ImageMovers Digital
Industry: Film company
DescriptionImageMovers is an American independent film production company founded by director Robert Zemeckis and producers Jack Rapke and Steve Starkey in 1997. The company is known for producing such films as Cast Away, What Lies Beneath and The Polar Express. Founded: 1997 Headquarters: Novato, CA Director: Robert Zemeckis Founders: Robert Zemeckis, Jack Rapke, Steve Starkey Parent organization: The Walt Disney Company
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ImageMovers Digital Employees
Lucasfilm June 2011 - Present
Stereobox January 2011 - June 2011
ImageMovers Digital March 2010 - December 2010
ImageMovers Digital June 2008 - March 2010
ImageMovers Digital October 2007 - June 2008
Industrial Light & Magic November 2001 - October 2007
Industrial Light & Magic 2000 - 2001
Industrial Light & Magic 1999 - 2000
Lucent Technologies 1997 - 1999
Skills
Pipeline Development, Python, PyQt, Software Engineering, Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, Scripting, Web Development, C++, Qt, MySQL, MongoDB, MEL, Maya, Linux, Technical Direction, 3D, Programming, Computer Animation, Lighting, Renderman, Unix, Mental Ray, Perforce, Rendering, OpenGL, User Interface Design, Film, Software Design, Git
Education
The Ohio State University 1993 — 1997
BS, Computer Science
Microsoft November 2014 - Present
Microsoft January 2013 - November 2014
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC May 2012 - January 2013
Sony Computer Entertainment America November 2008 - May 2012
ImageMovers Digital July 2007 - November 2008
Schweichler Price & Partners January 2007 - July 2007
LucasArts Entertainment October 2005 - January 2007
All Star Consulting April 2005 - October 2005
Trademark Events Production, Inc October 2004 - November 2004
Industrial Light & Magic 2001 - August 2004
Skills
Entertainment, Vendor Management, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Acquisition, Technical Recruiting, Recruiting, Start-ups, Internet Recruiting, College Recruiting, Onboarding, Team Management, Sourcing, Leadership, Management, Talent Management, Project Management, Employee Relations, Executive Search, Strategy, Human Resources, Negotiation, Benefits Negotiation, Screening Resumes, Performance Management, Networking, Search, Business Development, Organizational..., Workforce Planning, Training, Employee Engagement, Executive Management, Personnel Management, Social Networking, Team Building, CRM, HRIS, Interviews, Hiring, Consulting, Employer Branding, Temporary Placement, Screening, Taleo, Contract Recruitment, Deferred Compensation, Succession Planning, Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Time Management
Education
Santa Clara University 1988 — 1992
BA, English (Creative Writing)
Saint Lucy's High School
Moonlit Technology Solutions May 2012 - Present
Evomail, Inc August 2012 - February 2014
iGotIt Games January 2009 - January 2013
ImageMovers Digital March 2009 - December 2010
United States Marine Corps January 2001 - January 2005
Skills
Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Mobile Applications, Product Management, User Experience, iOS development, Leadership, Swift, Objective-C, C#, C++, Ruby, Node.js, JavaScript, Mobile Games, Unity3D, Marketing, Management, Web Development, Software Development
Education
Kansas State University 2005 — 2008
B.S., Computer Information Systems
Industrial Light & Magic May 2013 - Present
Industrial Light & Magic January 2011 - April 2013
ImageMovers Digital January 2010 - December 2010
ImageMovers Digital June 2009 - September 2009
WIUX August 2007 - May 2009
Cumulus Broadcasting June 2007 - August 2007
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2005 — 2009
BA, Telecommunications, Theatre and Drama
Digital Domain August 2012 - Present
Weta Digital September 2010 - September 2011
ImageMovers Digital June 2008 - August 2010
Image Movers Digital June 2008 - August 2008
Janimation 2008 - 2008
Sony Imageworks May 2007 - September 2007
SPI May 2007 - September 2007
Sony Pictures Imageworks April 2007 - September 2007
Omation February 2005 - August 2006
barnyard September 2005 - June 2006
Skills
Maya, MEL, Visual Effects, 3D, XSI, Computer Graphics, Fur, Animation, Photoshop, Python, Look Development, Character Animation, Final Cut Pro, Nuke, Softimage, Cloth Simulation
Education
Syracuse University 1983 — 1987
BFA, Illustration
Blue Sky Studios July 2011 - June 2012
ImageMovers Digital February 2008 - November 2010
Fries on the Side June 2003 - December 2007
Brainforest, Inc. August 2007 - October 2007
Film Roman/Starz Media/20th Century Fox Studios September 2006 - June 2007
David and Goliath March 2006 - August 2006
E! Networks December 2005 - March 2006
Universal Studios March 2005 - October 2005
E! Entertainment & Style Networks October 2003 - February 2005
FALCON THEATRE 2004 - 2005
Skills
Production Managment, Film, Feature Films, Television, Video, Film Production, Animation, Visual Effects, Commercials, Broadcast, Compositing, Character Animation, Special Effects, Pre-production, Post Production, Video Production, Technical Direction, Marketing Communications, Nonprofits, Singing, Vocalist, Voice Acting, Stage Management, Event Management, Theatrical Production, Performing Arts, Live Events, Special Events..., Vendor Management, Customer Service, Client Relations, Project Management, Vendor Relationships, Theatre, Stage, Stage Lighting, Lighting, Traditional Animation, Corporate Events, Entertainment, Producing, Volunteer Management, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Directing, Event Planning, Production Budgeting, Event Producing, Budgets, Shakespeare
Education
University of California, San Diego 1995 — 1998
MFA, STAGE MANAGEMENT
Chapman University 1991 — 1994
BFA, Communications, emph: Technical Theatre - Departmental Honors
Idyllwild Arts Academy 1988 — 1990
Performing Arts High School, Musical Theatre
Jason Merck Studios May 2014 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios August 2010 - February 2014
Lucas Film June 2010 - August 2010
ImageMovers Digital April 2008 - June 2010
Skills
Visual Design, Storyboarding, Art, Maya, Character Animation, Animation, Concept Design, Painting, Digital Painting
Education
Academy of Art University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Illustration
Brightcove February 2014 - September 2015
Brightcove April 2013 - February 2014
Atomic Fiction January 2011 - March 2013
ImageMovers Digital May 2009 - December 2010
LAIKA January 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Houdini, Lighting, Visual Effects, Digital Compositing, Shading, Pipeline Development, Particle Effects, PyQt
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2004 — 2007
BFA, Visual Effects
UC Berkeley October 2013 - Present
San Francisco Silent Film Festival November 2012 - Present
Riney March 2013 - April 2013
Lucasfilm Animation April 2011 - November 2012
San Francsico Silent Film Festival March 2011 - May 2011
ImageMovers Digital February 2009 - December 2010
TBBC 2007 - 2007
Pixar Animation Studios 1994 - 2006
Skills
Visual Effects, Feature Films, Computer Animation, Animation, Post Production, Film, Film Production, Rendering, Event Planning, Fundraising, Advertising, Events Coordination, Commercials, 3D, Project Management, Shading
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1979 — 2009
BA, Film Studies
University of California, Berkeley 1979 — 1982
BA, Film
Sony Computer Entertainment America January 2010 - Present
Sony Computer Entertainment America October 2009 - November 2009
ImageMovers Digital April 2009 - October 2009
Cinematico February 2009 - March 2009
Cinematico August 2008 - November 2008
Cinematico July 2008 - July 2008
CSU Summer Arts July 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Cinematics, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Camera Skills, Animation, Pre-visualization, Motion Capture, Cinematography, Film, Personnel Management, PS3, 3D, Maya, Visual Effects, Traditional Animation, Video Games, Character Animation, Texturing, Compositing, Computer Animation, Layout
Education
CSU Summer Arts 2007 — 2007
California State University-Chico 2001 — 2006
Post - Baccalaureate
Autodesk July 2015 - Present
Freelance March 2014 - Present
Avalanche Press 2007 - Present
Industrial Light & Magic November 2014 - April 2015
Autodesk July 2014 - December 2014
Evil Eye Pictures December 2010 - December 2013
Atomic Fiction January 2013 - February 2013
ImageMovers Digital February 2009 - December 2010
Lock 'n Load Publishing 2008 - 2010
Toys For Bob February 2004 - September 2008
Skills
Digital Matte Painting, Set Extensions, Matte Painting, Camera Projection, Mudbox, Maya, Nuke, Modeling, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Surfacing, Conceptual Art, Environment Art, Visual Effects, Compositing, Video Games, Video Game Production, Game Development, Game Design, Illustrator, Animation, 3D, Lighting, Photography, VFX Supervision, Illustration, Film Cameras, Digital Cameras, Texturing
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1985 — 1989
BA, English
iBelieveInSwordfish January 2014 - Present
PDI/Dreamworks December 2010 - December 2013
Independent December 2009 - December 2012
ImageMovers Digital May 2010 - December 2010
Independent January 2010 - May 2010
Independent June 2009 - May 2010
Academy of Art University September 2008 - May 2010
Independent January 2010 - April 2010
Independent September 2009 - December 2009
Independent July 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Maya, Animation, Computer Animation, Character Animation, Visual Effects, Production Management
Education
Academy of Art University 2003 — 2006
BFA
Haverford College 1996 — 2000
BA
Rovio Animation Company January 2014 - Present
PDI/DreamWorks June 2012 - April 2013
Dr. D Studios February 2011 - November 2011
ImageMovers Digital April 2009 - December 2010
Skunk Studios November 2006 - March 2009
AnimationMentor.com September 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Layout, Set Dressing, Set Building, Pipeline Development, Python, Lighting, Rendering, Modeling, Texturing, Maya, Houdini, Nuke, Photoshop, Zbrush, 3D Studio Max, After Effects, Digital Photography, Pre-visualization, Character Animation, Visual Effects, Camera, Computer Graphics
Education
The Art Institute of CA- San Francisco 2003 — 2006
B.S.
