Blue Sky Studios
Industry: Computer animation company
DescriptionBlue Sky Studios, Inc. is an American computer animation film studio based in Greenwich, Connecticut that has been owned by 20th Century Fox since 1997. Parent organization: 20th Century Fox Founded: February 1987 Headquarters: Greenwich, Connecticut, United States Founders: Chris Wedge, Michael Ferraro, Eugene Troubetzkoy, David Brown, Carl Ludwig, Alison Brown Video game: Angry Birds Rio
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Blue Sky Studios Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
PABLO CALVILLO PABLO CALVILLO's Blue Sky Studios Experience January 2012 - August 2012
Job Creative Director at MaliArts
Industry Animation
Experience
MaliArts January 2014 - Present
Animal Logic July 2012 - December 2013
Blue Sky Studios January 2012 - August 2012
Blue Sky Studios November 2010 - April 2012
Dr. D Studios January 2010 - November 2010
Dr. D Studios May 2009 - February 2010
Imagi Animation Studios November 2007 - January 2009
National Television July 2007 - November 2007
Right Hemisphere Films March 2004 - August 2007
California Institute of the Arts August 2003 - May 2007
Skills
Compositing, Animation, Graphic Design, Visual Effects, Character Animation, After Effects, Film, Post Production, Computer Animation, Traditional Animation, Feature Films, 3D, Layout, Storyboarding, Nuke, Maya, MEL, Facial Animation
Education
California Institute of the Arts 2003 — 2007
BFA, Experimental Animation
De Anza College 2002 — 2003
certificate, Graphic Design, Animation
MaliArts January 2014 - Present
Animal Logic July 2012 - December 2013
Blue Sky Studios January 2012 - August 2012
Blue Sky Studios November 2010 - April 2012
Dr. D Studios January 2010 - November 2010
Dr. D Studios May 2009 - February 2010
Imagi Animation Studios November 2007 - January 2009
National Television July 2007 - November 2007
Right Hemisphere Films March 2004 - August 2007
California Institute of the Arts August 2003 - May 2007
Skills
Compositing, Animation, Graphic Design, Visual Effects, Character Animation, After Effects, Film, Post Production, Computer Animation, Traditional Animation, Feature Films, 3D, Layout, Storyboarding, Nuke, Maya, MEL, Facial Animation
Education
California Institute of the Arts 2003 — 2007
BFA, Experimental Animation
De Anza College 2002 — 2003
certificate, Graphic Design, Animation
Elliott Cattell Elliott Cattell's Blue Sky Studios Experience June 2014 - August 2014
Job Production Engineer at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Blue Sky Studios June 2014 - August 2014
Pixar Animation Studios June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
C, C++, Java, C#, Python, OpenGL, OpenGL ES, GLSL, Computer Graphics, Technical Direction, Linux, Android Development, Maya, Slim, Vim, Visual Studio, Eclipse, LaTeX, Software Development, Object Oriented Design, User Experience
Education
Chapman University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Computer Science Minor, Film Production (Cinematography Emphasis), 3.9
Blue Sky Studios June 2014 - August 2014
Pixar Animation Studios June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
C, C++, Java, C#, Python, OpenGL, OpenGL ES, GLSL, Computer Graphics, Technical Direction, Linux, Android Development, Maya, Slim, Vim, Visual Studio, Eclipse, LaTeX, Software Development, Object Oriented Design, User Experience
Education
Chapman University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Computer Science Minor, Film Production (Cinematography Emphasis), 3.9
Kiki Francoise Kiki Francoise's Blue Sky Studios Experience January 2004 - January 2006
Job Creative Graphic Arts
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Freelance July 2014 - Present
Independent Contractor October 2012 - Present
Tara1Up Entertainment February 2014 - October 2014
Dark Cloud Tattoo March 2010 - November 2010
Blue Sky Studios January 2004 - January 2006
DreamWorks Animation January 2003 - August 2004
Weta Digital January 2000 - September 2002
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 1992 - June 2000
Columbia Pictures January 1993 - December 1993
20th century fox January 1992 - May 1993
Skills
Project Coordination, Tattooing, Computer Graphics, Post Production, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Extras Casting, Visual Arts, Contract Management, Animation, Maya, Visual Effects, Tattoo, Film, Television, Lighting, Houdini, Traditional Animation, Renderman, Compositing, Digital Painting, Feature Films, Film Production, Entertainment
Education
USC 1994 — 1996
MFA, Animation Computer Graphics/Cinema Television
Carnegie Mellon University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Film Intermedia
columbus college of art and design
columbus college of art and design
columbus college of art and design
columbus college of art and design
columbus college of art and design
Freelance July 2014 - Present
Independent Contractor October 2012 - Present
Tara1Up Entertainment February 2014 - October 2014
Dark Cloud Tattoo March 2010 - November 2010
Blue Sky Studios January 2004 - January 2006
DreamWorks Animation January 2003 - August 2004
Weta Digital January 2000 - September 2002
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 1992 - June 2000
Columbia Pictures January 1993 - December 1993
20th century fox January 1992 - May 1993
Skills
Project Coordination, Tattooing, Computer Graphics, Post Production, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Extras Casting, Visual Arts, Contract Management, Animation, Maya, Visual Effects, Tattoo, Film, Television, Lighting, Houdini, Traditional Animation, Renderman, Compositing, Digital Painting, Feature Films, Film Production, Entertainment
Education
USC 1994 — 1996
MFA, Animation Computer Graphics/Cinema Television
Carnegie Mellon University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Film Intermedia
columbus college of art and design
columbus college of art and design
columbus college of art and design
columbus college of art and design
columbus college of art and design
Allison Francis Allison Francis's Blue Sky Studios Experience July 2011 - June 2012
Job Creative Services Manager, Marketing Communications at National University System
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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
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
Joel Deehr Joel Deehr's Blue Sky Studios Experience October 2011 - February 2012
Job DMD Candidate at Midwestern University
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Midwestern University August 2015 - Present
Henry Schein March 2013 - August 2015
FFKR Architects February 2012 - February 2013
Blue Sky Studios October 2011 - February 2012
Education
Brigham Young University 2006 — 2011
Midwestern University August 2015 - Present
Henry Schein March 2013 - August 2015
FFKR Architects February 2012 - February 2013
Blue Sky Studios October 2011 - February 2012
Education
Brigham Young University 2006 — 2011
Matthew Atkins Matthew Atkins's Blue Sky Studios Experience 2005 - 2005
Job UX Designer
Industry Design
Experience
Orbitz Worldwide June 2015 - Present
Amazon June 2012 - May 2015
matkinsart January 2008 - June 2012
California Pizza Kitchen January 2008 - December 2011
Animation Collective September 2006 - November 2007
Blue Sky Studios 2005 - 2005
Skills
Illustration, Layout, Concept Design, Web Design, CSS, HTML, User Experience, User Experience Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketching, Typography, Logo Design, Art, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Storyboarding, Axure RP, Axure, OmniGraffle, jQuery, Watercolor, Character, Mac, Books, Photoshop, Wireframes, User Interface Design, User-centered Design, Microsoft Office, Dreamweaver
Education
Seattle Central College 2011 — 2012
Certificate, Web Design
Academy of Art University 2001 — 2005
BFA, Illustration
Orbitz Worldwide June 2015 - Present
Amazon June 2012 - May 2015
matkinsart January 2008 - June 2012
California Pizza Kitchen January 2008 - December 2011
Animation Collective September 2006 - November 2007
Blue Sky Studios 2005 - 2005
Skills
Illustration, Layout, Concept Design, Web Design, CSS, HTML, User Experience, User Experience Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketching, Typography, Logo Design, Art, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Storyboarding, Axure RP, Axure, OmniGraffle, jQuery, Watercolor, Character, Mac, Books, Photoshop, Wireframes, User Interface Design, User-centered Design, Microsoft Office, Dreamweaver
Education
Seattle Central College 2011 — 2012
Certificate, Web Design
Academy of Art University 2001 — 2005
BFA, Illustration
Christine Carnegie Christine Carnegie's Blue Sky Studios Experience January 2013 - April 2013
Job Compositor Available for Freelance
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
BioLucid February 2015 - Present
Lucid Global May 2013 - February 2015
Blue Sky Studios January 2013 - April 2013
Framestore October 2012 - December 2012
Digital Domain Media Group November 2010 - September 2012
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale August 2009 - November 2010
Lava Studio July 2010 - October 2010
Fly and Light Tackle Angler 2009 - 2010
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale October 2007 - August 2009
Freelance July 2009 - July 2009
Skills
Rotoscoping, Digital Painting, Matchmover, Digital Compositing, Stereoscopic, 3D Modeling, Camera Projection, Background Prep, Nuke, Silhouette FX, Mocha, Discreet Combustion, Eyeon Fusion, After Effects, Linux, Windows, macintosh, Maya, 3D Studio Max, Stereo Conversion, Animation, Character Animation, Silhouette, Computer Animation, 3D, Modeling, Syntheyes, Visual Effects, Texturing, Adobe Creative Suite, Mental Ray, MEL, Traditional Animation, Computer Graphics, Zbrush, Mac, Rig Removal, Compositing, Video, Matte Painting, Motion Graphics, PFTrack, Shake, Renderman, Premiere, UV mapping, Mudbox, Special Effects, ZBrush
Education
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale 2007 — 2011
Bachelor, Visual Effects and Motion Graphics
BioLucid February 2015 - Present
Lucid Global May 2013 - February 2015
Blue Sky Studios January 2013 - April 2013
Framestore October 2012 - December 2012
Digital Domain Media Group November 2010 - September 2012
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale August 2009 - November 2010
Lava Studio July 2010 - October 2010
Fly and Light Tackle Angler 2009 - 2010
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale October 2007 - August 2009
Freelance July 2009 - July 2009
Skills
Rotoscoping, Digital Painting, Matchmover, Digital Compositing, Stereoscopic, 3D Modeling, Camera Projection, Background Prep, Nuke, Silhouette FX, Mocha, Discreet Combustion, Eyeon Fusion, After Effects, Linux, Windows, macintosh, Maya, 3D Studio Max, Stereo Conversion, Animation, Character Animation, Silhouette, Computer Animation, 3D, Modeling, Syntheyes, Visual Effects, Texturing, Adobe Creative Suite, Mental Ray, MEL, Traditional Animation, Computer Graphics, Zbrush, Mac, Rig Removal, Compositing, Video, Matte Painting, Motion Graphics, PFTrack, Shake, Renderman, Premiere, UV mapping, Mudbox, Special Effects, ZBrush
Education
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale 2007 — 2011
Bachelor, Visual Effects and Motion Graphics
Ignacio Plascencia Ignacio Plascencia's Blue Sky Studios Experience November 2011 - February 2014
Job Human Resources at Twentieth Century Fox
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Twentieth Century Fox July 2015 - Present
Brink’s August 2014 - June 2015
Blue Sky Studios November 2011 - February 2014
Skills
Talent Management, Visual Effects, Storyboarding, Animation, Employee Relations, Production Managment, Film, PeopleSoft, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Human Resources, Recruiting, Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits, HRIS, Labor Relations, Management, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Training
Education
California State University-Los Angeles 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration, Management and Operations
Twentieth Century Fox July 2015 - Present
Brink’s August 2014 - June 2015
Blue Sky Studios November 2011 - February 2014
Skills
Talent Management, Visual Effects, Storyboarding, Animation, Employee Relations, Production Managment, Film, PeopleSoft, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Human Resources, Recruiting, Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits, HRIS, Labor Relations, Management, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Training
Education
California State University-Los Angeles 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration, Management and Operations
Jacob Carlson's Blue Sky Studios Experience March 2010 - July 2011
Job Manager at Manatt Digital Media
Industry Animation
Experience
Manatt Digital Media August 2015 - Present
Cognizant Technology Solutions July 2014 - July 2015
Cognizant Technology Solutions June 2013 - July 2014
Blue Sky Studios March 2010 - July 2011
321 LAUNCH October 2009 - December 2009
Little Airplane Productions, Inc. October 2008 - September 2009
Blue Sky Studios July 2006 - October 2008
Skills
Management Consulting, Digital Strategy, Digital Media, Direct to Consumer, Analytics, Animation, Visual Effects, Maya, Film, Compositing, Feature Films, Commercials, Management, Computer Animation, Post Production, Nuke, Agile Methodologies
Education
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business 2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Boston College 2002 — 2006
BA, Film Studies
Benilde-St.Margaret's
Manatt Digital Media August 2015 - Present
Cognizant Technology Solutions July 2014 - July 2015
Cognizant Technology Solutions June 2013 - July 2014
Blue Sky Studios March 2010 - July 2011
321 LAUNCH October 2009 - December 2009
Little Airplane Productions, Inc. October 2008 - September 2009
Blue Sky Studios July 2006 - October 2008
Skills
Management Consulting, Digital Strategy, Digital Media, Direct to Consumer, Analytics, Animation, Visual Effects, Maya, Film, Compositing, Feature Films, Commercials, Management, Computer Animation, Post Production, Nuke, Agile Methodologies
Education
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business 2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Boston College 2002 — 2006
BA, Film Studies
Benilde-St.Margaret's
Carolyn Ee Carolyn Ee's Blue Sky Studios Experience March 2010 - Present
Job Animator at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Blue Sky Studios March 2010 - Present
Rhythm & Hues 2004 - 2009
Skills
Character Animation, Computer Animation, Maya, 3D, Feature Films, Visual Effects, Cinematics, Traditional Animation, Compositing, Animation, Facial Animation
Education
Academy of Art University 2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology 2000 — 2002
Blue Sky Studios March 2010 - Present
Rhythm & Hues 2004 - 2009
Skills
Character Animation, Computer Animation, Maya, 3D, Feature Films, Visual Effects, Cinematics, Traditional Animation, Compositing, Animation, Facial Animation
Education
Academy of Art University 2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology 2000 — 2002
Vincent Gorman's Blue Sky Studios Experience September 2013 - December 2013
Job Freelance Character Animator
Industry Animation
Experience
Duncan Studio July 2015 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks November 2014 - March 2015
Calabash Animation August 2014 - October 2014
Duncan Studio May 2014 - August 2014
Hollywood Visual Effects March 2014 - April 2014
Blue Sky Studios September 2013 - December 2013
Duncan Studio March 2013 - June 2013
Radar Studios September 2012 - October 2012
Sony Pictures Imageworks September 2011 - May 2012
Duncan Studio March 2010 - September 2011
Skills
Storyboarding, Character Animation, Maya, Animation, Computer Animation, 3D Modeling, Compositing, Rigging, Nuke, Lighting, 3D, Traditional Animation, Visual Effects, After Effects, Film
Education
Ball State University 2000 — 2005
BA, Drawing
Duncan Studio July 2015 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks November 2014 - March 2015
Calabash Animation August 2014 - October 2014
Duncan Studio May 2014 - August 2014
Hollywood Visual Effects March 2014 - April 2014
Blue Sky Studios September 2013 - December 2013
Duncan Studio March 2013 - June 2013
Radar Studios September 2012 - October 2012
Sony Pictures Imageworks September 2011 - May 2012
Duncan Studio March 2010 - September 2011
Skills
Storyboarding, Character Animation, Maya, Animation, Computer Animation, 3D Modeling, Compositing, Rigging, Nuke, Lighting, 3D, Traditional Animation, Visual Effects, After Effects, Film
Education
Ball State University 2000 — 2005
BA, Drawing
Brian Handler Brian Handler's Blue Sky Studios Experience September 2008 - Present
Job Technical Director Assembly Dept. at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Blue Sky Studios September 2008 - Present
Blue Sky Studios September 2009 - June 2010
Blue Sky Studios September 2008 - September 2009
Ball State University August 2007 - August 2008
Ball State University January 2007 - August 2008
Kent State University August 2003 - July 2006
Kent State University August 2005 - June 2006
Skills
CG Set Design, Maya, Nuke, Lighting, Compositing, Final Cut Pro, Video, Character Animation, Film, Final Cut Studio, Computer Graphics, Flash, 3D, After Effects, Animation, Art, Video Editing, Throwing Touchdowns, Cat Whispering, Visual Effects, Computer Animation, Cinematography, Rendering, Modeling, Top Secret, Scratch Removal, Cat Sitting, Cat Herding, Craft Beer, Beer, Fantasy Football
Education
Ball State University 2006 — 2019
Master of Arts, Master of Science -- IN PROGRESS, Telecommunications
Kent State University 2002 — 2006
Bachelors of Art, Electronic Media Production
Blue Sky Studios September 2008 - Present
Blue Sky Studios September 2009 - June 2010
Blue Sky Studios September 2008 - September 2009
Ball State University August 2007 - August 2008
Ball State University January 2007 - August 2008
Kent State University August 2003 - July 2006
Kent State University August 2005 - June 2006
Skills
CG Set Design, Maya, Nuke, Lighting, Compositing, Final Cut Pro, Video, Character Animation, Film, Final Cut Studio, Computer Graphics, Flash, 3D, After Effects, Animation, Art, Video Editing, Throwing Touchdowns, Cat Whispering, Visual Effects, Computer Animation, Cinematography, Rendering, Modeling, Top Secret, Scratch Removal, Cat Sitting, Cat Herding, Craft Beer, Beer, Fantasy Football
Education
Ball State University 2006 — 2019
Master of Arts, Master of Science -- IN PROGRESS, Telecommunications
Kent State University 2002 — 2006
Bachelors of Art, Electronic Media Production
David Salter's Blue Sky Studios Experience January 2010 - April 2012
Job
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Star Pictures Inc. February 2015 - Present
Paramount Pictures September 2012 - January 2015
Blue Sky Studios January 2010 - April 2012
Rockstar Games June 2009 - November 2009
Tale City Productions July 2008 - December 2008
Errol Morris May 2008 - November 2008
Freelance Film Director & Editor June 2006 - May 2008
DreamWorks Animation June 2005 - June 2006
Pixar Animation Studios January 1996 - March 2003
Steven Bochco Productions August 1994 - December 1995
Skills
Film, Feature Films, Animation, Film Production, Editing, Avid Media Composer, Visual Effects, Directing, Television, Film Editing, Pre-production, Post Production, Final Cut Pro, Short Films, Video Games, Video, Screenwriting, Commercials, Compositing, HD Video, Character Animation, Video Production, Video Editing, Entertainment
Education
University of Southern California 1988 — 1992
MFA, Cinema-Television Production
Brandeis University 1984 — 1988
BA, English and American Literature
Newton North High School 1981 — 1984
High School
Star Pictures Inc. February 2015 - Present
Paramount Pictures September 2012 - January 2015
Blue Sky Studios January 2010 - April 2012
Rockstar Games June 2009 - November 2009
Tale City Productions July 2008 - December 2008
Errol Morris May 2008 - November 2008
Freelance Film Director & Editor June 2006 - May 2008
DreamWorks Animation June 2005 - June 2006
Pixar Animation Studios January 1996 - March 2003
Steven Bochco Productions August 1994 - December 1995
Skills
Film, Feature Films, Animation, Film Production, Editing, Avid Media Composer, Visual Effects, Directing, Television, Film Editing, Pre-production, Post Production, Final Cut Pro, Short Films, Video Games, Video, Screenwriting, Commercials, Compositing, HD Video, Character Animation, Video Production, Video Editing, Entertainment
Education
University of Southern California 1988 — 1992
MFA, Cinema-Television Production
Brandeis University 1984 — 1988
BA, English and American Literature
Newton North High School 1981 — 1984
High School
Jeremy Oborn Jeremy Oborn's Blue Sky Studios Experience June 2015 - Present
Job FX Intern at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Blue Sky Studios June 2015 - Present
BYU Computer Science Department April 2013 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment May 2014 - August 2014
Solo Effects, LLC December 2011 - August 2013
Skills
Python, Programming, Computer Graphics, Linux, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Algorithms, Databases, Software Development, C++, Project Management, Git, Houdini, Visual Effects, Maya
Education
Brigham Young University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
Blue Sky Studios June 2015 - Present
BYU Computer Science Department April 2013 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment May 2014 - August 2014
Solo Effects, LLC December 2011 - August 2013
Skills
Python, Programming, Computer Graphics, Linux, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Algorithms, Databases, Software Development, C++, Project Management, Git, Houdini, Visual Effects, Maya
Education
Brigham Young University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
Mark Galez Mark Galez's Blue Sky Studios Experience July 2014 - April 2015
Job Storyboard artist at Cartoon Network
Industry Animation
Experience
Cartoon Network April 2015 - Present
Blue Sky Studios July 2014 - April 2015
Evolve Media Production April 2013 - May 2013
Skills
Storyboard artist, character design, storyboarding, Traditional Animation, Illustration, Digital Illustration, Photoshop, Storyboarding, Character Animation, Digital Painting, Computer Animation, Maya
Education
Academy of Art University 2010 — 2015
Animation and visual effects
Academy of Art University
Cartoon Network April 2015 - Present
Blue Sky Studios July 2014 - April 2015
Evolve Media Production April 2013 - May 2013
Skills
Storyboard artist, character design, storyboarding, Traditional Animation, Illustration, Digital Illustration, Photoshop, Storyboarding, Character Animation, Digital Painting, Computer Animation, Maya
Education
Academy of Art University 2010 — 2015
Animation and visual effects
Academy of Art University
Rob Eckert Rob Eckert's Blue Sky Studios Experience October 2012 - Present
Job Freelance FX TD at Method Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Method Studios August 2015 - Present
Blue Sky Studios October 2012 - Present
MassMarket August 2014 - Present
Stardust Studios January 2012 - Present
Absolute Post March 2011 - Present
Artjail October 2010 - Present
The Wilderness inc July 2010 - Present
MPC September 2012 - January 2013
Suspect January 2012 - July 2012
Quietman October 2011 - January 2012
Skills
3D Studio Max, Photoshop, After Effects, Vray, Maya, Motion Graphics, Zbrush, Motion Design, 3D, Animation, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Texturing, Creative Direction, Lighting, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Web Design, Video, Nuke, Special Effects, Concept Design, Shake, Photography, Cinema 4D, 3D graphics, Feature Films, Mental Ray, Rotoscoping, Post Production, Rendering, 3D Modeling
Education
The University of Manchester 2001 — 2003
BA, Sound Engineering
Western Michigan University 1997 — 2001
Communication Arts
Merce Cunningham Studio
Method Studios August 2015 - Present
Blue Sky Studios October 2012 - Present
MassMarket August 2014 - Present
Stardust Studios January 2012 - Present
Absolute Post March 2011 - Present
Artjail October 2010 - Present
The Wilderness inc July 2010 - Present
MPC September 2012 - January 2013
Suspect January 2012 - July 2012
Quietman October 2011 - January 2012
Skills
3D Studio Max, Photoshop, After Effects, Vray, Maya, Motion Graphics, Zbrush, Motion Design, 3D, Animation, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Texturing, Creative Direction, Lighting, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Web Design, Video, Nuke, Special Effects, Concept Design, Shake, Photography, Cinema 4D, 3D graphics, Feature Films, Mental Ray, Rotoscoping, Post Production, Rendering, 3D Modeling
Education
The University of Manchester 2001 — 2003
BA, Sound Engineering
Western Michigan University 1997 — 2001
Communication Arts
Merce Cunningham Studio
Kimberly KJ Pilar Kimberly KJ Pilar's Blue Sky Studios Experience March 2010 - June 2012
Job Script and Marketing Coordinator at LAIKA, LLC
Industry Animation
Experience
LAIKA, LLC January 2014 - Present
F# January 2013 - January 2014
Arkadium May 2012 - November 2012
Blue Sky Studios March 2010 - June 2012
NBCUniversal, Inc. September 2009 - January 2010
Filmworks Inc February 2009 - September 2009
Choice Productions October 2008 - February 2009
Various Live Televised Events January 2008 - October 2008
Various Films, Television Shows and Commercials May 2006 - December 2007
Skills
Post Production, Film Production, Film, Producing, Casting, Animation, Video Production, Final Draft, Production Managment, Video Editing, Final Cut Pro, Feature Films, Television, Project Management, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Screenwriting, Social Media, Live Events, Digital Media, Creative Direction, Storyboarding, Visual Effects, Facebook, Lighting, Media Production, Photoshop, After Effects
Education
School of Visual Arts 2011 — 2011
Arizona State University 2003 — 2007
B.I.S.
