Kerner Optical
Industry: Visual effects company company
DescriptionKerner Optical was an American practical visual effects company based in San Rafael, California. Originally the practical effects division of Industrial Light & Magic, it was spun off as an autonomous company in 2006. Founded: August 2006 Ceased operations: August 2011 Fate: Bankruptcy Subsidiary: Kerner Studios (Canada) Inc. Type of business: Privately held company
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Kerner Optical Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Joshua Myslik Joshua Myslik's Kerner Optical Experience January 2010 - May 2010
Job Design and Fabrication
Industry Design
Experience
The Public Works July 2014 - Present
Antipode Design Company February 2013 - Present
Schellville Research December 2013 - May 2014
Fusion Specialties, Inc. May 2013 - October 2013
ShadeMaker Productions, Inc. June 2012 - August 2012
John R. LaNoue Industrial Art Services April 2012 - June 2012
Kerner Optical January 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Sketching, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhinoceros, Solidworks, Prototype, Metal Fabrication, Building Relationships, Industrial Design, Model Making, Sketchbook Pro, 3D Modeling, Product Design, Rapid Prototyping, Design Strategy, Concept Generation
Education
Wentworth Institute of Technology 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's of Science, Industrial and Product Design
Front Range Community College
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
The Public Works July 2014 - Present
Antipode Design Company February 2013 - Present
Schellville Research December 2013 - May 2014
Fusion Specialties, Inc. May 2013 - October 2013
ShadeMaker Productions, Inc. June 2012 - August 2012
John R. LaNoue Industrial Art Services April 2012 - June 2012
Kerner Optical January 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Sketching, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhinoceros, Solidworks, Prototype, Metal Fabrication, Building Relationships, Industrial Design, Model Making, Sketchbook Pro, 3D Modeling, Product Design, Rapid Prototyping, Design Strategy, Concept Generation
Education
Wentworth Institute of Technology 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's of Science, Industrial and Product Design
Front Range Community College
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Dan Hauck Dan Hauck's Kerner Optical Experience January 2007 - January 2011
Job designer/model maker/artist available for work!
Industry Design
Experience
they.co January 2012 - Present
32Ten Studios January 2012 - January 2014
ACME Scenery Co January 2006 - January 2013
Cinderbiter January 2011 - January 2012
Kerner Optical January 2007 - January 2011
Scene 2 January 1999 - January 2001
Cirecast January 1998 - January 1999
Nottingham-Spirk January 1997 - January 1998
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Graphics, Photoshop, Drawing, 3D rendering, Interior Design, Layout, 3D, Furniture, Graphic Design, Design Thinking, Concept Development, Industrial Design, Model Making, Product Design, Sketching, Design Strategy, Illustrator, Art Direction, Rendering, Concept Design, Illustration, Logo Design, Sculpture, Painting, Visual Effects, Stop Motion, Props, Concept Generation, Storyboarding, Digital Illustration, Film, Clay Modelling, 3D visualization
Education
Cleveland Institute of Art 1996 — 1997
Fundamentals of Art
they.co January 2012 - Present
32Ten Studios January 2012 - January 2014
ACME Scenery Co January 2006 - January 2013
Cinderbiter January 2011 - January 2012
Kerner Optical January 2007 - January 2011
Scene 2 January 1999 - January 2001
Cirecast January 1998 - January 1999
Nottingham-Spirk January 1997 - January 1998
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Graphics, Photoshop, Drawing, 3D rendering, Interior Design, Layout, 3D, Furniture, Graphic Design, Design Thinking, Concept Development, Industrial Design, Model Making, Product Design, Sketching, Design Strategy, Illustrator, Art Direction, Rendering, Concept Design, Illustration, Logo Design, Sculpture, Painting, Visual Effects, Stop Motion, Props, Concept Generation, Storyboarding, Digital Illustration, Film, Clay Modelling, 3D visualization
Education
Cleveland Institute of Art 1996 — 1997
Fundamentals of Art
Randy Ottenberg Randy Ottenberg's Kerner Optical Experience October 1981 - September 2011
Job Artist at newamericanart.com
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Ex'pressions Digital College January 2011 - Present
New American Art January 1978 - Present
Kerner Optical October 1981 - September 2011
Industrial Light and Magic 1981 - 2010
Industrial Light & Magic October 1982 - August 2006
Skills