Santa Rosa Junior College 2001 — 2003
OddFX Films January 2013 - Present
32Ten Studios March 2012 - Present
OddFX May 2010 - Present
Catherine Craig's Filmograhy 1985 - 2012
ImageMovers Digital 2007 - May 2010
Industrial Light and Magic, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) Lucasfilm Ltd. 1996 - 2007
INDUSTRIAL LIGHT & MAGIC 1996 - 2007
American Zoetrope 1991 - 1996
Tippett Studio 1990 - 1990
Colossal Pictures 1979 - 1985
Skills
Texture Painting, Matte Painting, Screenwriting, Feature Films, Lighting, 3D, Motion Control Camera, Visual Effects, Camera, Animation, Compositing, Film, Nuke, Commercials, Film Production, VFX Supervision, Shading, Special Effects, Directing, Texturing, Digital Painting, Photography, Computer Animation, Digital Compositing, Camera Operating, Maya, Character Animation, Storyboarding, Post Production, Look Development, Pre-production, Motion Graphics, Shake, Short Films, Cinematography, Traditional Animation, Music Videos, Computer Graphics, Premiere, Film Editing, Stop Motion, Color Correction, Final Cut Studio, DVD Studio Pro, Rotoscoping
Education
California College of the Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
California College of the Arts 1974 — 1977
BFA
San Francisco Art Institute 1976 — 1977
Atomic Fiction March 2012 - Present
Tippett Studio July 2011 - March 2012
Atomic Fiction May 2011 - July 2011
Evil Eye Pictures January 2011 - April 2011
ImageMovers Digital February 2009 - December 2010
The Orphanage May 2003 - February 2009
The Orphanage May 2003 - February 2009
Dynacom Studio August 2002 - January 2003
Team One Security 2001 - 2002
Shanghai Kidstar January 1999 - March 1999
Skills
Nuke, Look Development, Digital Compositing, Visual Effects
Education
Academy of Art University 1999 — 2002
BFA of Computer arts, VFX Compositing
Equator Academy of Art 1993 — 1996
Twinning Diploma of De Montfort University, Computer Graphics
PDI/Dreamworks May 2010 - Present
ImageMovers Digital March 2009 - May 2010
Laika 2006 - 2008
Skills
Maya, Houdini, Computer Animation, Visual Effects, Animation, 3D, Nuke, Computer Graphics, Cloth Simulation, Fur, Renderman, Texturing, MEL, Data Manipulation, Character Animation
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2000 — 2005
BA, Archaeology, Art History
STEREOBOX December 2010 - September 2012
ImageMovers Digital March 2009 - December 2010
ImageMovers Digital July 2008 - February 2009
ImageMovers Digital November 2007 - July 2008
Wild Brain June 2003 - November 2007
Skills
Visual Effects, Maya, Compositing, Creative Writing, Writing, Team Leadership, Manage Complex Projects, Animation, Photography, Graphic Design, Computer Graphics, Film, Post Production, Nuke, Computer Animation, Film Production, 3D, Special Effects, Character Animation, After Effects, Commercials, Digital Compositing, Shake, Look Development
Education
Vancouver Film School 2001 — 2002
Diploma, Animation
UCLA 1989 — 1994
Residency and Fellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Residency Program
The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences 1985 — 1989
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
UC Berkeley 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Comparative Literature
Autodesk July 2014 - Present
Shotgun Software October 2012 - July 2014
Shotgun Software April 2012 - July 2014
Shotgun Software April 2012 - November 2012
Industrial Light & Magic February 2011 - February 2012
Stereobox January 2011 - February 2011
ImageMovers Digital January 2010 - December 2010
ImageMovers Digital September 2008 - December 2010
ImageMovers Digital November 2009 - January 2010
ImageMovers Digital September 2008 - November 2009
Skills
Computer Graphics, Visual Effects, Production Managment, Software Project..., Software Design, Software Quality..., Software, film, Film Production, Animation, Computer Animation, Film, Character Animation, Rendering, 3D, Post Production, Awesomeness, Nuke, Management, Video Editing, Maya, Motion Graphics, Video, Video Games, Feature Films, Producing, Digital Compositing, Commercials
Education
Academy of Art University 2006 — 2008
Master of Fine Arts in Animation & Visual Effects
New York University 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Science in Digital Communications and Media
Creature Art & Mechanics June 2012 - Present
Digital Domain November 2010 - March 2012
ImageMovers Digital October 2007 - October 2010
Callwave, Inc. March 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Python, Maya, Rigging, Character Rigging, MEL, Pipeline Development, Scripting, C++, 3D, PyQt, Facial Rigging, Maya API, APIs, CMake, Django, PySide
Education
Ex'pression College for Digital Arts 2005 — 2007
B.A.S., Animation and Visual Effects
University of California, Santa Barbara 2001 — 2005
B.S., Computer Science
Hanbee Photography October 2012 - Present
Digital Domain November 2010 - August 2012
ImageMovers Digital December 2007 - August 2010
Ballard & Tighe, Publishers January 2002 - June 2004
Beja Inc June 2000 - June 2001
Skills
Animation, Film, Photoshop, Post Production, Film Production, Digital Painting, Feature Films, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Graphics, Motion Capture, Image Capture, Film Photography, Digital Photography
Education
Ex'pression College for Digital Arts 2005 — 2007
B.A.S., Animation and Visual Effects
University of California, Irvine 1997 — 2001
B.A., Fine Arts
Industrial Light and Magic April 2011 - Present
Aechelon Technology September 2010 - April 2011
ImageMovers Digital July 2007 - May 2010
Skills
Mudbox, Zbrush, Rigging, Maya, Texturing, Character Rigging, Programming, Python, Visual Effects, UV mapping, MEL, Character Animation, 3D, Animation, Digital Sculpting, Facial Animation, Mental Ray, Lighting, Modeling, Computer Graphics, Hard Surface Modeling, Compositing, Rendering, 3D Modeling, Shading, Computer Animation, Nuke, Texture Artist, Texture Painting, Look Development, Matte Painting, Shake, ZBrush
Education
2008 - 2010 ImageMovers Digital 2007 — 2010
Academy of Art University 2002 — 2006
Graduate, 3D Modeling
Technology4Life November 2013 - Present
Learning Curve Productions June 2013 - November 2014
Digital Domain October 2010 - November 2012
ImageMovers Digital February 2008 - September 2010
Industrial Light and Magic / Lucasfilm March 1998 - January 2008
Industrial Light and Magic / Lucasfilm January 1996 - March 1998
Industrial Light and Magic / Lucasfilm November 1992 - January 1996
Lucasfilm August 1989 - June 1991
RTI - Relational Technology June 1988 - July 1989
Lucasfilm February 1986 - June 1988
Skills
Maya, Visual Effects, Compositing, Nuke, Training, Curriculum Development, Training Leadership, Instructional Design, Program Management, Leadership
Education
University of California, Berkeley - Walter A. Haas School of Business 1991 — 1993
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
University of California, Berkeley 1981 — 1985
BS, EECS
Linden Lab October 2015 - Present
Visual Concepts July 2013 - August 2015
Eyetronics Media & Studios March 2012 - May 2012
Blacksheep Studios December 2006 - March 2012
Industrial Light & Magic November 2010 - October 2011
ImageMovers Digital June 2009 - November 2010
Freelance March 2005 - June 2009
Studio Aspect July 2008 - August 2008
DayDreamer Entertainment September 2007 - November 2007
Tezlon Comics July 2007 - October 2007
Skills
3D visualization, Digital Sculpting, Creature Design, Character, Modeling, Sculpture, Layout, Character Design, Maya, Illustration, Texturing, After Effects, Texture Painting, Texture Artist, Video Games, Mudbox, Film, Zbrush, 3D, 3D Modeling, Animation, Character Animation, Concept Design, Conceptual Art, Creature Animation, Storyboarding, Traditional Animation, Visual Effects, Photoshop, Art, Computer Animation
Education
ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY 2008 — 2010
Master of Fine Arts, 3D Modeling
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Bachelor, Media Art and Animation
Reel FX August 2012 - Present
Hammerhead Studios June 2011 - August 2012
Sony Pictures Imageworks 2011 - July 2011
ImageMovers Digital 2008 - 2010
Walt Disney Corp. 1997 - 2008
Sidefx 2003 - 2004
Sidefx 2003 - 2004
Warner Bros. August 1995 - August 1997
Warner Digital Studio 1995 - 1997
Skills
Houdini, Animation, Particle, Visual Effects, Shaders, Simulations, Nuke, Compositing, Feature Films, Computer Graphics, Maya, Creative Direction, Digital Compositing, Special Effects, Renderman, Mental Ray, Particles, Shader Writing, Python, Javascript
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1971 — 1975
BA, English Literature
NVIDIA January 2015 - Present
AvantGravity January 2008 - Present
ImageMovers Digital February 2009 - January 2011
CTB McGraw Hill April 2004 - February 2009
California Academy of Sciences March 2008 - June 2008
Pacific Gas and Electric Company September 2002 - October 2003
Emergent Minds, Inc. March 2002 - September 2002
Brocade Communication Systems, Inc. September 2000 - May 2002
InnoVentry August 1999 - September 2000
Microsoft February 1999 - August 1999
Skills
Scientific Visualization, Science Animation, Stereoscopic, Maya, Python, Visual Effects, Information Architecture, Content Management, Digital Animation, Pipeline Development, After Effects, 3D Animation, Nuke, Automation, Human Computer..., Computer Animation, 3D, Animation, Compositing, Lighting, Rendering, Computer Graphics, 3D visualization, MEL, Film, Modeling, 3D Modeling, Character Animation, Houdini
Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business 2011 — 2012
Master of Science (MS), Management
Academy of Art University 2006 — 2011
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Digital Animation & Visual Effects
Stanford University Graduate School of Business 2008 — 2008
SIE, Summer Institute for Entrepreneurship
Stanford University 1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS), Symbolic Systems
Anton-Philipp Reclam Schule 1991 — 1992
Leipzig, Germany (Former DDR)
St. Albans 1982 — 1991
HS, Languanges, writing
Pixar Animation Studios April 2011 - Present
Sonoma Fencing Academy August 2012 - December 2013
Stereobox January 2011 - April 2011
ImageMovers Digital October 2008 - January 2011
Digital Domain April 2007 - October 2008
Rotofactory Inc. May 2007 - July 2007
Industrial Light and Magic April 1998 - April 2007
Sonnet Films March 2004 - June 2005
Skills
Isilon integration, Linux server..., Red Hat Linux, Cfengine, Debian/Ubuntu, Digital Rendering, OS builds, IT architectures, Project Implementation, NFS, Maya, Nuke, Globalization, IT Management, IT Strategy, New Technology..., Splunk, Integration, Operating Systems, Rendering, Linux, Windows, NetApp, IT Project..., IT Project Leadership, OS X, Perl, Python, Perforce, Technology Management, Isilon, Technical Leadership, Small Business Server, Small Business..., Small Business, DNS, Scripting, Linux System..., Computer Graphics, Storage, Visual Effects, DHCP, Cluster, Networking, Hardware, High Performance..., Animation
Education
Jack Welch Management Institute 2009 — 2013
MBA, Masters of Business Administration, 4.0
Cogswell Polytechnical College 1995 — 1997
BA, Computer & Video Imaging
The Third Floor, Inc. January 2012 - Present
Method Studios February 2011 - November 2011
ImageMovers Digital February 2008 - October 2009
Sony Pictures Imageworks June 2007 - October 2007
sony imageworks June 2006 - July 2006
Skills
Visual Effects, Film Production, Film, Post Production, Photography
Education
San Francisco State University 2003 — 2007
BA, Cinema Film Production
San Francisco State University 2003 — 2007
BA, Cinema Film Production
Envelop VR September 2015 - Present
VRLA 2014 - Present
Magic Leap, Inc. June 2014 - September 2015
Digital Domain February 2013 - May 2014
Spark Unlimited September 2011 - February 2013
Remedy Entertainment August 2010 - October 2011
ImageMovers Digital January 2007 - January 2011
iD Software January 2005 - March 2007
Outlaw Studios January 2002 - January 2005
Epic Games January 2001 - January 2002
Skills
