CafeFX Company
Industry: Visual effects company
DescriptionCafeFX was an award-winning feature film visual effects facility offering visual effects production and supervision, CG character creation, and 3D animation. Founder: David Ebner Founded: 1993 Headquarters: Santa Maria, CA Number of employees: 14 Type of business: Privately held company
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CafeFX Employees
Insomniac Games September 2012 - Present
Tremense July 2003 - Present
Tremense January 2015 - June 2015
The Mill June 2012 - August 2012
Method Studios May 2011 - March 2012
CIS Hollywood January 2010 - April 2011
Otis College of Art and Design January 2010 - May 2010
Asylum Visual Effects December 2009 - January 2010
Asylum Visual Effects March 2009 - May 2009
CafeFX September 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Visual Effects, Compositing, 3D, Houdini, Animation, Lighting, Computer Graphics, Special Effects, Traditional Animation, Film, Shading, Maya, Feature Films, XSI, Post Production, Commercials, Video Games, Renderman, Matte Painting, Process Optimization, Production Planning, Digital Compositing, Nuke, Rendering, Pipeline Development, Mental Ray, Computer Animation, Team Building, Shake, VFX Supervision, Live Action, Cinematics, Look Development, MEL, Project Management, Negotiation, Pre-visualization, Django, MySQL, Python, Perl, Asset Management
Education
University of Southern California 1990 — 1993
MS, Electrical Engineering - Microwave Systems
University of Texas at Austin 1986 — 1990
BS, Electrical Engineering- Electromagnetics/Microwaves
Giant Propeller March 2015 - Present
Selk'bag USA March 2014 - Present
Inkkas November 2013 - Present
Breathometer February 2012 - February 2015
The Base Studio January 2007 - January 2014
Symantec October 2009 - November 2009
Mekanism January 2009 - April 2009
CafeFX May 2007 - September 2008
The Orphanage 2008 - 2008
Nike June 2007 - July 2007
Skills
Post Production, Motion Graphics, Advertising, CGI, Visual Effects, Animation, Editing, Shake, Digital Compositing, Nuke, Rotoscoping, Compositing, Maya, Lighting, Feature Films, Film, Commercials, Traditional Animation, After Effects, Cinematography, Storyboarding, Stereoscopic, 3D, VFX Supervision, Television, Music Videos, Film Production
Education
Expression College for Digital Arts 2006 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
STEAM Engine, Inc. August 2014 - Present
Feature Film "ZHONG KUI: SNOW GIRL AND THE DARK CRYSTAL" July 2013 - Present
Freight Train Art Studios LLC. September 2010 - Present
Digital Domain 3.0 January 2015 - February 2015
Electronic Arts (EA) August 2010 - August 2012
Short Film "Baby" February 2012 - July 2012
DIVE August 2010 - August 2010
Walt Disney IMD July 2008 - July 2010
CafeFX June 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Visual Effects, Look Development, Art, Painting, Matte Painting, Maya, Animation, Traditional Animation, Computer Animation, Storyboarding, Character Animation, Character Designs, Film, Feature Films
Education
The American Film Institute Conservatory 2004 — 2006
Master of Fine Arts, Film Production Design
House Special February 2014 - Present
Svengali FX October 2012 - January 2013
Laika January 2011 - June 2012
Digital Domain September 2010 - December 2010
ICO VFX June 2010 - September 2010
Sony Pictures Imageworks March 2009 - March 2010
Flash Film Works July 2005 - January 2009
CafeFX November 2007 - February 2008
Barbed Wire FX March 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Visual Effects, Silhouette, Digital Fusion, Nuke, Digital Compositing, Rotoscoping, Mocha, Character Animation
Education
Penn State University
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts November 2012 - Present
Ron Honn Graphic Design August 2009 - Present
77Twelve Media 2010 - January 2013
Ron Honn Graphic Design/77Twelve Media July 2009 - January 2013
Cross Timbers Productions August 2004 - August 2009
CafeFX, Inc March 1993 - June 2009
CafeFX 1992 - 2005
Skills
Compositing, Visual Effects, Motion Graphics, After Effects, Animation, Print design, Vehicle Graphics, Trade Show Signage, Adobe Creative Suite, Post Production, Film, Computer Animation, Graphic Design, Editing, VFX Supervision, Music Videos, Television, Logo Design, Videography, Commercials, Digital Compositing, 3D Modeling, Nuke, Pre-visualization, Lightwave, Look Development, Photography, Rotoscoping, Live Action, Matte Painting, Digital Fusion, Broadcast, Particle