Rockford High School 1998 — 2001
LAIKA, LLC January 2014 - Present
F# January 2013 - January 2014
Arkadium May 2012 - November 2012
Blue Sky Studios March 2010 - June 2012
NBCUniversal, Inc. September 2009 - January 2010
Filmworks Inc February 2009 - September 2009
Choice Productions October 2008 - February 2009
Various Live Televised Events January 2008 - October 2008
Various Films, Television Shows and Commercials May 2006 - December 2007
Skills
Post Production, Film Production, Film, Producing, Casting, Animation, Video Production, Final Draft, Production Managment, Video Editing, Final Cut Pro, Feature Films, Television, Project Management, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Screenwriting, Social Media, Live Events, Digital Media, Creative Direction, Storyboarding, Visual Effects, Facebook, Lighting, Media Production, Photoshop, After Effects
Education
School of Visual Arts 2011 — 2011
Arizona State University 2003 — 2007
B.I.S.
Rockford High School 1998 — 2001
Debra Blanchard Knight Debra Blanchard Knight's Blue Sky Studios Experience January 2010 - June 2013
Job Recruiter for Animation, Games, VFX and Themed Entertainment
Industry Animation
Experience
Fringe Talent February 2007 - Present
Blue Sky Studios January 2010 - June 2013
Starz Animation July 2005 - April 2007
DreamWorks Animation 2001 - 2005
Organic 1999 - 2001
ILM 1997 - 2000
Warner Brothers Animation 1986 - 1992
Skills
Visual Effects, Shake, Maya, Animation, Nuke, Social Networking, Character Animation, Feature Films, Motion Graphics, Digital Compositing, 3D, After Effects, Commercials, Facial Animation, Computer Animation, Renderman, Compositing, Computer Graphics, Recruiting, Traditional Animation, Film, Storyboarding, Rigging, Live Action, Lighting, Texturing, Matte Painting, Animation Direction, MEL, Mental Ray, Premiere, Pre-production, Shading, Look Development, Special Effects, Post Production, Art, Pre-visualization, Houdini, Motion Capture, Toon Boom, PFTrack, Pipeline Development, Cinematics, Technical Direction, VFX Supervision, XSI, Particle Effects, Stereoscopic, Character Rigging
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1980 — 1984
BA
Fringe Talent February 2007 - Present
Blue Sky Studios January 2010 - June 2013
Starz Animation July 2005 - April 2007
DreamWorks Animation 2001 - 2005
Organic 1999 - 2001
ILM 1997 - 2000
Warner Brothers Animation 1986 - 1992
Skills
Visual Effects, Shake, Maya, Animation, Nuke, Social Networking, Character Animation, Feature Films, Motion Graphics, Digital Compositing, 3D, After Effects, Commercials, Facial Animation, Computer Animation, Renderman, Compositing, Computer Graphics, Recruiting, Traditional Animation, Film, Storyboarding, Rigging, Live Action, Lighting, Texturing, Matte Painting, Animation Direction, MEL, Mental Ray, Premiere, Pre-production, Shading, Look Development, Special Effects, Post Production, Art, Pre-visualization, Houdini, Motion Capture, Toon Boom, PFTrack, Pipeline Development, Cinematics, Technical Direction, VFX Supervision, XSI, Particle Effects, Stereoscopic, Character Rigging
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1980 — 1984
BA
Matt Hasselmann Matt Hasselmann's Blue Sky Studios Experience July 2011 - Present
Job Animator at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Blue Sky Studios July 2011 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks October 2010 - June 2011
Blue Sky Studios May 2010 - October 2010
Sony Pictures Imageworks October 2008 - May 2009
Renkewitz Studios June 2007 - October 2008
Education
Academy of Art University 2003 — 2008
Character Animation
Blue Sky Studios July 2011 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks October 2010 - June 2011
Blue Sky Studios May 2010 - October 2010
Sony Pictures Imageworks October 2008 - May 2009
Renkewitz Studios June 2007 - October 2008
Education
Academy of Art University 2003 — 2008
Character Animation
Brandon May Brandon May's Blue Sky Studios Experience June 2012 - Present
Job Lighting TD at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Blue Sky Studios June 2012 - Present
Blue Sky Studios February 2011 - June 2012
Blue Sky Studios November 2008 - February 2011
Disney Interactive Studios June 2007 - October 2008
Skills
Shake, Maya, Mental Ray, Texturing, Compositing, Visual Effects, Renderman, Nuke, Lighting, Rendering, Look Development, Animation
Education
Brigham Young University 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Blue Sky Studios June 2012 - Present
Blue Sky Studios February 2011 - June 2012
Blue Sky Studios November 2008 - February 2011
Disney Interactive Studios June 2007 - October 2008
Skills
Shake, Maya, Mental Ray, Texturing, Compositing, Visual Effects, Renderman, Nuke, Lighting, Rendering, Look Development, Animation
Education
Brigham Young University 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Rafael Zentil Rafael Zentil's Blue Sky Studios Experience September 2014 - July 2015
Job Story Artist
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Warner Bros. Studios July 2015 - Present
Freelance/Full time 2012 - Present
Blue Sky Studios September 2014 - July 2015
Reel FX June 2013 - July 2014
DreamWorks Animation 2012 - 2013
Digital Domain 2012 - 2012
Twentieth Century Fox / Blue Sky Studios 2003 - 2011
Blue Sky Studios 2007 - 2010
Klasky-Csupo 2001 - 2003
Klasky-Csupo 1999 - 2001
Skills
Storyboarding, Character Design, 2D, Character Animation, Visual Development, Feature Films, After Effects, Cartoons, Illustration, Short Stories, Short Films, Screenwriting, Final Cut Pro, Illustrator, Art, Photoshop, Painting, Traditional Animation, Animation, Directing, Film Criticism, Voice Over, Surfing, Writing, Jokes, Skateboarding, Cinematography, Love to Cook, Spanish Literature, Herding Cats, Classical Ballet, Lead Guitar, Mobile Games, Film Production, Compositing, Visual Arts, Computer Animation
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1994 — 1998
BFA Drawing and Painting
Warner Bros. Studios July 2015 - Present
Freelance/Full time 2012 - Present
Blue Sky Studios September 2014 - July 2015
Reel FX June 2013 - July 2014
DreamWorks Animation 2012 - 2013
Digital Domain 2012 - 2012
Twentieth Century Fox / Blue Sky Studios 2003 - 2011
Blue Sky Studios 2007 - 2010
Klasky-Csupo 2001 - 2003
Klasky-Csupo 1999 - 2001
Skills
Storyboarding, Character Design, 2D, Character Animation, Visual Development, Feature Films, After Effects, Cartoons, Illustration, Short Stories, Short Films, Screenwriting, Final Cut Pro, Illustrator, Art, Photoshop, Painting, Traditional Animation, Animation, Directing, Film Criticism, Voice Over, Surfing, Writing, Jokes, Skateboarding, Cinematography, Love to Cook, Spanish Literature, Herding Cats, Classical Ballet, Lead Guitar, Mobile Games, Film Production, Compositing, Visual Arts, Computer Animation
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1994 — 1998
BFA Drawing and Painting
Tab Burton Tab Burton's Blue Sky Studios Experience November 2009 - Present
Job Animator at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Blue Sky Studios November 2009 - Present
Ex'pression College August 2009 - August 2009
Blue Sky Studios November 2008 - March 2009
Telemetric Media September 2008 - November 2008
Ex'pression College March 2007 - November 2008
In the Eye Films June 2006 - September 2007
CSUMB TAT Department August 2004 - May 2006
CSUMB IT Department February 2003 - May 2006
UC Davis Mediaworks June 2005 - August 2005
J. Burton and Associates January 2000 - July 2002
Education
Expression College for Digital Art 2006 — 2008
B.A.S., Animation and Visual Effects
California State University-Monterey Bay 2002 — 2006
B.A., Teledramatic Arts and Technology
Blue Sky Studios November 2009 - Present
Ex'pression College August 2009 - August 2009
Blue Sky Studios November 2008 - March 2009
Telemetric Media September 2008 - November 2008
Ex'pression College March 2007 - November 2008
In the Eye Films June 2006 - September 2007
CSUMB TAT Department August 2004 - May 2006
CSUMB IT Department February 2003 - May 2006
UC Davis Mediaworks June 2005 - August 2005
J. Burton and Associates January 2000 - July 2002
Education
Expression College for Digital Art 2006 — 2008
B.A.S., Animation and Visual Effects
California State University-Monterey Bay 2002 — 2006
B.A., Teledramatic Arts and Technology
Amanda Wagner Amanda Wagner's Blue Sky Studios Experience July 2013 - December 2013
Job Animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Walt Disney Animation Studios August 2015 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2014 - August 2015
Method Studios February 2014 - March 2014
Blue Sky Studios July 2013 - December 2013
Luma Pictures February 2013 - June 2013
Blue Sky Studios October 2012 - January 2013
Rhythm & Hues June 2010 - October 2012
Green Rabbit Studios November 2008 - January 2012
Devils, Angels & Dating January 2010 - September 2010
Jereye Animation August 2007 - November 2007
Skills
Maya, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Facial Animation, Animation, Feature Films
Education
Animationmentor.com 2008 — 2009
certificate of animation, Animation
Art Institute of Phoenix 2005 — 2008
BA, Media Arts and Animation
Walt Disney Animation Studios August 2015 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2014 - August 2015
Method Studios February 2014 - March 2014
Blue Sky Studios July 2013 - December 2013
Luma Pictures February 2013 - June 2013
Blue Sky Studios October 2012 - January 2013
Rhythm & Hues June 2010 - October 2012
Green Rabbit Studios November 2008 - January 2012
Devils, Angels & Dating January 2010 - September 2010
Jereye Animation August 2007 - November 2007
Skills
Maya, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Facial Animation, Animation, Feature Films
Education
Animationmentor.com 2008 — 2009
certificate of animation, Animation
Art Institute of Phoenix 2005 — 2008
BA, Media Arts and Animation
Justin Gladis Justin Gladis's Blue Sky Studios Experience June 2009 - Present
Job Lead at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Blue Sky Studios June 2009 - Present
Curv Studios May 2009 - October 2010
Blue Sky Studios June 2008 - June 2009
Blue Sky Studios November 2008 - May 2009
Syracuse University August 2007 - May 2008
E! Entertainment Television July 2005 - August 2005
E! Entertainment Television June 2005 - August 2005
Education
Syracuse University 2007 — 2008
MA, Television/Radio/Film
Ball State University 2003 — 2007
BA, Telecommunications - Production
Blue Sky Studios June 2009 - Present
Curv Studios May 2009 - October 2010
Blue Sky Studios June 2008 - June 2009
Blue Sky Studios November 2008 - May 2009
Syracuse University August 2007 - May 2008
E! Entertainment Television July 2005 - August 2005
E! Entertainment Television June 2005 - August 2005
Education
Syracuse University 2007 — 2008
MA, Television/Radio/Film
Ball State University 2003 — 2007
BA, Telecommunications - Production
Brett Blake's Blue Sky Studios Experience January 2014 - Present
Job 2nd Assistant Editor at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Blue Sky Studios January 2014 - Present
Digital Domain April 2013 - December 2013
SkinMedica Inc., An Allergan Company October 2012 - April 2013
Apple Retail March 2007 - October 2012
Zoic Studios September 2011 - January 2012
Therapy Studios January 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, DVD Studio Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, Aperture, iWork, iLife, Microsoft Office, Avid, Post Production, Film Editing, Motion, Compressor, Maya, Video Editing, Mac, OS X, Keynote, Apple Certified, Animation, Final Cut Studio, Visual Effects, Editing
Education
Chapman University 2006 — 2009
BFA.DA;FS, Digital Arts with a minor in Film Studies
University of Arizona 2005 — 2006
Media Arts
Blue Sky Studios January 2014 - Present
Digital Domain April 2013 - December 2013
SkinMedica Inc., An Allergan Company October 2012 - April 2013
Apple Retail March 2007 - October 2012
Zoic Studios September 2011 - January 2012
Therapy Studios January 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, DVD Studio Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, Aperture, iWork, iLife, Microsoft Office, Avid, Post Production, Film Editing, Motion, Compressor, Maya, Video Editing, Mac, OS X, Keynote, Apple Certified, Animation, Final Cut Studio, Visual Effects, Editing
Education
Chapman University 2006 — 2009
BFA.DA;FS, Digital Arts with a minor in Film Studies
University of Arizona 2005 — 2006
Media Arts
Wira Winata Wira Winata's Blue Sky Studios Experience February 2015 - June 2015
Job Owner, Shadedbox Animations
Industry Animation
Experience
Shadedbox Animations November 2001 - Present
Blue Sky Studios February 2015 - June 2015
Skills
Character Animation, Maya, Animation, Computer Animation, Storyboarding, Zbrush, Visual Effects, Traditional Animation, Texturing, Compositing, UV mapping, Mental Ray, 3D, After Effects, Lighting, Illustration, Modeling, 3D Modeling, Nuke, ZBrush
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 1997 — 2000
Shadedbox Animations November 2001 - Present
Blue Sky Studios February 2015 - June 2015
Skills
Character Animation, Maya, Animation, Computer Animation, Storyboarding, Zbrush, Visual Effects, Traditional Animation, Texturing, Compositing, UV mapping, Mental Ray, 3D, After Effects, Lighting, Illustration, Modeling, 3D Modeling, Nuke, ZBrush
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 1997 — 2000
Nathan Fowkes's Blue Sky Studios Experience 2011 - 2011
Job Concept and visual development artist for animation and entertainment projects
Industry Animation
Experience
The Walt Disney Company 2013 - Present
Digital Domain 2012 - 2012
Blue Sky Studios 2011 - 2011
DreamWorks Animation 1996 - 2010
Skills
Concept Development, Look Development, Visual Arts, Digital Painting, Digital Illustration, Art Direction, Concept Design, Environment Art, Conceptual Art, Drawing, Photoshop
Education
Art Center College of Design
The Walt Disney Company 2013 - Present
Digital Domain 2012 - 2012
Blue Sky Studios 2011 - 2011
DreamWorks Animation 1996 - 2010
Skills
Concept Development, Look Development, Visual Arts, Digital Painting, Digital Illustration, Art Direction, Concept Design, Environment Art, Conceptual Art, Drawing, Photoshop
Education
Art Center College of Design
Tony Maki Tony Maki's Blue Sky Studios Experience June 2004 - January 2011
Job Story Artist at Pixar Animation Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Pixar Animation Studios July 2013 - Present
Lucasfilm October 2012 - July 2013
ShadeMaker Productions, Inc. January 2011 - October 2012
Blue Sky Studios June 2004 - January 2011
independent Contractor May 1998 - January 2010
Skills
Character, Animation, Visual Development, Storyboarding, Character Animation, Visual Arts, Traditional Animation, Maya, Compositing, Feature Films, Visual Effects, Cartoons, Flash, Flash Animation, Computer Animation, Illustration, Film Production, Cinematics, Pre-visualization, Facial Animation, Art
Education
Academy of Art University 1997 — 2001
BA, Illustration/Traditional Animation
Amador Valley High School
High School Diploma
Pixar Animation Studios July 2013 - Present
Lucasfilm October 2012 - July 2013
ShadeMaker Productions, Inc. January 2011 - October 2012
Blue Sky Studios June 2004 - January 2011
independent Contractor May 1998 - January 2010
Skills
Character, Animation, Visual Development, Storyboarding, Character Animation, Visual Arts, Traditional Animation, Maya, Compositing, Feature Films, Visual Effects, Cartoons, Flash, Flash Animation, Computer Animation, Illustration, Film Production, Cinematics, Pre-visualization, Facial Animation, Art
Education
Academy of Art University 1997 — 2001
BA, Illustration/Traditional Animation
Amador Valley High School
High School Diploma
Shelby Saute Shelby Saute's Blue Sky Studios Experience September 2010 - December 2010
Job Director of Social Media Marketing at Crystal Blue Hospitality
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Crystal Blue Hospitality June 2015 - Present
CBIZ Tofias February 2015 - April 2015
The Kraft Group September 2014 - November 2014
Coleman Realtors April 2013 - April 2014
California Lutheran University - Media Services January 2009 - May 2012
Relativity Media March 2012 - April 2012
True Entertainment; Endemol USA June 2011 - August 2011
Blue Sky Studios September 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Final Cut Pro, Directing, Screenwriting, Video Production, Mac, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Editing, After Effects, Photography, Illustrator, InDesign, Video Editing, Film, Film Production, Post Production, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, Social Media, Television, Video, Facebook
Education
California Lutheran University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Communications - TV/Film Production
Scituate High School 2004 — 2008
High School Diploma, General studies
Crystal Blue Hospitality June 2015 - Present
CBIZ Tofias February 2015 - April 2015
The Kraft Group September 2014 - November 2014
Coleman Realtors April 2013 - April 2014
California Lutheran University - Media Services January 2009 - May 2012
Relativity Media March 2012 - April 2012
True Entertainment; Endemol USA June 2011 - August 2011
Blue Sky Studios September 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Final Cut Pro, Directing, Screenwriting, Video Production, Mac, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Editing, After Effects, Photography, Illustrator, InDesign, Video Editing, Film, Film Production, Post Production, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, Social Media, Television, Video, Facebook
Education
California Lutheran University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Communications - TV/Film Production
Scituate High School 2004 — 2008
High School Diploma, General studies
Adam Singer's Blue Sky Studios Experience September 2013 - December 2013
Job Freelance Animator
Industry Animation
Experience
Troika Design Group July 2010 - Present
Friends of Mine April 2008 - Present
Futuristic Films 2008 - Present
ToonBox Entertainment July 2014 - January 2015
Blue Sky Studios September 2013 - December 2013
Adam Singer August 2011 - September 2013
IMPOSSIBLE 2008 - 2013
SPILLT 2007 - 2013
Post Modern Company 2007 - 2010
New Frontier Media 2003 - 2006
Skills
3D animation, Character Animation, After Effects, Animation, Stop Motion, Drawing, Motion Graphics, Cinema 4D, Visual Effects, Maya, Illustrator, Illustration, 2D, Photoshop, 3D, Storyboarding, Lighting, Art Direction, Traditional Animation, Computer Animation, Video, Creative Direction, 3D Studio Max, Premiere, Cinematography, Motion Design, Post Production, Commercials
Education
Animation Mentor 2011 — 2013
Certificate for advanced studies, Character Animation
Chris Thatcher Acting Studio 2011 — 2012
Acting
Art Institute of Colorado 1999 — 2002
B.A, Media Arts & Animation
Troika Design Group July 2010 - Present
Friends of Mine April 2008 - Present
Futuristic Films 2008 - Present
ToonBox Entertainment July 2014 - January 2015
Blue Sky Studios September 2013 - December 2013
Adam Singer August 2011 - September 2013
IMPOSSIBLE 2008 - 2013
SPILLT 2007 - 2013
Post Modern Company 2007 - 2010
New Frontier Media 2003 - 2006
Skills