Autodesk MotionBuilder, Cinematics, Maya, Motion Capture, Character Animation, Character Rigging, Animation, Facial Animation, Rigging, Video Games, Visual Effects, 3D, Computer Animation, Pre-visualization, Computer Graphics, Unreal Engine 3, Game Development, Python, FACS, 3D Scanning, Virtual Production
Education
Santa Rosa Junior College 1990 — 1992
Art, Animation and Design
Camouflaj game studio January 2010 - Present
Electronic Arts December 2011 - February 2012
2K Marin September 2011 - October 2011
Luscasfilm Animation September 2010 - June 2011
ImageMovers Digital January 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Digital Painting, Look Development, Conceptual Art, Digital Illustration, Concept Design, Character Designs
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 2005 — 2008
Illustration, Entertainment Design
Southern Utah University 2002 — 2004
BS, art/illustration
Ant Farm September 2014 - Present
Pinguin Film, Germany July 2014 - Present
Pixomondo May 2014 - July 2014
Lucasfilm November 2013 - April 2014
Pixomondo October 2012 - April 2013
Action Concept January 2012 - September 2012
Sony Santa Monica Studios January 2011 - September 2011
ImageMovers Digital September 2010 - December 2010
Action Concept, Germany July 2010 - September 2010
ICO VFX May 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Nuke, Renderman, Visual Effects, Shake, Look Development, Compositing, Maya, Mental Ray, Digital Compositing, Feature Films, Lighting, Shading, 3D, DaVinci Resolve, Vray, katana, 3D Studio Max, Katana, Texturing, Animation, Film, Post Production, Computer Animation, After Effects, Film Production
Education
Loyola Marymount University 1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn / Bonn University 1989 — 1991
Bad Hat Harry Productions November 2013 - November 2013
Marvel Studios October 2010 - October 2010
La Mark Films October 2009 - July 2010
Summit Entertainment May 2010 - May 2010
Dream Works March 2010 - April 2010
Iron Head Studios February 2010 - March 2010
Lightstorm Entertainment September 2007 - July 2009
Paramount Pictures February 2009 - March 2009
ImageMovers Digital March 2007 - September 2008
DreamWorks SKG April 2008 - June 2008
Skills
Illustrator, Maya, Photography, Storyboarding, Animation, 3D, Character Animation
Education
American Film Institute AFI 2004 — 2006
Masters, Production Design
Ringling College of Art and Design 2004 — 2006
Minor, Photography
Ringling College of Art and Design 2001 — 2004
BFA, Illustrator
Miami Dade College 1999 — 2000
AA, Art
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2014 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks March 2013 - December 2013
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2012 - February 2013
Rising Sun Pictures January 2011 - September 2011
ImageMovers Digital March 2009 - December 2010
The Orphanage June 2008 - February 2009
The Orphanage January 2008 - May 2008
The Walt Disney Company August 2006 - August 2007
Tollin Robbins Productions May 2006 - July 2006
Skills
Post Production, Production, Visual Effects, Film Production, Feature Films, Photoshop, Mac, Photography, Mac OS X, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, OS X, Nuke, Animation, Film, 3D, Television, Computer Animation, Commercials, Character Animation, Kicking Ass, Production Managment, Pre-visualization, Computer Graphics, After Effects
Education
American University 2001 — 2005
BA, Visual Media and Foreign Language
various February 2011 - Present
ImageMovers Digital May 2009 - February 2011
Digital Domain November 2007 - April 2009
Lucasfilm Animation May 2005 - October 2007
Industrial Light & Magic July 2001 - May 2005
Industrial Light & Magic June 2000 - July 2001
Industrial Light & Magic August 1998 - May 2000
Mainframe Entertainment July 1993 - August 1998
Centre for Systems Science, Simon Fraser University June 1992 - December 1994
Skills
Computer Graphics, Visual Effects, Animation, Software Design, Software Development, Technology Management, Strategic Technology..., Film Production, Pipeline Development, Computer Animation, Feature Films, Film, Python, Maya, 3D, Post Production, Texturing, Video, Technical Direction, OpenGL, Renderman, Commercials, Software Engineering
Education
Simon Fraser University
M.Sc., Computing Science
Simon Fraser University
B.Sc., Computing Science
Author 2009 - Present
Industrial Light & Magic May 2012 - Present
Sudden Sound Studios 1984 - Present
Lucasfilm Animation May 2012 - December 2012
Weird Tales Magazine September 2010 - January 2012
ImageMovers Digital 2007 - 2008
Ice Blink Studios 2005 - 2007
Netzwert AG 2002 - 2005
Silicon Graphics 1995 - 1999
Rutgers University 1992 - 1995
Skills
Writing, Video Editing, Software Development, Sound Design, Audio Editing, Video, Animation, Photoshop, Mac OS X, Editing, Production Management, Final Cut Pro, Maya, HTML, Production, Film, Mac, Modeling, Teaching, Web Design, Programming, Linux, Graphic Design, Perl, Technical Writing, CSS, Adobe Creative Suite, Web Development, Visual Effects, Entertainment, Digital Media, Art, Compositing, Screenwriting, SketchUp, Film Production, Film Scoring, Fiction Writing, Speculative Fiction, Layout, Pre-production, Computer Animation, Computer Graphics, 3D, OS X, Feature Films, Post Production, After Effects, Storytelling, Television
Education
Carleton College 1979 — 1983
BA, English
Carleton College 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language
i9 Sports Corporation August 2013 - Present
DreamWorks Animation September 2011 - June 2013
Prime Focus May 2011 - July 2011
Digital Domain Vancouver September 2009 - April 2011
ImageMovers Digital April 2009 - September 2009
Shotgun Software March 2009 - July 2009
The Orphanage January 2008 - February 2009
elementFX September 2007 - January 2008
The Orphanage May 2001 - September 2007
Full Circle Entertainment 2001 - 2004
Skills
Visual Effects, Feature Films, Shake, Post Production, Film, VFX Supervision, 3D, Nuke, Computer Graphics, Digital Compositing, After Effects, Commercials, Television, Animation, Compositing, Short Films, Lighting, Maya, Computer Animation, Film Production, Video, Motion Graphics, Look Development, Live Action, Character Animation, Special Effects, Rotoscoping, MEL, Texturing, Leadership, Storyboarding
Education
Expression College for Digital Arts 2000 — 2001
University of Arizona 1997 — 2000
BA
Chaparral High School
Giant Sparrow November 2014 - Present
Otis College of Art and Design January 2015 - May 2015
Treyarch April 2012 - November 2014
Otis College of Art and Design August 2013 - January 2014
Blizzard Entertainment November 2010 - May 2012
ImageMovers Digital January 2009 - October 2010
Factor 5 July 2008 - December 2008
LucasArts May 2006 - July 2008
The Yaguchi Group June 2004 - June 2006
Electronic Arts June 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Texturing, 3D, Computer Graphics, Game Art, Modeling, UV mapping, Film, Matte Painting, Cinematics, Maya, Nuke, Renderman, Zbrush, 3D Studio Max, Props, Shaders, Visual Effects, Lighting, Rendering, Special Effects, Mudbox, Texture Artist, Environment Art, Look Development, Digital Art, Texture Painting, Game Development, Video Games, Conceptual Art, Low Poly Modeling, Digital Sculpting, Mental Ray, Hard Surface Modeling, Shading, UV Mapping, ZBrush
Education
Otis College of Art and Design 2002 — 2006
Bachelors, Digital Media
Moorpark College 2000 — 2003
Associate, Art
Capital Talent Agency January 2014 - Present
AVO Talent April 2012 - October 2013
Arcus Worldwide Entertainment August 2010 - April 2012
RARE BREED ENTERTAINMENT April 2009 - October 2010
MGM October 2006 - April 2009
ImageMovers Digital May 2005 - November 2005
Cunningham Escott Slevin Doherty October 2000 - November 2004
Universal Studios June 1995 - November 1999
Skills
Film, Film Production, Producing, Creative Direction, Entertainment, Television, Commercials, Voice Over, Video Production, Screenwriting, Broadcast, Digital Media, New Media, Blogging, Video, Social Media, Directing, Documentaries, Feature Films, HD Video, Radio, Recording, Theatre, Video Editing, Talent Management, Talent Scouting
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts, Film Studies
La Tijera Elementary School 1980 — 1987
Lucasfilm October 2014 - Present
GREE International, Inc January 2014 - October 2014
GREE International, Inc January 2013 - December 2013
GREE International, Inc May 2012 - January 2013
Funzio November 2011 - May 2012
Pixar Animation Studios May 2011 - November 2011
Pixar Animation Studios February 2011 - March 2011
ImageMovers Digital July 2009 - December 2010
ImageMovers Digital May 2008 - July 2009
Iron Horse Ventures March 2008 - May 2008
Skills
Animation, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustration, Flash, Photography, Lightroom, Art Department...
Education
Parsons School of Design 2003 — 2007
BFA, Illustration with a focus in Animation
Google February 2014 - Present
Motorola December 2013 - January 2014
PixelGun August 2013 - October 2013
Mad Spelunker March 2013 - October 2013
CinderBiter October 2011 - October 2012
Zynga July 2011 - October 2011
Independent project for ImageMovers Digital November 2009 - November 2010
ImageMovers Digital December 2008 - November 2010
PhaseSpace Inc. June 2008 - November 2008
Humbug Entertainment February 2008 - June 2008
Education
Ex'pression College for Digital Arts 2005 — 2007
B.A.S., Animation and Visual Effects
University of California, Berkeley 2000 — 2004
B.A., Art
Digital Domain 3.0 2013 - 2013
Rhythm & Hues March 2011 - October 2012
Walt Disney Company/ImageMovers Digital January 2009 - July 2010
ImageMovers Digital December 2008 - June 2010
Humbug Entertainment August 2008 - December 2008
Lawrence Bender Productions 2007 - 2008
Skills
Feature Films, Film Production, Visual Effects, Final Draft, Post Production, Script Coverage, Production Managment, Screenwriting, Producing, Entertainment, Commercials
Education
Chapman University 2006 — 2008
M.F.A., Screenwriting
The University of Kansas 2001 — 2004
B.A., Theater and Film
Screenwriting Chapman University
M.F.A, Screenwriting
The University of Kansas
B.A, Theater and Film
Electric Effects May 2014 - Present
Hammerhead Productions July 2012 - May 2014
Hammerhead Productions July 2011 - May 2014
Industrial Light & Magic February 2011 - May 2011
ImageMovers Digital December 2008 - December 2010
Luma Pictures August 2008 - September 2008
Electric Effects May 2008 - August 2008
Riot Pictures 2007 - 2008
Luma Pictures July 2005 - August 2007
Electric Effects October 2005 - November 2006
Skills
Maya, Lighting, Vray, Mental Ray, Nuke, Digital Compositing, Visual Effects, Compositing, Look Development, Renderman, 3D, Texturing, Mudbox, Computer Graphics, Computer Animation, Animation, Cinematics, Shake, Feature Films, Commercials, Texture Painting, Pipeline Development, Shading, Film, Post Production, Houdini, Live Action, Special Effects, MEL, Rotoscoping, Stereoscopic, Motion Capture, Realflow, PFTrack, Rendering, Pre-visualization, Traditional Animation, VFX Supervision, Matte Painting, Particle, Particle Effects, Digital Fusion, 3D animation, 2D, Production, Redshift, GPU Rendering
Education
Ringling School of Art and Design 1990 — 1995
BA, Computer Animation
Marblehead High School 1987 — 1990
High School Diploma
Lucasfilm January 2011 - Present
ImageMovers Digital May 2007 - January 2011
DHAP Digital January 2007 - April 2007
Giant Killer Robots October 2006 - November 2006
PalmaVFX July 2006 - October 2006
Stylus Visuals January 2004 - June 2006
John Wiley and Sons January 2005 - April 2006
DigitalThink Inc 2000 - 2003
Skills
Character Animation, Python, Maya, Animation, Rigging, ActionScript, Visual Effects, Computer Animation, 3D, After Effects, Massive, Pymel, E-Learning, Feature Films, Film, Computer Graphics, Houdini, Mental Ray, Look Development, Pediatric Dentistry, Renderman, Scripting, Shading, Supervision
Education
AnimationMentor.com 2007 — 2008
Animation
Gnomon School of Visual Effects 2003 — 2003
certificate
San Francisco State University 1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Lucasfilm October 2012 - Present
Lucasfilm November 2010 - October 2012
ImageMovers Digital June 2010 - November 2010
Teak Digital April 2010 - June 2010