Education
Cuesta College
Broadcast Communications
MINDBODY, Inc. January 2013 - Present
Setting Captives Free January 2012 - December 2012
St. Andrew Academy of Music April 2010 - December 2012
Little Masters Chess Academy January 2009 - December 2012
Allan Hancock College June 2009 - June 2010
Santa Maria Bonita School District January 2009 - April 2010
CafeFX April 2004 - December 2006
Skills
Teaching, Communication, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Oral & Written..., Highly organized, Time Efficient, Applying New Information, Creative Thinker, Customer Service, Music, Piano, Music Theory, Vocalist, Vocal Instruction, Private Music..., Chess, Administrative Skills, Film Production, Television Hosting, Acting, Community Outreach, Research, Writing
Education
UCSB 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Asian American Studies
A.T. Mahan High School 1994 — 1997
High School Degree
Scream House Games November 2012 - Present
LightHouse Animation May 2007 - September 2012
Blue Sky Studios December 2011 - May 2012
Digital Domain May 2010 - May 2011
CafeFX February 2008 - November 2009
USCIS April 2007 - November 2007
Walt Disney Feature Animation October 2004 - April 2007
ESC Entertainment April 2004 - August 2004
Rhythm & Hues Studios September 2003 - May 2004
Tippett Studio June 2002 - September 2003
Skills
Maya, 3D Studio Max, Vray, Unity3D, Unreal Engine, Mental Ray, Renderman, Zbrush, Mudbox, Photoshop, Quixel Suite, Substance Designer, Mari, Nuke, Shake, XSI, Rotoscoping, Cinema 4D, adobe premiere, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe After Effects, Solidangle Arnold, Revit, AutoCAD, xnormals, E-on Vue, World builder, OnyxTree, SpeedTree, photofly
Education
Gnomon School of Visual Effects 2007 — 2007
Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art 2007 — 2007
Santa Barbara City College 2007 — 2007
Gnomon School of Visual Effects 2006 — 2006
Ryerson University 1998 — 1998
University of Toronto 1994 — 1995
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 1993 — 1995
Diploma
Dawson College 1993 — 1993
Concordia University 1992 — 1992
School of Visual Arts 1992 — 1992
Scanline VFX December 2012 - May 2013
C2VFX April 2011 - December 2012
Mirada Studios October 2012 - November 2012
Independent November 2011 - April 2012
Zoic Studios December 2010 - April 2011
Speedshape August 2010 - December 2010
SWAY Studio July 2010 - August 2010
Pixomondo May 2010 - May 2010
Speedshape April 2010 - May 2010
CafeFX September 2009 - February 2010
Skills
Maya, Rendering, 3D Studio Max, Texture Painting, Mental Ray, Lighting, Visual Effects, Animation, Computer Graphics, 3D, Texturing, Vray, Modeling, Commercials, Nuke
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1991 — 1996
MPC February 2015 - Present
Mikros Image July 2013 - Present
Freelance June 2013 - June 2013
Weta Digital November 2010 - November 2012
Rainmaker Entertainment Inc April 2010 - July 2010
CafeFX May 2009 - February 2010
Nitrogen Studios August 2008 - April 2009
Entity FX February 2007 - June 2008
The Moving Picture Company March 2008 - April 2008
Vanguard Animation May 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Layout, Storyboarding, Nuke, Maya, Compositing, Character Animation, Visual Effects, Computer Animation, Mental Ray, FX Options, Animation, 3D, Computer Graphics, Film, After Effects, Traditional Animation, 3D Studio Max, Flash, UV mapping, Lighting, MEL, Cinematics, Shake, Pre-visualization, Shading
Education
AVID Certified Training 2003 — 2003
Certificate, Editing and Compositing
Maya Certified Training 2001 — 2001
Certificate, Maya for Games
Maya Certified Training 2001 — 2001
Certificate, Introduction to Maya
NBCC Miramichi 1999 — 1999
Certificate, Graduate training in Softimage3D
NBCC Miramichi 1996 — 1998
Diploma, Animation and Graphic Technolgies
TUNS / DAL TECH 1993 — 1994
N/A, Architectural & Environmental Design
University of New Brunswick 1991 — 1993
N/A, Civil Engineering
MPC September 2014 - Present
MPC April 2014 - September 2014
Bongo LLC 2013 - 2013
Barnes & Noble July 2010 - July 2011
Old Town Marker November 2004 - July 2010
