Laika Entertainment
Industry: Animation company
DescriptionLaika, officially Laika Entertainment, LLC, is an American stop-motion animation studio specializing in feature films, commercial content for all media, music videos, and short films. CEO: Travis Knight (2009–) Headquarters: Portland, OR Founded: 2005 Owner: Phil Knight Founders: Phil Knight, Will Vinton
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Laika Entertainment Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Loren Van Wiel Loren Van Wiel's Laika Entertainment Experience April 2007 - October 2008
Job
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Laika January 2013 - May 2014
Bent Image Lab August 2012 - October 2012
Laika November 2010 - July 2012
Bent Image Lab March 2010 - June 2010
PDI/Dreamworks May 2009 - September 2009
Laika Entertainment April 2007 - October 2008
Second Story March 2006 - October 2006
Meteor Studios August 2005 - October 2005
The Orphanage April 2005 - June 2005
Sour Apple Productions January 2005 - March 2005
Skills
Compositing, After Effects, Animation, Rotoscoping, Shake, Motion Graphics, Silhouette, Digital Painting, Lighting, Stereoscopic, Color Correction, Live Action, Film, Nuke
Education
Academy of Art University 2000 — 2004
BFA
Laika January 2013 - May 2014
Bent Image Lab August 2012 - October 2012
Laika November 2010 - July 2012
Bent Image Lab March 2010 - June 2010
PDI/Dreamworks May 2009 - September 2009
Laika Entertainment April 2007 - October 2008
Second Story March 2006 - October 2006
Meteor Studios August 2005 - October 2005
The Orphanage April 2005 - June 2005
Sour Apple Productions January 2005 - March 2005
Skills
Compositing, After Effects, Animation, Rotoscoping, Shake, Motion Graphics, Silhouette, Digital Painting, Lighting, Stereoscopic, Color Correction, Live Action, Film, Nuke
Education
Academy of Art University 2000 — 2004
BFA
Sarah Freitag Sarah Freitag's Laika Entertainment Experience June 2007 - August 2007
Job Designer & Creative Professional
Industry Design
Experience
Seek Company June 2012 - Present
LIVING WELL COLLABORATIVE June 2011 - March 2012
JCPENNY CORPORATE OFFICE January 2011 - March 2011
JUICE Pharma Worldwide June 2010 - September 2010
CAMP SUMMER SPREE April 2008 - September 2009
LAIKA ENTERTAINMENT June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Office, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, Sketching, Microsoft Word, Photography, Dreamweaver, After Effects, Joomla, Wordpress, Concept Development
Education
University of Cincinnati 2008 — 2013
Graphic Communications Design
University of Cincinnati, College of Design, Archetecture, Art, and Planning
Design
Seek Company June 2012 - Present
LIVING WELL COLLABORATIVE June 2011 - March 2012
JCPENNY CORPORATE OFFICE January 2011 - March 2011
JUICE Pharma Worldwide June 2010 - September 2010
CAMP SUMMER SPREE April 2008 - September 2009
LAIKA ENTERTAINMENT June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Office, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, Sketching, Microsoft Word, Photography, Dreamweaver, After Effects, Joomla, Wordpress, Concept Development
Education
University of Cincinnati 2008 — 2013
Graphic Communications Design
University of Cincinnati, College of Design, Archetecture, Art, and Planning
Design
Mike Cachuela Mike Cachuela's Laika Entertainment Experience 2004 - 2010
Job People's Story Worker at ANTS Animation Studio
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Graphic Subject Matter January 2013 - Present
ANTS Animation Studio October 2014 - May 2015
Taiwan International Student Design Competition November 2013 - November 2013
Stage 13 June 2013 - June 2013
LAIKA 2010 - September 2012
Laika Entertainment 2004 - 2010
Pixar Animation Studios 2001 - 2003
ITE ApS Denmark October 1999 - September 2000
DreamWorks Animation July 1996 - April 1997
The Walt Disney Company 1994 - 1995
Skills
Animation Director, Feature Films, Short Films, Storyboarding, Animation, Illustrator, Short Stories, Visual Development, After Effects, Painting, Photoshop, Film, Traditional Animation, Film Production, Final Cut Pro, Pre-visualization, Look Development, Directing, Visual Arts, Animation Direction, Concept Design, Character Animation, Compositing, Illustration, Stop Motion, Computer Animation, Visual Effects, Storytelling, Wine Tasting, Remote Sensing
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1988 — 1991
Animation/Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Palomar College 1985 — 1987
Commercial Art
Honolulu Community College 1984 — 1985
Commercial Art
Northwest Film Center School of Film
Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Graphic Subject Matter January 2013 - Present
ANTS Animation Studio October 2014 - May 2015
Taiwan International Student Design Competition November 2013 - November 2013
Stage 13 June 2013 - June 2013
LAIKA 2010 - September 2012
Laika Entertainment 2004 - 2010
Pixar Animation Studios 2001 - 2003
ITE ApS Denmark October 1999 - September 2000
DreamWorks Animation July 1996 - April 1997
The Walt Disney Company 1994 - 1995
Skills
Animation Director, Feature Films, Short Films, Storyboarding, Animation, Illustrator, Short Stories, Visual Development, After Effects, Painting, Photoshop, Film, Traditional Animation, Film Production, Final Cut Pro, Pre-visualization, Look Development, Directing, Visual Arts, Animation Direction, Concept Design, Character Animation, Compositing, Illustration, Stop Motion, Computer Animation, Visual Effects, Storytelling, Wine Tasting, Remote Sensing
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1988 — 1991
Animation/Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Palomar College 1985 — 1987
Commercial Art
Honolulu Community College 1984 — 1985
Commercial Art
Northwest Film Center School of Film
Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Nicole Fitzhugh Nicole Fitzhugh's Laika Entertainment Experience 2007 - 2014