Painting, Art, Special Effects, Visual Effects, Sculpture, Character Animation, Art Direction, Traditional Animation, Film, Commercials, Animation, 3D, Pre-visualization, Compositing, Maya, Storyboarding, Look Development, Digital Compositing, Digital Painting, Matte Painting, Shake, Texture Painting, Renderman, Nuke, Live Action, Stop Motion, Feature Films, VFX Supervision
Education
San Francisco Art Institute 1975 — 1978
BFA, MFA, Fine Art
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 1972 — 1975
BFA, Fine Art
Ex'pressions Digital College January 2011 - Present
New American Art January 1978 - Present
Kerner Optical October 1981 - September 2011
Industrial Light and Magic 1981 - 2010
Industrial Light & Magic October 1982 - August 2006
Skills
Painting, Art, Special Effects, Visual Effects, Sculpture, Character Animation, Art Direction, Traditional Animation, Film, Commercials, Animation, 3D, Pre-visualization, Compositing, Maya, Storyboarding, Look Development, Digital Compositing, Digital Painting, Matte Painting, Shake, Texture Painting, Renderman, Nuke, Live Action, Stop Motion, Feature Films, VFX Supervision
Education
San Francisco Art Institute 1975 — 1978
BFA, MFA, Fine Art
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 1972 — 1975
BFA, Fine Art
Michelle Lyman Michelle Lyman's Kerner Optical Experience October 2008 - August 2011
Job Fabricator & Painter at KernerWorks
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
KTS KFORCE Trauma F/Xs January 2015 - Present
KernerWorks September 2011 - Present
Kerner Group 2008 - Present
KernerFX 2008 - Present
Kerner Optical October 2008 - August 2011
Fonco Creative Services November 2010 - January 2011
Fair Street Films July 2010 - October 2010
CWI - Chris Walas Inc 1990 - 1995
Skills
Special Effects, Stop Motion, Visual Effects, Animation, Film, Feature Films, 3D, Commercials, Compositing, Painting, Art Direction, Maya, Prop Making
Education
San Francisco State University
BA, Film Production
KTS KFORCE Trauma F/Xs January 2015 - Present
KernerWorks September 2011 - Present
Kerner Group 2008 - Present
KernerFX 2008 - Present
Kerner Optical October 2008 - August 2011
Fonco Creative Services November 2010 - January 2011
Fair Street Films July 2010 - October 2010
CWI - Chris Walas Inc 1990 - 1995
Skills
Special Effects, Stop Motion, Visual Effects, Animation, Film, Feature Films, 3D, Commercials, Compositing, Painting, Art Direction, Maya, Prop Making
Education
San Francisco State University
BA, Film Production
Roy Miles's Kerner Optical Experience 2008 - 2008
Job owner at antidivision
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Youth Uprising June 2012 - Present
antidivision January 2002 - Present
Biddies 2001 - 2012
Alligator Planet 2006 - 2009
ANTIDIVISION 2002 - 2009
ANTIDIVISION 2002 - 2009
Kerner Optical 2008 - 2008
Ex'pression College 2000 - 2004
Dedato 2000 - 2000
STRANGEco 1993 - 2000
Skills
Animation, Maya, After Effects, Film, 3D, Storyboarding, Character Animation, Video Production, Visual Effects, Compositing, Motion Graphics, Computer Animation, Digital Compositing, 3D Modeling, Post Production, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustration, Video Editing, Final Cut Pro, Multimedia, Illustrator, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Lighting, Premiere, Traditional Animation, Nuke, Special Effects, Motion Design, Feature Films, Film Production, Commercials, Short Films
Education
Expression College for Digital Arts 1998 — 2000
Media Arts, Animation
Academy of Art University 1994 — 1995
Youth Uprising June 2012 - Present
antidivision January 2002 - Present
Biddies 2001 - 2012
Alligator Planet 2006 - 2009
ANTIDIVISION 2002 - 2009
ANTIDIVISION 2002 - 2009
Kerner Optical 2008 - 2008
Ex'pression College 2000 - 2004
Dedato 2000 - 2000
STRANGEco 1993 - 2000
Skills
Animation, Maya, After Effects, Film, 3D, Storyboarding, Character Animation, Video Production, Visual Effects, Compositing, Motion Graphics, Computer Animation, Digital Compositing, 3D Modeling, Post Production, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustration, Video Editing, Final Cut Pro, Multimedia, Illustrator, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Lighting, Premiere, Traditional Animation, Nuke, Special Effects, Motion Design, Feature Films, Film Production, Commercials, Short Films
Education
Expression College for Digital Arts 1998 — 2000
Media Arts, Animation
Academy of Art University 1994 — 1995
Ayse Dedeoglu Arkali's Kerner Optical Experience July 2009 - August 2011
Job Editorial Department Supervisor at Atomic Fiction
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Atomic Fiction June 2015 - Present
Atomic Fiction May 2013 - June 2015
Atomic Fiction October 2012 - September 2013
CinderBiter May 2012 - September 2012
duMonde VFX October 2011 - December 2011