CafeFX August 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Nuke, Compositing, Final Cut Pro, Film Production, Visual Effects, Editing, Film, After Effects, Photoshop, Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Post Production, Maya, Premiere, Mac, Video Editing, Illustrator, Digital Photography, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Management, Directing, Gaffer, Sales, Editting, Computer Hardware, Commercials
Education
Arizona State University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Film and Media Production, 3.78 GPA
Allan Hancock College 2007 — 2010
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
US Tech Source Inc. December 2014 - Present
Visionfriendly.com May 2013 - March 2014
Digital Kitchen September 2011 - November 2011
Technicolor July 2011 - September 2011
Gradient FX May 2011 - June 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 2011 - June 2011
Prime Focus February 2010 - March 2011
CafeFX October 2009 - January 2010
BluOxygen February 2009 - May 2009
Hydraulx May 2008 - July 2008
Skills
ASP.NET, C#.NET, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Visual Studio, Computer Graphics, Visual Effects, Compositing, Nuke, Maya, Microsoft SQL Server, JQuery, OOP, Windows 7, .NET, SQL, Digital Compositing, WordPress, Mental Ray, Eyeon Fusion, TCP/IP networking, Web Development, ZBrush, Autodesk Maya, HDRI Lighting, Windows Server 2008 R2, DHCP and DNS management, Active Directory and..., MCTS Windows 7..., Avid Media Composer, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA A+, VPN & DirectAccess, Autodesk Software, MVC 4.0, MailEnable, Android, nopCommerce, SEO, Adobe Dreamweaver
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Communication Studies: Radio/TV/Film, 3.5/4.0 GPA
MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist) Windows 7 Configuration
CompTIA Network+ Certified
CompTIA A+ Certified 2012 — 2012
Oakton Community College 2013 — 2013
Windows Support Technician Certificate, Computer Networking and Systems, 4.0/4.0
DePaul University 2007 — 2008
Computer Science, 4.0/4.0
New Trier High School 1993 — 1997
High School Diploma, High School
Gnomon School of Visual Effects 2008 — 2009
VFX and 3D Animation
Crafty Apes LLC May 2011 - Present
Magic Leap 2011 - Present
Pusher Media November 2007 - December 2013
Scanline VFX April 2009 - May 2011
Method Studios January 2009 - March 2009
RIOT July 2007 - January 2009
R!OT July 2007 - January 2009
Luma Pictures 2008 - 2008
The Syndicate January 2007 - May 2007
CafeFX December 2005 - April 2007
Skills
Digital Fusion, After Effects, Visual Effects, Nuke, Compositing, Shake, Digital Compositing, Look Development, VFX Supervision, PFTrack, Rotoscoping, Matte Painting, Feature Films, Renderman, Maya, Houdini, Particle Effects, Special Effects, Commercials, Music Videos, Film, Photography, Computer Animation, Film Production, Computer Graphics, Video, Animation, Traditional Animation, Live Action, Character Animation, 3D, Stereoscopic
Education
University of Alaska Fairbanks 1998 — 2004
2001, Psychology, Sociology, Athropology
Oregon State University 1997 — 2000
Psychology/Sociology
Death by Pixels March 2012 - Present
Shapeshifter Post January 2013 - December 2014
PIXOMONDO December 2012 - April 2013
PIXOMONDO April 2012 - June 2012
ScanLineVFX LA December 2010 - February 2012
Pixomondo June 2010 - July 2010
CafeFX January 2010 - February 2010
Cafe Fx February 2009 - July 2009
CafeFX 2009 - 2009
Composite Image Systems January 1995 - June 1998
Skills
Shake, Compositing, Visual Effects, Color Correction, Feature Films, Nuke, Matte Painting, VFX Supervision, Rotoscoping, Digital Compositing, Film, Look Development, Post Production, Commercials, Special Effects
Education
Ravensbourne 1979 — 1981
BSC, Communication Engineering (Television & Broadcasting)
CFE October 2011 - Present
Sony Computer Entertainment America July 2010 - August 2011
CafeFX 2002 - 2010
Eden FX 1999 - 2002
Station X Studios 1996 - 1999
Digital Domain 1995 - 1996
Grid Productions 1994 - 1995
Skills
Project Bidding, Pre-production, On Set, Visual Effects, Compositing, 3D, Simulations, Management, Animation, Commercials, Computer Animation, Computer Graphics, Creative Direction, Digital Compositing, Feature Films, Lighting, Live Action, Look Development, Matte Painting, Maya, Mental Ray, Modeling, Nuke, On-Set VFX Supervision, Pipeline Development, Post Production, Pre-visualization, Renderman, Rotoscoping, Special Effects, Stereoscopic, Texturing, VFX Supervision, Shading
Education
Universiteit Gent 1992 — 1993
Law & History
Atheneum Wispelberg 1980 — 1993