Job Associate Producer at HouseSpecial, LLC
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
HouseSpecial, LLC September 2014 - Present
LAIKA/house February 2014 - Present
Laika Entertainment 2007 - 2014
KRCW-TV 2005 - 2007
Skills
Stop Motion, Animation, Visual Effects, After Effects, Film Production, Film, Traditional Animation, Maya, Character Animation, Compositing, Live Action, Storyboarding, Final Cut Pro, Feature Films
Education
George Fox University 2000 — 2004
BA, Media Communications
Portland State University 2012 — 2012
Certificate of Project Management
HouseSpecial, LLC September 2014 - Present
LAIKA/house February 2014 - Present
Laika Entertainment 2007 - 2014
KRCW-TV 2005 - 2007
Skills
Stop Motion, Animation, Visual Effects, After Effects, Film Production, Film, Traditional Animation, Maya, Character Animation, Compositing, Live Action, Storyboarding, Final Cut Pro, Feature Films
Education
George Fox University 2000 — 2004
BA, Media Communications
Portland State University 2012 — 2012
Certificate of Project Management
Gary Gatewood Gary Gatewood's Laika Entertainment Experience October 2010 - Present
Job Motion Picture Industry Professional
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Laika Entertainment October 2010 - Present
Too Many Sneakers February 2010 - 2011
RE/MAX Equity Group January 2007 - January 2009
Skills
Acting, Camera, Commercials, Digital Photography, Documentaries, Feature Films, Film, Film Production, Fundraising, Leadership, Marketing, Music Videos, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Real Estate, Teaching, Television, Training, Video, Video Production
Education
University of Oregon 1980 — 1984
Telecommunications and Film
Fairfax High School, Los Angeles, Ca. 1976 — 1979
Laika Entertainment October 2010 - Present
Too Many Sneakers February 2010 - 2011
RE/MAX Equity Group January 2007 - January 2009
Skills
Acting, Camera, Commercials, Digital Photography, Documentaries, Feature Films, Film, Film Production, Fundraising, Leadership, Marketing, Music Videos, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Real Estate, Teaching, Television, Training, Video, Video Production
Education
University of Oregon 1980 — 1984
Telecommunications and Film
Fairfax High School, Los Angeles, Ca. 1976 — 1979
Ben Vu Ben Vu's Laika Entertainment Experience September 2005 - August 2007
Job
Industry Computer Games
Experience
SkyVu Entertainment January 2007 - Present
LAIKA Entertainment September 2005 - August 2007
LAIKA Entertainment May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Animation, Illustrator, Film, Mobile Games, Video Games, After Effects, Motion Graphics, Mobile Devices, Start-ups, Mobile Applications, Character Animation, Photoshop, iPhone, User Interface Design, Feature Films
Education
California Institute of the Arts 2003 — 2006
MFA, Experimental Animation
Ball State University 1994 — 2000
BA, Telecommunications
SkyVu Entertainment January 2007 - Present
LAIKA Entertainment September 2005 - August 2007
LAIKA Entertainment May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Animation, Illustrator, Film, Mobile Games, Video Games, After Effects, Motion Graphics, Mobile Devices, Start-ups, Mobile Applications, Character Animation, Photoshop, iPhone, User Interface Design, Feature Films
Education
California Institute of the Arts 2003 — 2006
MFA, Experimental Animation
Ball State University 1994 — 2000
BA, Telecommunications
Dave Loomis Dave Loomis's Laika Entertainment Experience March 2007 - December 2008
Job Technology Designer/Owner, Lumieria Design
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Lumieria January 2009 - Present
Laika Entertainment March 2007 - December 2008
Laika Entertainment November 2005 - March 2007
Jim Henson Creature Shop 2001 - 2005
Tippett studio 1998 - 2001
Xaos Tools 1994 - 1997
NASA/Sterling Software 1992 - 1995
Skills
User Interface, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Computer Graphics, Renderman, Product Development, Visual Effects, Start-ups, Objective-C, 3D, Business Development, MEL, Nuke, Linux, Compositing, Computer Animation, Technical Direction, Animation, Maya, Feature Films, User Experience, Film, Python, Art, Lighting, After Effects, Photoshop, User Interface Design, Digital Compositing, Video
Education
Cornell University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, Computer Graphics
Cornell University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor Of Science, Computer Graphics
Lumieria January 2009 - Present
Laika Entertainment March 2007 - December 2008
Laika Entertainment November 2005 - March 2007
Jim Henson Creature Shop 2001 - 2005
Tippett studio 1998 - 2001
Xaos Tools 1994 - 1997
NASA/Sterling Software 1992 - 1995
Skills
User Interface, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Computer Graphics, Renderman, Product Development, Visual Effects, Start-ups, Objective-C, 3D, Business Development, MEL, Nuke, Linux, Compositing, Computer Animation, Technical Direction, Animation, Maya, Feature Films, User Experience, Film, Python, Art, Lighting, After Effects, Photoshop, User Interface Design, Digital Compositing, Video
Education
Cornell University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, Computer Graphics
Cornell University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor Of Science, Computer Graphics
Joe Beckley Joe Beckley's Laika Entertainment Experience September 2006 - Present
Job
Industry Animation
Experience
Laika Entertainment September 2006 - Present
DNA Productions October 2005 - August 2006
Jargon Studios January 2003 - April 2006
DisneyToon Studios August 2004 - October 2005
Skills
3D, Compositing, Animation, 2D, Feature Films, Visual Development, Visual Effects, Maya, Zbrush, Character Design, 3D animation, Lighting, Traditional Animation, Digital Painting, Computer Animation, Conceptual Art, Character Animation, Film, Visual Arts