Mekanism December 2009 - April 2010
USDA Forest Service August 2009 - October 2009
N/A February 2009 - August 2009
Media Design School February 2009 - March 2009
Media Design School June 2007 - November 2008
BySynergy LLC - Sedona, AZ June 2006 - April 2007
Skills
Visual Effects, Photography, Compositing, Graphics, Lighting, Animation, Character Animation, Management, Nuke, 3D, Photoshop, Maya, MEL, Python, Renderman, Creative Direction, After Effects, Rendering, Film
Education
Media Design School 2008 — 2008
Graduate Diploma of Advanced 3D Productions (Graduated with Merit), 3D Animation Production
Media Design School 2007 — 2008
Diploma of 3D Animation (Graduated with Distinction), 3D Animation Maya Generalist
Northern Arizona University 1999 — 2006
Bachelor of Fine Art, Visual Communication, Computer Imaging
Northern Arizona University-The W. A. Franke College of Business 1999 — 2006
Bachelor of Science Business Administration, Computer Information Systems
Tippett Studio June 2014 - Present
The Moth June 2013 - Present
BATS Improv 2002 - Present
Tippett Studio September 2011 - June 2014
Academy of Art University January 2011 - June 2014
Mr. Bagel Productions 1999 - 2012
XYZ Graphics September 2009 - November 2010
KLLC-FM (Alice @ 97.3) 2003 - 2010
ImageMovers Digital February 2009 - September 2009
The Orphanage July 2005 - February 2009
Skills
Maya, Visual Effects, Animation, Commercials, Computer Graphics, Rigging, Pipeline Development, Character Rigging, Teaching, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Film Production, Production Planning, Pre-production, Feature Films, Lighting, Creative Direction, Human Relationship, Computer Animation, Nuke, Compositing, Film, Cinematics, Stereoscopic, Renderman, Character Animation, Storyboarding, After Effects, Shake, Digital Compositing, Traditional Animation, Storytelling, Special Effects, 3D, Directing
Education
Northwestern University 1990 — 1994
BS - Radio/TV/Film, Radio, TV and Film
Syracuse University 1992 — 1992
Italian Literature and Art History
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies May 2015 - Present
eshiu design January 2011 - Present
Lucasfilm August 2014 - December 2014
ImageMovers Digital February 2007 - May 2011
The Orphanage April 2005 - February 2007
The Ophanage June 2003 - 2005
Sony 2000 - 2003
Hypergolic studios 2000 - 2001
Industrial Light and Magic 1998 - 2000
Lucasfilm June 1999 - September 1999
Skills
Creative Direction, Matte Painting, Painting, Concept Design, Art, Digital Painting, Conceptual Art, Digital Illustration, Art Direction, Maya, Texturing, Film, 3D Modeling, 3D, Concept design, Visual Effects
Education
California College of the Arts 1992 — 1995
bfa, Interior architecture
ArtCenter College of Design 1989 — 1991
photography
Atomic Fiction January 2015 - Present
EA/Maxis February 2012 - January 2015
Dr. D Studios July 2011 - November 2011
Dr. D Studios January 2011 - July 2011
ImageMovers Digital March 2009 - December 2010
N/A June 2005 - March 2009
The Jim Henson Company November 2007 - October 2008
Gnomon School of Visual Effects April 2006 - January 2008
White Dog Cafe/ White Dog Community Enterprises August 2005 - April 2006
White Dog Cafe December 2005 - February 2006
Skills
Maya, Zbrush, After Effects, MEL, Shake, Photoshop, Python, PyQt, Scripting, Nuke, Premiere, Compositing, Animation, 3D, 3D animation, Linux, Pipeline Development, Character Animation, Programming, Modeling, Lighting, Dynamics, Texturing, Bodypaint, Mudbox, Illustrator, Mental Ray, Rigging, UV mapping, UVLayout, C++, 3D Studio Max, Houdini, Computer Animation, Digital Sculpting, 3D Modeling, Visual Effects, Character Rigging
Education
Gnomon School of Visual Effects 2006 — 2008
Highend CG Certificate
Allegheny College 2001 — 2005
BA, Art & Technology, Political Science
FullSail: Real World Education 2000 — 2001
3D Animation
Friends Select School 1987 — 2000
High School Diploma
My Power Supply April 2015 - Present
Intrepid Athletics November 2012 - Present
CrossFit High Five December 2014 - March 2015
CrossFit Aviator September 2013 - February 2015
Digital Domain January 2011 - March 2014
Sony Computer Entertainment America August 2010 - December 2010
ImageMovers Digital January 2010 - June 2010
ImageMovers Digital March 2009 - May 2010
ImageMovers Digital December 2008 - May 2010
ImageMovers Digital December 2008 - May 2010
Skills
Motion Capture, Character Animation, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Vicon Blade, Maya, Visual Effects, Animation, Computer Animation, Nuke, Cinematics, Feature Films, Computer Graphics, Pre-visualization, Compositing, Film Production, Entertainment, Commercials, Film, After Effects
Education
College of San Mateo 2006 — 2007
EMT Level 1, Emergency Medical Technician
Ex'pression College 2004 — 2007
BS, Animation and Visual Effects
School of the Arts 1994 — 1996
Diploma, Visual Arts
Moonbot Studios July 2012 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2012 - June 2012
Rhythm & Hues November 2010 - September 2011
ImageMovers Digital July 2010 - September 2010
ImageMovers Digital May 2009 - August 2009
ID & Design International September 2008 - January 2009
Pavlik Design Team October 2005 - July 2008
MaginArt Productions January 2006 - November 2006
Creative Television Communication November 2004 - October 2005
Pavlik Design Team March 2004 - November 2004
Skills
Character Animation, Storytelling, Character, Animation, Acting, 3D animation, Maya, Visual Effects, Facial Animation, 3D Studio Max, Computer Animation, XSI, 3D, Graphic Design, After Effects, Cinematics, Rendering
Education
Animation Mentor 2009 — 2010
Diploma, Advanced Studies in Character Animation
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale 1999 — 2002
Bachelors, Media Arts and Animation
Industrial Light & Magic July 2013 - Present
Industrial Light & Magic June 2012 - March 2013
Industrial Light & Magic September 2011 - March 2012
Industrial Light & Magic January 2011 - May 2011
ImageMovers Digital November 2009 - January 2011
ImageMovers Digital September 2007 - November 2009
Industrial Light & Magic March 1994 - September 2007
Skills
Look Development, Compositing, Computer Graphics, Lighting, Animation, Commercials, Film, Renderman, Nuke, Python, Shell Scripting, Katana, Arnold, Visual Effects, Maya, Digital Compositing, Traditional Animation, MEL, Shaders, PRMan
Education
Sheridan College 1978 — 1981
Classical Animation
Sony Playstation May 2015 - Present
WeVR (formerly known as WemoMedia) February 2014 - May 2015
Prime Focus World May 2013 - November 2013
Rhythm & Hues November 2012 - April 2013
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 2012 - June 2012
Reliance Media Works VFX October 2008 - February 2012
ImageMovers Digital October 2007 - October 2008
Meteor Studios November 2006 - September 2007
Electric Entertainment March 2006 - July 2006
sony imageworks March 2004 - March 2006
Skills
Node.js, JavaScript, Unity3D, HTML 5, CSS3, Python, Maya, Computer Graphics, Visual Effects, MySQL, MongoDB, Pipeline Development, 3D, C++, Renderman, Nuke, Houdini, PyQt, Lighting, Look Development, Shaders, Rendering, Water, Rigging, Particle Effects, Computer Animation, Particle, Film, Technical Direction, Texturing, Character Rigging, Naiad Water, MEL, Arnold
Education
State University of New York at Stony Brook 1975 — 1979
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Howard Gersh Digital Arts 2007 - Present
Academy of Art University September 2006 - Present
It's A Keeper! Cards 2007 - December 2011
ImageMovers Digital February 2009 - December 2010
Industrial Light + Magic November 1993 - March 2007
Rhythm & Hues Studios April 1991 - November 1993
Skills
Animation, Visual Effects, Lighting, Rendering, Maya, Compositing, Computer Animation, 3D, Computer Graphics, Character Animation, After Effects, Digital Compositing, Nuke, Renderman, Shake, Feature Films, MEL, Look Development, Houdini, Storyboarding, Rotoscoping, Motion Graphics, Post Production, Mental Ray, Texturing, Film, Python
Education
University of California, Irvine 1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Walt Disney Animation Studios February 2013 - Present
Motion Picture Industry 1986 - Present
Look of Love, LLC July 2012 - September 2012
Lobo Production Group April 2012 - September 2012
Humbug Entertainment March 2009 - July 2010
Gribble Entertainment 2010 - 2010
ImageMovers Digital 2008 - 2009
Sony Pictures Imageworks 2004 - 2006
Skills
Avid Media Composer, Post Production, Film, Feature Films, Film Editing, Documentaries, Short Films, Screenwriting, Film Production, Avid, Television, Pre-production, Final Draft, Video, Commercials, Visual Effects, Music Videos, Final Cut Studio, Drama, Entertainment, Final Cut Pro, HD Video
Education
Bennington College 1980 — 1984
BA, Literature and Sculpture
DreamWorks Animation June 2011 - Present
DreamWorks Animation December 2011 - August 2013
Industrial Light & Magic December 2010 - May 2011
ImageMovers Digital October 2010 - December 2010
Mekanism October 2010 - October 2010
PDI/Dreamworks February 2010 - October 2010
In-Three Inc. March 2009 - February 2010
DreamWorks Animation September 2008 - February 2009
Mysterious Conditions March 2008 - April 2008
Golden Era Productions March 2008 - March 2008
Skills
Shake, Nuke, Stereoscopic, Compositing, Visual Effects, Live Action, Computer Graphics, Animation, After Effects, Photoshop, Silhouette, Digital Compositing, Rotoscoping, Matte Painting, PFTrack, VFX Supervision, Look Development, Maya
Education
Academy of Art University 2004 — 2008
BFA, Visual Effects/ Animation
Academy of Art University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Nike June 2015 - Present
ConductorIO January 2015 - June 2015
Atomic Fiction January 2014 - January 2015
PDI/Dreamworks January 2011 - January 2014
PDI/Dreamworks April 2010 - January 2011
ImageMovers Digital February 2009 - April 2010
ImageMovers Digital June 2008 - February 2009
LSD Group January 2007 - November 2007
Skills
Nuke, Lighting, Renderman, MEL, Technical Direction, Shake, Mental Ray, Maya, Compositing, Look Development, Rendering, Shading, Python, PyQt, Visual Effects, Animation, 3D, Digital Compositing, Computer Animation, Texturing
Education
Pratt Institute 2005 — 2008
Skidmore College 2001 — 2005
BS
Lucasfilm August 2010 - Present
Unethical Productions January 2000 - May 2013
ImageMovers Digital February 2009 - August 2010
freelance 2009 - 2010
The Orphanage January 2008 - January 2009
Macspeech 2008 - 2009
Design Reactor 2007 - 2008
Azar Design 2006 - 2007
M5 2001 - 2001
Skills
Motion Graphics, Nuke, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, Video Production, Sculpture, Stop Motion, DVD authoring, Model Making, Visual Effects, Compositing, After Effects, Digital Compositing, Film, Special Effects, Feature Films, Video Editing, Video, Flash, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, Character Animation, Maya, Storyboarding
Education
Academy of Art University 1998 — 2006
MFA and BFA, Newmedia, Web design, Flash, Animation, Fine Art, Sculpture
Sqor Sports July 2013 - Present
Trace and Trust January 2013 - January 2014
Linden Lab May 2012 - July 2013
Zebulant 2011 - September 2012
Loggly July 2011 - May 2012
GiftCS, LLC January 1998 - January 2012
AT&T Interactive May 2010 - July 2011
ImageMovers Digital July 2009 - May 2010
Weta Digital October 2008 - June 2009
Racemi March 2007 - April 2008
Skills
Python, Linux, Ruby, Software Development, Java, C#, Unix, Ruby on Rails, MongoDB, REST, .NET, PHP, Shell Scripting, OS X, Objective-C, SQL, JavaScript, Software Engineering, Windows, jQuery, Hadoop, Erlang, Statistics, Cloud Computing, Cocoa, R, Mac OS X, Microsoft Excel, NoSQL, General Awesomeness, Awesomeness, F#, Minitab, Mathematical Modeling, Powershell, Integration, Test Automation, Data Analysis, Scalability, Z-Shell, Machine Learning, Data Mining, kNN, Regression Analysis, Deep Learning, BJJ, Martial Arts
Education
University of California, Davis - Graduate School of Management 2010 — 2013
MBA, General Management
California State University-Los Angeles 2001 — 2003
M.S. Computer Information Systems, Expert Systems/AI, Database Design