3D animation, Character Animation, After Effects, Animation, Stop Motion, Drawing, Motion Graphics, Cinema 4D, Visual Effects, Maya, Illustrator, Illustration, 2D, Photoshop, 3D, Storyboarding, Lighting, Art Direction, Traditional Animation, Computer Animation, Video, Creative Direction, 3D Studio Max, Premiere, Cinematography, Motion Design, Post Production, Commercials
Education
Animation Mentor 2011 — 2013
Certificate for advanced studies, Character Animation
Chris Thatcher Acting Studio 2011 — 2012
Acting
Art Institute of Colorado 1999 — 2002
B.A, Media Arts & Animation
Gabriel Schlumberger Gabriel Schlumberger's Blue Sky Studios Experience February 2006 - June 2008
Job Creator of Digital Experiences
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Callaway Digital Arts August 2010 - April 2011
Clifford Ross Studio June 2008 - August 2010
Blue Sky Studios February 2006 - June 2008
Pixar Animation Studios July 2000 - December 2005
Radium 1998 - 1999
Medical Media Systems 1993 - 1994
Skills
Mobile Applications, Computer Animation, Animation, Maya, Character Animation, Film, Layout, Visual Storytelling, Creative Direction, 3D, Visual Effects, After Effects, Traditional Animation, Video Games, Motion Graphics, Digital Media, Storyboarding, Compositing, Computer Graphics, Interaction Design, Short Films, Flash, Advertising, Art Direction, Multimedia, Final Cut Pro, Game Design, Zbrush
Education
Academy of Art University 1997 — 2000
Computer Graphics
Dartmouth College 1992 — 1996
BA, Government, Film Studies
Callaway Digital Arts August 2010 - April 2011
Clifford Ross Studio June 2008 - August 2010
Blue Sky Studios February 2006 - June 2008
Pixar Animation Studios July 2000 - December 2005
Radium 1998 - 1999
Medical Media Systems 1993 - 1994
Skills
Mobile Applications, Computer Animation, Animation, Maya, Character Animation, Film, Layout, Visual Storytelling, Creative Direction, 3D, Visual Effects, After Effects, Traditional Animation, Video Games, Motion Graphics, Digital Media, Storyboarding, Compositing, Computer Graphics, Interaction Design, Short Films, Flash, Advertising, Art Direction, Multimedia, Final Cut Pro, Game Design, Zbrush
Education
Academy of Art University 1997 — 2000
Computer Graphics
Dartmouth College 1992 — 1996
BA, Government, Film Studies
Bill Schott's Blue Sky Studios Experience July 2010 - July 2013
Job Art Installation, Environment Design, Interior Architecture, Creative Production Management
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Farber Art Services 2014 - Present
BlueSky Studios July 2013 - October 2013
Blue Sky Studios July 2010 - July 2013
MediaLuv October 2012 - January 2013
General Electric July 2008 - December 2011
Abby M Taylor Fine Art Gallery October 2009 - July 2010
ilevel 2007 - 2009
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum 2005 - 2007
Skills
Maya, Animation, Photoshop, Illustrator, Con, Project Management, 3D, Visual Effects, Computer Animation, Visual Arts, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Drawing, Storyboarding, Lighting, Programming, Interior Design, Concept Development, Concept Design, Contemporary Art, Art Education, Figure Drawing, Video Editing, Video Games, Linux, Houdini, Web Design, Video Conferencing, Microsoft Office, Flash, Logo Design, Architectural Design, Project Coordination, Event Photography, Bartending, Art, Texturing, Sculpture, Painting, Character Animation, Graphics
Education
Computer Graphic Workshop Academy 2013 — 2013
Master's degree, Design
Entertainment Technology Center 2004 — 2005
Masers Coursework Completed, CG Art Production, A
Carnegie Mellon University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Dual Concentration (PDP) Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, (ETB) Electronic & Time Based Media, QPA: 3.21
Pittsburgh Filmmakers 2003 — 2003
Continued Studies in Advanced Video Editing, Advanced Video Editing, A
Rhode Island School of Design 2000 — 2001
Pre-College Program, Painting, 4.0
NCHS 1996 — 2001
High School, AP Art, AP Calculus
University of California, Berkeley
Master's Degree, Interior Design
Farber Art Services 2014 - Present
BlueSky Studios July 2013 - October 2013
Blue Sky Studios July 2010 - July 2013
MediaLuv October 2012 - January 2013
General Electric July 2008 - December 2011
Abby M Taylor Fine Art Gallery October 2009 - July 2010
ilevel 2007 - 2009
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum 2005 - 2007
Skills
Maya, Animation, Photoshop, Illustrator, Con, Project Management, 3D, Visual Effects, Computer Animation, Visual Arts, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Drawing, Storyboarding, Lighting, Programming, Interior Design, Concept Development, Concept Design, Contemporary Art, Art Education, Figure Drawing, Video Editing, Video Games, Linux, Houdini, Web Design, Video Conferencing, Microsoft Office, Flash, Logo Design, Architectural Design, Project Coordination, Event Photography, Bartending, Art, Texturing, Sculpture, Painting, Character Animation, Graphics
Education
Computer Graphic Workshop Academy 2013 — 2013
Master's degree, Design
Entertainment Technology Center 2004 — 2005
Masers Coursework Completed, CG Art Production, A
Carnegie Mellon University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Dual Concentration (PDP) Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, (ETB) Electronic & Time Based Media, QPA: 3.21
Pittsburgh Filmmakers 2003 — 2003
Continued Studies in Advanced Video Editing, Advanced Video Editing, A
Rhode Island School of Design 2000 — 2001
Pre-College Program, Painting, 4.0
NCHS 1996 — 2001
High School, AP Art, AP Calculus
University of California, Berkeley
Master's Degree, Interior Design
Scott Fassett Scott Fassett's Blue Sky Studios Experience February 2009 - April 2009
Job Visual Development Artist at DisneyToon Studios
Industry Entertainment
Experience
DisneyToon Studios February 2012 - Present
Hasbro Studios April 2010 - February 2012
Warner Bros. Animation September 2009 - November 2010
Sitka Fine Arts Camp June 2009 - July 2009
Blue Sky Studios February 2009 - April 2009
Laika February 2006 - December 2008
DisneyToon Studios 2002 - 2005
Walt Disney Feature Animation 1996 - 2002
Skills
Digital Painting, Background Art, Maya, Concept Design, Illustration, Digital Illustration, Matte Painting, Conceptual Art, Drawing
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 1990 — 1994
BFA, Illustration
DisneyToon Studios February 2012 - Present
Hasbro Studios April 2010 - February 2012
Warner Bros. Animation September 2009 - November 2010
Sitka Fine Arts Camp June 2009 - July 2009
Blue Sky Studios February 2009 - April 2009
Laika February 2006 - December 2008
DisneyToon Studios 2002 - 2005
Walt Disney Feature Animation 1996 - 2002
Skills
Digital Painting, Background Art, Maya, Concept Design, Illustration, Digital Illustration, Matte Painting, Conceptual Art, Drawing
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 1990 — 1994
BFA, Illustration
Rachel Tiep-Daniels's Blue Sky Studios Experience April 2009 - July 2011
Job Senior Set Designer/3D Visual Development at Dreamworks Animation SKG
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
DreamWorks Animation SKG July 2011 - Present
PBP Foundation January 2009 - Present
Blue Sky Studios April 2009 - July 2011
Dreamworks Animation April 2002 - April 2009
Dreamworks Animation November 2004 - March 2006
Blue Sky Studios January 2000 - December 2001
Animation Technologies October 1999 - January 2000
Skills
Art, Animation, Modeling, Maya, 3D, Set Design, 3D Design, Visual Development, Character Animation, Visual Arts, Visual Effects, Look Development, Compositing, Zbrush, Traditional Animation, Feature Films, Texturing, After Effects, Computer Animation, Lighting, Mental Ray, Computer Graphics, Texture Painting, Shake, Digital Sculpting, Painting, Rendering, Concept Design, Pre-visualization, Cinematics, Premiere, Film, 3D Modeling, Storyboarding, MEL, Special Effects, Conceptual Art, Background Art, Cartoons, Pre-production, ZBrush
Education
University Of Miami 1991 — 1995
School of Architecture
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale 1995 — 1999
Computer Animation
Lincoln Sudbury Regional high School 1986 — 1991
DreamWorks Animation SKG July 2011 - Present
PBP Foundation January 2009 - Present
Blue Sky Studios April 2009 - July 2011
Dreamworks Animation April 2002 - April 2009
Dreamworks Animation November 2004 - March 2006
Blue Sky Studios January 2000 - December 2001
Animation Technologies October 1999 - January 2000
Skills
Art, Animation, Modeling, Maya, 3D, Set Design, 3D Design, Visual Development, Character Animation, Visual Arts, Visual Effects, Look Development, Compositing, Zbrush, Traditional Animation, Feature Films, Texturing, After Effects, Computer Animation, Lighting, Mental Ray, Computer Graphics, Texture Painting, Shake, Digital Sculpting, Painting, Rendering, Concept Design, Pre-visualization, Cinematics, Premiere, Film, 3D Modeling, Storyboarding, MEL, Special Effects, Conceptual Art, Background Art, Cartoons, Pre-production, ZBrush
Education
University Of Miami 1991 — 1995
School of Architecture
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale 1995 — 1999
Computer Animation
Lincoln Sudbury Regional high School 1986 — 1991
Raphael Matto Raphael Matto's Blue Sky Studios Experience February 2010 - February 2012
Job Shotgun Pipeline Engineer at AutoDesk
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Floored October 2014 - December 2014
NYU SCPS January 2014 - December 2014
Midway Games December 2013 - August 2014
Pandapanther March 2012 - January 2014
Pandapanther March 2012 - June 2013
Blue Sky Studios February 2010 - February 2012
Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg February 2011 - February 2011
Weta Digital January 2008 - January 2010
Weta Digital October 2006 - August 2007
Blue Sky Studios April 2003 - September 2006
Skills
Ruby, Ruby on Rails, PHP, MySQL, CodeIgniter, Javascript, CSS, HTML, Python, PyQt, Perl, C, C++, Unix, Linux, OSX, Windows, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Maya, MEL, Studio++, Renderman, SL, Mental Ray, Mudbox, Mari, Nuke, Shake, Final Cut Pro, Android, iPhone, Blackberry, IOS, Nedit Macro Language, JavaScript, Texturing, Shaders
Education
Vermont College of Fine Arts 2010 — 2014
MFA, Poetry
Victoria University of Wellington 2008 — 2008
Creative Writing Workshops, Poetry
Arizona State University 2002 — 2002
MFA, Fiction
Skidmore College 1997 — 2001
BA, English, Writing
Floored October 2014 - December 2014
NYU SCPS January 2014 - December 2014
Midway Games December 2013 - August 2014
Pandapanther March 2012 - January 2014
Pandapanther March 2012 - June 2013
Blue Sky Studios February 2010 - February 2012
Filmakademie Baden-Wuerttemberg February 2011 - February 2011
Weta Digital January 2008 - January 2010
Weta Digital October 2006 - August 2007
Blue Sky Studios April 2003 - September 2006
Skills
Ruby, Ruby on Rails, PHP, MySQL, CodeIgniter, Javascript, CSS, HTML, Python, PyQt, Perl, C, C++, Unix, Linux, OSX, Windows, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Maya, MEL, Studio++, Renderman, SL, Mental Ray, Mudbox, Mari, Nuke, Shake, Final Cut Pro, Android, iPhone, Blackberry, IOS, Nedit Macro Language, JavaScript, Texturing, Shaders
Education
Vermont College of Fine Arts 2010 — 2014
MFA, Poetry
Victoria University of Wellington 2008 — 2008
Creative Writing Workshops, Poetry
Arizona State University 2002 — 2002
MFA, Fiction
Skidmore College 1997 — 2001
BA, English, Writing
Allen Ostergar Allen Ostergar's Blue Sky Studios Experience June 2014 - Present
Job at
Industry Animation
Experience
Walt Disney Animation Studios October 2014 - Present
Blue Sky Studios June 2014 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios June 2013 - June 2014
Pencil Test Studios, Inc April 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Computer Animation, Character Animation, Maya, Mudbox, Texturing, Animation
Education
Brigham Young University 2008 — 2014
AnimSchool
Character Animation
Walt Disney Animation Studios October 2014 - Present
Blue Sky Studios June 2014 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios June 2013 - June 2014
Pencil Test Studios, Inc April 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Computer Animation, Character Animation, Maya, Mudbox, Texturing, Animation
Education
Brigham Young University 2008 — 2014
AnimSchool
Character Animation
Marcelo Sakai Marcelo Sakai's Blue Sky Studios Experience July 2010 - October 2010
Job Animator at Sony Pictures Imageworks, Animation Instructor at Animschool
Industry Animation
Experience
Sony Pictures Imageworks November 2014 - Present
AnimSchool April 2011 - Present
EA / PopCap Games July 2012 - October 2014
Sony Pictures Imageworks October 2010 - June 2012
Blue Sky Studios July 2010 - October 2010
Visceral Games - Electronic Arts April 2010 - July 2010
Reel FX January 2010 - April 2010
Rhythm & Hues June 2009 - October 2009
nocontinues 2008 - 2009
Skills
Character Animation, MEL, Maya, 3D animation, Rigging, 3D Studio Max, Feature Films, Cinematics, Computer Animation, Animation, Character Rigging, Video Games, 3D
Education
Academy of Art University 2006 — 2008
Fine Arts, Animation
Sony Pictures Imageworks November 2014 - Present
AnimSchool April 2011 - Present
EA / PopCap Games July 2012 - October 2014
Sony Pictures Imageworks October 2010 - June 2012
Blue Sky Studios July 2010 - October 2010
Visceral Games - Electronic Arts April 2010 - July 2010
Reel FX January 2010 - April 2010
Rhythm & Hues June 2009 - October 2009
nocontinues 2008 - 2009
Skills
Character Animation, MEL, Maya, 3D animation, Rigging, 3D Studio Max, Feature Films, Cinematics, Computer Animation, Animation, Character Rigging, Video Games, 3D
Education
Academy of Art University 2006 — 2008
Fine Arts, Animation
Louaye Moulayess's Blue Sky Studios Experience October 2011 - Present
Job Animator at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Blue Sky Studios October 2011 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios January 2011 - September 2011
Tudobom Tudeba March 2010 - April 2010
Academy of Art University June 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Character Animation, Traditional Animation, Facial Animation, Computer Animation, Short Films, Cinematics, 3D, Texturing, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Storyboarding, Motion Graphics, Illustration, Visual Effects, Character Rigging, Zbrush, Social Media, Compositing, Rigging, After Effects, Nuke, Flash Animation, Maya
Education
Animation Mentor 2009 — 2011
Advanced Studies in Character Animation
Academy of Art University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, 3d Character Animation
Athenee de Beyrouth 1993 — 2003
High School
Blue Sky Studios October 2011 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios January 2011 - September 2011
Tudobom Tudeba March 2010 - April 2010
Academy of Art University June 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Character Animation, Traditional Animation, Facial Animation, Computer Animation, Short Films, Cinematics, 3D, Texturing, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Storyboarding, Motion Graphics, Illustration, Visual Effects, Character Rigging, Zbrush, Social Media, Compositing, Rigging, After Effects, Nuke, Flash Animation, Maya
Education
Animation Mentor 2009 — 2011
Advanced Studies in Character Animation
Academy of Art University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, 3d Character Animation
Athenee de Beyrouth 1993 — 2003
High School
Eric Burnett Eric Burnett's Blue Sky Studios Experience April 2015 - July 2015
Job Animation
Industry Animation
Experience
Blue Sky Studios April 2015 - July 2015
Reel FX August 2012 - July 2014
Rainmaker Entertainment Inc September 2011 - April 2012
Reel FX June 2011 - July 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks July 2010 - April 2011
Breakthrough Films & Television (2dLab) November 2009 - February 2010
Mercury Filmworks (West) 2006 - 2008
Mercury Filmworks (East) January 2005 - January 2006
Watchfire August 1998 - July 2003
Skills
Character Animation, Animation, Computer Animation, Film, Feature Films, Traditional Animation, Maya, Facial Animation, Visual Effects, Cinematics, Art, Animation Direction, 3D, After Effects, Compositing, Storyboarding, Photoshop, Rigging
Education
Animation Mentor 2006 — 2009
Advanced Character Animation
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology 2003 — 2005
Classical Animation
Blue Sky Studios April 2015 - July 2015
Reel FX August 2012 - July 2014
Rainmaker Entertainment Inc September 2011 - April 2012
Reel FX June 2011 - July 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks July 2010 - April 2011
Breakthrough Films & Television (2dLab) November 2009 - February 2010
Mercury Filmworks (West) 2006 - 2008
Mercury Filmworks (East) January 2005 - January 2006
Watchfire August 1998 - July 2003
Skills
Character Animation, Animation, Computer Animation, Film, Feature Films, Traditional Animation, Maya, Facial Animation, Visual Effects, Cinematics, Art, Animation Direction, 3D, After Effects, Compositing, Storyboarding, Photoshop, Rigging
Education
Animation Mentor 2006 — 2009
Advanced Character Animation
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology 2003 — 2005
Classical Animation
Lisa Allen's Blue Sky Studios Experience September 2012 - Present
Job Animator at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Blue Sky Studios September 2012 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2011 - August 2012
Rhythm & Hues July 2010 - February 2011
Walt Disney Animation Studios June 2009 - August 2009
Education
Academy of Art University 2007 — 2010
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Animation and Visual Effects
Cornell University 2003 — 2007
BS, Bioengineering
Blue Sky Studios September 2012 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2011 - August 2012
Rhythm & Hues July 2010 - February 2011
Walt Disney Animation Studios June 2009 - August 2009
Education
Academy of Art University 2007 — 2010
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Animation and Visual Effects
Cornell University 2003 — 2007
BS, Bioengineering
Dan Haring Dan Haring's Blue Sky Studios Experience August 2012 - June 2014
Job
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Salt Lake Community College January 2015 - Present
Freelance June 2014 - Present
Blue Sky Studios August 2012 - June 2014
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 2011 - July 2012
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2010 - February 2011
Walt Disney Animation Studios September 2009 - March 2010
Extra Large Technology May 2009 - September 2009
Nickelodeon Animation Studios May 2008 - April 2009
Rhythm & Hues May 2007 - May 2008
Digital Domain November 2006 - March 2007
Skills
Compositing, Animation, Lighting, Shake, Nuke, Visual Effects, Mental Ray, Maya, Look Development, Renderman, Computer Animation, Digital Compositing, Shading, UV mapping, Character Animation, Traditional Animation, Truck Driving, Goats, Houdini, Stereoscopic, Cinematics
Education
Brigham Young University 2004 — 2007
Bachelor's
Payson High School 1994 — 1997
Salt Lake Community College January 2015 - Present
Freelance June 2014 - Present
Blue Sky Studios August 2012 - June 2014
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 2011 - July 2012
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2010 - February 2011
Walt Disney Animation Studios September 2009 - March 2010