Science/Math
The Resistance VFX March 2010 - Present
RGH Themed Entertainment April 2013 - May 2013
Pixomondo May 2012 - March 2013
CafeFX November 2009 - February 2010
CafeFX August 2009 - November 2009
Skills
Data Input, Data Management, Database Management, Digital Compositing, Modeling, Scripting, Project Coordination, Roto, Visual Effects
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2004 — 2009
BS, Mathematics
Walt Disney Imagineering September 2015 - Present
Method Studios February 2015 - August 2015
RGH Themed Entertainment May 2013 - February 2015
The Walt Disney Company October 2011 - March 2013
DreamWorks Animation August 2010 - August 2011
CafeFX February 2009 - March 2010
CafeFX February 2008 - February 2009
Charlex May 2006 - February 2008
Charlex December 2005 - April 2006
Curious Pictures February 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Python, Rigid Body Dynamics, Visual Effects, Maya, Nuke, MEL, Shake, Perl, Renderman, 3D, Computer Animation, Computer Graphics, Feature Films, Film, Technical Direction, Pipeline Development, Lighting, Particle
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 1991 — 1995
BFA
The American College of London 1993 — 1994
Office of the Registrar, California State University at San Luis Obispo January 2014 - Present
Computer Science, Cal Poly: San Luis Obispo June 2010 - December 2013
CafeFX 2008 - 2010
Chapman University 2005 - 2008
Film Studies, UC Santa Barbara 2003 - 2005
Donald Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UC Santa Barbara 2001 - 2003
Expertcity.com, Inc. -> GoToMyPC -> CitrixOnline 2000 - 2001
UC Santa Barbara Extension 1999 - 2001
Skills
Project Management, Event Management, Management, Academic Advising, Advising People, Project Bidding, Hands-on Training, Visual Effects, Team Leadership, Technical Writing, Human Resources, Compositing, Animation, Post Production, Training, Film, Program Management, Operations Management, Organizational..., Cross-functional..., Strategic Planning, Relationship Management, Staff Supervision, Collaborative Problem..., Advising Clients, Technical Leadership, Supervisory Experience, New Hire Orientations, Technical Orientation, Collaboration Solutions, Admissions Counseling, Final Cut Pro, Digital Compositing, Event Planning, Social Media, Research, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Photoshop
Education
Chapman University 2006 — 2008
M.A., Organizational Leadership
University of California, Santa Barbara 1996 — 2000
B.A., Film Studies
University of California, Santa Barbara 1996 — 2000
minor, Music
Merlin Entertainments plc June 2015 - Present
Country Studios October 1997 - Present
Knott's Berry Farm July 2014 - May 2015
The Queen Mary February 2011 - July 2014
Freelance Film Production September 2011 - May 2013
Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resorts January 2005 - January 2011
CafeFX January 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Directing, Short Films, Film Production, Film, Post Production, Visual Effects, Final Cut Pro, Comedy, Avid, Casting, Pre-production, Final Draft, Camera Operating, Disney, Microsoft Works, Writing, Tour Operators, Ranches, Plant Biology, American History, California History, Equestrian, Storytelling, Operations Management, Hospitality Management, Special Events..., Production, Talent Casting, Camera Operator, Avid Editor, Special Events..., Ticketing, Museum Collections, Exhibit Preparation, Acting, Camera, Editing, Entertainment, Feature Films, Television, Video Production
Education
Academy of Art University 2008 — 2011
B.F.A., Motion Pictures and Television
Santa Barbara City College 2001 — 2004
A.A., Film and Video Production
Silverton Filmmakers February 2015 - Present
Silverton Filmmakers February 2015 - Present
Silverdraft November 2012 - April 2015
Pixomondo February 2009 - November 2012
Phantom Ride Entertainment June 2008 - February 2009
Sententia Entertainment March 2005 - April 2008
CafeFX 2008 - 2008
Cafe FX January 2006 - June 2006
Cafe FX October 2004 - February 2005
Cafe FX May 2003 - July 2003
Skills
VFX Supervision, Computer Animation, Budgets, Visual Effects, Feature Films, Negotiation, Screenplays, Film, Post Production, Film Production, Animation, Lighting, Final Cut Pro, Television, Production Managment, Photoshop, Nuke, 3D, Character Animation, Video Production, Motion Graphics, Cinematography, Digital Compositing, Producing, 3D Studio Max, Creative Direction, Computer Graphics, Directing, Entertainment, Content Strategy