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1996 — 1998
BS, Nutritional Science
Palomar College 1993 — 1996
AA, Liberal Studies
California Institute of Technology 2002 — 2003
Computer Science
Big Nerd Ranch 2006 — 2006
Certificate of Completion, Cocoa, Cocoa Bootcamp
Temecula Valley High School 1992 — 1993
High School
Linfield 1986 — 1992
Private College Prep School
Atomic Fiction January 2015 - Present
Industrial Light and Magic September 2012 - January 2015
Atomic Fiction January 2012 - June 2012
Spy Post January 2010 - November 2011
ImageMovers Digital 2009 - 2010
The Orphanage 2004 - 2009
Autodesk February 2000 - October 2004
3DO 1998 - 2000
Cylone Studios July 1995 - August 1998
Northstar Studios January 1994 - July 1995
Skills
Nuke, Visual Effects, Compositing, Mental Ray, Maya, Houdini, Look Development, Computer Graphics, 3D, Fluid Dynamics, Fume FX, Vray, 3D Studio Max, Swag, Animation, Renderman, Film, Commercials, Computer Animation
Education
Academy of Art University
WET Design April 2015 - Present
WET Design March 2015 - April 2015
Absolute Post January 2014 - December 2014
Moonbot Studios September 2013 - November 2013
Clinkle August 2013 - September 2013
Sony Pictures Imageworks March 2013 - August 2013
DreamWorks Animation September 2009 - March 2013
ImageMovers Digital July 2009 - September 2009
Sony Pictures Imageworks December 2008 - June 2009
Walt Disney Animation Studios February 2008 - October 2008
Skills
Houdini, Renderman, Compositing, Nuke, Shake, Maya, Lighting, Proprietary Software, 3D animation, Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, 3D, Rendering, Premiere, Look Development, Photoshop, Feature Films, Live Action, Art, Technical Direction, Computer Animation, Animation, Film, VFX Supervision, Texturing, Shading, Video Editing, Stereoscopic, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Character Animation, Katana, Modeling, Traditional Animation, Mental Ray, Digital Compositing, Commercials, Pipeline Development, Vray, CG Lighting, Post Production
Education
The Ohio State University 2001 — 2003
MFA, 3d Visual Communication Design
Ringling College of Art and Design 1997 — 2001
BFA, Computer Animation
Central York High School 1992 — 1997
Pixar Animation Studios February 2011 - Present
ImageMovers Digital April 2010 - December 2010
ImageMovers Digital January 2009 - April 2010
Texas A&M University September 2006 - January 2009
PR Valves, LLC June 2006 - December 2006
Valtech May 2006 - September 2006
Texas A&M Health Science Center May 2005 - June 2006
Skills
Maya, Renderman, 3D, Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, Python, Nuke, Rendering, Stereo 3D, Lighting, OpenGL, Digital Compositing, Programming, C++, Qt, 3D rendering, Linux, Photoshop, MEL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP
Education
Texas A&M University 2006 — 2009
MS, Visualization Sciences
Texas A&M University 2002 — 2006
BS, Computer Science
Reny Photography January 2011 - Present
Chubbies Shorts June 2013 - Present
Industrial Light & Magic November 2010 - March 2012
DreamWorks Animation May 2010 - November 2010
ImageMovers Digital May 2008 - April 2010
American Conservatory Theater June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Film, Visual Effects, Digital Photography, Feature Films, Leadership, Creative Direction, Film Production, Management, Marketing, Mac, Animation, Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro, Nuke, Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Post Production, Illustrator, Computer Animation, Art, After Effects, Character Animation, Maya, Video Production, Lighting, Social Media, Computer Graphics, Video Games, FileMaker
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Double Major, BA in American Popular Culture & BA in Theater Studies
University of California, Los Angeles 2002 — 2002
Theater
Splunk February 2015 - Present
Walt Disney Studios March 2012 - February 2015
The Walt Disney Studios January 2012 - March 2012
The Walt Disney Studios January 2011 - January 2012
Stereobox3d December 2010 - January 2011
ImageMovers Digital December 2009 - December 2010
RotoFactory, Inc. September 2008 - December 2009
Trader Joe's February 2007 - November 2009
In-N-Out Burger February 2003 - October 2006
Skills
DNS, Linux, Troubleshooting, Windows, Mac, VMware, Operating Systems, Servers, Windows Server, Network Security, DHCP, Microsoft Exchange, Disaster Recovery, Integration, Security, Firewalls, Networking, Technical Support
Education
Empire College 2006 — 2008
AA - Information Technology, Security
Santa Rosa Junior College 2005 — 2006
GE
Freelance Animator, Director August 2015 - Present
Visual Concepts February 2014 - August 2015
Mimik April 2013 - February 2014
Visual Concepts July 2013 - October 2013
Lucasfilm November 2010 - March 2013
Academy of Art University September 2010 - December 2010
ImageMovers Digital December 2008 - September 2010
Toys For Bob April 2005 - December 2008
LucasArts Entertainment Co. October 1997 - March 2005
TM Group January 1992 - September 1993
Skills
Visual Effects, Character Animation, Maya, Computer Animation, Animation, Compositing, Facial Animation, Game Development, Storyboarding, Creative Direction, Texturing, 3D, Short Films, Layout, Camera, Nuke, XSI, Film, Storytelling, Cinematics, Art, Shake, MEL, Motion Graphics, Pre-visualization, Video Games
Education
Richard Williams Animation Workshops 2000 — 2000
Certificate of Completion, Animation
Bucks County Community College 1987 — 1989
Associates, Cinema
Autodesk July 2014 - Present
Shotgun Software October 2012 - June 2014
Shotgun Software August 2010 - September 2012
ImageMovers Digital December 2009 - August 2010
Imagemovers Digital October 2008 - January 2010
Imagemovers Digital November 2007 - October 2008
Skills
Visual Effects, Post Production, Film Production, Feature Films, Shotgun, Computer Graphics, Computer Animation, Python, Production Management, Pipelines, Production, 3D animation, Mac, Workflow Management, Product Management, User Research, User Experience, Product Design, Maya, Film, Lighting, Animation, Compositing, Video Games, 3D
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Film/Cinema/Video Studies
SCEA (VASG - Engineering) March 2015 - Present
Workforce-Zerochaos-Yoh c/o SCEA Cinematics (Engineering) December 2012 - February 2015
Paragon Studios July 2010 - November 2012
ImageMovers Digital March 2010 - May 2010
Independent Consultant December 2008 - February 2010
Sony Computer Entertainment America June 1995 - December 2008
Global Vision Computer Animation August 1991 - June 1995
ARA International Production, Saudi Arabia October 1989 - July 1991
Kuwait Television October 1988 - October 1989
Skills
Pipeline Development, Development Tools, Automation, MEL, Python, Max Scripting, Visual C#, Visual C++, Plugins, Maya, Motionbuilder, Photoshop, Dynamics, Character Rigging, Production Management, Team Management, Havok, Max, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Gameplay, MMO, Texturing, Video Games, Visual Effects, Character Animation, Game Development, Animation, Production Managment
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1986 — 1988
BA, Film and Television
ToonBox Entertainment April 2011 - Present
DSUN May 2007 - February 2013
Behaviour Interactive(Artificial Mind & Movement) April 2010 - March 2011
ImageMovers Digital March 2009 - April 2010
The Walt Disney Studios/IMD March 2009 - April 2010
Silicon Knights March 2008 - March 2009
Elliott Animation Inc. October 2007 - March 2008
WhiteHouse Entertainment July 2007 - October 2007
Affordable Illustration Source Inc. October 2002 - July 2004
Persona Principle July 2001 - October 2003
Skills
Modeling, Python, Java, MEL, Rigging, Computer Graphics, Maya, 3D Studio Max, Visual Effects, Lighting, Scripting, Character Animation, Texturing, Character Modeling, Pipeline Development, Video Games, Game Development, Character Rigging, C++, Programming, Renderman, Photoshop, OpenGL, PyQt, .NET, Django, 3D Modeling
Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 2005 — 2007
Diploma, Animation, Digital Animation
Sheridan College 2004 — 2004
Certificate, Art
Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronomic
Diploma, Computer Engineering
Microsoft
Certificate, MCSD (Microsoft Certified Solution Developer)
Sun Microsystems
Certificate, SCJP (Sun’s Certified Java Programmer)
Magic Wand Productions March 2013 - Present
Prime Focus World December 2012 - March 2013
Double Negative October 2011 - August 2012
Rising Sun Pictures March 2011 - July 2011
ImageMovers Digital December 2008 - June 2010
The Jim Henson Company February 2008 - June 2008
Walt Disney Feature Animation 2004 - 2006
Zoic Studios August 2004 - January 2005
Stan Winston Studio February 2004 - April 2004
WOT - World of Tomorrow - Feature Film Production October 2003 - February 2004
Skills
Visual Effects, Animation, Zbrush, 3D, 3D Modeling, Computer Animation, Lighting, Maya, Film, Modeling, Mudbox, Texturing, Texture Painting, Shading, Nuke, Video Games, Look Development, Feature Films, Computer Graphics
Education
Harvard University Graduate School of Education 2002 — 2003
ED.M, Human Development and Psychology
University of California, Los Angeles 2001 — 2002
Core Program Certificate, Early Childhood Education
Rhode Island School of Design 1982 — 1985
BFA, Film/Animation/Illustration
Tufts University 1980 — 1982
Undergraduate work - Art History/Studio Art
St. Mark's School
Teachers College, Columbia University AssistantPolsky FilmsFebruary 2012 - August 2012
Creative Artists Agency July 2010 - April 2012
Robert Kosberg Productions 2009 - 2009
ImageMovers Digital 2009 - 2009
Young & Rubicam Advertising June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Script Coverage, Final Draft, Social Media, Event Planning, Entertainment, Facebook, Editing, Film Production, Film, FileMaker, Screenwriting, Event Management, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Television, Entertainment Industry, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Research, PowerPoint
Education
Colgate University 2006 — 2010
BA, English
MPC March 2013 - May 2013
Image Engine Design Inc. December 2012 - February 2013
Pixomondo August 2012 - December 2012
Sony Pictures Imageworks November 2010 - May 2012
Rising Sun Pictures July 2011 - September 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks September 2009 - February 2010
ImageMovers Digital August 2009 - September 2009
Industrial Light & Magic 1998 - 2008
Industrial Light & Magic 1995 - 1998
Industrial Light & Magic 1994 - 1995
Skills
Shake, Silhouette, Nuke, Digital Compositing, PFTrack, Rotoscoping, Visual Effects
Education
Academy of Art University 1992 — 1996
BFA, Graphic Design
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC July 2010 - Present
ImageMovers Digital April 2009 - June 2009
Pacific Digital Image February 2008 - March 2009
Skills
Maya, Video Games, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Cinematics, Computer Animation, Animation, Outsourcing, 3D, After Effects, PS3, Game Development, Game Design, Modeling, Texturing, 3D Studio Max, Compositing, Visual Effects, Rigging, Ninja Skills
Education
Academy of Art University 2004 — 2007
B.A.
San Diego State University-California State University 1993 — 1998
B.S.
Tripwire Interactive LLC 2014 - Present
CCP 2013 - 2014
Freelance 2013 - 2013
Backbone Entertainment 2010 - 2012
ImageMovers Digital 2008 - 2010
Visual Concepts / 2K Sports 2007 - 2008
Electronic Arts 2005 - 2007
Visual Concepts 2000 - 2005
Electronic Arts Tiburon 1998 - 2000
Freelance 1997 - 1998
Skills
Modeling, Character Rigging, Maya, Zbrush, Mudbox, Python, MEL, Photoshop, UV mapping, Scripting, Texturing, Cloth Simulation, Rigging, Character, Texture Artist, Game Development, Character Animation, Texture Painting, Video Games, Game Design, 3D Studio Max, Hard Surface Modeling, Perforce, 3D, Computer Graphics, Cinematics, Digital Sculpting, Environment Art, Low Poly Modeling, Xbox 360, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Unreal Engine 3, Motion Capture, UV Mapping
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1991 — 1994
M.F.A.
