flame, and went to work at it with the clients watching anxiously. I knocked it out in a couple hours. They couldn't have been happier.

Favorite Flame project (my own):

Sprint "Monsters of Speed". The hours were crazy, but it looks pretty good.

Favorite Flame project (by another artist):

Hummer "Urban Techno" by Simon Scott or Jeep "Hands" by Simon Brewtser

Were you ever unfaithful to your Flame?

My Flame and and I have an open relationship. Mainly because I like my laptop too. But I'll always come back to her.

What keeps you coming back for more?

The workflow. So simple.

My Flame wisdom:

Min and Max... flawless edges.