Education
Columbus College of Art & Design 2000 — 2004
BFA
Laika Entertainment September 2006 - Present
DNA Productions October 2005 - August 2006
Jargon Studios January 2003 - April 2006
DisneyToon Studios August 2004 - October 2005
Skills
3D, Compositing, Animation, 2D, Feature Films, Visual Development, Visual Effects, Maya, Zbrush, Character Design, 3D animation, Lighting, Traditional Animation, Digital Painting, Computer Animation, Conceptual Art, Character Animation, Film, Visual Arts
Education
Columbus College of Art & Design 2000 — 2004
BFA
Lisa Marie Lamb Lisa Marie Lamb's Laika Entertainment Experience January 2006 - March 2008
Job Technical Project Manager at Declara
Industry Internet
Experience
Declara September 2014 - Present
Genentech March 2014 - June 2014
Mobiquity, Inc. November 2013 - March 2014
Lucasfilm October 2012 - June 2013
Industrial Light and Magic, Lucasfilm June 2010 - October 2012
Netflix September 2009 - February 2010
Juniper Networks 2008 - September 2009
Laika Entertainment January 2006 - March 2008
PDI/Dreamworks April 2001 - July 2005
Skills
Team Building, Organizational..., Scrum, Agile Project Management, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Coaching, Training, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Project Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Agile Methodologies, Project Management, Team Leadership, Management, Leadership, Team Management, Strategy, Personnel Management, Workshop Facilitation, Software Development, Customer Service, Enterprise Software, Software Project..., Social Games, Game Development, Process Improvement, CRM, Performance Management, Mobile Games, Business Strategy, Start-ups, Strategic Communications, Agile, Human Resources, Marketing, Customer Relations, Scalability, Long-term Customer..., Product Management
Education
Menlo Atherton High School
University of California, Berkeley
B.A., Humanities
Declara September 2014 - Present
Genentech March 2014 - June 2014
Mobiquity, Inc. November 2013 - March 2014
Lucasfilm October 2012 - June 2013
Industrial Light and Magic, Lucasfilm June 2010 - October 2012
Netflix September 2009 - February 2010
Juniper Networks 2008 - September 2009
Laika Entertainment January 2006 - March 2008
PDI/Dreamworks April 2001 - July 2005
Skills
Team Building, Organizational..., Scrum, Agile Project Management, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Coaching, Training, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Project Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Agile Methodologies, Project Management, Team Leadership, Management, Leadership, Team Management, Strategy, Personnel Management, Workshop Facilitation, Software Development, Customer Service, Enterprise Software, Software Project..., Social Games, Game Development, Process Improvement, CRM, Performance Management, Mobile Games, Business Strategy, Start-ups, Strategic Communications, Agile, Human Resources, Marketing, Customer Relations, Scalability, Long-term Customer..., Product Management
Education
Menlo Atherton High School
University of California, Berkeley
B.A., Humanities
Tracy Prescott-MacGregor Tracy Prescott-MacGregor's Laika Entertainment Experience July 2011 - April 2012
Job Environment Illustrator
Industry Animation
Experience
Self-employed January 2001 - Present
Laika Entertainment July 2011 - April 2012
Flying Rhinoceros Inc. January 2000 - January 2010
Skills
Painting, Illustration, Environments, Background Art, Animation, Art, Character Animation, Stop Motion, Concept Design, Illustrator
Education
Oregon State University 1993 — 1995
Master of Arts of Interdisciplinary Studies (M.A.I.S.), Museology/Museum Studies
Portland State University 1982 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Linguistics, History of Science
Self-employed January 2001 - Present
Laika Entertainment July 2011 - April 2012
Flying Rhinoceros Inc. January 2000 - January 2010
Skills
Painting, Illustration, Environments, Background Art, Animation, Art, Character Animation, Stop Motion, Concept Design, Illustrator
Education
Oregon State University 1993 — 1995
Master of Arts of Interdisciplinary Studies (M.A.I.S.), Museology/Museum Studies
Portland State University 1982 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Linguistics, History of Science
Su Young Myung Su Young Myung's Laika Entertainment Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Character Animator
Industry Animation
Experience
Laika Entertainment June 2013 - August 2013
Digitrove Inc August 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Maya, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Character Rigging, After Effects, Animation
Education
Academy of Art University 2008 — 2013
Laika Entertainment June 2013 - August 2013
Digitrove Inc August 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Maya, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Character Rigging, After Effects, Animation
Education
Academy of Art University 2008 — 2013
Kaj Parker-Benson Kaj Parker-Benson's Laika Entertainment Experience June 2008 - August 2008
Job Student at Reed College
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Clementine Films June 2011 - July 2015
The Bay Cafe August 2009 - October 2009
LAIKA Entertainment June 2008 - August 2008
Acajou Films April 2008 - May 2008
Isabel's Espresso, Lopez June 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Editing, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Copywriting, Translation, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Promotional Copy, Cultural Anthropology, Spanish Translation, Advertising, Screenwriting, Drawing, Problem Solving, Product Reviews, Composition, Analysis, Mac, Windows, Linux, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Product Support, Rhetoric, Graphic Design, Acting, Activism, Social Analytics, Media Buying, Creative Direction, Technical Writing, Product Development, Online Journalism, Technology Journalism, Human Rights Activism, Emerging Markets, Digital Photography, Academic Tutoring, Tutoring