Education
University of Southern California 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts, Motion Picture and TV Production
Silverton Union High School 1979 — 1983
High School Diploma
Industrial Light and Magic (ILM) April 2014 - Present
ScanLineVFX LA April 2011 - April 2014
Gradient Effects July 2010 - May 2011
CafeFX July 2004 - July 2010
World Theater June 2000 - July 2004
Staples November 1998 - February 2000
Skills
After Effects, Digital Fusion, Post Production, Final Cut Pro, Film, DVD Studio Pro, Avid, Photoshop, Nuke, Sound, Feature Films, FileMaker, Special Effects, Motion Graphics, Stereoscopic, Color Correction, Pre-production, Film Production, Avid Media Composer, Visual Effects, Digital Compositing, Video Editing
Education
California State University-Monterey Bay 2002 — 2005
BA
Pixomondo May 2009 - Present
CafeFX September 2008 - April 2009
Mar Vista Ventures, Visual Effects January 2002 - September 2008
Entity FX 2008 - 2008
Industrial Light and Magic October 2005 - March 2006
CIS Hollywood March 1985 - April 1995
Education
University of California, Berkeley
BA, Architecture
Digital Domain 3.0 August 2014 - Present
Digital Domain April 2012 - June 2014
Sony Pictures Imageworks November 2011 - April 2012
Scanline LA June 2011 - September 2011
Digital Domain September 2010 - May 2011
Animal Logic LA July 2010 - September 2010
The Mill LA March 2010 - July 2010
CafeFX January 2010 - February 2010
The Mill NY September 2009 - January 2010
Superfad September 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Compositing, Look Development, Nuke, Digital Compositing
Education
School of Visual Arts 2001 — 2005
BFA, Computer Art
HubbArts Mediaworks 2012 - Present
Brain Zoo 2011 - 2011
The History Channel 2010 - 2011
CafeFX 2008 - 2009
CIS Hollywood February 2007 - December 2007
3D Site/ Disney Imagineering 2005 - 2006
Rhythm and Hues Studios 2004 - 2005
Big Idea Studios 2001 - 2003
Big Idea Studios 1999 - 2001
The Jim Henson Creature Shop 1998 - 1998
Skills
Zbrush, After Effects, Mudbox, Photoshop, Bodypaint, Final Cut Studio, Shake, Texturing, Mental Ray, UV mapping, Compositing, Lighting, Modeling, Character Modeling, Digital Sculpting, Shading, Texture Painting, Low Poly Modeling, 3D, Feature Films, Maya
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Radio -Television- Film
2K February 2014 - Present
John McNeil Studio June 2012 - February 2014
Atomic Fiction April 2012 - June 2012
StereoPictures November 2010 - December 2011
CafeFX December 2008 - March 2010
Matte World Digital May 2008 - October 2008
The Orphanage September 2006 - March 2008
Skills
Visual Effects, Shake, Feature Films, Maya, Post Production, After Effects, Commercials, Matte Painting, Film, Animation, Special Effects, 3D
Education
Academy of Art University 2002 — 2005
BA
Pixomondo May 2009 - Present
CafeFX 2007 - 2009
Industrial Light & Magic 2005 - 2006
Asylum Visual Effects 2004 - 2005
Digital Domain 1996 - 1997
Skills
Visual Effects, Feature Films, Post Production, Compositing, Nuke, Commercials, Film Production, VFX Supervision, Video, Digital Compositing, Maya, Film, 3D, Computer Animation, Television
Education
University of California, Berkeley
BA Summa Cum Laude, Architecture
DreamWorks January 2015 - Present
Universal Pictures - Dracula Untold June 2013 - October 2014
Pixomondo June 2012 - June 2013
Universal Pictures July 2011 - February 2012
Universal Pictures - Fast and Furious 5 June 2010 - April 2011
CafeFX May 2009 - July 2009
Universal Pictures - Death Race July 2007 - August 2008
Mr. X Inc. November 2004 - July 2008
Shoot Em Up 2006 - 2007
Mr. X Inc. 2004 - 2007
Skills
Budgets, Feature Films, Visual Effects, Film Production, Post Production, Film, 3D, Nuke, Cinematography, Compositing, Producing, VFX Supervision, Commercials, Animation, Pre-production, Live Action, Scripting, Digital Compositing, Computer Animation, Shake, Maya, PFTrack, Look Development, Houdini
Education
Saint Mary's University
ScanLineVFX LA February 2011 - Present
Shade VFX August 2010 - January 2011
ScanLineVFX LA July 2010 - August 2010
Svengali FX March 2010 - June 2010
Sony Pictures Imageworks November 2009 - February 2010
Super 78 July 2009 - October 2009
Gradient Effects June 2008 - July 2009
Keyframe FX May 2008 - June 2008
CafeFX February 2008 - April 2008