Extra Large Technology May 2009 - September 2009
Nickelodeon Animation Studios May 2008 - April 2009
Rhythm & Hues May 2007 - May 2008
Digital Domain November 2006 - March 2007
Skills
Compositing, Animation, Lighting, Shake, Nuke, Visual Effects, Mental Ray, Maya, Look Development, Renderman, Computer Animation, Digital Compositing, Shading, UV mapping, Character Animation, Traditional Animation, Truck Driving, Goats, Houdini, Stereoscopic, Cinematics
Education
Brigham Young University 2004 — 2007
Bachelor's
Payson High School 1994 — 1997
Jamie Giger Jamie Giger's Blue Sky Studios Experience March 2015 - June 2015
Job Animator
Industry Animation
Experience
Blue Sky Studios March 2015 - June 2015
Blue Sky Studios August 2011 - October 2013
National CineMedia (NCM) October 2003 - July 2011
Skills
Maya, Facial Animation, Animation, Computer Animation, 3D, Character Animation, Visual Effects, After Effects, Compositing, Cinematics, Film, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Editing, Premiere
Education
Art Institute of Colorado 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Media Arts and Animation
Pikes Peak Community College 1997 — 1999
Certificate of Commercial Arts, Visual Arts and Communication
Blue Sky Studios March 2015 - June 2015
Blue Sky Studios August 2011 - October 2013
National CineMedia (NCM) October 2003 - July 2011
Skills
Maya, Facial Animation, Animation, Computer Animation, 3D, Character Animation, Visual Effects, After Effects, Compositing, Cinematics, Film, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Editing, Premiere
Education
Art Institute of Colorado 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Media Arts and Animation
Pikes Peak Community College 1997 — 1999
Certificate of Commercial Arts, Visual Arts and Communication
Rachel Richmond's Blue Sky Studios Experience May 2013 - December 2014
Job Associate Producer at Blizzard Entertainment
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Blizzard Entertainment February 2015 - Present
Blue Sky Studios May 2013 - December 2014
Blue Sky Studios November 2012 - May 2013
Blue Sky Studios April 2012 - November 2012
Blue Sky Studios October 2011 - April 2012
Blue Sky Studios June 2010 - October 2011
BU Productions September 2008 - May 2010
Boston University Programming Council May 2008 - May 2010
OurStage April 2007 - September 2008
BU Central May 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Film Production, Producing, Event Planning, Production Managment, Film, Shotgun, Data Management, Social Media, RV, Video Editing, Entertainment, Video Production, Avid, Programming, Managing Workflow, Community Outreach, Web Based Media, Website Development, Animation, Photoshop, Visual Effects, Production Management, Feature Films
Education
Boston University 2006 — 2010
B.S., Film and Television
Blizzard Entertainment February 2015 - Present
Blue Sky Studios May 2013 - December 2014
Blue Sky Studios November 2012 - May 2013
Blue Sky Studios April 2012 - November 2012
Blue Sky Studios October 2011 - April 2012
Blue Sky Studios June 2010 - October 2011
BU Productions September 2008 - May 2010
Boston University Programming Council May 2008 - May 2010
OurStage April 2007 - September 2008
BU Central May 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Film Production, Producing, Event Planning, Production Managment, Film, Shotgun, Data Management, Social Media, RV, Video Editing, Entertainment, Video Production, Avid, Programming, Managing Workflow, Community Outreach, Web Based Media, Website Development, Animation, Photoshop, Visual Effects, Production Management, Feature Films
Education
Boston University 2006 — 2010
B.S., Film and Television
Brian Pimental's Blue Sky Studios Experience 2008 - 2008
Job
Industry Animation
Experience
Currently Looking July 2015 - Present
DreamWorks Animation February 2011 - July 2015
Passion Pictures 2015 - 2015
Sony Animation 2009 - 2011
Blue Sky Studios 2008 - 2008
Walt Disney Pictures August 2006 - January 2007
Walt Disney Pictures February 2006 - March 2006
The Walt Disney Company August 2001 - November 2005
Walt Disney Animation Studios 1995 - 1999
Walt Disney Pictures 1992 - 1994
Skills
Directing, Storyboarding, Story, Writing, Character Animation, Animation, Feature Films, Illustration, Traditional Animation, Pre-production, Screenwriting, Film, Film Production, Computer Animation, Live Action, Storytelling
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1982 — 1986
BFA
Fairhaven High School 1979 — 1982
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
ford jr high
Currently Looking July 2015 - Present
DreamWorks Animation February 2011 - July 2015
Passion Pictures 2015 - 2015
Sony Animation 2009 - 2011
Blue Sky Studios 2008 - 2008
Walt Disney Pictures August 2006 - January 2007
Walt Disney Pictures February 2006 - March 2006
The Walt Disney Company August 2001 - November 2005
Walt Disney Animation Studios 1995 - 1999
Walt Disney Pictures 1992 - 1994
Skills
Directing, Storyboarding, Story, Writing, Character Animation, Animation, Feature Films, Illustration, Traditional Animation, Pre-production, Screenwriting, Film, Film Production, Computer Animation, Live Action, Storytelling
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1982 — 1986
BFA
Fairhaven High School 1979 — 1982
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
ford jr high
Jonas Avrin Jonas Avrin's Blue Sky Studios Experience October 2011 - Present
Job Animation TD at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Blue Sky Studios October 2011 - Present
Self-employed June 2002 - Present
Image Metrics December 2006 - August 2011
ITech Interactive Fitness Equipment June 2006 - August 2006
Kineticorp LLC January 2006 - June 2006
Skills
Maya, Character Animation, MEL, Animation, 3D, Character Rigging, Cinematics, Facial Animation, Computer Animation, 3D Modeling, Rigging, Compositing, 3D Studio Max, Zbrush, Modeling, Feature Films, After Effects, Premiere, Mental Ray, Technical Animation, Programming, 3D Sculpting, Sketching, Digital Painting, 2D, Drawing, Mudbox, Hard Surface Modeling, Photography, Python, GNU/Linux, PyQt
Education
The Art Institute of Colorado 2002 — 2006
BA
North Carolina State University 1997 — 1998
BA
Blue Sky Studios October 2011 - Present
Self-employed June 2002 - Present
Image Metrics December 2006 - August 2011
ITech Interactive Fitness Equipment June 2006 - August 2006
Kineticorp LLC January 2006 - June 2006
Skills
Maya, Character Animation, MEL, Animation, 3D, Character Rigging, Cinematics, Facial Animation, Computer Animation, 3D Modeling, Rigging, Compositing, 3D Studio Max, Zbrush, Modeling, Feature Films, After Effects, Premiere, Mental Ray, Technical Animation, Programming, 3D Sculpting, Sketching, Digital Painting, 2D, Drawing, Mudbox, Hard Surface Modeling, Photography, Python, GNU/Linux, PyQt
Education
The Art Institute of Colorado 2002 — 2006
BA
North Carolina State University 1997 — 1998
BA
Ryan Barton Ryan Barton's Blue Sky Studios Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job VFX Artist at FXVille
Industry Entertainment
Experience
FXVille August 2014 - Present
ArenaNet LLC October 2013 - August 2014
Blue Sky Studios June 2013 - August 2013
Brigham Young University January 2013 - June 2013
Brigham Young University June 2012 - January 2013
Skills
Shading, Houdini, Maya, 3D Modeling, Texturing, Visual Effects, Unreal Engine 3, Particle Effects, Materials, 3D Studio Max, Environment Art, Python, Mudbox, Shaders, Computer Animation, Scripting, Character Rigging, MEL, Zbrush, Computer Graphics, UV mapping, Animation, Video Games, Photoshop
Education
Future Poly 2014 — 2014
3D Modeling/ Environment Course
Brigham Young University 2011 — 2013
BFA Animation, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Graduate
FXVille August 2014 - Present
ArenaNet LLC October 2013 - August 2014
Blue Sky Studios June 2013 - August 2013
Brigham Young University January 2013 - June 2013
Brigham Young University June 2012 - January 2013
Skills
Shading, Houdini, Maya, 3D Modeling, Texturing, Visual Effects, Unreal Engine 3, Particle Effects, Materials, 3D Studio Max, Environment Art, Python, Mudbox, Shaders, Computer Animation, Scripting, Character Rigging, MEL, Zbrush, Computer Graphics, UV mapping, Animation, Video Games, Photoshop
Education
Future Poly 2014 — 2014
3D Modeling/ Environment Course
Brigham Young University 2011 — 2013
BFA Animation, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Graduate
Mindy Ha's Blue Sky Studios Experience January 2015 - January 2015
Job Interior Architecture, Graphic Design, Illustration
Industry Design
Experience
Duggal Visual Solutions August 2015 - Present
513 Design Studio August 2015 - Present
Cornell University February 2015 - May 2015
Cornell University September 2014 - March 2015
Blue Sky Studios January 2015 - January 2015
Cornell University September 2014 - December 2014
Dragon Dreams, Various others June 2014 - June 2014
ADEPT February 2014 - February 2014
Cornell University June 2013 - November 2013
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Interior Design, 3D Studio Max, Microsoft Office, Sketching, AutoCAD, Concept Design, Rhino 3D, Autodesk Maya, Adobe After Effects, Illustration, Concept Art, SketchUp, Vray
Education
Cornell University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Design and Environmental Analysis - Interior Design
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 2014 — 2014
Environment & Interiors
Yonsei University 2014 — 2014
Beginner I - Korean, Korean Language
Stuyvesant High School 2007 — 2011
Academy of Art University
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Visual Development
Duggal Visual Solutions August 2015 - Present
513 Design Studio August 2015 - Present
Cornell University February 2015 - May 2015
Cornell University September 2014 - March 2015
Blue Sky Studios January 2015 - January 2015
Cornell University September 2014 - December 2014
Dragon Dreams, Various others June 2014 - June 2014
ADEPT February 2014 - February 2014
Cornell University June 2013 - November 2013
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Interior Design, 3D Studio Max, Microsoft Office, Sketching, AutoCAD, Concept Design, Rhino 3D, Autodesk Maya, Adobe After Effects, Illustration, Concept Art, SketchUp, Vray
Education
Cornell University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Design and Environmental Analysis - Interior Design
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 2014 — 2014
Environment & Interiors
Yonsei University 2014 — 2014
Beginner I - Korean, Korean Language
Stuyvesant High School 2007 — 2011
Academy of Art University
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Visual Development
Hao Luo Hao Luo's Blue Sky Studios Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Technical Director, Character Simulation at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Blue Sky Studios June 2015 - Present
Electronic Arts (EA) May 2014 - August 2014
Reel FX June 2013 - August 2013
Hunan University of Technology August 2011 - August 2012
Skills
Ray Tracing, Character Rigging, Physics Simulation, Maya, Computer Animation, Python, PyQt, 3D, Computer Graphics, C++, Modeling, Renderman Shading..., Scripting, Optix, OpenGL, 3D Modeling, 3D visualization, Lighting, Animation, Adobe Creative Suite, Nuke, Slim, Renderman, Houdini, 3D Studio Max, Zbrush, Final Cut Pro
Education
Texas A&M University 2012 — 2015
Master of Science (M.S.), Visualization
University of Central Missouri 2010 — 2011
Photography & Graphic Design
Beijing University of Technology 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Multimedia Network Communiction Design
Blue Sky Studios June 2015 - Present
Electronic Arts (EA) May 2014 - August 2014
Reel FX June 2013 - August 2013
Hunan University of Technology August 2011 - August 2012
Skills
Ray Tracing, Character Rigging, Physics Simulation, Maya, Computer Animation, Python, PyQt, 3D, Computer Graphics, C++, Modeling, Renderman Shading..., Scripting, Optix, OpenGL, 3D Modeling, 3D visualization, Lighting, Animation, Adobe Creative Suite, Nuke, Slim, Renderman, Houdini, 3D Studio Max, Zbrush, Final Cut Pro
Education
Texas A&M University 2012 — 2015
Master of Science (M.S.), Visualization
University of Central Missouri 2010 — 2011
Photography & Graphic Design
Beijing University of Technology 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Multimedia Network Communiction Design
Daniel Asher Harman Daniel Asher Harman's Blue Sky Studios Experience July 2013 - November 2013
Job Senior Animator at Avalanche Software
Industry Animation
Experience
Avalanche Software June 2015 - Present
Meindbender June 2015 - July 2015
343 Industries June 2014 - June 2015
Techno Image April 2015 - May 2015
Techno Image June 2014 - August 2014
Bungie November 2013 - June 2014
Blue Sky Studios July 2013 - November 2013
PlayStation March 2013 - July 2013
Blue Sky Studios November 2012 - January 2013
Armature Studio October 2011 - November 2012
Skills
Character Animation, Facial Animation, Maya, Animation, Computer Animation, Cinematics, Traditional Animation, Feature Films, Pre-visualization, Drawing, Motion Capture
Education
iAnimate 2012 — 2012
Certificate, Character Animation/Body Mechanics
Animation Mentor 2009 — 2010
Character Animation
Academy of Art University 2008 — 2009
Animation
Avalanche Software June 2015 - Present
Meindbender June 2015 - July 2015
343 Industries June 2014 - June 2015
Techno Image April 2015 - May 2015
Techno Image June 2014 - August 2014
Bungie November 2013 - June 2014
Blue Sky Studios July 2013 - November 2013
PlayStation March 2013 - July 2013
Blue Sky Studios November 2012 - January 2013
Armature Studio October 2011 - November 2012
Skills
Character Animation, Facial Animation, Maya, Animation, Computer Animation, Cinematics, Traditional Animation, Feature Films, Pre-visualization, Drawing, Motion Capture
Education
iAnimate 2012 — 2012
Certificate, Character Animation/Body Mechanics
Animation Mentor 2009 — 2010
Character Animation
Academy of Art University 2008 — 2009
Animation
Andrew Feliciano Andrew Feliciano's Blue Sky Studios Experience September 2011 - March 2014
Job Animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2014 - Present
Blue Sky Studios September 2011 - March 2014
Nickelodeon Animation Studios May 2011 - August 2011
Duck Studios March 2011 - June 2011
Skills
Character Animation
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2004 — 2007
ART, Animation
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2014 - Present
Blue Sky Studios September 2011 - March 2014
Nickelodeon Animation Studios May 2011 - August 2011
Duck Studios March 2011 - June 2011
Skills
Character Animation
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2004 — 2007
ART, Animation
Chris Siemasko Chris Siemasko's Blue Sky Studios Experience September 2007 - Present
Job Story Animatics at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Blue Sky Studios September 2007 - Present
Copper Pot Pictures August 2009 - March 2014
SVA 2014 - 2014
Mercy College 2010 - 2012
University of Bridgeport 2007 - 2008
Bunko Studios August 2007 - August 2007
Grey July 2007 - July 2007
Hornet, Inc December 2006 - January 2007
Animagic 2007 - 2007
NGen Studios 2007 - 2007
Skills
Comics, Board Games, Conflict Resolution, Role Playing Games, Chess, Master Gardener, Compost, Hula Hoop, Parties, Asking Questions, Question Answering, Storyboarding, Animation, Character Animation, After Effects, Motion Graphics, Screenwriting, Flash, Compositing, Maya, Commercials, Art, Traditional Animation, Premiere, Improvisational Comedy, Facial Expressions, Feature Films, Drawing, Facial Animation, Hair Transplant, Rock & Roll, Trapeze, Ballroom Dance, Hair Care, Zen, Weapons Training, Mental Ray, Music Videos, Jokes, Drinking, Portals, Digital Painting, Rhinoceros, Muscular Endurance, Rorschach, Kettle, Long Hair
Education
Fxphd 2009 — 2010
Maya, Nuke
Art Students League 2002 — 2003
art history, composition
Art Institute of Philadelphia 1997 — 1999
AS, computer animation
Paier College of Art 1996 — 1997
fine art foundation studies
Blue Sky Studios September 2007 - Present
Copper Pot Pictures August 2009 - March 2014
SVA 2014 - 2014
Mercy College 2010 - 2012
University of Bridgeport 2007 - 2008
Bunko Studios August 2007 - August 2007
Grey July 2007 - July 2007
Hornet, Inc December 2006 - January 2007
Animagic 2007 - 2007
NGen Studios 2007 - 2007
Skills
Comics, Board Games, Conflict Resolution, Role Playing Games, Chess, Master Gardener, Compost, Hula Hoop, Parties, Asking Questions, Question Answering, Storyboarding, Animation, Character Animation, After Effects, Motion Graphics, Screenwriting, Flash, Compositing, Maya, Commercials, Art, Traditional Animation, Premiere, Improvisational Comedy, Facial Expressions, Feature Films, Drawing, Facial Animation, Hair Transplant, Rock & Roll, Trapeze, Ballroom Dance, Hair Care, Zen, Weapons Training, Mental Ray, Music Videos, Jokes, Drinking, Portals, Digital Painting, Rhinoceros, Muscular Endurance, Rorschach, Kettle, Long Hair
Education
Fxphd 2009 — 2010
Maya, Nuke
Art Students League 2002 — 2003
art history, composition
Art Institute of Philadelphia 1997 — 1999
AS, computer animation
Paier College of Art 1996 — 1997
fine art foundation studies
Taylor Kirk's Blue Sky Studios Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Vocalist/Model/Writer
Industry Music
Experience
Scarsdale Community Baptist Church September 2011 - Present
Katonah Art Center and Gallery September 2011 - Present
The Rye Arts Center September 2010 - Present
Blue Sky Studios October 2014 - Present
SMCP (Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot) August 2014 - May 2015
L.K.Bennett June 2014 - August 2014
Reiss July 2012 - April 2014
Katonah Art Center and Gallery September 2012 - May 2013
After School Childcare March 2012 - December 2012
Rock Island Sound March 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Vocalist, Management, Flute, Modeling, Childcare, Sales, Teaching, Vocal, Music, Musical Theatre, Art, Fashion, Singing, Choral, Piano, Retail, Social Media, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Styling
Education
State University of New York College at Purchase 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Opera Performance, 3.6
Arapahoe Community College 2006 — 2007
N/A, Music Theory and Composition, 4.0
Scarsdale Community Baptist Church September 2011 - Present
Katonah Art Center and Gallery September 2011 - Present
The Rye Arts Center September 2010 - Present
Blue Sky Studios October 2014 - Present
SMCP (Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot) August 2014 - May 2015
L.K.Bennett June 2014 - August 2014
Reiss July 2012 - April 2014
Katonah Art Center and Gallery September 2012 - May 2013
After School Childcare March 2012 - December 2012
Rock Island Sound March 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Vocalist, Management, Flute, Modeling, Childcare, Sales, Teaching, Vocal, Music, Musical Theatre, Art, Fashion, Singing, Choral, Piano, Retail, Social Media, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Styling
Education
State University of New York College at Purchase 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Opera Performance, 3.6
Arapahoe Community College 2006 — 2007
N/A, Music Theory and Composition, 4.0
Garrett Hoyos's Blue Sky Studios Experience June 2015 - Present
Job VFX Lighting Artist at Mr. X Inc.