Education
Reed College 2010 — 2016
Cultural Anthropology
Spring Street International School 2006 — 2010
High School Diploma
Clementine Films June 2011 - July 2015
The Bay Cafe August 2009 - October 2009
LAIKA Entertainment June 2008 - August 2008
Acajou Films April 2008 - May 2008
Isabel's Espresso, Lopez June 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Editing, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Copywriting, Translation, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Promotional Copy, Cultural Anthropology, Spanish Translation, Advertising, Screenwriting, Drawing, Problem Solving, Product Reviews, Composition, Analysis, Mac, Windows, Linux, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Product Support, Rhetoric, Graphic Design, Acting, Activism, Social Analytics, Media Buying, Creative Direction, Technical Writing, Product Development, Online Journalism, Technology Journalism, Human Rights Activism, Emerging Markets, Digital Photography, Academic Tutoring, Tutoring
Education
Reed College 2010 — 2016
Cultural Anthropology
Spring Street International School 2006 — 2010
High School Diploma
Justin Kohn Justin Kohn's Laika Entertainment Experience 2007 - 2008
Job Animation supervisor Fonco creative servicesAnimator/rigger at Athena
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Fonco Creative Services December 2011 - Present
Freelancer 2010 - Present
Academy of Arts University 2009 - Present
Laika Entertainment/Coraline 2007 - 2008
LAIKA Entertainment 2007 - 2008
LAIKA, Misc 2007 - 2008
Skellington Productions, Inc. 1992 - 1997
Disney, Skellington Productions 1992 - 1997
Skills
Stop Motion, Animation, Maya, Computer Animation, Concept Design, Compositing, Visual Effects, Character Animation, Digital Compositing, Storyboarding, Computer Graphics, Traditional Animation, Special Effects, After Effects, Premiere, Feature Films
Education
University of Miami 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications / Cinema
Fonco Creative Services December 2011 - Present
Freelancer 2010 - Present
Academy of Arts University 2009 - Present
Laika Entertainment/Coraline 2007 - 2008
LAIKA Entertainment 2007 - 2008
LAIKA, Misc 2007 - 2008
Skellington Productions, Inc. 1992 - 1997
Disney, Skellington Productions 1992 - 1997
Skills
Stop Motion, Animation, Maya, Computer Animation, Concept Design, Compositing, Visual Effects, Character Animation, Digital Compositing, Storyboarding, Computer Graphics, Traditional Animation, Special Effects, After Effects, Premiere, Feature Films
Education
University of Miami 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications / Cinema
Christian Seabrook Christian Seabrook's Laika Entertainment Experience June 2007 - February 2009
Job Full stack developer at McGrawHill Education
Industry Animation
Experience
McGraw-Hill Education August 2014 - Present
Highline College February 2011 - Present
Laika Entertainment June 2007 - February 2009
USS Columbus February 1998 - August 2001
US Navy July 1995 - July 2001
Skills
Animation, Rigging, 3D Modeling, Graphic Design, Video Games, Computer Graphics, Maya, Visual Effects, Troubleshooting, Teamwork, Concept Design, AngularJS
Education
University of Washington Tacoma 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science and Systems, 3.76
The Art Institute of Portland 2003 — 2006
BS, Game Art & Design
McGraw-Hill Education August 2014 - Present
Highline College February 2011 - Present
Laika Entertainment June 2007 - February 2009
USS Columbus February 1998 - August 2001
US Navy July 1995 - July 2001
Skills
Animation, Rigging, 3D Modeling, Graphic Design, Video Games, Computer Graphics, Maya, Visual Effects, Troubleshooting, Teamwork, Concept Design, AngularJS
Education
University of Washington Tacoma 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science and Systems, 3.76
The Art Institute of Portland 2003 — 2006
BS, Game Art & Design
Scott Woodard's Laika Entertainment Experience March 2011 - April 2012
Job Owner G2V Productions, LLC
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
G2V Productions, LLC October 2014 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment Group June 2014 - Present
Self-Employed March 2012 - Present
LAIKA Entertainment March 2011 - April 2012
Colonial Radio Theatre August 2010 - March 2011
Legacy Effects 2010 - 2010
The CW Television Network August 2008 - September 2008
Jim Henson Creature Shop March 2008 - July 2008
ABC Family 2007 - March 2008
Riverstreet Productions August 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Creative Writer, Voice Acting, Special Effects, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Voice Over, Armaturist, Game Design, Video Production, Editing, Promos, Promotions, On-air Talent, On-air, Broadcast Production, Broadcast Television, Radio Production, Radio Promotions, Radio Host, Broadcast, Television, Radio Producing, Entertainment, Producing, Feature Films, Radio, Animation, Camera, Camera Operating, Sound, Film, Commercials, Video, Post Production, Film Production, New Media
Education
State University of New York College at Brockport 1987 — 1992
B.S., Broadcasting and Theatre Production
G2V Productions, LLC October 2014 - Present
Pinnacle Entertainment Group June 2014 - Present
Self-Employed March 2012 - Present
LAIKA Entertainment March 2011 - April 2012
Colonial Radio Theatre August 2010 - March 2011
Legacy Effects 2010 - 2010
The CW Television Network August 2008 - September 2008
Jim Henson Creature Shop March 2008 - July 2008
ABC Family 2007 - March 2008
