Clark James

Special Effects Coordinator

UNIQUELY QUALIFIED

• IATSE Local 44 (28 yrs) - Special Effects Classification
• California Pyrotechnic Operator License (33 yrs) - SFX 1st Class
• Federal Explosives Licenses - Manufacturer of High Explosives
• DOT HazMat Training Re-Certification (2012, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2024)
• Alliance of Special Effects & Pyrotechnic Operators (30 yrs)
• Local 44 Special Effects Training Course (2008-9)
• CSATF Special Effects Qualification Committee (2023-24)
• Cal Fire Special Effects Advisory Committee (2022-2024)
• Los Angeles County Fire Safety Officer Training (1994)
• Safety Advisory for Fire and FX in Entertainment (SAFFE) (9 yrs)
• Entertainment Services Technology Association Committee (4 yrs)
• Motion Picture Academy Science & Technology Committee (2023-24)
• Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (15 Yrs)
• Visual Effects Society (25 yrs)
• Scuba - Open Water (30 yrs)
• Hollywood Magic Castle (42 yrs) - Honorary Lifetime Member
• SAG-AFTRA (32 yrs)

RELIABLE SPECIAL EFFECTS

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

CUSTOM DESIGN & FABRICATION

Metal Fabrication, Plastic Fabrication, Electro-Mechanical Design, Electronic Circuit Design & Code Writing, CAD, CNC, 3D Printing, Laser Cutting/Etching, Thermoforming, Vacuum Forming, Mold-Making, ...

EQUIPMENT AND ASSETS

• Full assortment of gear for fx operations detailed above
• Special effects working trailer: loaded with fx gear & fabrication space
• Versatile 10' enclosed trailer: custom loaded to suit projects
• Electric flatbed utility cart
• Metalworking machines: cutters, formers, mills, lathes, welders, ...
• Gen. fabrication machines: shop saws, grinders, sanders, drills, ...
• High-quality rigging gear: flying systems, capstan winch, ratchet, ...
• Vacuum-forming machines
• CO2 laser cutter/etcher
• 3D additive printers
• Electronics: testers, power supplies, fabrication tools, ...
• Moldmaking: mixers, pressure dispenser, vacuum chamber, ...
• Air quality monitor systems: theatrical fog, particulate, CO2, CO, O2
• Software: Rhino 3D, Sketchup, Proteus, Photoshop, Illustrator,
   InDesign, Acrobat, Excel, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Logic Pro, ...

SCRIPT BREAKDOWNS,  SPECIAL EFFECTS DESIGN,  COMPREHENSIVE BUDGETS,  PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Clark James has served on many of Hollywood's biggest blockbuster films, television shows and live stage productions over the past 35 years. His special effects background includes miniature effects, pyrotechnics, dynamic rigging, and mechanical design. Key to his success has been his ability to comprehensively organize projects, and safely deliver on time and budget. 

In 2013, Clark was elected an executive officer of the Alliance of Special Effects and Pyrotechnic Operators (ASEPO). He was also elected to a seat on the CSATF Special Effects Qualifications Committee, sits on the ESTA Fog & Smoke Working Group developing industry ANSI standards, and was appointed by the California State Fire Marshal to serve on CalFire's Special Effects Advisory Committee (SEAC). 

THREE DECADES OF TOP SHOWS & PRODUCTIONS

Dexter: Original Sin
The Old Man
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
Reno 911
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
Penn & Teller
Opera Pacific
Club Regent Casino
Marina Del Rey Marriott
City of Santa Barbara
Levis
Duracell
Taco Bell
McDonalds
Buick
Acura
Mercedes
Tacara Ice
Kwikset Locks
USSB Satellite
American Horror Story
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
Tim & Milly
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
Legally Blonde 2
Lady Killers
Cabin Boy
Duran Duran
Bette Middler
Yumi
Kiss / Motley Crue
Coldplay
Yani
Barry Manilow
Hollywood Bowl
Neil Young
Meatloaf
Fandango
Budweiser
Ford
Black Star Beer
Ocean Spray
Cabin Cigarettes
Sons of Anarchy
Lawry's
Lipton
Consumer Cellular