Kerner Optical July 2009 - August 2011
Kerner Optical June 2008 - July 2009
Polygon Entertainment May 2008 - June 2008
Polygon Entertainment September 2007 - May 2008
Freelance 2003 - June 2007
Skills
Film Production, Scheduling, Production Management, Bidding, Visual Effects, Production, Budgeting, Animation, Feature Films, Short Films, Post Production, Editing, Video Editing, Final Cut Pro, Film, Pre-production, Assistant Directing, Miniatures, Computer Graphics, Practical Effects, Stop Motion, Effects, Special Effects, Video Production, Commercials, Character Animation, Production Managment, Video, Lighting, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Entertainment
Education
NUCT 2002 — 2004
Specialization in Motion Pictures Directing, Audit in Cinematography
1998 — 2002
BA, Business Administration
Atomic Fiction June 2015 - Present
Atomic Fiction May 2013 - June 2015
Atomic Fiction October 2012 - September 2013
CinderBiter May 2012 - September 2012
duMonde VFX October 2011 - December 2011
Kerner Optical July 2009 - August 2011
Kerner Optical June 2008 - July 2009
Polygon Entertainment May 2008 - June 2008
Polygon Entertainment September 2007 - May 2008
Freelance 2003 - June 2007
Skills
Film Production, Scheduling, Production Management, Bidding, Visual Effects, Production, Budgeting, Animation, Feature Films, Short Films, Post Production, Editing, Video Editing, Final Cut Pro, Film, Pre-production, Assistant Directing, Miniatures, Computer Graphics, Practical Effects, Stop Motion, Effects, Special Effects, Video Production, Commercials, Character Animation, Production Managment, Video, Lighting, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Entertainment
Education
NUCT 2002 — 2004
Specialization in Motion Pictures Directing, Audit in Cinematography
1998 — 2002
BA, Business Administration
Carol Bauman's Kerner Optical Experience 2006 - September 2011
Job Finishing Supervisor, Designer Kernerworks LLC
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Kernerworks LLC September 2011 - Present
Kerner Optical 2006 - September 2011
INDUSTRIAL LIGHT & MAGIC 1992 - 2006
Chris Walas Inc. June 1989 - December 1995
Nelsen+Howard Sculptural Design October 1987 - November 1993
Skills
Special Effects, Film, Feature Films, Sculpture, Film Production, Commercials, Photoshop, Post Production, Pre-production, Short Films, Painting, Traditional Animation, Visual Effects
Education
New York University 1980 — 1984
BFA, Film
Allan Hancock College Pacific Conservatory For the Performing Arts 1978 — 1980
AA, Theatre Design
Kernerworks LLC September 2011 - Present
Kerner Optical 2006 - September 2011
INDUSTRIAL LIGHT & MAGIC 1992 - 2006
Chris Walas Inc. June 1989 - December 1995
Nelsen+Howard Sculptural Design October 1987 - November 1993
Skills
Special Effects, Film, Feature Films, Sculpture, Film Production, Commercials, Photoshop, Post Production, Pre-production, Short Films, Painting, Traditional Animation, Visual Effects
Education
New York University 1980 — 1984
BFA, Film
Allan Hancock College Pacific Conservatory For the Performing Arts 1978 — 1980
AA, Theatre Design
Peggy Hrastar's Kerner Optical Experience 2006 - 2010
Job Modelmaker at Kernerworks, LLC
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Kernerworks, LLC June 2013 - Present
32Ten Studios November 2012 - Present
Rising Star Productions 2014 - 2014
Rocket Science March 2013 - April 2013
Acme Scenery Inc. March 2013 - March 2013
Cinderbiter July 2011 - December 2012
Fonco Creative Services November 2010 - January 2011
White Room Artifacts May 2010 - August 2010
Kerner Optical 2006 - 2010
Industrial Light + Magic 1997 - 2008
Skills
Film, Set Construction, Painting, Props, Model Making, Concept Design, Feature Films, Art, Set Dressing, After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animation, Special Effects, Visual Effects, Stop Motion, Set Design, Scenic Painting, Photoshop, Art Direction, Prop Making, Murals, Rhino 3D, 3D, Laser Cutting, AutoCAD, Traditional Animation, Maya, Premiere, Storyboarding, Pre-visualization, Look Development, Metal Fabrication, Rhino 4, Fabrication, Drafting, Adobe Premier Pro, Cinema 4D, Illustrator
Education
Bay Area Video Coalition 2014 — 2014
Certificate, Motion Graphics
SFSU
Maya
Industrial Light + Magic
Photoshop Training Program for Viewpaint
Berkeley City College/Berkeley Adult School
Photoshop/Digital Imaging
UC Berkeley Extension
Phase One of Interior Architecture and Design Program
UC Berkeley Extension/City College/23rd Street Studio
Drawing/Painting/Sculpture classes
American University
B.A., Studio Art
Kernerworks, LLC June 2013 - Present
32Ten Studios November 2012 - Present
Rising Star Productions 2014 - 2014
Rocket Science March 2013 - April 2013
Acme Scenery Inc. March 2013 - March 2013