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Mr. X Inc. Technicolor Visual Effects August 2015 - Present
Blue Sky Studios June 2015 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios November 2014 - May 2015
Brigham Young University January 2010 - April 2015
RAM'S HORN: Animated Film January 2014 - January 2015
Brigham Young University October 2012 - December 2014
General Motors Advanced Design Studio June 2014 - August 2014
BlenderBottle Company January 2014 - March 2014
OWNED: Animated Film January 2013 - December 2013
PMD Personal Microderm June 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Lighting, Compositing, Nuke, Mari, Texturing, Shading, Zbrush, Mudbox, Maya, Computer Animation, Houdini, Animation, Rendering, Digital Painting, Texture Artist, Linux, Digital Photography, After Effects, Photoshop, Drawing, ZBrush
Education
Brigham Young University 2010 — 2015
BFA Animation, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, 3.6 GPA
Brigham Young University 2010 — 2014
Animation, 3D Animation, GPA - 3.60
Mr. X Inc. Technicolor Visual Effects August 2015 - Present
Blue Sky Studios June 2015 - Present
Disney Interactive Studios November 2014 - May 2015
Brigham Young University January 2010 - April 2015
RAM'S HORN: Animated Film January 2014 - January 2015
Brigham Young University October 2012 - December 2014
General Motors Advanced Design Studio June 2014 - August 2014
BlenderBottle Company January 2014 - March 2014
OWNED: Animated Film January 2013 - December 2013
PMD Personal Microderm June 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Lighting, Compositing, Nuke, Mari, Texturing, Shading, Zbrush, Mudbox, Maya, Computer Animation, Houdini, Animation, Rendering, Digital Painting, Texture Artist, Linux, Digital Photography, After Effects, Photoshop, Drawing, ZBrush
Education
Brigham Young University 2010 — 2015
BFA Animation, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, 3.6 GPA
Brigham Young University 2010 — 2014
Animation, 3D Animation, GPA - 3.60
Malcon Pierce's Blue Sky Studios Experience July 2008 - March 2009
Job Animator
Industry Animation
Experience
Walt Disney Feature Animation August 2009 - Present
Animation Mentor March 2012 - November 2012
YouAnimator.com March 2011 - January 2012
Blue Sky Studios July 2008 - March 2009
Reel FX April 2008 - June 2008
Skills
Maya, Character Animation, Film, Illustration, Visual Effects, Motion Graphics, Mental Ray, Pre-visualization, Facial Animation, Texture Painting, Computer Graphics, Special Effects, Computer Animation, Cartoons, Traditional Animation, Animation, Cinematics, Character Rigging, Drawing, Feature Films, Nuke, Storyboarding, 3D, MEL
Education
Animation Mentor 2007 — 2008
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale 2005 — 2007
Media Arts and Animation
Walt Disney Feature Animation August 2009 - Present
Animation Mentor March 2012 - November 2012
YouAnimator.com March 2011 - January 2012
Blue Sky Studios July 2008 - March 2009
Reel FX April 2008 - June 2008
Skills
Maya, Character Animation, Film, Illustration, Visual Effects, Motion Graphics, Mental Ray, Pre-visualization, Facial Animation, Texture Painting, Computer Graphics, Special Effects, Computer Animation, Cartoons, Traditional Animation, Animation, Cinematics, Character Rigging, Drawing, Feature Films, Nuke, Storyboarding, 3D, MEL
Education
Animation Mentor 2007 — 2008
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale 2005 — 2007
Media Arts and Animation
Nate Allison's Blue Sky Studios Experience 2004 - 2005
Job Sr. Character TD on Disney Infinity, Developer of Brusheez
Industry Animation
Experience
Disney Interactive November 2007 - Present
Shondicon 2012 - Present
Interact Medical 2005 - 2007
Blue Sky Studios 2004 - 2005
Arius3D 2000 - 2001
Zygote Media Group 2000 - 2000
Skills
C#, Python, Swift, iOS development, JSON, Github, Unity3D, Objective-C, Maya, MEL, Perforce, 3D Modeling, Texturing, Character Rigging, Character Animation, Zbrush, Storyboarding, Photoshop, Video Games, Low Poly Modeling, Game Development, Mudbox, Rigging, Premiere, UV mapping, Facial Animation, Animation, Computer Animation, After Effects, Texture Painting, Compositing, Game Art, Digital Sculpting, Mobile Applications, 3D animation, Character Modeling, Video Game Development, Git, Drawing, Illustration, Sketching, Mercurial, PySide, JavaScript, Shaders, PyMEL, Project Management
Education
Brigham Young University 2000 — 2004
BFA, Animation, Computer Science
Disney Interactive November 2007 - Present
Shondicon 2012 - Present
Interact Medical 2005 - 2007
Blue Sky Studios 2004 - 2005
Arius3D 2000 - 2001
Zygote Media Group 2000 - 2000
Skills
C#, Python, Swift, iOS development, JSON, Github, Unity3D, Objective-C, Maya, MEL, Perforce, 3D Modeling, Texturing, Character Rigging, Character Animation, Zbrush, Storyboarding, Photoshop, Video Games, Low Poly Modeling, Game Development, Mudbox, Rigging, Premiere, UV mapping, Facial Animation, Animation, Computer Animation, After Effects, Texture Painting, Compositing, Game Art, Digital Sculpting, Mobile Applications, 3D animation, Character Modeling, Video Game Development, Git, Drawing, Illustration, Sketching, Mercurial, PySide, JavaScript, Shaders, PyMEL, Project Management
Education
Brigham Young University 2000 — 2004
BFA, Animation, Computer Science
Jeffrey Arnold Jeffrey Arnold's Blue Sky Studios Experience November 2012 - March 2013
Job Lighter/Compositor for Cinematics at Blizzard Entertainment
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Blizzard Entertainment June 2014 - Present
Look Effects November 2013 - February 2014
Blue Sky Studios November 2012 - March 2013
Sony Pictures Imageworks 2012 - 2012
Weta Digital January 2011 - 2011
PDI/Dreamworks March 2010 - December 2010
Image Movers Digital January 2009 - January 2010
Motion Theory 2008 - 2008
CafeFX April 2007 - May 2007
Disney Feature Animation September 2006 - March 2007
Skills
visual effect, Maya, Lighting, Compositing, Traditional Animation, Digital Compositing, Computer Animation, Look Development, Visual Effects, Nuke, Shake, Renderman, MEL, Shading, Mental Ray, Cinematics, Rotoscoping
Education
University of Arizona 1990 — 1994
BFA
Bishop Amat High School 1984 — 1988
California State University-Fullerton
Blizzard Entertainment June 2014 - Present
Look Effects November 2013 - February 2014
Blue Sky Studios November 2012 - March 2013
Sony Pictures Imageworks 2012 - 2012
Weta Digital January 2011 - 2011
PDI/Dreamworks March 2010 - December 2010
Image Movers Digital January 2009 - January 2010
Motion Theory 2008 - 2008
CafeFX April 2007 - May 2007
Disney Feature Animation September 2006 - March 2007
Skills
visual effect, Maya, Lighting, Compositing, Traditional Animation, Digital Compositing, Computer Animation, Look Development, Visual Effects, Nuke, Shake, Renderman, MEL, Shading, Mental Ray, Cinematics, Rotoscoping
Education
University of Arizona 1990 — 1994
BFA
Bishop Amat High School 1984 — 1988
California State University-Fullerton
Seth Boyden's Blue Sky Studios Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Student at California Institute of the Arts
Industry Animation
Experience
California Institute of the Arts August 2014 - Present
California Institute of the Arts August 2013 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios June 2014 - August 2014
Disney ABC Television Group May 2014 - 2014
Blue Sky Studios June 2013 - August 2013
Cartoon Network February 2013 - March 2013
Skills
Animation, Character Animation, Photoshop, Storyboarding, After Effects, Computer Animation, Always Punctual
Education
California Institute of the Arts 2011 — 2015
California Institute of the Arts August 2014 - Present
California Institute of the Arts August 2013 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios June 2014 - August 2014
Disney ABC Television Group May 2014 - 2014
Blue Sky Studios June 2013 - August 2013
Cartoon Network February 2013 - March 2013
Skills
Animation, Character Animation, Photoshop, Storyboarding, After Effects, Computer Animation, Always Punctual
Education
California Institute of the Arts 2011 — 2015
Kirsten Ward Kirsten Ward's Blue Sky Studios Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job Assistant Editor at Clean Cuts & Cerebral Lounge
Industry Media Production
Experience
Clean Cuts & Cerebral Lounge July 2013 - Present
Capital Concerts, Inc. May 2013 - July 2013
Kilimanjaro Film Institute January 2013 - April 2013
Lamson Media September 2012 - November 2012
Health Leads June 2012 - August 2012
Blue Sky Studios June 2011 - August 2011
EFILM June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Video Editing, Final Cut Pro, Editing, Public Speaking, Television, Film Production, Video Production, Journalism, Social Media, New Media, Photoshop, iMovie, Photography, Film, Creative Writing, Video, Blogging, Documentaries, Teaching, PowerPoint, Premiere, Facebook
Education
Brown University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Modern Culture and Media
Armand Hammer United World College of the American West 2006 — 2008
IB Diploma
Clean Cuts & Cerebral Lounge July 2013 - Present
Capital Concerts, Inc. May 2013 - July 2013
Kilimanjaro Film Institute January 2013 - April 2013
Lamson Media September 2012 - November 2012
Health Leads June 2012 - August 2012
Blue Sky Studios June 2011 - August 2011
EFILM June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Video Editing, Final Cut Pro, Editing, Public Speaking, Television, Film Production, Video Production, Journalism, Social Media, New Media, Photoshop, iMovie, Photography, Film, Creative Writing, Video, Blogging, Documentaries, Teaching, PowerPoint, Premiere, Facebook
Education
Brown University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Modern Culture and Media
Armand Hammer United World College of the American West 2006 — 2008
IB Diploma
Jennifer Kilger-Elrod's Blue Sky Studios Experience October 2013 - Present
Job Talent Development & Recruiting Coordinator at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Blue Sky Studios October 2013 - Present
Blue Sky Studios October 2012 - October 2013
DisneyToon Studios July 2011 - October 2012
Walt Disney Animation Studios October 2011 - December 2011
Walt Disney Animation Studios January 2008 - August 2009
Walt Disney Animation Studios August 2007 - January 2008
Fox Sports Network July 2006 - August 2007
Disneyland Resort April 2002 - October 2003
Skills
Recruiting, Theatre, Event Planning, Event Management, Voice Over, Human Resources, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Talent Management, Film Production, Mac, PC, Industry Outreach, Animation
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Theater
Blue Sky Studios October 2013 - Present
Blue Sky Studios October 2012 - October 2013
DisneyToon Studios July 2011 - October 2012
Walt Disney Animation Studios October 2011 - December 2011
Walt Disney Animation Studios January 2008 - August 2009
Walt Disney Animation Studios August 2007 - January 2008
Fox Sports Network July 2006 - August 2007
Disneyland Resort April 2002 - October 2003
Skills
Recruiting, Theatre, Event Planning, Event Management, Voice Over, Human Resources, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Talent Management, Film Production, Mac, PC, Industry Outreach, Animation
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Theater
Rizwana Rangwala Rizwana Rangwala's Blue Sky Studios Experience September 2009 - June 2014
Job Environment Artist at ArenaNet LLC
Industry Animation
Experience
ArenaNet LLC March 2015 - Present
Blue Sky Studios September 2009 - June 2014
Pixar Animation Studios September 2008 - July 2009
Baeurer Infotech Limited May 2002 - September 2003
Skills
3D, 3D Modeling, Modeling, Maya, Hard Surface Modeling, Computer Animation, Digital Sculpting, ZBrush, Mudbox, Photoshop, After Effects, Sculpture, Computer Graphics, Animation, Texturing, UV Mapping, Mental Ray
Education
Academy of Art University
BFA, Animation and Visual Effects
Nirma Institute of Technology
BS, Computer Engineering
ArenaNet LLC March 2015 - Present
Blue Sky Studios September 2009 - June 2014
Pixar Animation Studios September 2008 - July 2009
Baeurer Infotech Limited May 2002 - September 2003
Skills
3D, 3D Modeling, Modeling, Maya, Hard Surface Modeling, Computer Animation, Digital Sculpting, ZBrush, Mudbox, Photoshop, After Effects, Sculpture, Computer Graphics, Animation, Texturing, UV Mapping, Mental Ray
Education
Academy of Art University
BFA, Animation and Visual Effects
Nirma Institute of Technology
BS, Computer Engineering
Alexiss Dawn Memmott's Blue Sky Studios Experience July 2008 - January 2009
Job Character Animator
Industry Animation
Experience
Reel FX November 2011 - Present
AnimationMentor.com November 2009 - July 2011
Lumenas Animation Studios February 2009 - January 2010
Blue Sky Studios July 2008 - January 2009
Skills
Animation, Character Animation, Adobe Creative Suite, MEL, Maya, Computer Animation
Education
Animation Mentor 2007 — 2008
Diploma, Character Animation
Brigham Young University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Weber State University 2003 — 2005
Associates, Communication and Art
Reel FX November 2011 - Present
AnimationMentor.com November 2009 - July 2011
Lumenas Animation Studios February 2009 - January 2010
Blue Sky Studios July 2008 - January 2009
Skills
Animation, Character Animation, Adobe Creative Suite, MEL, Maya, Computer Animation
Education
Animation Mentor 2007 — 2008
Diploma, Character Animation
Brigham Young University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Weber State University 2003 — 2005
Associates, Communication and Art
Sang Jun Lee Sang Jun Lee's Blue Sky Studios Experience May 2005 - Present
Job Lead Character designer at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Blue Sky Studios May 2005 - Present
Lucasfilm 1999 - 2005
Education
Academy of Art University 1995 — 1999
Blue Sky Studios May 2005 - Present
Lucasfilm 1999 - 2005
Education
Academy of Art University 1995 — 1999
Craig Elliott Craig Elliott's Blue Sky Studios Experience 2004 - 2005
Job Art Director at Duncan Studio
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Duncan Studio July 2015 - Present
Accepting work May 2014 - Present
Gnomon School of Visual Effects January 2013 - Present
Nickelodeon 2006 - 2012
Studio of Craig Elliott 1996 - 2012
Weinstein Company & Kanbar Entertainment 2007 - 2008
Walt Disney Feature Animation 2000 - 2008
James Baxter Animation 2006 - 2007
Blue Sky Studios 2004 - 2005
DreamWorks Animation 2001 - 2005
Skills
Digital Painting, Storyboarding, Character Animation, Animation, Illustration, Concept Design, Books, Illustrator, Painting, Fine Art, Visual Arts, Posters, Video Games, Oil Painting, Conceptual Art, Layout, Film, Art, Computer Animation, Photoshop, Maya, Digital Illustration
Education
Art Center College of Design 1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Illustration
ArtCenter College of Design
BFA, Illustration; Graphic Design and Architecture