Trinity University 1987 — 1991
B.A.
Naughty Dog September 2012 - Present
Digital Domain November 2010 - September 2012
Naughty Dog January 2010 - December 2010
ImageMovers Digital January 2009 - February 2010
Factor 5 October 2008 - December 2008
Factor 5 May 2008 - October 2008
LucasArts June 2006 - April 2008
DNA Productions January 2003 - June 2006
Big Sky Interactive March 2000 - January 2002
Skills
Motion Capture, Pipeline Development, Maya, Python, Character Rigging, Modeling, Animation, Character, Lighting, Feature Films, MEL, Motionbuilder, Mudbox, UV mapping, Visual Effects, Zbrush, Character Animation, Texturing, 3D animation, 3D Studio Max, Compositing, Rendering, Nuke, Technical Direction, Character Modeling, Scripting, Houdini, Perforce, Hard Surface Modeling, Video Games, Texture Painting, Computer Animation, C++, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Rigging, 3D, Cinematics, Game Development, Facial Animation, PS3, Digital Sculpting, PyQt, Film, Facial Rigging, Computer Games, Environment Art, Low Poly Modeling, After Effects, Computer Graphics, Game Design
Education
Art Institute of Houston 1996 — 1998
associates of applied science, computer animation
Electronic Arts May 2010 - Present
ImageMovers Digital 2007 - May 2010
Sony Imageworks October 2004 - March 2007
ESC Entertainment June 2001 - August 2004
Skills
Organic Modeling, Texture Painting, Look Development, MEL, Zbrush, Texturing, Rigging, Maya, Texture Artist, Digital Sculpting, Mudbox, Character Modeling, UV mapping, 3D, Video Games, Character Rigging, Modeling, Concept Design, Texture, Pipeline Development, Hard Surface Modeling, 3D Modeling, Low Poly Modeling, Cinematics, Character Animation
Education
Academy of Art University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
Sony Pictures Imageworks July 2014 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks July 2010 - July 2014
Animation Lab 2009 - July 2010
Image Movers Digital 2009 - 2010
ImageMovers Digital October 2008 - November 2009
Sony Pictures Imageworks October 2005 - September 2008
Moving Picture Company April 2003 - September 2005
MPC 2002 - 2005
primary image 2000 - 2004
Bournemouth University 2001 - 2002
Skills
Visual Effects, Look Development, MEL, Rendering, Shaders, Python, Renderman, Nuke, Computer Graphics, Computer Animation, Houdini, 3D, Maya, C++, Software Engineering
Education
Bournemouth University 2002 — 2003
MSc, Computer Animation
Oxford 1997 — 2000
Ba Hons, Maths and Computation
Raysfield
Thanx, Inc June 2012 - Present
Evil Eye Pictures January 2011 - June 2011
ImageMovers Digital March 2010 - February 2011
ImageMovers Digital June 2007 - March 2010
Tippett Studio August 2005 - May 2007
Tippett Studio February 2003 - August 2005
Skills
Computer Graphics, MEL, Visual Effects, Look Development, Renderman, Nuke, Maya, Compositing, Technical Direction, Digital Compositing, Texture Painting, Shake, Mental Ray, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, CSS3, EC2, Jenkins, JIRA, FogBugz, JavaScript
Education
Clemson University 1999 — 2001
MFA
Clemson University 1993 — 1998
Bachelors
Tippett Studio September 2012 - December 2012
Spy Post February 2012 - September 2012
Spy Post June 2011 - January 2012
Spy Post January 2010 - December 2010
ImageMovers Digital April 2008 - January 2010
The Orphanage May 2006 - March 2008
The Orphanage February 2005 - April 2006
Skills
Visual Effects, Feature Films
Education
Academy of Art University 2003 — 2005
Savannah College of Art and Design 1998 — 2002
BFA
McDaniel College 1997 — 1998
Industrial Light & Magic 2012 - Present
Freelance December 2010 - Present
XYZ Graphics 2012 - 2012
Atomic Fiction 2011 - 2011
ImageMovers Digital 2008 - 2010
Lucasfilm Animation 2007 - 2008
The Orphanage 2007 - 2007
Giant Killer Robots 2006 - 2006
Skills
Visual Effects, Maya, Animation, 3D Modeling, 3D Printing, Compositing, Nuke, Photoshop, Mudbox, Zbrush, Editing, Concept Design, Texture Painting, practical model making, Lighting, 3D visualization, Writing, Directing, MEL, Look Development, Computer Animation, Computer Graphics, 3D, Shading, PFTrack, Mental Ray, Hard Surface Modeling, Character Animation, After Effects, Renderman, Texturing, Texture Artist, Pre-visualization, Digital Compositing
Education
Academy of Art University
BFA
Pixar Animation Studios April 2015 - Present
PDI/Dreamworks 2011 - February 2015
ImageMovers Digital January 2010 - December 2010
ImageMovers Digital January 2009 - December 2009
Framestore-CFC January 2008 - December 2008
Framestore CFC September 2007 - January 2008
Framestore-CFC December 2006 - September 2007
DNA Productions April 2004 - August 2006
DNA Productions December 2001 - April 2004
DNA Productions January 2000 - December 2001
Skills
Compositing, Lighting, Programming, Computer Graphics, Texture Painting, Renderman, Rendering, Shader Writing, Supervisory Experience, Houdini, Maya, Shaders, Technical Direction, 3D, Pre-visualization, Animation, Nuke, Shake, Texturing, Motion Graphics, Digital Compositing, Visual Effects, Film Production, Computer Animation, Live Action, Film, Look Development, Cinematics, MEL, Shading, Matte Painting, Scripting, Digital Painting, Texture Artist, Props, Feature Films, Special Effects, VFX Supervision, Character Rigging, Particle, Mental Ray, Digital Fusion
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1993 — 1997
BS, Radio/Television/Film
DreamWorks Animation January 2014 - October 2014
DreamWorks Animation January 2011 - December 2013
ImageMovers Digital October 2008 - December 2010
Laika Entertainment January 2008 - October 2008
Image Movers Digital April 2007 - December 2007
Orphanage January 2005 - May 2007
Blur Studio February 2003 - October 2004
Cyan 2001 - 2003
Destineer Studios January 2001 - September 2001
Art Institute of Minnesota 1999 - 2001
Skills
Lighting, Computer Graphics, Animation, Compositing, Drawing, Photography, Renderman, 3D, Texturing, Texture Painting, Illustration, Look Development, Nuke, MEL, Shake, Visual Effects
Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 1995 — 1997
BFA, Film
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1992 — 1995
Fine Art
Tippett Studio January 2015 - June 2015
Industrial Light & Magic January 2014 - April 2014
Tippett Studio January 2011 - February 2013
ImageMovers Digital December 2008 - December 2010
Sony Pictures Imageworks August 2007 - June 2008
Pixar Animation Studios January 2007 - June 2007
China-West International Group 2004 - 2004
Freelance 2003 - 2003
Bouncing Elephant Productions May 2001 - October 2001
Intern January 2001 - May 2001
Skills
Shading, Feature Films, Lighting, Shake, Houdini, Matte Painting, Visual Effects, Renderman, Compositing, Look Development, Maya, 3D graphics, Special Effects, Camera, Nuke, 3D, Animation, Digital Compositing, MEL, Technical Direction, Pipeline Development, Mental Ray, Computer Graphics, Computer Animation, VFX Supervision, Rotoscoping, Pre-visualization, Katana, Texture Painting, Cinematics, Live Action, PFTrack, Stereoscopic, Particle Effects
Education
Texas A&M University 2003 — 2007
Masters, Visualization Sciences
San Francisco State University 2000 — 2002
BA, Cinema, Animation Emphasis
University of California, Berkeley 1993 — 1995
The Third Floor Inc. January 2007 - Present
ImageMovers Digital 2008 - 2008
Sony Imageworks January 2005 - December 2006
Lucasfilm, Skywalker Ranch, JAK Films October 2002 - December 2004
Ohana Foundation January 2001 - October 2001
Square USA 1997 - 2000
Skills
Maya, Animation, Compositing, Pre-visualization, Cinematics, Texturing, Storyboarding, Feature Films, Visual Effects, After Effects, Computer Animation, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Photoshop, Character Animation, Look Development, Layout, Bodypaint, Photography, Japanese business...