Super 78 June 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Digital Compositing, Look Development, Lighting, Compositing, 3D, Visual Effects, VFX Supervision, Nuke, Post Production, Feature Films, Computer Graphics
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2001 — 2004
BFA, Visual Effects
University of Cincinnati 1999 — 2001
Aerospace Engineering
Psyop LA January 2010 - Present
CafeFX October 2009 - January 2010
Psyop NY September 2009 - October 2009
Nathan Love January 2007 - September 2009
Pratt Institute January 2007 - May 2008
Tronic Studio October 2006 - December 2006
Stardust September 2006 - October 2006
Guerilla FX August 2006 - October 2006
Mechanism Digital July 2006 - August 2006
1st Ave Machine June 2006 - July 2006
Skills
MEL, Rigging, Textiles, Maya, Character Rigging, Character Animation, Mental Ray, Computer Animation, Visual Effects, Nuke, Shading, Animation, Compositing, Texturing, Mudbox, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Particle, 3D, Zbrush, After Effects, Facial Animation, Computer Graphics, Modeling, Python, Scripting
Education
School of Visual Arts 2003 — 2006
BFA, Computer Animation
Long Island Academy of Fine Art
Atomic Age Prints July 2015 - Present
PajamaContent April 2015 - Present
Penny Jar Pictures LLC March 1999 - March 2015
CafeFX 1998 - 1999
KCOY-TV 1997 - 1998
Santa Maria Times 1992 - 1997
Skills
Video Production, Video, Storytelling, Film, Video Editing, Editing, Journalism, Broadcast, Photography, Content Development, Commercials, Voice Over, Editorial, Short Films, Copywriting, Web Content, Magazines, Documentaries, Entertainment, Copy Editing, Screenwriting, Media Relations, Post Production, Producing, Directing, Final Cut Pro, Social Media, Acting, Creative Direction, Digital Media, Voice Acting, Digital Marketing, Professional Media..., Media Strategy, Professional Media...
Education
University of North Texas 1987 — 1989
Bachelor's degree, Journalism
Ant Farm May 2012 - Present
Freelance November 2012 - Present
King and Country June 2010 - May 2012
Riot October 2005 - June 2009
CafeFX January 2004 - October 2005
Creo Collective January 2003 - December 2004
Barbed Wire FX January 2001 - December 2003
Rhythm & Hues August 2001 - November 2001
Digital Domain February 2000 - October 2000
Station X Studios February 1998 - February 2000
Skills
Visual Effects, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Compositing, Feature Films, FX Animation, Nuke, VFX Supervision, Post Production, Commercials, Film, Computer Graphics, Pre-visualization, Look Development, Pre-production, Music Videos
Education
Michigan State University 1992 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts, Telecommunication Media Arts
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
Method Studios September 2012 - November 2012
Fox Sports Net April 2011 - October 2011
Asylum Visual Effects May 2010 - June 2010
I.E. Effects September 2009 - May 2010
Sway Studio June 2010 - 2010
Brain Zoo Studios (Van Nuys) October 2008 - May 2009
R!OT Pictures March 2008 - June 2008
CafeFX August 2007 - March 2008
CafeFX in Santa Maria November 2006 - March 2008
CafeFX, Santa Maria November 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Digital Production, Feature Films, Video Games, Commercials, Visual Effects, Nuke, Motion Graphics, Special Effects, Stereoscopic, Film, Video Production, Rotoscoping, Producing, Production Managment, Cinematics, Compositing, Animation, Television, Post Production, Digital Compositing, 3D, After Effects, Pre-production, Computer Animation, Live Action, Film Production, Video, HD Video
Education
University of Oklahoma 1987 — 1991
Master of Arts, English
Southern Methodist University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts, English
Laika Studios January 2013 - Present
Freelance May 2012 - December 2012
Method Studios January 2012 - March 2012
Pixomondo BUR May 2011 - December 2011
Halon Entertainment February 2011 - May 2011
Industrial Light & Magic ( ILM ) October 2010 - February 2011
CafeFX 2009 - February 2010
Rhythm & Hues 2007 - 2009
Sony Pictures Imageworks 2006 - 2007
Rhythm & Hues 2004 - 2006
Skills
Stereo Layout, Cloth/Fur, Tracking/Matchmove, Maya, Syntheyes, PFTrack, Nuke, Stereo, Layout, 3D, Compositing, Visual Effects, Matchmover, Animation, Stereoscopic, Feature Films
Education
U.C.L.A 1990 — 1992
certificate for film and video post production.