Saint Joseph's
Duncan Studio July 2015 - Present
Accepting work May 2014 - Present
Gnomon School of Visual Effects January 2013 - Present
Nickelodeon 2006 - 2012
Studio of Craig Elliott 1996 - 2012
Weinstein Company & Kanbar Entertainment 2007 - 2008
Walt Disney Feature Animation 2000 - 2008
James Baxter Animation 2006 - 2007
Blue Sky Studios 2004 - 2005
DreamWorks Animation 2001 - 2005
Skills
Digital Painting, Storyboarding, Character Animation, Animation, Illustration, Concept Design, Books, Illustrator, Painting, Fine Art, Visual Arts, Posters, Video Games, Oil Painting, Conceptual Art, Layout, Film, Art, Computer Animation, Photoshop, Maya, Digital Illustration
Education
Art Center College of Design 1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Illustration
ArtCenter College of Design
BFA, Illustration; Graphic Design and Architecture
Saint Joseph's
Bert Chung Bert Chung's Blue Sky Studios Experience June 2011 - Present
Job
Industry Animation
Experience
Blue Sky Studios June 2011 - Present
Academy of Art University June 2008 - May 2012
PDI/Dreamworks March 2009 - June 2011
Pixar Animation Studios June 2008 - February 2009
Reel FX March 2008 - May 2008
Blue Sky Studios April 2007 - December 2007
LucasArts December 2006 - March 2007
Giant Killer Robots Inc August 2006 - November 2006
DNA productions September 2005 - May 2006
EA games May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Character Animation, Maya, Video Games, Cinematics, Animation, Computer Animation, Facial Animation, XSI, MEL, Commercials, Character Rigging
Education
Academy of Art University 2002 — 2005
BFA, Animation
Blue Sky Studios June 2011 - Present
Academy of Art University June 2008 - May 2012
PDI/Dreamworks March 2009 - June 2011
Pixar Animation Studios June 2008 - February 2009
Reel FX March 2008 - May 2008
Blue Sky Studios April 2007 - December 2007
LucasArts December 2006 - March 2007
Giant Killer Robots Inc August 2006 - November 2006
DNA productions September 2005 - May 2006
EA games May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Character Animation, Maya, Video Games, Cinematics, Animation, Computer Animation, Facial Animation, XSI, MEL, Commercials, Character Rigging
Education
Academy of Art University 2002 — 2005
BFA, Animation
Steve Talkowski Steve Talkowski's Blue Sky Studios Experience September 1994 - October 2001
Job Creative Director, Character Design and Animation
Industry Animation
Experience
Sketchbot Studios, Inc. June 2008 - Present
The Jim Henson Company May 2015 - August 2015
Imaginary Forces May 2013 - September 2013
Guava VFX July 2005 - May 2008
Pysop 2005 - 2005
Hornet Inc. August 2002 - November 2004
Blue Sky Studios September 1994 - October 2001
Rhonda Graphics January 1988 - August 1994
KAET-TV/PBS Affiliate 1987 - 1989
Skills
Animation, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Visual Effects, Maya, Compositing, 3D, After Effects, Rigging, Storyboarding, Motion Graphics, Zbrush, Character Designs, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Sketchbook Pro, Illustrator, 3D Modeling, Mental Ray, Modeling, Illustration, Concept Design, Drawing, Digital Illustration, Texturing, Film, Character Rigging, Computer Graphics, Graphics, Lighting, Commercials, Feature Films, Cinema 4D, ZBrush
Education
Arizona State University 1985 — 1989
BFA, Drawing/Painting
Mesa Community College 1983 — 1985
Sketchbot Studios, Inc. June 2008 - Present
The Jim Henson Company May 2015 - August 2015
Imaginary Forces May 2013 - September 2013
Guava VFX July 2005 - May 2008
Pysop 2005 - 2005
Hornet Inc. August 2002 - November 2004
Blue Sky Studios September 1994 - October 2001
Rhonda Graphics January 1988 - August 1994
KAET-TV/PBS Affiliate 1987 - 1989
Skills
Animation, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Visual Effects, Maya, Compositing, 3D, After Effects, Rigging, Storyboarding, Motion Graphics, Zbrush, Character Designs, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Sketchbook Pro, Illustrator, 3D Modeling, Mental Ray, Modeling, Illustration, Concept Design, Drawing, Digital Illustration, Texturing, Film, Character Rigging, Computer Graphics, Graphics, Lighting, Commercials, Feature Films, Cinema 4D, ZBrush
Education
Arizona State University 1985 — 1989
BFA, Drawing/Painting
Mesa Community College 1983 — 1985
Dorian Soto Dorian Soto's Blue Sky Studios Experience November 2011 - April 2012
Job Character Animator at Reel FX Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Reel FX November 2012 - Present
Blue Sky Studios November 2011 - April 2012
Meinbender July 2011 - August 2011
Four Directions Media July 2011 - August 2011
Reel FX May 2011 - August 2011
sony imageworks January 2011 - June 2011
Newseum September 2004 - December 2010
Freedom Forum January 2000 - October 2004
Skills
Animation, Computer Animation, Storyboarding, Traditional Animation, Character Animation, 3D, Facial Animation, Cinematics, Broadcast, Motion Graphics, Maya, Texturing, Concept Design, Multimedia, Computer Graphics, Film, Graphics, Layout, Art, Lighting, Character Rigging, XSI, Visual Effects
Education
Art Institute of Washington 2002 — 2007
Art Institute of Washington 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Media Arts and Animation
American University
Associates Degree, Graphic Design and; Graphic Design and
Animation Mentor
Reel FX November 2012 - Present
Blue Sky Studios November 2011 - April 2012
Meinbender July 2011 - August 2011
Four Directions Media July 2011 - August 2011
Reel FX May 2011 - August 2011
sony imageworks January 2011 - June 2011
Newseum September 2004 - December 2010
Freedom Forum January 2000 - October 2004
Skills
Animation, Computer Animation, Storyboarding, Traditional Animation, Character Animation, 3D, Facial Animation, Cinematics, Broadcast, Motion Graphics, Maya, Texturing, Concept Design, Multimedia, Computer Graphics, Film, Graphics, Layout, Art, Lighting, Character Rigging, XSI, Visual Effects
Education
Art Institute of Washington 2002 — 2007
Art Institute of Washington 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Media Arts and Animation
American University
Associates Degree, Graphic Design and; Graphic Design and
Animation Mentor
Ryan Hobbiebrunken Ryan Hobbiebrunken's Blue Sky Studios Experience September 2008 - Present
Job Animator at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Blue Sky Studios September 2008 - Present
Reel FX March 2008 - August 2008
Blue Sky Studios September 2007 - December 2007
Education
Animation Mentor 2007 — 2008
Character Animation
Art Institute of Colorado 2003 — 2006
animation
Blue Sky Studios September 2008 - Present
Reel FX March 2008 - August 2008
Blue Sky Studios September 2007 - December 2007
Education
Animation Mentor 2007 — 2008
Character Animation
Art Institute of Colorado 2003 — 2006
animation
Tyler Carter's Blue Sky Studios Experience June 2011 - Present
Job Visual Development Artist Blue Sky Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Blue Sky Studios June 2011 - Present
Brigham Young University January 2010 - July 2011
Pixar Animation Studios 2009 - 2009
Walt Disney Animation Studios June 2008 - August 2008
Missionary Training Center 2007 - 2008
Skills
Storyboarding, Digital Painting, Art, Conceptual Art, Directing, Illustration, Design, Color Script Development, Creative Brainstorming
Education
Brigham Young University 2008 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Animation
Brigham Young University 2007 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, animation and illustration
Blue Sky Studios June 2011 - Present
Brigham Young University January 2010 - July 2011
Pixar Animation Studios 2009 - 2009
Walt Disney Animation Studios June 2008 - August 2008
Missionary Training Center 2007 - 2008
Skills
Storyboarding, Digital Painting, Art, Conceptual Art, Directing, Illustration, Design, Color Script Development, Creative Brainstorming
Education
Brigham Young University 2008 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Animation
Brigham Young University 2007 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, animation and illustration
Seth Hippen Seth Hippen's Blue Sky Studios Experience May 2011 - Present
Job Animator at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Blue Sky Studios May 2011 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks September 2010 - April 2011
Blue Sky Studios May 2010 - September 2010
CafeFX October 2009 - January 2010
Lumenas Animation Studios February 2009 - May 2009
Avalache Software/Disney Interactive June 2007 - February 2009
Avalanche Software/Disney June 2007 - February 2009
Imageworks February 2005 - May 2007
Sony Pictures Imageworks 2003 - 2007
Waterford October 2004 - January 2005
Skills
Character Animation, Maya, Facial Animation, Cinematics, Animation, Computer Animation, Texturing, Visual Effects, Traditional Animation, Storyboarding, XSI, Modeling, Pre-visualization, Feature Films, Lighting, Cartoons, Visual Arts
Education
Brigham Young University 1999 — 2002
BFA Industrial Design, Animation, Illustration
Brigham Young University -Idaho 1997 — 1999
Illustration
Blue Sky Studios May 2011 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks September 2010 - April 2011
Blue Sky Studios May 2010 - September 2010
CafeFX October 2009 - January 2010
Lumenas Animation Studios February 2009 - May 2009
Avalache Software/Disney Interactive June 2007 - February 2009
Avalanche Software/Disney June 2007 - February 2009
Imageworks February 2005 - May 2007
Sony Pictures Imageworks 2003 - 2007
Waterford October 2004 - January 2005
Skills
Character Animation, Maya, Facial Animation, Cinematics, Animation, Computer Animation, Texturing, Visual Effects, Traditional Animation, Storyboarding, XSI, Modeling, Pre-visualization, Feature Films, Lighting, Cartoons, Visual Arts
Education
Brigham Young University 1999 — 2002
BFA Industrial Design, Animation, Illustration
Brigham Young University -Idaho 1997 — 1999
Illustration
Karyn Buczek Monschein's Blue Sky Studios Experience July 2012 - Present
Job Senior Camera & Staging Technical Lead / Final Camera & Staging Artist at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Blue Sky Studios July 2012 - Present
Blue Sky Studios September 2008 - December 2012
Blue Sky Studios May 2007 - September 2008
Blue Sky Studios August 2005 - May 2007
Katharine Gibbs School July 2002 - September 2005
"Maya and Miguel"/Scholastic September 2004 - July 2005
Anim.8 Studios August 2002 - July 2004
Barbara Newman Productions January 2002 - April 2003
Max-Q Digital Group/Honeywell March 2001 - October 2001
Pixel Workshop July 1999 - September 1999
Education
The Art Institute of Philadelphia 1998 — 1999
Associate Degree in Specialized Technology
University of Delaware 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science
Blue Sky Studios July 2012 - Present
Blue Sky Studios September 2008 - December 2012
Blue Sky Studios May 2007 - September 2008
Blue Sky Studios August 2005 - May 2007
Katharine Gibbs School July 2002 - September 2005
"Maya and Miguel"/Scholastic September 2004 - July 2005
Anim.8 Studios August 2002 - July 2004
Barbara Newman Productions January 2002 - April 2003
Max-Q Digital Group/Honeywell March 2001 - October 2001
Pixel Workshop July 1999 - September 1999
Education
The Art Institute of Philadelphia 1998 — 1999
Associate Degree in Specialized Technology
University of Delaware 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science
Antelmo Villarreal's Blue Sky Studios Experience February 2014 - Present
Job Assembly SR TD Peanuts
Industry Animation
Experience
Blue Sky Studios February 2014 - Present
Blue Sky Studios June 2009 - February 2014
Blue Sky Studios June 2008 - June 2009
Blue Sky Studios January 2007 - June 2008
D Pixel Factory November 2006 - January 2007
Right Mind Express August 2006 - September 2006
Barnyard November 2005 - July 2006
Omation September 2004 - November 2005
Skills
Maya, Character Animation, Motion Graphics, Illustrator, MEL, Compositing, Lighting, Fashion Photography, Animation, Facial Animation, Rigging, Film, 3D, XSI, Texturing, Computer Graphics, Layout, After Effects, Modeling, Illustration, Computer Animation, Traditional Animation, Storyboarding, Digital Compositing, Mudbox, Zbrush, Special Effects
Education
Laguna College of Art and Design 1999 — 2003
BFA, Animation
Bakersfield College 1997 — 1999
AA, Graphic Design
Blue Sky Studios February 2014 - Present
Blue Sky Studios June 2009 - February 2014
Blue Sky Studios June 2008 - June 2009
Blue Sky Studios January 2007 - June 2008
D Pixel Factory November 2006 - January 2007
Right Mind Express August 2006 - September 2006
Barnyard November 2005 - July 2006
Omation September 2004 - November 2005
Skills
Maya, Character Animation, Motion Graphics, Illustrator, MEL, Compositing, Lighting, Fashion Photography, Animation, Facial Animation, Rigging, Film, 3D, XSI, Texturing, Computer Graphics, Layout, After Effects, Modeling, Illustration, Computer Animation, Traditional Animation, Storyboarding, Digital Compositing, Mudbox, Zbrush, Special Effects
Education
Laguna College of Art and Design 1999 — 2003
BFA, Animation
Bakersfield College 1997 — 1999
AA, Graphic Design
Dan Cayer's Blue Sky Studios Experience 2005 - August 2014
Job Visual Effects Supervisor at Zero VFX
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
ZERO vfx August 2014 - Present
The Layersmith Digital March 2005 - Present
Blue Sky Studios 2005 - August 2014
Tippett Studio 2000 - 2005
Skills
Nuke, Visual Effects, Project Bidding, Shake, Compositing, Digital Compositing, Maya, VFX Supervision, Feature Films, Creative Direction, Live Action, Computer Graphics, Rotoscoping, Lighting, 3D, Commercials, Technical Direction, Particle Effects, Post Production, Stereoscopic, Film, Matte Painting, Producing, After Effects, Renderman, Look Development, Pipeline Development, CG Lighting, Color Correction, Animation, Computer Animation, Cinematics, Shading, Texturing, Mental Ray, Zbrush, Special Effects, Film Production, Short Films, Rendering, Art
Education
Academy of Art University
University of Massachusetts Lowell
ZERO vfx August 2014 - Present
The Layersmith Digital March 2005 - Present
Blue Sky Studios 2005 - August 2014
Tippett Studio 2000 - 2005
Skills
Nuke, Visual Effects, Project Bidding, Shake, Compositing, Digital Compositing, Maya, VFX Supervision, Feature Films, Creative Direction, Live Action, Computer Graphics, Rotoscoping, Lighting, 3D, Commercials, Technical Direction, Particle Effects, Post Production, Stereoscopic, Film, Matte Painting, Producing, After Effects, Renderman, Look Development, Pipeline Development, CG Lighting, Color Correction, Animation, Computer Animation, Cinematics, Shading, Texturing, Mental Ray, Zbrush, Special Effects, Film Production, Short Films, Rendering, Art
Education
Academy of Art University
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Tim M. Townsend's Blue Sky Studios Experience February 2009 - August 2010
Job Torpedo Pictures inc.