Riverstreet Productions August 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Creative Writer, Voice Acting, Special Effects, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Voice Over, Armaturist, Game Design, Video Production, Editing, Promos, Promotions, On-air Talent, On-air, Broadcast Production, Broadcast Television, Radio Production, Radio Promotions, Radio Host, Broadcast, Television, Radio Producing, Entertainment, Producing, Feature Films, Radio, Animation, Camera, Camera Operating, Sound, Film, Commercials, Video, Post Production, Film Production, New Media
Education
State University of New York College at Brockport 1987 — 1992
B.S., Broadcasting and Theatre Production
Ian Abando's Laika Entertainment Experience September 2011 - September 2011
Job Story Artist at DreamWorks Animation
Industry Animation
Experience
DreamWorks Animation February 2013 - Present
Sony Pictures Animation January 2013 - February 2013
Illumination Entertainment November 2011 - January 2013
Brand New School October 2011 - January 2012
Laika Entertainment September 2011 - September 2011
Laika June 2011 - September 2011
Nickelodeon Animation Studios May 2011 - August 2011
The Jim Henson Company May 2011 - June 2011
Skills
Storyboarding, Concept Development, Visual Development, Illustration, Feature Films, Commercials, Photoshop, Animation, Concept Design, Drawing
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 2006 — 2011
BFA, Illustration
Orange Coast College 2005 — 2006
BFA, Illustration; Entertainment Art and Design; Fine Art Illustration
DreamWorks Animation February 2013 - Present
Sony Pictures Animation January 2013 - February 2013
Illumination Entertainment November 2011 - January 2013
Brand New School October 2011 - January 2012
Laika Entertainment September 2011 - September 2011
Laika June 2011 - September 2011
Nickelodeon Animation Studios May 2011 - August 2011
The Jim Henson Company May 2011 - June 2011
Skills
Storyboarding, Concept Development, Visual Development, Illustration, Feature Films, Commercials, Photoshop, Animation, Concept Design, Drawing
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 2006 — 2011
BFA, Illustration
Orange Coast College 2005 — 2006
BFA, Illustration; Entertainment Art and Design; Fine Art Illustration
Beverley Menillo Beverley Menillo's Laika Entertainment Experience July 2011 - November 2012
Job Benefits Manager at LAIKA
Industry Entertainment
Experience
LAIKA September 2013 - Present
Laika October 2012 - September 2013
Laika Entertainment July 2011 - November 2012
Maxim Integrated Products December 2007 - March 2012
Maxim Integrated Products December 2007 - April 2010
Oregon First January 2006 - December 2007
Bishop Creek Cellars/ Urban Wineworks October 2005 - February 2006
Windermere Real Estate March 2004 - March 2005
Skills
Workers Compensation, FMLA, Leaves Of Absence, Shared Services, Benefits Administration, 401k, HRIS, Ceridian, Employee Engagement, COBRA, Leave of Absence, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Onboarding, New Hire Orientations, Payroll, Workforce Planning, Personnel Management, Succession Planning, HR Policies, Performance Management, Employee Handbooks, Deferred Compensation, Time Management, Employment Law, Compensation & Benefit, Employee Relations, Training, Open Enrollment, Organizational Design, Workday, Employee Training, Leadership Development, Policy, Talent Management, Sourcing, Organizational..., Management
Education
Linfield College 2001 — 2003
BA, Communications
LAIKA September 2013 - Present
Laika October 2012 - September 2013
Laika Entertainment July 2011 - November 2012
Maxim Integrated Products December 2007 - March 2012
Maxim Integrated Products December 2007 - April 2010
Oregon First January 2006 - December 2007
Bishop Creek Cellars/ Urban Wineworks October 2005 - February 2006
Windermere Real Estate March 2004 - March 2005
Skills
Workers Compensation, FMLA, Leaves Of Absence, Shared Services, Benefits Administration, 401k, HRIS, Ceridian, Employee Engagement, COBRA, Leave of Absence, Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Onboarding, New Hire Orientations, Payroll, Workforce Planning, Personnel Management, Succession Planning, HR Policies, Performance Management, Employee Handbooks, Deferred Compensation, Time Management, Employment Law, Compensation & Benefit, Employee Relations, Training, Open Enrollment, Organizational Design, Workday, Employee Training, Leadership Development, Policy, Talent Management, Sourcing, Organizational..., Management
Education
Linfield College 2001 — 2003
BA, Communications
Galvin Collins Galvin Collins's Laika Entertainment Experience May 2008 - August 2009
Job Shoot/assist Stills and Cinema
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Screaming Inside Films LLC January 2010 - Present
Screaming Inside Films LLC 2008 - Present
Laika Entertainment May 2008 - August 2009
Laika May 2008 - August 2009
Laika Entertainment/Coraline 2007 - August 2009
The Art Institute of Portland 2004 - 2007
The Art Institute of Portland 2004 - 2007
Skills
Portrait Photography, Photography, Post Production, Camera, Film, Cinematography, Digital Photography, Video Editing, Final Cut Pro, Lighting, Digital Workflow, After Effects, Film Production, Video, Video Production, Premiere, Photoshop, Videography, Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, Feature Films, Commercials, Final Cut Studio, DVD Studio Pro, Camera Operating, Editing, HD Video, Compositing
Education
The Art Institute of Portland 2004 — 2007
BAS, Digital Film and Video
The Art Institute of Portland 2004 — 2007
BAS, Digital Media Production
Screaming Inside Films LLC January 2010 - Present
Screaming Inside Films LLC 2008 - Present
Laika Entertainment May 2008 - August 2009
Laika May 2008 - August 2009
Laika Entertainment/Coraline 2007 - August 2009
The Art Institute of Portland 2004 - 2007
The Art Institute of Portland 2004 - 2007
Skills