Cinderbiter July 2011 - December 2012
Fonco Creative Services November 2010 - January 2011
White Room Artifacts May 2010 - August 2010
Kerner Optical 2006 - 2010
Industrial Light + Magic 1997 - 2008
Skills
Film, Set Construction, Painting, Props, Model Making, Concept Design, Feature Films, Art, Set Dressing, After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animation, Special Effects, Visual Effects, Stop Motion, Set Design, Scenic Painting, Photoshop, Art Direction, Prop Making, Murals, Rhino 3D, 3D, Laser Cutting, AutoCAD, Traditional Animation, Maya, Premiere, Storyboarding, Pre-visualization, Look Development, Metal Fabrication, Rhino 4, Fabrication, Drafting, Adobe Premier Pro, Cinema 4D, Illustrator
Education
Bay Area Video Coalition 2014 — 2014
Certificate, Motion Graphics
SFSU
Maya
Industrial Light + Magic
Photoshop Training Program for Viewpaint
Berkeley City College/Berkeley Adult School
Photoshop/Digital Imaging
UC Berkeley Extension
Phase One of Interior Architecture and Design Program
UC Berkeley Extension/City College/23rd Street Studio
Drawing/Painting/Sculpture classes
American University
B.A., Studio Art
Mimi O'Connor's Kerner Optical Experience March 2007 - October 2007
Job Founder at Tack Room Essentials, LLC.
Industry Sporting Goods
Experience
Tack Room Essentials, LLC. January 2014 - Present
Strategic Marketing & Business March 2011 - January 2014
Screenwriter January 2009 - March 2011
Kerner Optical March 2007 - October 2007
The PR Department LLC 1998 - 2002
Technically Speaking with John C. Dvorak 2000 - 2001
Real Computing with John C. Dvorak 1999 - 2001
Niehaus Ryan Haller Public Relations 1995 - 1998
Edelman Public Relations Worldwide 1995 - 1998
Skills
Marketing, News Writer, Newsletter Writing, Editing, Journalism, Web Design, Graphic Design, Branding & Identity, Screenwriting, Writing, Public Relations, News Writing, Event Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Film, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Video Production
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1982 — 1986
French, French Film Studies
1981 — 1982
Certificate, French Language
Tack Room Essentials, LLC. January 2014 - Present
Strategic Marketing & Business March 2011 - January 2014
Screenwriter January 2009 - March 2011
Kerner Optical March 2007 - October 2007
The PR Department LLC 1998 - 2002
Technically Speaking with John C. Dvorak 2000 - 2001
Real Computing with John C. Dvorak 1999 - 2001
Niehaus Ryan Haller Public Relations 1995 - 1998
Edelman Public Relations Worldwide 1995 - 1998
Skills
Marketing, News Writer, Newsletter Writing, Editing, Journalism, Web Design, Graphic Design, Branding & Identity, Screenwriting, Writing, Public Relations, News Writing, Event Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Entrepreneurship, Film, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Video Production
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1982 — 1986
French, French Film Studies
1981 — 1982
Certificate, French Language
Beth Bernhardt's Kerner Optical Experience July 2010 - August 2011
Job Lead Manufacturing Technician at Other Machine Co.
Industry Machinery
Experience
Other Machine Co. November 2014 - Present
Freelance Work 2008 - November 2014
CinderBiter February 2012 - October 2012
Kerner Optical July 2010 - August 2011
Gemmiti Model Art July 2008 - February 2010
Taylor Lombardo Architects March 2002 - December 2008
Kwan Henmi Architects August 2000 - February 2002
Balderach & Company May 1998 - December 1999
Kohn Pedersen Fox International January 1999 - June 1999
Skills
Laser Cutting, Rhino, AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Shop Tools, Model Making, Prop Making, Vacuum Forming, Greens, Painting, Sewing, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Stop Motion, Architecture, Photoshop, Film, 3D, Props, CAD
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Architecture, Architecture
Other Machine Co. November 2014 - Present
Freelance Work 2008 - November 2014
CinderBiter February 2012 - October 2012
Kerner Optical July 2010 - August 2011
Gemmiti Model Art July 2008 - February 2010
Taylor Lombardo Architects March 2002 - December 2008
Kwan Henmi Architects August 2000 - February 2002
Balderach & Company May 1998 - December 1999
Kohn Pedersen Fox International January 1999 - June 1999
Skills
Laser Cutting, Rhino, AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Shop Tools, Model Making, Prop Making, Vacuum Forming, Greens, Painting, Sewing, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Stop Motion, Architecture, Photoshop, Film, 3D, Props, CAD
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Architecture, Architecture
Zoic Studios
Framestore
Tippett Studio
Weta Digital
Hydraulx
Look Effects
Intelligent Creatures
Modus FX