Education
California Institute of the Arts
MFA
GNOMON School of Visual Effects
University of Hawaii at Manoa
DEPlabs, Inc. September 2011 - April 2014
Sega of America, Inc. July 2010 - September 2011
Image Movers Digital September 2008 - July 2010
ImageMovers Digital September 2008 - July 2010
LucasArts February 2006 - June 2008
LucasArts, a Lucasfilm Company February 2006 - June 2008
MarketLive 2005 - 2005
Ubisoft 2001 - 2004
Mattel Interactive 2000 - 2001
The Learning Company 1999 - 2000
Skills
Content Strategy, Process Scheduler, Software Documentation, Media Relations, Team Building, Business Case, Due Diligence, Video Games, Online Gaming, Game Development, Game Design, Mobile Games, Social Games, Digital Media, Mobile Devices, Gameplay, Strategic Planning, Xbox 360, Computer Games, Quality Assurance, E-commerce, PS3, Wii
Education
Sonoma State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications
MPC November 2014 - Present
RGH Themed Entertainment April 2013 - October 2014
Blue Sky Studios October 2012 - March 2013
Walt Disney Animation Studios February 2012 - November 2012
Method Studios October 2011 - February 2012
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 2011 - November 2011
Walt Disney Feature Animation March 2010 - February 2011
Weta Digital September 2009 - November 2009
ImageMovers Digital July 2009 - September 2009
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2009 - July 2009
Skills
Visual Effects, Compositing, Film Production, Lighting, 3D, Film, Look Development, Nuke, Rigging, Animation, Rendering, Shake, Maya, Renderman, Mental Ray
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2003 — 2004
Post-Grad, Film
University of Central Florida 1998 — 2002
Studies, Film
Go Go Games Studios September 2012 - Present
Mindtribe September 2014 - October 2014
DreamWorks Animation November 2011 - July 2014
Lucasfilm Animation August 2010 - November 2011
ImageMovers Digital November 2008 - June 2010
Blue Sky Studios September 2006 - October 2008
TRG Land Inc. October 2002 - August 2006
Sepia Productions September 2004 - February 2005
23D Films June 2002 - March 2003
Skills
Maya, Visual Effects, MEL, Character Animation, After Effects, Character Rigging, Computer Graphics, Digital Sculpting, Hard Surface Modeling, Houdini, Lighting, Look Development, Mental Ray, Modeling, Motion Graphics, Mudbox, Texturing, Zbrush
Education
Vancouver Film School 2006 — 2006
Houdini & Nuke Certification
Vancouver Film School 2005 — 2006
3D Animation & Visual Effects
Chapman University 1998 — 2002
BFA, Film and New Media
HERENOW Creative September 2011 - Present
N/A January 2004 - Present
ImageMovers Digital 2008 - May 2010
Rex Ray Films February 2007 - September 2007
Jaeger & Associates 1998 - 2007
Jaeger & Associates August 1999 - August 2006
Skills
Maya, Animation, Character Animation, After Effects, 3D, Visual Effects, Storyboarding, Computer Animation, Motion Capture, Graphics, Film, Texturing, Traditional Animation, Digital Art, UV mapping, Compositing, Graphic Design, Illustration
Education
Ex'pression College 2005 — 2007
Bachelors, Animation & Visual Effects
Academy of Art University 1992 — 1997
Bachelor's degree, Illustration
Reel FX January 2014 - Present
DreamWorks Animation May 2010 - April 2013
ImageMovers Digital May 2009 - May 2010
Industrial Light + Magic September 2008 - May 2009
Sony Pictures Imageworks April 2003 - September 2008
Skills
Maya, Feature Films, Film, Cloth Simulation, Simulations, Rigid Body Dynamics, MEL, Visual Effects, Marvelous Designer, Hair Simulation, Rigging, Character Animation, Houdini, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, Technical Documentation, 3D, Computer Graphics, Particle Effects
Education
Texas A&M University 1998 — 2002
Master of Visualization Sciences, Computer Graphics, Visualization Sciences
The University of Texas at Austin 1990 — 1996
BA/BArch, Plan II Liberal Arts/ Architecture
Visual Concepts July 2013 - June 2015
Atomic Fiction March 2012 - June 2013
Industrial Light & Magic October 2011 - March 2012
Digital Domain May 2011 - November 2011
Industrial Light & Magic January 2011 - April 2011
ImageMovers Digital September 2009 - December 2010
ImageMovers Digital March 2008 - September 2009
Visual Concepts May 1995 - March 2008
Visual Concepts 1995 - 2008
2K Sports / Visual Concepts 1995 - 2008
Skills
Modeling, Character Modeling, Mudbox, Simulation, Maya, Zbrush, Character, UV mapping, Digital Sculpting, Sculpture, Organic Modeling, 3D Modeling, Character Animation
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 1990 — 1993
BA, Illustration
Brigham Young University - Idaho 1987 — 1990
Associates, Art
Brigham Young University 1984 — 1985
General
Weta Digital October 2010 - Present
ImageMovers Digital January 2009 - October 2010
Academy of Art University September 2003 - December 2008
Pulse Entertainment 1999 - 2002
Skills
Renderman, MEL, Shake, Nuke, Shading, Character Rigging, Maya, Python, Visual Effects, Animation, After Effects, Compositing, Rigging, Cinematics, Character Animation, VFX Supervision, Computer Animation, Mental Ray
Education
San Francisco State University 1998 — 1999
Animation
Boston University 1992 — 1996
"BS", Film Production
Lightstorm Entertainment May 2013 - Present
Weta Digital October 2010 - May 2013
The Third Floor, Inc. March 2010 - September 2010
ImageMovers Digital February 2010 - March 2010
Lightstorm August 2006 - September 2009
Lightstorm Entertainment August 2006 - September 2009
AVATAR -Lightstorm Entertainment August 2006 - September 2009
Lightstorm 2006 - 2007
Skills
Pre-visualization, Visual Effects, Nuke, Maya, Motion Capture, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Look Development, Cinematics, Compositing
Education
DAVE School 2005 — 2006
Computer Graphics and Animation
DePaul University 2000 — 2005
Atomic Fiction December 2010 - July 2011
ImageMovers Digital December 2007 - December 2010
Various Bay Area Studios February 2007 - January 2008
Babcock & Brown May 2004 - February 2007
Department of Defense September 2002 - May 2004
United States Air Force June 1998 - August 2002
Desert Springs Golf Club May 1995 - May 1998
Skills
Visual Effects, Animation, Film, 3D, Commercials, Video Editing, Television, Motion Graphics, Post Production, Computer Graphics, After Effects, Maya, Film Production, Final Cut Pro, Feature Films
Education
Community College of the Air Force
AS
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
BS
Park University
BS
Double Negative June 2015 - Present
Jessica Beisler Photography September 2010 - Present
Gener8 2013 - 2014
Noel Hendrickson Photography July 2011 - April 2013
Spork Visuals 2011 - 2012
ImageMovers Digital June 2008 - September 2010
Freelance 2006 - 2010
eMotion studios 2006 - 2008
Michael Hoff Productions 2007 - 2007
Kaboom Productions 2007 - 2007
Skills
Digital Imaging, Photography, Film, Production Managment, Camera, Final Cut Pro, Editing, Post Production, Photoshop, Film Production, Art, Compositing, Advertising, Lighting, Editorial, Mac, Visual Effects, Layout, Image Editing, Animation, Digital Photography, Graphic Design, After Effects
Education
Denison University 2000 — 2004
Degree: Bachelor of Art, Media Technology and Art major
Bishop Watterson 1996 — 2000
Electronic Arts September 2013 - Present
GregKnightArt July 2013 - August 2013
LucasArts September 2011 - June 2013
Double Fine Productions December 2010 - August 2011
ImageMovers Digital February 2008 - October 2010
LucasArts January 1998 - January 2008
Academy of Art University August 2000 - December 2001
Skills
Art Direction, Painting, Drawing, Illustration, Concept Design, Set Design, Character Designs, Lighting Design, Matte Painting, Storyboarding, Visual Storytelling, Comic Book Illustration, Photography, Teaching, Management, Organization, Reference, Photoshop, Cinema 4D, Maya, Unreal Engine 3, Book Illustration, Fine Art, Xbox 360, Traditional Animation, Visual Effects, Video Games, Conceptual Art, Game Design, PS3, Zbrush, Art, Game Development, Texture Artist, Environment Art, Texturing, Cinematics, Texture Painting, Digital Painting
Education
California College of the Arts 1994 — 1997
BFA, Drawing, Painting
Postmates November 2014 - March 2015
Postmates October 2013 - November 2014
Sledgehammer Games 2013 - 2013
ImageMovers Digital 2009 - 2010
ImageMovers Digital 2007 - 2009
Starz Feature Animation 2006 - 2007
Starz Feature Animation 2005 - 2006
The Walt Disney Company 2005 - 2005
The Walt Disney Company 2004 - 2005
The Walt Disney Company 2002 - 2003
Skills
Microsoft Office, Mac OS, Windows & Mac operating..., Film, 70 wpm, Google Apps, Basic Photoshop, SAP, Basic French, Basic Mandarin, Scrivener, Film Production, Visual Effects, Post Production, Art, Photoshop
Education
2010 Clarion Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers' Workshop
University of California, Los Angeles
BA, Communication Studies
Glu Mobile January 2014 - Present
ShadeMaker Productions, Inc. November 2011 - October 2012
Digital Domain May 2011 - October 2011
ImageMovers Digital January 2009 - November 2010
Academy of Art University September 2008 - December 2008
TopOne (HK) Ltd. May 2008 - December 2008
Framestore CFC 2007 - 2008
Eurocom Developments Ltd 2005 - 2007
Skills
Maya, Mudbox, Zbrush, Visual Effects, UV mapping, Character Animation, Animation, Texturing, 3D, Compositing, Computer Animation, Hard Surface Modeling, Rigging, Film, 3D Modeling
Education
Academy of Art University 2000 — 2004
BFA, 3D Animation & Illustration
Loughborough University 1996 — 1999
EST: Engineering Science and Technology
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2013 - Present
Scanline VFX August 2012 - March 2013
Sony Pictures Imageworks March 2012 - August 2012
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2010 - March 2012
Sony Pictures Imageworks September 2009 - January 2010
ImageMovers Digital July 2009 - September 2009
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2003 - June 2009
Walt Disney Feature Animation January 1990 - September 2002
Skills
VFX Lighting Artist, Digital Compositing, Look Development, Renderman, MEL, Shake, Technical Direction, Nuke, Arnold, Katana, Visual Effects, Lighting, 3D, Compositing, Maya, Feature Films, Traditional Animation, Animation, Computer Animation, Computer Graphics, Film, Live Action, After Effects
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1981 — 1987
Bacherlor of Arts, Radio, Television, Film
IMD Producer / Creative DirectorFreight Train Art Studios LLCAugust 2010 - Present
Rokutoys September 2008 - Present
ImageMovers Digital 2006 - July 2010
Iceblink Studios 2002 - 2006
Freelance 2002 - 2004
Xulu Entertainment 2000 - 2002
Lucasfilm 1997 - 2000
Hyatt Regency 1993 - 1997
Hyatt Regency 1993 - 1997
Skills
Matte Painting, Visual Effects, Storyboarding
Education
San Francisco State University
Hangar 13 January 2014 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios June 2012 - January 2014
Domaine Chandon August 2011 - June 2012
ImageMovers Digital September 2008 - May 2011
ImageMovers Digital September 2007 - August 2008
LucasArts May 2006 - September 2007
LucasArts August 2004 - May 2006
LucasArts June 2001 - August 2004
LucasArts December 2000 - June 2001
LucasArts June 2000 - December 2000
Skills
Oracle Financials, Oracle Discoverer, SAP R/3, Advanced Managment..., Micros
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, Emphasis Accounting
Digital Domain 3.0 May 2014 - Present
Sony Computer Entertainment America January 2014 - May 2014
Weta Digital March 2012 - February 2013
Sony Computer Entertainment America August 2010 - January 2012
ImageMovers Digital March 2008 - March 2010
Rhythm & Hues March 2008 - March 2008
DreamWorks Productions October 2007 - December 2007
Lightstorm Entertainment January 2007 - September 2007
Dream Balloon Productions October 2006 - January 2007
Education
Digital Animation and Visual Effects School 2005 — 2006
Occupational Associates, Digital Animation and Visual Effects
DePauw University 2001 — 2005
B.A., Computer Science
Walt Disney Animation Studios May 2012 - Present
sony imageworks September 2005 - May 2012
ImageMovers Digital 2009 - 2009
New Wave Entertainment January 2005 - September 2005
stargate digital May 2004 - January 2005
Pepper Films April 2002 - April 2004
simex digital February 1999 - April 2002
cinesite hollywood July 1997 - January 1999
Skills
Visual Effects, Shake, 3D, Compositing
Education
Academy of Art University 1994 — 1997
Sqor Sports October 2013 - Present
Quid June 2013 - October 2013
Lucasfilm Animation December 2010 - June 2013
ImageMovers Digital 2010 - July 2011
ImageMovers Digital 2007 - 2010
IDAV Research 2006 - 2007
Digistream Investigations 2006 - 2007
Digistream Investigations 2005 - 2006
FearNot Films 2005 - 2005
Skills
Computer Graphics, Python, Maya, MEL, Scripting, OpenGL, Perforce, Visual Effects, C++, Linux, 3D, Git, Jenkins, Shotgun, Vim, Nuke, PHP, Scrum, Subversion, Test Driven Development, Test Automation, Software Quality..., Scratch
Education
University of California, Davis 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Visual Concepts January 2014 - Present
Durga Digital, LLC April 2011 - Present