University of California, Los Angeles 1990 — 1992
Film and television visual fx grad, computer digital FX
Whiskytree January 2011 - Present
Blur Studio August 2010 - January 2011
Blur Studio February 2007 - August 2010
CafeFX August 2006 - January 2007
Omation May 2005 - July 2006
Education
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale 2002 — 2010
Bachelor's of Science, Media Art & Animation
Allan Hancock College 2012 - Present
CafeFX 1996 - 2008
KEYT TV 1990 - 1996
kcoy tv 1980 - 1990
Deutsch Shea and Evans 1980 - 1980
Bernard Hodes Advertising 1978 - 1979
Education
California State University-Dominguez Hills 1968 — 1977
Design, Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Biology, Physical Education
Gardena High School 1964 — 1969
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
Sony Pictures Imageworks March 2015 - June 2015
Sony Pictures Imageworks April 2014 - June 2014
Sony Pictures Imageworks October 2013 - March 2014
Sony Pictures Imageworks November 2012 - February 2013
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 2012 - May 2012
Logan June 2011 - January 2012
Digital Domain January 2011 - March 2011
Flat Earth Productions April 2010 - July 2010
CafeFX November 2008 - February 2010
CafeFX November 2007 - May 2008
Education
University of California, San Diego 1992 — 1995
B.A.
Scanline VFX October 2008 - Present
CafeFX July 2007 - October 2008
The Orphanage November 2006 - June 2007
Rhythm and Hues March 2003 - September 2006
Rhythm and Hues January 2000 - February 2003
Digital Domain 1998 - 2000
Digital Domain 1996 - 1998
Boss Film Studios 1993 - 1994
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York
B.A., English
University of California, Los Angeles
MFA, Film
Industrial Light & Magic April 2008 - Present
Lucasfilm Animation August 2007 - April 2008
CafeFX May 2005 - July 2007
Omation Studios June 2004 - April 2005
MisterGrafix Produções January 2003 - January 2004
Banco do Brasil August 1987 - November 2002
Freelancer March 2001 - November 2001
Skills
Maya, Look Development, Texturing, Animation, Texture Artist, Character Animation, 3D, Traditional Animation, Computer Animation, 3D Modeling, Modeling
Education
Universidade de Brasília 2000 — 2004
Bachelor
Industrial Light & Magic January 2015 - Present
Industrial Light & Magic October 2007 - December 2014
Lucasfilm January 2011 - October 2011
Paramount Pictures June 2007 - September 2007
CafeFX September 2006 - April 2007
Omation January 2005 - August 2006
Codify Media Solutions May 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Visual Effects, Renderman, Computer Graphics, Python, 3D graphics, C++, Qt, Project Management, PyQt, User Experience, OpenGL, 3D, Perforce, Shaders, Computer Animation, Film
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 2000 — 2004
BS, Computer Science
FOX CBS July 2013 - Present
Pixomondo October 2010 - May 2013
Freelance August 2007 - June 2011
Zoic July 2008 - December 2009
CafeFX February 2008 - April 2008
Cafefx/The Syndicate 2008 - 2008
Eden Fx March 2005 - July 2007
DI Group May 2005 - September 2005
VFXPC November 2003 - September 2004
Freelance Computer Services July 1998 - December 2003
Skills
Compositing, Visual Effects, Digital Compositing, VFX Supervision, Feature Films, Nuke, Animation, Post Production, After Effects, Computer Animation
Education
CSUN 1996 — 2001
BA
DreamWorks Animation April 2009 - Present
Rhythm & Hues January 2007 - April 2009
CafeFX October 2006 - December 2006
Method Studios August 2006 - October 2006
Digital Domain February 2006 - July 2006
CafeFX October 2005 - February 2006
Method Studios August 2005 - October 2005
Motion Theory January 2003 - January 2005
Education
Gnomon School of Visual Effects 2003 — 2004
animation
Loyola Marymount University 1998 — 2002
Royce's Arcade February 2014 - Present
RGH Themed Entertainment March 2013 - May 2013
Infinity Ward September 2012 - March 2013
Disney Publishing Worldwide January 2012 - March 2012
Spatial Harmonics Group October 2011 - December 2011
Brand New School July 2009 - August 2009
Superfad February 2009 - April 2009
CafeFX November 2008 - February 2009
Spontaneous May 2006 - September 2008
Special Branch March 2008 - August 2008
Skills
3D, Animation, Lighting, Rendering, Illustrator, Photoshop, Computer Animation, Realflow, Art, Arcade Repair, Arcade Art Restoration, Asset Management
Education
School of Visual Arts 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Computer Art
