Dave Shirk

Dave Shirk is an American visual effects professional known for supervising animation and visuals in major studio productions. Shirk’s work focuses on integrating digital elements with live-action footage, ensuring seamless interaction between real and computer-generated imagery. Shirk has held the role of Animation Supervisor on multiple films, overseeing the technical and creative aspects of animated sequences within those projects.

Shirk’s credits include the 2018 film Ready Player One, where Shirk served as Animation Supervisor, contributing to the film’s immersive digital environments and character interactions. Shirk also held the same position on the 2024 film Wicked, working on the visual design and execution of animated sequences within the production. Additionally, Shirk is cred…