Electronic Arts - Maxis July 2013 - January 2014
Academy of Art University September 2011 - September 2013
Electronic Arts - Visceral Games April 2012 - November 2012
RocketNinja August 2011 - March 2012
ImageMovers Digital April 2009 - December 2010
Ignite Skill Gaming July 2008 - October 2008
Docema LLC November 2003 - July 2005
EA July 2002 - February 2003
Skills
Scripting, Python, PyQt, UV mapping, Modeling, Maya, MEL, Photoshop, Animation, Video Games, PS3, Xbox 360, Teaching, Perforce, SVN, Debugging, Software Testing, Sculpture, Metalsmithing, 3D Modeling
Education
Academy of Art University 2005 — 2008
MFA, 3-D Modeling
Syracuse University 1997 — 2001
BFA, Computer Graphics
SAG-AFTRA Board of Directors 2009 - Present
SAG-AFTRA March 1995 - Present
Winning Swimmer Productions April 2008 - Present
Death Inc. 2011 - 2011
Amblin/Dreamworks/Wingnut Prods. 2006 - 2009
Lightstorm Entertainment November 2006 - April 2008
The SAG Conservatory at the American Film Institute 2008 - 2008
ImageMovers Digital February 2003 - December 2005
Sneak Preview Entertainment April 2000 - January 2001
Skills
Feature Films, Commercials, Film, Motion Capture, Film Production, Visual Effects, Screenwriting, Pre-visualization, Theatre, Television, Singing, Voice Over, Acting, Characters, Live Action, Performing Arts, Voice Acting, Comedy, Directing, Improvisation, Drama
Education
Towson University
Theatre Arts/ Mass Communications
Shine America December 2012 - 2013
Sony Pictures Entertainment 2011 - 2012
Sony Pictures Entertainment 2011 - 2011
ImageMovers Digital 2008 - 2009
National Broadcasting Company (NBC) 2008 - 2008
Dark Horse Entertainment 2007 - 2007
Foo Dog Productions 2006 - 2007
Showtime 2005 - 2007
The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association 2006 - 2006
The Jim Henson Company 2005 - 2005
Skills
Avid, Final Cut Pro, Film Editing, Film Production, Feature Films, Film, Post Production, Television, Visual Effects, Comedy, Broadcast, Storytelling, Avid Media Composer, Video Production, HD Video, Documentaries, Short Films, Reality, Final Cut Studio, 3D, Dvd, Video Editing, Independent Film
Education
San Francisco State University 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), U.S. History
University High School
Digital Domain 2009 - 2013
ImageMovers Digital 2008 - 2009
Revolution Studios 2001 - 2008
Industrial Light and Magic 1999 - 2001
Skills
Film, Visual Effects, Film Production, Post Production, Commercials, Animation, Producing, HD Video, Television, Video Production, Production Managment, Feature Films, Video, Budgets, Computer Animation
Education
City University of New York-Queens College
2k Sports December 2012 - Present
Atomic Fiction January 2011 - December 2012
ImageMovers Digital August 2007 - November 2010
2K Games 2001 - 2007
Skills
Visual Effects, Modeling, Character Animation, Character Rigging, Animation, Rigging, Maya, Motion Capture
Education
Cornell Law School 1994 — 1997
J.D., Law
University of Washington 1990 — 1993
B.A., Political Science
Atomic Fiction March 2015 - Present
Atomic Fiction July 2014 - Present
Lucasfilm- ILM August 2013 - July 2014
Digital Domain May 2012 - August 2013
Digital Domain May 2011 - April 2012
Image Movers Digital June 2007 - December 2010
ImageMovers Digital June 2007 - June 2008
The Marketing Group 2007 - 2007
URB Magazine 2005 - 2006
Skills
Visual Effects, Nuke, Feature Films, Film, Final Cut Pro, Film Production, Production Managment, Photoshop, Texturing, 3D, Maya, Entertainment, MEL
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2002 — 2006
BA, Political Science, World Arts and Cultures
University of California, Los Angeles 2002 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, World Arts & Cultures
Build Cool Stuff March 2014 - Present
Weta Digital January 2011 - February 2014
ImageMovers Digital December 2008 - December 2010
Pixar Animation Studios June 1999 - October 2008
Skills
Shader Writing, Renderman, Look Development
Education
Texas A&M University 1991 — 1999
BS, Mechanical Engineering, Visualization Sciences
ImageMovers Digital October 2007 - Present
Industrial Light & Magic, a Lucasfilm Company 2004 - 2007
University of California, Davis 2001 - 2004
Education
University of California, San Francisco 1996 — 1998
BS, Information Systems
Sunny Hills Services April 2011 - January 2013
ImageMovers Digital September 2008 - December 2010
City of Santa Barbara January 2007 - August 2007
Eddie Bauer November 2003 - November 2004
Education
University of California, Davis 2005 — 2008
Bachelors, Communications
Blizzard Entertainment December 2010 - Present
ImageMovers Digital June 2010 - October 2010
Intelligent Creatures October 2009 - April 2010
Switch VFX May 2007 - October 2009
Skills
Look Development, Nuke, Matte Painting, Visual Effects, 3D, Cinematics, Conceptual Art, Film, Texture Painting, Texturing, UV mapping
Education
Sheridan College 2003 — 2007
BAA, Animation
Choice Provisions February 2014 - Present
Freelance CG artist and Designer November 2010 - February 2014
Venables Bell and Partners July 2013 - December 2013
XYZ Graphics December 2011 - October 2013
Sutti and Associates January 2005 - February 2013
Atomic Fiction March 2012 - June 2012
Matte World Digital March 2011 - October 2011
ImageMovers Digital February 2007 - November 2010
Skills
Maya, Visual Effects, Look Development, Matte Painting, 3D, Texturing, Animation, Nuke, Compositing, Texture Painting, Digital Compositing, Unity3D
Education
Academy of Art University 2002 — 2004
BFA, Animation
Freelance October 2012 - Present
ShadeMaker Productions, Inc. July 2011 - October 2012
ShadeMaker Productions, Inc. 2011 - 2012
Freelance August 2010 - July 2011
Kerner Optical, LLC 2011 - 2011
Fonco Creative Services 2010 - 2011
Image Movers Digital October 2007 - July 2010
ImageMovers Digital May 2007 - October 2007
Skills
Animation, Look Development, Visual Effects, MEL, Scuba Diving, Nuke, Maya, Modeling, Mudbox, Zbrush, Mental Ray, Texturing, Matte Painting, Compositing, Shading, 3D, Texture Painting, UV mapping, Pre-visualization, Computer Animation
Education
Collins College 2001 — 2002
Animation, Traditional and Computer Animation
ImageMovers Digital
Education
California College of the Arts
MFA, Painting (MFA); Graphic Design (BA)
Pixar Animation Studios October 2014 - Present
Bron Animation November 2013 - June 2014
Pixar Canada June 2010 - October 2013
ImageMovers Digital March 2009 - June 2010
Laika January 2008 - February 2009
Weta Digital October 2004 - January 2008
Jim Henson Creature Shop - London May 2003 - November 2003
Weta Digital March 2000 - September 2002
Dream Quest Images May 1998 - February 2000
Square USA, Los Angeles October 1996 - May 1998
Skills
Texture Painting, Renderman, Shading, Look Development, Animation, Nuke, Houdini, Computer Graphics, Mudbox, Maya, Lighting, Visual Effects, Shaders
Education
University of California, Berkeley
BS, Applied Mathematics
Method Studios January 2015 - July 2015
Weta Digital August 2014 - November 2014
Method Studios April 2014 - June 2014
Reliance MediaWorks VFX June 2013 - November 2013
Rhythm & Hues January 2011 - April 2013
ImageMovers Digital June 2010 - October 2011
ImageMovers Digital July 2009 - June 2010
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 2009 - July 2009
LAIKA, Inc August 2007 - December 2008
Education
Oregon State University 2003 — 2007
B.S., Computer Science, Multimedia
Freelance December 2010 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks March 2013 - June 2013
Blue Sky Studios January 2013 - February 2013
Creature Art and Mechanics Digital December 2012 - December 2012
Sony Pictures Imageworks December 2011 - June 2012
Rhythm & Hues June 2011 - October 2011
Industrial Light & Magic January 2011 - April 2011
ImageMovers Digital June 2008 - December 2010
Industrial Light & Magic 1996 - 2008
EG&G WASC 1992 - 1993
Skills
Visual Effects, MEL, Nuke, Houdini, Shake, After Effects, Animation, Character Animation, Technical Direction, 3D, Compositing, Maya, Renderman, Feature Films, Particle, Look Development, Digital Compositing, Computer Animation, Computer Graphics, Shaders, Texturing
Education
Old Dominion University 1988 — 1990
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
United States Naval Academy 1985 — 1987
Living Arts College 1993 — 1995
Advanced 3D Animation
Burkburnett High School 1981 — 1985
Atomic Fiction November 2014 - June 2015
Atomic Fiction June 2014 - November 2014
Atomic Fiction October 2013 - June 2014
PDI/Dreamworks July 2012 - October 2013
PDI/Dreamworks November 2010 - July 2012
ImageMovers Digital June 2008 - November 2010
GLR Studios March 2008 - March 2008
CSU Chico, School of Social Work August 2004 - December 2007
The Company Digital June 2007 - July 2007
CSU, Chico Summer Orientation Program January 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Animation, Producing, Compositing, Maya, Lighting, Film, Process Scheduler, Art, Visual Effects
Education
California State University-Chico 2003 — 2007
BA, Art - Studio, Emphases - Drawing & Electronic Art
Reel FX December 2010 - Present
ImageMovers Digital June 2009 - January 2011
Texas A&M University 2007 - 2009
Education
Texas A&M University 2006 — 2009
Master of Sciences, Visualization Sciences
Texas A&M University 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Environmental Design, Architecture
DreamWorks Animation August 2011 - Present
ImageMovers Digital January 2008 - December 2010
Iceblink July 2002 - January 2008
Alias wavefront (now Autodesk) June 1998 - June 2002
Silicon Graphics June 1994 - June 1997
Skills
Maya, MEL, Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, Lighting, Character Animation, Animation, Compositing, Modeling, Concept Design, Rigging, Pre-visualization, Zbrush, 3D, 3D Modeling, Feature Films, Game Development, Texturing, Renderman, Film, Look Development, Motion Capture, 3D visualization, Shading, Houdini, Nuke, Mental Ray, 3D Printing, Shake
Education
Santa Clara University 1993 — 1997
BA, Multimedia Design
Google August 2010 - Present
ImageMovers Digital July 2007 - July 2010
Industrial Light + Magic November 2000 - June 2007
Viewgraphics Inc June 2000 - October 2000
PHOTRON April 1995 - April 2000
IMAGICA, Gotanda, Tokyo, Japan April 1993 - March 1994
Skills
Python, Photoshop, Linux, C++, Computer Graphics, Maya
Education
Tokyo University of Science
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics; Science
Electronic Arts June 2010 - Present
ImageMovers Digital March 2009 - June 2010
The Walt Disney Studios May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Variance Analysis, Account Reconciliation, Hyperion Enterprise, Accounts Payable, Essbase, Journal Entries, GAAP, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Microsoft Excel, Accounting, SAP, Fixed Assets, Payroll, Auditing, General Ledger, Accruals, QuickBooks, SEC filings, Finance, Revenue Recognition, Analysis, US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Statements
Education
San Jose State University
B.S., Finance and Accounting
Sacred Heart Preparatory August 2013 - June 2015
Ex'pression College January 2012 - March 2013
California College of the Arts September 2012 - December 2012
San Jose State University November 2012 - November 2012
ImageMovers Digital December 2008 - December 2010
Wildbrain Animation Studios January 2008 - December 2008
BluArc Animation/LightStream October 2007 - November 2007
The Orphanage March 2007 - May 2007
Walt Disney Feature Animation March 2006 - March 2007
Sony Pictures Imageworks November 2003 - March 2006
Skills
Compositing, Visual Effects, Animation, Nuke, Maya, Computer Animation, Renderman, Lighting, Shake, Character Animation, Feature Films, After Effects
Education
University of San Francisco - School of Education 2012 — 2013
Master of Arts (MA), Digital Media and Learning, 3.94
California Institute of the Arts 1981 — 1985
BFA, Fine art studio practice, analog video graphics, digital music synthesis, art history, art criticism
Mr. Formal, Inc. January 2012 - January 2014
ImageMovers Digital March 2009 - December 2010
Laika April 2004 - December 2008
Art Intstitute of Portland 2003 - 2005
Skills
Computer Graphics Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Logistics, Problem Solving, Production Managment, Digital Printing, Coordination, Customer Service, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Email Marketing, Advertising, Vendor Management, Event Planning, Photography, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audio Engineering, General Office Skills, Matting, Creativity, Financial Reporting, InDesign
Education
The Art Institute of Portland 2002 — 2004
Portland Community College 1998 — 2000
ImageMovers Digital March 2013 - Present
Education
UCLA 2009 — 2013
DreamWorks Animation 2014 - 2014
ImageMovers Digital April 2008 - April 2012
Mistress Inc. April 2007 - April 2010
ImageMovers Digital April 2007 - April 2008
Warner Independent Pictures January 2005 - January 2006
Animated Animations 2004 - 2006
Skills
Editing, Film Production, Film, Screenwriting
Education
California State University-Northridge
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General