Portrait Photography, Photography, Post Production, Camera, Film, Cinematography, Digital Photography, Video Editing, Final Cut Pro, Lighting, Digital Workflow, After Effects, Film Production, Video, Video Production, Premiere, Photoshop, Videography, Mac, Adobe Creative Suite, Feature Films, Commercials, Final Cut Studio, DVD Studio Pro, Camera Operating, Editing, HD Video, Compositing
Education
The Art Institute of Portland 2004 — 2007
BAS, Digital Film and Video
The Art Institute of Portland 2004 — 2007
BAS, Digital Media Production
Steven Wong Jr.'s Laika Entertainment Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Jr Photographer / Videographer at LAIKA
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
LAIKA Entertainment April 2015 - Present
Oregon Health & Science University September 2009 - April 2015
KPTV FOX12 February 2009 - May 2010
The Cinematic Heroes May 2008 - May 2010
KPDX PDXTV May 2008 - April 2010
Pacific University July 2007 - March 2010
Apple Inc. July 2007 - January 2009
KPDX PDX9 May 2008 - September 2008
Oregon Zoo May 2005 - October 2005
Kwamba Productions May 2005 - September 2005
Education
Pacific University 2002 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Media Arts Film & Video Production
Pacific University 2002 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Business Marketing
Kamehameha Schools 1998 — 2002
High School
LAIKA Entertainment April 2015 - Present
Oregon Health & Science University September 2009 - April 2015
KPTV FOX12 February 2009 - May 2010
The Cinematic Heroes May 2008 - May 2010
KPDX PDXTV May 2008 - April 2010
Pacific University July 2007 - March 2010
Apple Inc. July 2007 - January 2009
KPDX PDX9 May 2008 - September 2008
Oregon Zoo May 2005 - October 2005
Kwamba Productions May 2005 - September 2005
Education
Pacific University 2002 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Media Arts Film & Video Production
Pacific University 2002 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Business Marketing
Kamehameha Schools 1998 — 2002
High School
Dexter Philip Caseres's Laika Entertainment Experience June 2010 - Present
Job .
Industry Animation
Experience
LAIKA Entertainment June 2010 - Present
ShadowMachine March 2009 - May 2009
LAIKA Entertainment September 2007 - September 2008
ShadowMachine September 2005 - September 2007
Skills
Feature Films, Stop Motion, Facial Animation, Cartoons, Character Designs, Puppets, Storyboarding, Film, Art Direction, Concept Design, Look Development, Set Dressing
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1999 — 2005
BFA, Entertainment Arts/Animation
LAIKA Entertainment June 2010 - Present
ShadowMachine March 2009 - May 2009
LAIKA Entertainment September 2007 - September 2008
ShadowMachine September 2005 - September 2007
Skills
Feature Films, Stop Motion, Facial Animation, Cartoons, Character Designs, Puppets, Storyboarding, Film, Art Direction, Concept Design, Look Development, Set Dressing
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1999 — 2005
BFA, Entertainment Arts/Animation
Coby Lorang Coby Lorang's Laika Entertainment Experience Model MakerRada Scale Models,incOctober 1997 - October 2010
Job Model Maker at Laika Entertainment
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Laika Entertainment Model MakerRada Scale Models,incOctober 1997 - October 2010
Skills
Feature Films, Art, Photoshop
Education
Art Institute of Seattle 1993 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Industrial Design technology
BMCC
Laika Entertainment Model MakerRada Scale Models,incOctober 1997 - October 2010
Skills
Feature Films, Art, Photoshop
Education
Art Institute of Seattle 1993 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Industrial Design technology
BMCC
Theresa Braunstein's Laika Entertainment Experience 2006 - 2008
Job Licensed Massage Therapist/Owner at Brownstone Bodywork
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Brownstone Bodywork December 2011 - Present
Laika January 2006 - November 2008
Laika Entertainment 2006 - 2008
Laika Entertainment/Coraline 2006 - 2008
@Large Films 2004 - 2005
Skills
Craniosacral Therapy, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue, Swedish Massage, Swedish, Healing, Deep Tissue Massage, Bodywork, Therapeutic Massage, Character Animation, Animation
Education
Eastern Washington University 1998 — 2003
BA, MA, Film, Film Adaptation
East West College of Healing Arts
Certificate, Massage Therapy and bodywork
Brownstone Bodywork December 2011 - Present
Laika January 2006 - November 2008
Laika Entertainment 2006 - 2008
Laika Entertainment/Coraline 2006 - 2008
@Large Films 2004 - 2005
Skills
Craniosacral Therapy, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Deep Tissue, Swedish Massage, Swedish, Healing, Deep Tissue Massage, Bodywork, Therapeutic Massage, Character Animation, Animation
Education
Eastern Washington University 1998 — 2003
BA, MA, Film, Film Adaptation
East West College of Healing Arts
Certificate, Massage Therapy and bodywork
Catherine Jo Beaman Catherine Jo Beaman's Laika Entertainment Experience March 2008 - October 2008
Job Living Foods Chef at CJBRaw Raw Gourmet Living
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Wheatsville Co-op August 2013 - Present
Raw Gourmet Living November 2011 - Present
CJB InK 1989 - 2015
Prime Focus August 2010 - September 2010
Prime Focus July 2010 - July 2010
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2009 - April 2009
cjbeaman productions 2003 - 2009
Laika Entertainment March 2008 - October 2008
Laika 2007 - 2008
Bent Image Lab 2004 - 2006
Skills
Raw Food Chef, Personal..., Lighting, Film, Video, Broadcast, Music, Teaching, Fine Art, Story, Professional Sports, Transcription, Visual Effects, Animation, Film Production, Storyboarding, Compositing, Character Animation, Rotoscoping, Camera, Traditional Animation, Photography, After Effects, Art, Feature Films, 3D, Digital Media, Post Production, Texturing
