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Crystal Bretz

Senior Modeler at Framestore

Crystal Bretz is a Lead Modeler at Framestore with over nine years of experience in 3D modeling and character creation. She has contributed to high-profile projects at studios including Digital Domain, Method Studios, DNEG, and BRON.


Crystal's recent credits include F1, Superman, and Wicked. Her work has been featured in 3D Artist, ArtStation Magazine, and credited in Cinefex for Black Panther. Passionate about 3D character creation, she is deeply committed to mentoring and supporting the next generation of artists.

  • Crystal is an incredibly talented artist. I have hired her twice (Method Studios Van and Method Studios Montreal formally Atomic Fiction). She not only has a strong artistic aptitude for both organic and hard-surface modeling, but she also produces technically clean meshes and UVs. Crystal is a team player who is always happy to help when things get a bit crazy and her versatility is a tremendous asset for any team.

    - Justin Holt
    Texture Art Director at Epic Games

  • Crystal has been a fantastic artist to work with. She receives direction well, she cares about the quality of her work, and is effective at a range of disciplines from props and environments to character modeling and texturing.

    - Caleb Ashmore
    Model Lead at Digital Domain

  • I worked with Crystal as a supervisor and a colleague. Her drive and passion is contagious. She was always helpful in our never-ending quest for the perfect reference and is a great team player.

    - Robin Lamontage
    CG Supervisor at Rodeo FX

  • I worked with Crystal as a supervisor and a colleague. Her drive and passion is contagious. She was always helpful in our never-ending quest for the perfect reference and is a great team player.

    - Robin Lamontagne
    Visual Effects Supervisor at Outpost VFX

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