Jeffrey A. Okun has contributed visual effects and 2nd unit direction
to a wide-range of films such as the award winning sci-fi hit _Stargate
(1994)-, and
Deep Blue Sea (1999),
The Last Starfighter (1984),
Lolita (1997),
Cutthroat Island (1995),
Sphere (1998) and Wes
Craven's
Shocker (1989).
His credits also include music videos from such varied artists as
Sting, The Beatles (for A Hard Days Night re-release), Jimi Hendrix,
Janet Jackson, Wayne Newton, Bryan Adams, Amy Grant, Dolly Parton,
Prince, Michael Jackson, the Neville Brothers and Rod Stewart, in which
he created many amazing camera and optical effects.
Okun is known for creating 'organic' and invisible effects, as well as
spectacular effects which seamlessly expand both the look and scope of
a film, but also enhances the storytelling aspect of the movie.
Additionally, Jeff is the creator of the revolutionary visual effects
techniques dubbed the "PeriWinkle Effect" & the "Pencil Effect", which
have been used in many projects to help achieve more a sense of the
fantastic, wonder and more accurate budgets. Okun is the author of
breakdown, budgeting and tracking software currently being used by
professionals throughout the industry.