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Torpedo Pictures July 2013 - Present
TMT Filmworks July 2012 - July 2014
Take 5 Productions August 2013 - June 2014
ToonBox Entertainment April 2013 - July 2013
Spin VFX November 2012 - April 2013
ToonBox Entertainment September 2011 - November 2012
Arc Productions (formerly Starz Animation) October 2010 - July 2011
Blue Sky Studios February 2009 - August 2010
CORE Digital Pictures July 2008 - January 2009
MPC August 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Nuke, Shake, Maya, Compositing, Digital Fusion, Photoshop, Layout, Stereoscopic, Visual Effects, Short Films, Special Effects, 3D
Education
Centennial College 2000 — 2001
Digital Animation
Centennial College 1999 — 2000
parttime: Digital Animation and Special Effects, Digital Animation and Visual Effects
Seneca College 1999 — 1999
Computer Graphics Technical Program
Torpedo Pictures July 2013 - Present
TMT Filmworks July 2012 - July 2014
Take 5 Productions August 2013 - June 2014
ToonBox Entertainment April 2013 - July 2013
Spin VFX November 2012 - April 2013
ToonBox Entertainment September 2011 - November 2012
Arc Productions (formerly Starz Animation) October 2010 - July 2011
Blue Sky Studios February 2009 - August 2010
CORE Digital Pictures July 2008 - January 2009
MPC August 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Nuke, Shake, Maya, Compositing, Digital Fusion, Photoshop, Layout, Stereoscopic, Visual Effects, Short Films, Special Effects, 3D
Education
Centennial College 2000 — 2001
Digital Animation
Centennial College 1999 — 2000
parttime: Digital Animation and Special Effects, Digital Animation and Visual Effects
Seneca College 1999 — 1999
Computer Graphics Technical Program
Joon Song's Blue Sky Studios Experience October 2012 - Present
Job Fur Technical Director at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Blue Sky Studios October 2012 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios April 2012 - September 2012
PDI/Dreamworks October 2005 - July 2011
Wild Brain, Inc. 2000 - 2005
The Orphanage 2004 - 2004
Skills
Houdini, Nuke, Compositing, Maya, Renderman, Visual Effects, Digital Compositing, Python, PyQt, Mental Ray, 3D, Computer Animation, Shaders, C, C++, JavaScript, ExtJS, TurboGears, RV, Shotgun
Education
Academy of Art University 1997 — 2001
BFA, Illustration/Animation
Korea University
mathematics
Blue Sky Studios October 2012 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios April 2012 - September 2012
PDI/Dreamworks October 2005 - July 2011
Wild Brain, Inc. 2000 - 2005
The Orphanage 2004 - 2004
Skills
Houdini, Nuke, Compositing, Maya, Renderman, Visual Effects, Digital Compositing, Python, PyQt, Mental Ray, 3D, Computer Animation, Shaders, C, C++, JavaScript, ExtJS, TurboGears, RV, Shotgun
Education
Academy of Art University 1997 — 2001
BFA, Illustration/Animation
Korea University
mathematics
Ken Kaiser's Blue Sky Studios Experience March 2010 - Present
Job
Industry Animation
Experience
Blue Sky Studios March 2010 - Present
Blue Sky Studios February 2012 - February 2013
Blue Sky Studios February 2011 - February 2012
Blue Sky Studios March 2010 - February 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks July 2009 - December 2009
Sony Pictures Imageworks November 2008 - May 2009
Pandemic Studios June 2008 - October 2008
Luma Pictures December 2007 - May 2008
3D Site May 2007 - September 2007
Sony SCEA July 2006 - November 2006
Skills
Character Animation, Cinematics, Maya, Facial Animation, Animation, Computer Animation, Visual Effects, Traditional Animation, Storyboarding, Feature Films, Houdini, Film, PS3, PFTrack, Motion Capture, 3D
Education
Academy of Art University 2003 — 2006
Vancouver Film School 1996 — 1997
Traditional Animation
Blue Sky Studios March 2010 - Present
Blue Sky Studios February 2012 - February 2013
Blue Sky Studios February 2011 - February 2012
Blue Sky Studios March 2010 - February 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks July 2009 - December 2009
Sony Pictures Imageworks November 2008 - May 2009
Pandemic Studios June 2008 - October 2008
Luma Pictures December 2007 - May 2008
3D Site May 2007 - September 2007
Sony SCEA July 2006 - November 2006
Skills
Character Animation, Cinematics, Maya, Facial Animation, Animation, Computer Animation, Visual Effects, Traditional Animation, Storyboarding, Feature Films, Houdini, Film, PS3, PFTrack, Motion Capture, 3D
Education
Academy of Art University 2003 — 2006
Vancouver Film School 1996 — 1997
Traditional Animation
Brett Hoffman's Blue Sky Studios Experience January 2006 - June 2009
Job Associate Producer at Illumination Entertainment
Industry Animation
Experience
Illumination Entertainment February 2013 - Present
Illumination Entertainment August 2009 - February 2013
Illumination Entertainment April 2010 - May 2010
Blue Sky Studios January 2006 - June 2009
Blue Sky Studios August 2006 - December 2007
Blue Sky Studios October 2002 - December 2005
No Hands Productions March 2002 - September 2002
Punch Productions November 2000 - August 2001
Adlab September 1998 - May 1999
MSNBC June 1997 - September 1997
Skills
Final Draft, Photoshop, Word, Excel, Managing Expectations, Film Production, Film, Short Stories, Script, Screenwriting, Feature Films, Short Films, Production, Mac, Writing, Entertainment, Production Management, Comedy, Microsoft Office, Mac OS X, Jokes, Production Managment, Drinking, Film Criticism, Scripting
Education
Full Sail University 1999 — 2000
AS, Film/Video
Boston University 1996 — 1999
BS, Advertising, minor Philosophy
High Technology High School 1993 — 1996
Illumination Entertainment February 2013 - Present
Illumination Entertainment August 2009 - February 2013
Illumination Entertainment April 2010 - May 2010
Blue Sky Studios January 2006 - June 2009
Blue Sky Studios August 2006 - December 2007
Blue Sky Studios October 2002 - December 2005
No Hands Productions March 2002 - September 2002
Punch Productions November 2000 - August 2001
Adlab September 1998 - May 1999
MSNBC June 1997 - September 1997
Skills
Final Draft, Photoshop, Word, Excel, Managing Expectations, Film Production, Film, Short Stories, Script, Screenwriting, Feature Films, Short Films, Production, Mac, Writing, Entertainment, Production Management, Comedy, Microsoft Office, Mac OS X, Jokes, Production Managment, Drinking, Film Criticism, Scripting
Education
Full Sail University 1999 — 2000
AS, Film/Video
Boston University 1996 — 1999
BS, Advertising, minor Philosophy
High Technology High School 1993 — 1996
Sebastian Bilbao's Blue Sky Studios Experience January 2004 - August 2005
Job Computer Generated Imagery & Computer Aided Design
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Alter Ego Post January 2015 - Present
SPIN VFX March 2014 - December 2014
Mr. X Inc. April 2013 - March 2014
Dashing Collective November 2011 - January 2013
Snowcraft 2009 - 2010
Rainmaker/ CIS Vancouver December 2006 - October 2008
Radical Entertainment October 2005 - December 2006
Blue Sky Studios January 2004 - August 2005
Imaginary Forces NY, RiotNY, Tippett Studios, Digital Domain December 2001 - December 2003
Black Logic/ Tape House January 2000 - September 2001
Skills
Maya, Visual Effects, 3D, Nuke, Character Animation, Shading, Lighting, Computer Graphics, Renderman, Feature Films, Video Games, Film, Commercials, Television, Art, Motion Capture, Compositing, Look Development, Mental Ray, Shake, Computer Animation, MEL
Education
Art Center College of Design 1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BS), product design
Alter Ego Post January 2015 - Present
SPIN VFX March 2014 - December 2014
Mr. X Inc. April 2013 - March 2014
Dashing Collective November 2011 - January 2013
Snowcraft 2009 - 2010
Rainmaker/ CIS Vancouver December 2006 - October 2008
Radical Entertainment October 2005 - December 2006
Blue Sky Studios January 2004 - August 2005
Imaginary Forces NY, RiotNY, Tippett Studios, Digital Domain December 2001 - December 2003
Black Logic/ Tape House January 2000 - September 2001
Skills
Maya, Visual Effects, 3D, Nuke, Character Animation, Shading, Lighting, Computer Graphics, Renderman, Feature Films, Video Games, Film, Commercials, Television, Art, Motion Capture, Compositing, Look Development, Mental Ray, Shake, Computer Animation, MEL
Education
Art Center College of Design 1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BS), product design
Brent Wong's Blue Sky Studios Experience September 2006 - October 2008
Job
Industry Entertainment
Experience
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
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
Guido Muzzarelli's Blue Sky Studios Experience June 2010 - January 2011
Job Animator at Tippett Studio
Industry Animation
Experience
Tippett Studio November 2014 - Present
Industrial Light & Magic March 2014 - August 2014
Mikros Image July 2013 - January 2014
Sony Pictures Imageworks October 2012 - May 2013
Industrial Light & Magic November 2011 - March 2012
Dr. D Studios September 2011 - November 2011
Rising Sun Pictures June 2011 - September 2011
ReelFX May 2011 - July 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2011 - April 2011
Blue Sky Studios June 2010 - January 2011
Skills
Animation, Film, Character Animation, Feature Films, Maya, 3D animation, Character, Pre-visualization, Computer Animation, Facial Animation, Creative Direction, Cinematics, Nuke, Visual Effects, Adventure Travel, Traditional Animation, Compositing
Education
Academy of Art University 1996 — 1999
Animation
University of California, Los Angeles 1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts, Film, Theater & Television
Tippett Studio November 2014 - Present
Industrial Light & Magic March 2014 - August 2014
Mikros Image July 2013 - January 2014
Sony Pictures Imageworks October 2012 - May 2013
Industrial Light & Magic November 2011 - March 2012
Dr. D Studios September 2011 - November 2011
Rising Sun Pictures June 2011 - September 2011
ReelFX May 2011 - July 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2011 - April 2011
Blue Sky Studios June 2010 - January 2011
Skills
Animation, Film, Character Animation, Feature Films, Maya, 3D animation, Character, Pre-visualization, Computer Animation, Facial Animation, Creative Direction, Cinematics, Nuke, Visual Effects, Adventure Travel, Traditional Animation, Compositing
Education
Academy of Art University 1996 — 1999
Animation
University of California, Los Angeles 1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts, Film, Theater & Television
Scott Edelman's Blue Sky Studios Experience July 2015 - Present
Job Character Sim TD at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Blue Sky Studios July 2015 - Present
Arc Productions March 2015 - June 2015
ToonBox Entertainment April 2012 - March 2015
Arc Productions April 2012 - April 2012
Arc Productions October 2011 - March 2012
Crush, Inc. June 2011 - October 2011
Pipeline Studios Inc May 2010 - June 2011
Intelligent Creatures November 2009 - February 2010
Crush Inc September 2009 - November 2009
Crush Inc July 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Maya, Computer Animation, Yeti (hair/fur software), Animation, Cloth Simulation, Compositing, 3D, Character Animation, Rigging, Character Finaling, After Effects, Feature Films, Flash, Rendering, 3D animation, Modeling, Shake
Education
Centennial College 2007 — 2008
Ontario College Diploma, Digital Animation
Queen's University 2002 — 2005
MSc, Molecular Biology
Queen's University 1998 — 2002
BSc(H), Life Sciences
Blue Sky Studios July 2015 - Present
Arc Productions March 2015 - June 2015
ToonBox Entertainment April 2012 - March 2015
Arc Productions April 2012 - April 2012
Arc Productions October 2011 - March 2012
Crush, Inc. June 2011 - October 2011
Pipeline Studios Inc May 2010 - June 2011
Intelligent Creatures November 2009 - February 2010
Crush Inc September 2009 - November 2009
Crush Inc July 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Maya, Computer Animation, Yeti (hair/fur software), Animation, Cloth Simulation, Compositing, 3D, Character Animation, Rigging, Character Finaling, After Effects, Feature Films, Flash, Rendering, 3D animation, Modeling, Shake
Education
Centennial College 2007 — 2008
Ontario College Diploma, Digital Animation
Queen's University 2002 — 2005
MSc, Molecular Biology
Queen's University 1998 — 2002
BSc(H), Life Sciences
Maurice van Swaaij's Blue Sky Studios Experience 1999 - Present
Job
Industry Animation
Experience
Blue Sky Studios 1999 - Present
Blue Sky Studios 1994 - Present
Skills
Computer Graphics, c++, ray tracing, Scientific Computing, OpenGL, Qt, Python, MEL, 3D, Objective-C, C, Image Processing, Perl, Animation, Software Development, Linux, Visual Effects, Perforce, Modeling, Numerical Analysis, Rendering, Virtual Reality, CUDA, Computational Geometry
Education
New York University 2002 — 2006
MS
1986 — 1989
bs
Blue Sky Studios 1999 - Present
Blue Sky Studios 1994 - Present
Skills
Computer Graphics, c++, ray tracing, Scientific Computing, OpenGL, Qt, Python, MEL, 3D, Objective-C, C, Image Processing, Perl, Animation, Software Development, Linux, Visual Effects, Perforce, Modeling, Numerical Analysis, Rendering, Virtual Reality, CUDA, Computational Geometry
Education
New York University 2002 — 2006
MS
1986 — 1989
bs
Taylor Krahenbuhl's Blue Sky Studios Experience July 2013 - August 2013
Job Character Designer at Disney ABC Television Group
Industry Animation
Experience
Disney ABC Television Group May 2015 - Present
Reel FX May 2015 - June 2015
Paramount Pictures June 2014 - May 2015
Disney ABC Television Group March 2014 - June 2014
PopCap May 2013 - March 2014
Disney ABC Television Group October 2013 - December 2013
Blue Sky Studios July 2013 - August 2013
ArenaNet August 2012 - May 2013
Duncan Studios August 2011 - March 2012
One Hand Clapping June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Illustrator, Character Design, Concept Design, Visual Development, Backgrounds, Production Design, Photoshop, Animation, Sketching, Corel, Mac OS X, Windows, Flash, Storyboarding, Drawing, Painting, Flash Animation, Traditional Animation, Digital Illustration, 2D, Cartoons, Art, Feature Films, Digital Painting, Character Animation, Background Design, Conceptual Art, Illustration, Video Games
Education
Brigham Young University 2005 — 2009
BFA, Major in Animation
Disney ABC Television Group May 2015 - Present
Reel FX May 2015 - June 2015
Paramount Pictures June 2014 - May 2015
Disney ABC Television Group March 2014 - June 2014
PopCap May 2013 - March 2014
Disney ABC Television Group October 2013 - December 2013
Blue Sky Studios July 2013 - August 2013
ArenaNet August 2012 - May 2013
Duncan Studios August 2011 - March 2012
One Hand Clapping June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Illustrator, Character Design, Concept Design, Visual Development, Backgrounds, Production Design, Photoshop, Animation, Sketching, Corel, Mac OS X, Windows, Flash, Storyboarding, Drawing, Painting, Flash Animation, Traditional Animation, Digital Illustration, 2D, Cartoons, Art, Feature Films, Digital Painting, Character Animation, Background Design, Conceptual Art, Illustration, Video Games
Education
Brigham Young University 2005 — 2009
BFA, Major in Animation
dana bennett's Blue Sky Studios Experience November 2014 - Present
Job Associate Production Manager at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Blue Sky Studios November 2014 - Present
Blue Sky Studios July 2013 - October 2014
Rhythm & Hues May 2012 - April 2013
Rhythm & Hues 2010 - May 2012
Warner Bros. Pictures 2009 - 2009
Sony Pictures Animation 2007 - 2009
Sony Pictures Animation March 2007 - 2008
Skills
Visual Effects, Feature Films, Post Production, Film Production, VFX Supervision, Production Management
Education
Binghamton University
Blue Sky Studios November 2014 - Present
Blue Sky Studios July 2013 - October 2014
Rhythm & Hues May 2012 - April 2013
Rhythm & Hues 2010 - May 2012
Warner Bros. Pictures 2009 - 2009
Sony Pictures Animation 2007 - 2009
Sony Pictures Animation March 2007 - 2008
Skills
Visual Effects, Feature Films, Post Production, Film Production, VFX Supervision, Production Management
Education
Binghamton University
Michael Sabalvaro's Blue Sky Studios Experience February 2009 - March 2009
Job Lead Animator at Secret Identity Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Secret Identity Studios January 2013 - Present
Secret Identity Studios November 2011 - January 2013
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2010 - August 2010
Walt Disney Animation Studios September 2009 - February 2010
Treanor Brothers Animation May 2009 - June 2009
Blue Sky Studios February 2009 - March 2009
Cryptic Studios September 2008 - February 2009
Perpetual Entertainment April 2007 - October 2007
Skills
Character Animation, Facial Animation, Animation, Maya, Computer Animation, MEL, Video Games, MMO, Feature Films, 3D, Game Development, Film
Education
AnimSchool 2015 — 2015
Character Animation
Animation Mentor 2007 — 2008
Computer Animation
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2001 — 2006
BS, Mathematics
Mount Pleasant 1998 — 2001
Secret Identity Studios January 2013 - Present
Secret Identity Studios November 2011 - January 2013
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2010 - August 2010
Walt Disney Animation Studios September 2009 - February 2010
Treanor Brothers Animation May 2009 - June 2009
Blue Sky Studios February 2009 - March 2009
Cryptic Studios September 2008 - February 2009
Perpetual Entertainment April 2007 - October 2007
Skills
Character Animation, Facial Animation, Animation, Maya, Computer Animation, MEL, Video Games, MMO, Feature Films, 3D, Game Development, Film
Education
AnimSchool 2015 — 2015
Character Animation
Animation Mentor 2007 — 2008
Computer Animation
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2001 — 2006
BS, Mathematics
Mount Pleasant 1998 — 2001
Eldar Cholich's Blue Sky Studios Experience November 2008 - Present
Job Lead Lighting Artist at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Blue Sky Studios November 2008 - Present
Blue Sky Studios June 2007 - November 2008
Blue Sky Studios September 2005 - June 2007
Fathom Studios March 2004 - August 2005
Fathom Studios March 2003 - March 2004
nschool.com July 1999 - September 2000
Comstar, Inc. June 1998 - July 1999
Athens' ISP, Inc. March 1996 - May 1998
IPC Sarajevo 1993 - 1996
Skills
Compositing, Lighting, Nuke, Shake, Maya, Look Development, Computer Graphics, Feature Films, 3D animation, Cinematics, Film, Digital Compositing, Technical Direction, Photoshop, Computer Animation, 3D, Texturing, Animation, Visual Effects, Mental Ray, MEL, After Effects, Character Animation, Shading
Education
Art Institute of Atlanta
BS, Media Arts & Animation
Blue Sky Studios November 2008 - Present
Blue Sky Studios June 2007 - November 2008
Blue Sky Studios September 2005 - June 2007
Fathom Studios March 2004 - August 2005
Fathom Studios March 2003 - March 2004
nschool.com July 1999 - September 2000
Comstar, Inc. June 1998 - July 1999
Athens' ISP, Inc. March 1996 - May 1998
IPC Sarajevo 1993 - 1996
Skills
Compositing, Lighting, Nuke, Shake, Maya, Look Development, Computer Graphics, Feature Films, 3D animation, Cinematics, Film, Digital Compositing, Technical Direction, Photoshop, Computer Animation, 3D, Texturing, Animation, Visual Effects, Mental Ray, MEL, After Effects, Character Animation, Shading
Education
Art Institute of Atlanta
BS, Media Arts & Animation
Robert Lence's Blue Sky Studios Experience March 2009 - May 2009
Job Animation Professional
Industry Animation
Experience
Universidad ORT Uruguay March 2012 - Present
California Institute of the Arts January 2009 - Present
Blue Sky Studios March 2009 - May 2009
LAIKA 2006 - 2007
Walt Disney Feature Animation 1988 - 2006
Walt Disney Animation Studio 1988 - 2006
Vanguard Animation 2003 - 2003
DreamWorks SKG 1996 - 1998
Pixar Animation Studios 1994 - 1996
Pixar 1994 - 1996
Skills
Animation, Live Action, Storyboarding, Cartoons, Feature Films, Pre-production, Screenwriting, Story Consulting, Professors, Teaching
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1986 — 1988
Character Animation
University of Michigan 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
Forest Hills high school
Universidad ORT Uruguay March 2012 - Present
California Institute of the Arts January 2009 - Present
Blue Sky Studios March 2009 - May 2009
LAIKA 2006 - 2007
Walt Disney Feature Animation 1988 - 2006
Walt Disney Animation Studio 1988 - 2006
Vanguard Animation 2003 - 2003
DreamWorks SKG 1996 - 1998
Pixar Animation Studios 1994 - 1996
Pixar 1994 - 1996
Skills
Animation, Live Action, Storyboarding, Cartoons, Feature Films, Pre-production, Screenwriting, Story Consulting, Professors, Teaching
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1986 — 1988
Character Animation
University of Michigan 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
Forest Hills high school
Jay You's Blue Sky Studios Experience June 2010 - Present
Job Senior Lighting Technical Director at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Blue Sky Studios June 2010 - Present
Blue Sky Studios June 2006 - May 2010
Blue Sky Studios June 2006 - May 2007
Blue Sky Studios August 2005 - May 2006
Brand New School May 2005 - August 2005
Education
New York University 2003 — 2005
Masters of Science, Digital Imaging and Design
Binghamton University 1995 — 1999
BS, Computer Science
Blue Sky Studios June 2010 - Present
Blue Sky Studios June 2006 - May 2010
Blue Sky Studios June 2006 - May 2007
Blue Sky Studios August 2005 - May 2006
Brand New School May 2005 - August 2005
Education
New York University 2003 — 2005
Masters of Science, Digital Imaging and Design
Binghamton University 1995 — 1999
BS, Computer Science
Heather Stewart's Blue Sky Studios Experience March 2010 - February 2012
Job
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Rovio Animation Company February 2013 - Present
Digital Domain Media Group February 2012 - January 2013
Blue Sky Studios March 2010 - February 2012
Lucasfilm September 2004 - February 2010
Wolters Kluwer / CCH Australia August 2000 - July 2004
Commonwealth Bank of Australia August 1998 - July 2000
VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS CANADA & USA 1985 - 1998
Skills
Entertainment, Coaching, Animation, Performance Management, Organizational..., Succession Planning, Leadership Development, Personnel Management, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Employee Management, Global HR Leadership, Project Management, Recruiting, Leadership, Management, Start-ups, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, Employee Engagement, HR Policies, Strategy, Technical Recruiting, Conflict Resolution, Global Human Resources..., Strategic Human..., Social Media
Education
Australian Graduate School of Management 2004 — 2004
Strategic Human Resources
Simon Fraser University 1983 — 1988
BA, Psychology
School of Life!