Education
Matthew Kenney Academy 2011 — 2011
Advanced Culinary
NW Film Center 2001 — 2006
Film Certificate Program
Pacific Northwest College of Art 2001 — 2004
Fine Arts
Corcoran School of Art 1977 — 1979
Fine Arts
American College in Paris 1974 — 1977
Liberal Arts
Randolph College 1972 — 1974
Wheatsville Co-op August 2013 - Present
Raw Gourmet Living November 2011 - Present
CJB InK 1989 - 2015
Prime Focus August 2010 - September 2010
Prime Focus July 2010 - July 2010
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2009 - April 2009
cjbeaman productions 2003 - 2009
Laika Entertainment March 2008 - October 2008
Laika 2007 - 2008
Bent Image Lab 2004 - 2006
Skills
Raw Food Chef, Personal..., Lighting, Film, Video, Broadcast, Music, Teaching, Fine Art, Story, Professional Sports, Transcription, Visual Effects, Animation, Film Production, Storyboarding, Compositing, Character Animation, Rotoscoping, Camera, Traditional Animation, Photography, After Effects, Art, Feature Films, 3D, Digital Media, Post Production, Texturing
Education
Matthew Kenney Academy 2011 — 2011
Advanced Culinary
NW Film Center 2001 — 2006
Film Certificate Program
Pacific Northwest College of Art 2001 — 2004
Fine Arts
Corcoran School of Art 1977 — 1979
Fine Arts
American College in Paris 1974 — 1977
Liberal Arts
Randolph College 1972 — 1974
Kevin Bubba Lombardi Kevin Bubba Lombardi's Laika Entertainment Experience May 2006 - January 2009
Job Principal Technical Artist at THQ
Industry Computer Games
Experience
THQ April 2010 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2009 - February 2010
LAIKA Entertainment May 2006 - January 2009
BFC 2005 - 2006
Jim Henson's Creature Shop January 2005 - July 2005
Vanguard Animation January 2003 - December 2004
Alias Wavefront 1988 - 2002
Cubicomp 1986 - 1988
Skills
Character Animation, Visual Effects, Animation, Maya, Nuke, Computer Graphics
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1982 — 1986
THQ April 2010 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2009 - February 2010
LAIKA Entertainment May 2006 - January 2009
BFC 2005 - 2006
Jim Henson's Creature Shop January 2005 - July 2005
Vanguard Animation January 2003 - December 2004
Alias Wavefront 1988 - 2002
Cubicomp 1986 - 1988
Skills
Character Animation, Visual Effects, Animation, Maya, Nuke, Computer Graphics
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1982 — 1986
Alexandria Condon Alexandria Condon's Laika Entertainment Experience February 2013 - September 2013
Job Character | Creature Artist
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Amazon Game Studios September 2015 - Present
Supergenius Studio April 2014 - August 2015
Laika Entertainment February 2013 - September 2013
Art Institute of Portland April 2009 - March 2013
Whole Sky Animation Studio September 2011 - June 2012
Skills
Zbrush, Texturing, Maya, 3D, Modeling, Photoshop, UV mapping, 3D Studio Max, Drawing, Digital Sculpting, Props, Sculpture, Character Design, Lighting, Rendering, Low Poly Modeling, Concept Design, Painting, Mudbox, Mental Ray, Character Modeling, Character, Video Games, 3D Modeling, Perforce, 2D, Mari, Hide and Seek, Lego Building, ZBrush, UV Mapping
Education
The Art Institute of Portland 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Media Arts and Animation
Oregon State University 2007 — 2009
Amazon Game Studios September 2015 - Present
Supergenius Studio April 2014 - August 2015
Laika Entertainment February 2013 - September 2013
Art Institute of Portland April 2009 - March 2013
Whole Sky Animation Studio September 2011 - June 2012
Skills
Zbrush, Texturing, Maya, 3D, Modeling, Photoshop, UV mapping, 3D Studio Max, Drawing, Digital Sculpting, Props, Sculpture, Character Design, Lighting, Rendering, Low Poly Modeling, Concept Design, Painting, Mudbox, Mental Ray, Character Modeling, Character, Video Games, 3D Modeling, Perforce, 2D, Mari, Hide and Seek, Lego Building, ZBrush, UV Mapping
Education
The Art Institute of Portland 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Media Arts and Animation
Oregon State University 2007 — 2009
David Rutan's Laika Entertainment Experience July 2006 - August 2006
Job Experienced Technical Expert
Industry Animation
Experience
Wizdom on Wheels January 2008 - Present
Exact Retail Systems April 2007 - February 2009
Cogswell Polytechnical College 2003 - 2008
Apple Retail Store August 2001 - July 2007
Apple Computer 2001 - 2007
Laika Entertainment July 2006 - August 2006
10,000 Kites October 2004 - November 2004
Apple, Inc. January 1999 - January 2001
Abbey Road Press January 1996 - January 1999
Skills
Mac OS X, OS X, Windows 7, Mac OS X Server, Apple Servers, Animation, Graphic Design, Web Design, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Word, WordPress, Wordpress Design, Video, Keynote, 3D, Microsoft Excel, iWork, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pages
Education
Cogswell Polytechnical College 2003 — 2007
BA
Davis Senior High School 1993 — 1997
Wizdom on Wheels January 2008 - Present
Exact Retail Systems April 2007 - February 2009
Cogswell Polytechnical College 2003 - 2008
Apple Retail Store August 2001 - July 2007
Apple Computer 2001 - 2007
Laika Entertainment July 2006 - August 2006
10,000 Kites October 2004 - November 2004
Apple, Inc. January 1999 - January 2001
Abbey Road Press January 1996 - January 1999
Skills
Mac OS X, OS X, Windows 7, Mac OS X Server, Apple Servers, Animation, Graphic Design, Web Design, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Word, WordPress, Wordpress Design, Video, Keynote, 3D, Microsoft Excel, iWork, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pages
Education
Cogswell Polytechnical College 2003 — 2007
BA
Davis Senior High School 1993 — 1997
Dave 'Smitty' Schmitz's Laika Entertainment Experience November 2005 - June 2009
Job Software Engineer at Schmitzware, LLC.