Method Studios February 2013 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2012 - August 2012
Laika July 2010 - March 2012
CafeFX December 2008 - February 2010
Pendulum Studios May 2008 - December 2008
Pendulum Studios February 2008 - May 2008
Skills
Character..., Facial Rigging, MEL Scripting, MEL, Character Rigging, Rigging, Maya, Character Animation, Animation, Computer Graphics, Python, Motion Capture, After Effects, Computer Animation, 3D, Lighting, Traditional Animation, Modeling, Cinematics, Feature Films
Education
Full Sail University 2005 — 2007
B.S., Computer Animation
Florida Southern College 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Freelance January 2015 - Present
Digital Domain January 2013 - March 2013
Method Studios September 2011 - February 2012
Digital Domain September 2010 - May 2011
Method Studios July 2009 - August 2010
Digital Domain 2007 - 2009
CafeFX 2007 - 2007
Digital Domain 2006 - 2007
Skills
Nuke, Visual Effects, Digital Compositing, Compositing, Rotoscoping, Shake, Mental Ray, Maya, Look Development, Computer Animation, Film
Education
New York University 2003 — 2005
M.S., Digital Imaging and Design
Mount Saint Mary's College California 1997 — 2000
B.A., Fine Art
A52 December 2010 - Present
Prime Focus November 2010 - February 2011
Hydraulx April 2007 - November 2010
CafeFX December 2007 - January 2008
Hydraulx 2007 - 2008
Skills
Digital Compositing, Visual Effects, VFX Supervision, Post Production, Nuke, Rotoscoping, Compositing, Feature Films, Film, Commercials
Education
Collins College 2003 — 2007
B.S., Visual FX
Psyop November 2013 - Present
Reliance MediaWorks VFX July 2013 - November 2013
Rythym and Hues November 2010 - March 2013
Rhythm & Hues September 2008 - March 2013
Reliance Media Works 2013 - 2013
CafeFX 2009 - 2010
Luma Pictures 2008 - 2008
Cafe Fx November 2006 - 2008
Skills
Nuke, Visual Effects, Look Development, Shake, Compositing, Digital Compositing, Maya, Mental Ray, Shading, Houdini
Education
Allan Hancock College
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum September 2013 - Present
MIND CONTROL AGENCY January 2013 - Present
Chris Slaughter Marketing & Public Relations January 1992 - Present
Santa Maria Valley Wine Country Association January 2011 - September 2013
CafeFX October 2006 - December 2010
Joseph W. Slaughter, DDS July 1995 - July 2006
DIVE! January 1994 - July 1995
Miles Communications January 1992 - July 1994
Personalities/Entertainment Daily Journal January 1990 - August 1991
American Marketing Works/Body Glove January 1990 - December 1990
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Corporate Branding, Strategic Public..., Public Speaking, Event Management, Production Managment, Event Planning, Fundraising, Entertainment, Television, Video Production, Public Relations, Marketing, Nonprofits, Brand Management, Storytelling, Press Releases, Editing, Community Development, Media Relations, Advertising, Blogging, Social Networking, Digital Media, New Media, Magazines, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Newsletters
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1981 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English, American Literature
CafeFX SchedulingDigital Post Services2005 - 2007
Skills
Feature Films
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design
Apple Retail June 2011 - Present
Apple Retail May 2010 - June 2011
CafeFX December 2008 - February 2010
Apple Retail April 2007 - December 2008
Skills
Training & Development, Employee Relations, Fast Learner, Employee Training, Computer Repair, iOS, iWork, iLife, Mac, Final Cut Pro, OS X, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Aperture, Apple Aperture, Keynote, iTunes, iPhoto, Final Cut Studio, iMovie, Motion Graphics, DVD Studio Pro, Video Editing, After Effects, Digital Photography, Videography, Photography, Photoshop, iPhone Support, Post Production, Cinematography, Video Production, Visual Effects, iWeb
Education
Allan Hancock College
Tippett Studio 2007 - Present
CafeFX December 2003 - July 2006
Skills
Lighting, Film, Computer Graphics, Look Development, Renderman, Visual Effects, Shading, Renderman Shading..., Maya, Mental Ray, MEL, Shake, Nuke, 3D, Digital Compositing, Katana
Education
UCSB 1993 — 2000
C. Phil., Master of Arts (M.A.), Anthropology of Religion
UCSB 1987 — 1992
B.A. Linguistics and Religious Studies