Rovio Animation Company February 2013 - Present
Digital Domain Media Group February 2012 - January 2013
Blue Sky Studios March 2010 - February 2012
Lucasfilm September 2004 - February 2010
Wolters Kluwer / CCH Australia August 2000 - July 2004
Commonwealth Bank of Australia August 1998 - July 2000
VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS CANADA & USA 1985 - 1998
Skills
Entertainment, Coaching, Animation, Performance Management, Organizational..., Succession Planning, Leadership Development, Personnel Management, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Employee Management, Global HR Leadership, Project Management, Recruiting, Leadership, Management, Start-ups, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Workforce Planning, Employee Engagement, HR Policies, Strategy, Technical Recruiting, Conflict Resolution, Global Human Resources..., Strategic Human..., Social Media
Education
Australian Graduate School of Management 2004 — 2004
Strategic Human Resources
Simon Fraser University 1983 — 1988
BA, Psychology
School of Life!
Josh Parpan's Blue Sky Studios Experience May 2008 - June 2008
Job Prop Designer at Nickelodeon Animation
Industry Animation
Experience
Nickelodeon March 2010 - Present
Nickelodeon Animation Studios October 2010 - December 2010
Brand New School January 2010 - March 2010
Jib Jab Media November 2009 - January 2010
Laika March 2009 - May 2009
Blue Sky Studios May 2008 - June 2008
Image Comics December 2007 - December 2007
Acme Filmworks May 2007 - August 2007
Disney Channel February 2007 - April 2007
Laika July 2006 - August 2006
Education
California Institute of the Arts 2004 — 2007
BFA, Animation
Nickelodeon March 2010 - Present
Nickelodeon Animation Studios October 2010 - December 2010
Brand New School January 2010 - March 2010
Jib Jab Media November 2009 - January 2010
Laika March 2009 - May 2009
Blue Sky Studios May 2008 - June 2008
Image Comics December 2007 - December 2007
Acme Filmworks May 2007 - August 2007
Disney Channel February 2007 - April 2007
Laika July 2006 - August 2006
Education
California Institute of the Arts 2004 — 2007
BFA, Animation
Mir Noorata's Blue Sky Studios Experience June 2008 - Present
Job Junior Animator at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Blue Sky Studios June 2008 - Present
Jaspan Schlesinger Hoffman LLP 2002 - 2007
Central Park Media 1995 - 1996
Skills
Maya, Illustration, Drawing, 3D, After Effects, Animation, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Visual Effects, Facial Animation, Storyboarding, Traditional Animation, Photoshop
Education
Case Western Reserve University 1996 — 1999
B.A., Premed
New York University 1994 — 1996
Premed
Blue Sky Studios June 2008 - Present
Jaspan Schlesinger Hoffman LLP 2002 - 2007
Central Park Media 1995 - 1996
Skills
Maya, Illustration, Drawing, 3D, After Effects, Animation, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Visual Effects, Facial Animation, Storyboarding, Traditional Animation, Photoshop
Education
Case Western Reserve University 1996 — 1999
B.A., Premed
New York University 1994 — 1996
Premed
Eric Elrod's Blue Sky Studios Experience September 2012 - Present
Job Storyboard Artist at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Blue Sky Studios September 2012 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios October 2011 - April 2012
Walt Disney Animation Studios January 2009 - October 2011
Walt Disney Animation Studios February 2007 - November 2008
Skills
Storyboarding, Computer Animation, Character Animation, Film, Film Production, Animation, Photoshop, Feature Films, Traditional Animation, After Effects, Television, Art, Post Production
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theatre/Theater
Blue Sky Studios September 2012 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios October 2011 - April 2012
Walt Disney Animation Studios January 2009 - October 2011
Walt Disney Animation Studios February 2007 - November 2008
Skills
Storyboarding, Computer Animation, Character Animation, Film, Film Production, Animation, Photoshop, Feature Films, Traditional Animation, After Effects, Television, Art, Post Production
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theatre/Theater
Jeff Call's Blue Sky Studios Experience June 2012 - Present
Job Story Artist at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Blue Sky Studios June 2012 - Present
Brigham Young University December 2010 - May 2012
Brigham Young University May 2010 - September 2011
Sony Pictures Animation June 2011 - August 2011
SEO.com September 2008 - September 2010
Skills
Animation, After Effects, Storyboarding, Flash Animation, Flash, Maya, Photoshop, Writing, Proofreading
Education
Brigham Young University 2009 — 2012
Bacc., Animation
Blue Sky Studios June 2012 - Present
Brigham Young University December 2010 - May 2012
Brigham Young University May 2010 - September 2011
Sony Pictures Animation June 2011 - August 2011
SEO.com September 2008 - September 2010
Skills
Animation, After Effects, Storyboarding, Flash Animation, Flash, Maya, Photoshop, Writing, Proofreading
Education
Brigham Young University 2009 — 2012
Bacc., Animation
Anthony Merola's Blue Sky Studios Experience April 2014 - Present
Job Production Assistant Story at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Blue Sky Studios April 2014 - Present
Blue Sky Studios August 2012 - March 2014
Blue Sky Studios June 2012 - August 2012
Commonwealth of Massachusetts June 2008 - July 2009
Skills
Final Cut Pro, Maya, Character Animation, Adobe Creative Suite, Avid, Video Production, Mac, Film Production, Film, Texturing, Illustration, Visual Effects, 3D Modeling, Post Production, Screenwriting, Flash Animation, Feature Films, 3D, Cinema 4D, Motion Graphics, Production Managment, Final Draft, Cinematography, Art, Production Management
Education
Academy of Art University 2009 — 2015
BFA, Character Animation
Suffolk University 2006 — 2010
Bachelors, Communications, Media
Spungella
Blue Sky Studios April 2014 - Present
Blue Sky Studios August 2012 - March 2014
Blue Sky Studios June 2012 - August 2012
Commonwealth of Massachusetts June 2008 - July 2009
Skills
Final Cut Pro, Maya, Character Animation, Adobe Creative Suite, Avid, Video Production, Mac, Film Production, Film, Texturing, Illustration, Visual Effects, 3D Modeling, Post Production, Screenwriting, Flash Animation, Feature Films, 3D, Cinema 4D, Motion Graphics, Production Managment, Final Draft, Cinematography, Art, Production Management
Education
Academy of Art University 2009 — 2015
BFA, Character Animation
Suffolk University 2006 — 2010
Bachelors, Communications, Media
Spungella
byoung ho (BK) kang's Blue Sky Studios Experience June 2011 - Present
Job Character Animator at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Blue Sky Studios June 2011 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks December 2010 - May 2011
Pixar Animation Studios June 2010 - August 2010
Reel FX March 2008 - September 2008
Walt Disney Animation Studios June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Character Animation
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2009 — 2010
MA, animation
California Institute of the Arts 2004 — 2007
BFA, Character Animation
Blue Sky Studios June 2011 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks December 2010 - May 2011
Pixar Animation Studios June 2010 - August 2010
Reel FX March 2008 - September 2008
Walt Disney Animation Studios June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Character Animation
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2009 — 2010
MA, animation
California Institute of the Arts 2004 — 2007
BFA, Character Animation
SuTien Wong's Blue Sky Studios Experience October 2012 - January 2013
Job Animator at Toys For Bob
Industry Animation
Experience
Toys For Bob September 2013 - Present
Vicarious Visions February 2013 - Present
Blue Sky Studios October 2012 - January 2013
Walt Disney Animation Studios April 2012 - November 2012
Walt Disney Animation Studios October 2011 - April 2012
Reverge Labs, LLC January 2011 - July 2011
WayForward Technologies January 2010 - April 2010
Pixar Animation Studios September 2008 - September 2009
Pixar Animation Studios June 2008 - August 2008
James Baxter Animation June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Character Animation, Animation, Storyboarding, Traditional Animation, Maya, Computer Animation
Education
California Institute of the Arts 2004 — 2008
BFA, Character Animation
Binghamton University 1998 — 2002
BA, Studio Art (concentration in painting)/English Literature
Toys For Bob September 2013 - Present
Vicarious Visions February 2013 - Present
Blue Sky Studios October 2012 - January 2013
Walt Disney Animation Studios April 2012 - November 2012
Walt Disney Animation Studios October 2011 - April 2012
Reverge Labs, LLC January 2011 - July 2011
WayForward Technologies January 2010 - April 2010
Pixar Animation Studios September 2008 - September 2009
Pixar Animation Studios June 2008 - August 2008
James Baxter Animation June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Character Animation, Animation, Storyboarding, Traditional Animation, Maya, Computer Animation
Education
California Institute of the Arts 2004 — 2008
BFA, Character Animation
Binghamton University 1998 — 2002
BA, Studio Art (concentration in painting)/English Literature
Catherine Dinh's Blue Sky Studios Experience December 2008 - November 2012
Job Client Production Specialist
Industry Entertainment
Experience
MakerBot® March 2014 - January 2015
Icebreaker March 2013 - March 2014
Meghan Patrice Riley Jewelry January 2012 - March 2013
DA Metals Jewelry November 2012 - December 2012
Blue Sky Studios December 2008 - November 2012
University of Michigan Medical School August 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Film, Film Production, Photoshop, Production Managment, Feature Films, Producing, Mac
Education
University of Michigan 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Boston University 2005 — 2006
MakerBot® March 2014 - January 2015
Icebreaker March 2013 - March 2014
Meghan Patrice Riley Jewelry January 2012 - March 2013
DA Metals Jewelry November 2012 - December 2012
Blue Sky Studios December 2008 - November 2012
University of Michigan Medical School August 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Film, Film Production, Photoshop, Production Managment, Feature Films, Producing, Mac
Education
University of Michigan 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Boston University 2005 — 2006
Sikand Srinivas's Blue Sky Studios Experience January 2015 - May 2015
Job Fix/Crowds Animator at Pixar Animation Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Pixar Animation Studios September 2015 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios June 2015 - August 2015
Blue Sky Studios January 2015 - May 2015
Pixar Animation Studios June 2014 - August 2014
Digital Media Academy (DMA) June 2013 - August 2013
California State University, Chico August 2011 - December 2012
Skills
Computer Animation
Education
Animsquad 2014 — 2014
The Animation Collaborative 2013 — 2014
California State University-Chico 2008 — 2011
Bachelors of Science, Applied Computer Graphics
Monta Vista High School 2004 — 2008
Pixar Animation Studios September 2015 - Present
Pixar Animation Studios June 2015 - August 2015
Blue Sky Studios January 2015 - May 2015
Pixar Animation Studios June 2014 - August 2014
Digital Media Academy (DMA) June 2013 - August 2013
California State University, Chico August 2011 - December 2012
Skills
Computer Animation
Education
Animsquad 2014 — 2014
The Animation Collaborative 2013 — 2014
California State University-Chico 2008 — 2011
Bachelors of Science, Applied Computer Graphics
Monta Vista High School 2004 — 2008
Matthew Jurczyk's Blue Sky Studios Experience June 2011 - Present
Job Systems Administrator at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
Blue Sky Studios June 2011 - Present
Skills
Linux, Programming, OS X, Scripting, Perl, Operating Systems, Servers, System Administration, Windows Server, MySQL, Unix, Visual Basic, Windows, Windows 7, Red Hat Linux, DHCP, Linux System..., Objective-C, Network Administration, Virtualization, Active Directory, PHP, VMware, CSS
Education
Central Connecticut State University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology; Networking
University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire
Blue Sky Studios June 2011 - Present
Skills
Linux, Programming, OS X, Scripting, Perl, Operating Systems, Servers, System Administration, Windows Server, MySQL, Unix, Visual Basic, Windows, Windows 7, Red Hat Linux, DHCP, Linux System..., Objective-C, Network Administration, Virtualization, Active Directory, PHP, VMware, CSS
Education
Central Connecticut State University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology; Networking
University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire
Jonathen Collins's Blue Sky Studios Experience April 2005 - July 2006
Job Supervising Animator at Toytalk
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
ToyTalk, Inc. March 2013 - Present
Animation Mentor September 2008 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment May 2012 - March 2013
Pixar Animation Studios August 2006 - April 2012
Blue Sky Studios April 2005 - July 2006
Industrial Light & Magic September 2003 - April 2005
Skills
Character Animation, Maya, Computer Animation, Cinematics, Visual Effects, Animation, 3D, Film, After Effects
Education
Academy of Art University 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Computer Animation
University of Rochester 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Cell Biology and Anatomy
ToyTalk, Inc. March 2013 - Present
Animation Mentor September 2008 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment May 2012 - March 2013
Pixar Animation Studios August 2006 - April 2012
Blue Sky Studios April 2005 - July 2006
Industrial Light & Magic September 2003 - April 2005
Skills
Character Animation, Maya, Computer Animation, Cinematics, Visual Effects, Animation, 3D, Film, After Effects
Education
Academy of Art University 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Computer Animation
University of Rochester 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Cell Biology and Anatomy
Vi-Dieu Nguyen's Blue Sky Studios Experience September 2006 - March 2007
Job Experienced Story Artist for Hire.
Industry Animation
Experience
Freelance March 2015 - Present
DreamWorks Animation September 2011 - January 2015
Laika September 2007 - June 2011
Blue Sky Studios September 2006 - March 2007
Pixar Animation Studios May 2006 - October 2006
Teenius, LLC February 2006 - April 2006
Skills
Storyboarding, Visual Development, Character Design, Illustration, Film, Story, Traditional Animation, Digital Painting, Animation, Visual Effects, Feature Films, After Effects, Concept Design, Character Animation, Storytelling, Drawing, Art, Visual Arts
Education
California Institute of the Arts 2002 — 2006
BFA, Character Animation
CSSSA 2001 — 2001
Concept Design Academy
Concept Design Academy
Freelance March 2015 - Present
DreamWorks Animation September 2011 - January 2015
Laika September 2007 - June 2011
Blue Sky Studios September 2006 - March 2007
Pixar Animation Studios May 2006 - October 2006
Teenius, LLC February 2006 - April 2006
Skills
Storyboarding, Visual Development, Character Design, Illustration, Film, Story, Traditional Animation, Digital Painting, Animation, Visual Effects, Feature Films, After Effects, Concept Design, Character Animation, Storytelling, Drawing, Art, Visual Arts
Education
California Institute of the Arts 2002 — 2006
BFA, Character Animation
CSSSA 2001 — 2001
Concept Design Academy
Concept Design Academy
Sophie Ohara's Blue Sky Studios Experience September 2013 - Present
Job Editorial Coordinator at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Blue Sky Studios September 2013 - Present
Blue Sky Studios February 2010 - September 2013
Blue Sky Studios July 2008 - February 2010
Rainmaker Entertainment Inc March 2004 - August 2004
First Independent Pictures January 2004 - March 2004
Miramax Films June 2003 - December 2003
Skills
Final Cut Pro, Mac and PC Proficient, After Effects CS5, Photoshop CS5, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Basic Maya, Maya
Education
University of Southern California 2004 — 2007
MFA, Animation and Digital Arts
Bennington College 1999 — 2003
BA, Film and Literature
FAMU Academy of Film and Television 2002 — 2002
Certificate of Completion, Film Production
Blue Sky Studios September 2013 - Present
Blue Sky Studios February 2010 - September 2013
Blue Sky Studios July 2008 - February 2010
Rainmaker Entertainment Inc March 2004 - August 2004
First Independent Pictures January 2004 - March 2004
Miramax Films June 2003 - December 2003
Skills
Final Cut Pro, Mac and PC Proficient, After Effects CS5, Photoshop CS5, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Basic Maya, Maya
Education
University of Southern California 2004 — 2007
MFA, Animation and Digital Arts
Bennington College 1999 — 2003
BA, Film and Literature
FAMU Academy of Film and Television 2002 — 2002
Certificate of Completion, Film Production
Sam Kremers-Nedell's Blue Sky Studios Experience June 2013 - September 2014
Job Staff Writer at Cartoon Network
Industry
Experience
Cartoon Network November 2014 - Present
Blue Sky Studios June 2013 - September 2014
Blue Sky Studios June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Maya, Traditional Animation
Education
California Institute of the Arts 2009 — 2013
BFA, Character Animation
Cartoon Network November 2014 - Present
Blue Sky Studios June 2013 - September 2014
Blue Sky Studios June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Maya, Traditional Animation
Education
California Institute of the Arts 2009 — 2013
BFA, Character Animation
Dale Zhao's Blue Sky Studios Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Research Engineer at Autodesk
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Autodesk June 2014 - Present
The Living February 2014 - Present
Body Labs March 2014 - June 2014
Blue Sky Studios June 2013 - August 2013
Columbia University September 2012 - December 2012
MSN October 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Programming, Computer Science, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, C, C#, OpenGL, WebGL, HTML, CSS, Maya, Maya API, Houdini, HDK (Houdini..., GLSL, .NET, SQL, XML, XSLT, Matlab, Lisp, OCaml, OpenCV, Unreal Engine 4, Rhinoceros 3D
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York 2012 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Computer Science
Beijing Jiaotong University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Computer Science
Autodesk June 2014 - Present
The Living February 2014 - Present
Body Labs March 2014 - June 2014
Blue Sky Studios June 2013 - August 2013
Columbia University September 2012 - December 2012
MSN October 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Programming, Computer Science, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, C, C#, OpenGL, WebGL, HTML, CSS, Maya, Maya API, Houdini, HDK (Houdini..., GLSL, .NET, SQL, XML, XSLT, Matlab, Lisp, OCaml, OpenCV, Unreal Engine 4, Rhinoceros 3D
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York 2012 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Computer Science
Beijing Jiaotong University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Computer Science
Pixar Animation Studios
PDI/Dreamworks
Pixar
Pacific Data Images
Blue Sky Films
PDI DreamWorks
BlueSky Studios
Ilion Animation Studios