Clark James

Special Effects Coordinator

MEMBERSHIPS, LICENSES & TRAINING

• IATSE Local 44 (26 yrs) - Special Effects classification
• California Pyrotechnic Operator License (31 yrs) - SFX 1st Class
• Federal Explosives License - Type 20, Manufacturer of High Explosives
• DOT HazMat Training Re-Certification (2018)
• Alliance of Special Effects & Pyrotechnic Operators (29 yrs)
• Local 44 Special Effects Training Course (2008-9)
• Cal Fire Special Effects Advisory Committee (1 yr)
• Entertainment Services Technology Association (4 yrs)
• Los Angeles County Fire Safety Officer Training (1994)
• Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (22 Yrs)
• Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (14 Yrs)
• Visual Effects Society (24 yrs)
• Scuba - Open Water (29 yrs)
• Hollywood Magic Castle (40 yrs) - honorary lifetime member
• SAG-AFTRA - Puppeteer (30 yrs)

SPECIAL EFFECTS PREP & OPERATION

Wind, Snow, Ice, Cobwebs, Dust, Torches, Sparks, Fire, Explosions, Breakaways, Smoke, Fog, Steam, Rain, Water Effects, Slimes, Dynamic Rigging, Vehicle Prep & Effects, Bullet Effects, Blood gags, Knives, Arrows, Mechanical Devices, Radio Control, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Stunt Props, Miniatures, Magic Effects and Illusions, Puppets, ...

CUSTOM DESIGN & FABRICATION

Welding/Cutting, Machining, Metal Forming, Electronic Circuits & Code Writing, CAD, CNC, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting/Etching, Vacuum Forming, Mold-Making, ...

THREE DECADES OF TOP SHOWS & PRODUCTIONS

Danger Force
Henry Danger
Fairly OddParents
Game Shakers
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
The Fosters
Robot Chicken
True Jackson, V.P.
iCarly
Victorious
Lab Rats
Glee
Community
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: Enterprise
Outsourced
Rules of Engagement
X-Testers
Prime Suspect
Body of Proof
Rizzoli & Isles
A.N.T. Farm
World's Worst Tenants
Conan O'Brien Show
Up All Night
The Execs
Mad Love
Bridesmaids
Hop
Green Hornet
Iron Man 2
Alvin & the Chipmunks: Squeakquel
Serenity
The Italian Job
Hulk
Haunted Mansion
Looney Tunes
I Spy
The Punisher
Terminal
Criss Angel: Amystika
MGM Grand: Kaleidoscope
Hollywood Magic Castle
Kwikset Locks
USSB Satellite
Levis
Penn & Teller
Opera Pacific
Club Regent Casino
Marina Del Rey Marriott
City of Santa Barbara
Angels & Demons
Star Trek: 2009
Star Trek: Into Darkness
Captain America: The First Avenger
Divergent
AI: Artificial Intelligence
Fantasia 2000
Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull
Live Free or Die Hard
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible,
      No Good, Very Bad Day
White House Down
Star Trek: Nemesis
X-Men: The Last Stand
War of the Worlds
Fathom
Lemony Snickets
Spiderman 2
Terminator 3
Minority Report
Fifth Element
Dante's Peak
Titanic
Armageddon
Contact
Chain of Command
Chain Reaction
Terminator II/3D
Apollo 13
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Oceans Twelve
Sergeant Bilko
Venus on the Halfshell
Austin Powers: Goldmember
Runaway Jury
Catch Me If You Can
Zathura
National Treasure
Leagally Blonde 2
Lady Killers
Cabin Boy
Duran Duran
Bette Middler
Yumi
Kiss / Motley Crue
Coldplay
Yani
Barry Manilow
Hollywood Bowl
Neil Young
Meatloaf