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Schmitzware, LLC. July 2009 - Present
Laika Entertainment November 2005 - June 2009
Schmitzware, LLC. May 2000 - November 2005
Interact-TV, Inc. June 2000 - June 2002
Evolving Video Technology November 1998 - June 2000
SimAuthor, Inc. March 1997 - November 1998
Reality Engineering June 1995 - March 1997
NASA Ames Research Center April 1993 - July 1995
Skills
OpenCL, OpenGL ES, WebGL, Cocoa, Cocoa Touch, OpenGL, Core Graphics, Qt, Mac OS X, Linux, Windows 7, C/C++ STL, Objective-C, Python, Java, JavaScript, Fortran, GLSL, CUDA, TCP/IP, UDP, Maya, Shake, Nuke, Houdini, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Android Development, iOS development, HPCC, Computer Graphics, OS X, Object Oriented Design, Distributed Systems, Mobile Applications, Software Development
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder 1987 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science & Geography
Schmitzware, LLC. July 2009 - Present
Laika Entertainment November 2005 - June 2009
Schmitzware, LLC. May 2000 - November 2005
Interact-TV, Inc. June 2000 - June 2002
Evolving Video Technology November 1998 - June 2000
SimAuthor, Inc. March 1997 - November 1998
Reality Engineering June 1995 - March 1997
NASA Ames Research Center April 1993 - July 1995
Skills
OpenCL, OpenGL ES, WebGL, Cocoa, Cocoa Touch, OpenGL, Core Graphics, Qt, Mac OS X, Linux, Windows 7, C/C++ STL, Objective-C, Python, Java, JavaScript, Fortran, GLSL, CUDA, TCP/IP, UDP, Maya, Shake, Nuke, Houdini, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Android Development, iOS development, HPCC, Computer Graphics, OS X, Object Oriented Design, Distributed Systems, Mobile Applications, Software Development
Education
University of Colorado at Boulder 1987 — 1992
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science & Geography
Rob Blau's Laika Entertainment Experience 2007 - October 2012
Job Pipeline Product Manager at Shotgun Software
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Autodesk July 2014 - Present
Shotgun Software October 2012 - July 2014
Laika Entertainment 2007 - October 2012
Dreamworks Animation 2002 - 2006
Ignition Technologies 2001 - 2002
WinWin Technologies 2000 - 2001
Skills
Computer Graphics, Visual Effects, Nuke, Computer Animation, Animation, Pipeline Development, MEL, Renderman, Compositing, Character Animation, Maya, Technical Direction, Scripting, 3D, Post Production, OpenGL, Video Games, Python, Texturing, Game Development
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1995 — 2000
M.Eng, Computer Science
Autodesk July 2014 - Present
Shotgun Software October 2012 - July 2014
Laika Entertainment 2007 - October 2012
Dreamworks Animation 2002 - 2006
Ignition Technologies 2001 - 2002
WinWin Technologies 2000 - 2001
Skills
Computer Graphics, Visual Effects, Nuke, Computer Animation, Animation, Pipeline Development, MEL, Renderman, Compositing, Character Animation, Maya, Technical Direction, Scripting, 3D, Post Production, OpenGL, Video Games, Python, Texturing, Game Development
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1995 — 2000
M.Eng, Computer Science
Grant Laker's Laika Entertainment Experience October 2006 - December 2008
Job Rigging and Asset Creation Lead (VFX) at LAIKA
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Laika October 2011 - Present
Laika December 2010 - October 2011
Double Negative October 2009 - November 2010
LAIKA January 2009 - July 2009
Laika Entertainment October 2006 - December 2008
theLabSydney January 2005 - October 2006
Nitrogen Studios February 2006 - September 2006
BFC (Happily N'Ever After) September 2005 - December 2005
BFC March 2005 - September 2005
Omnilab Group January 2001 - December 2004
Skills
Technical Direction, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Supervisory Skills, Character Rigging, Rigging, Maya, Houdini, MEL, Python, C++, Maya API, Development Tools, Rigid Body Simulation, Particles, Particle Effects, Fluids, Cloth Simulation, Modeling, Character Modeling, Hard Surface Modeling, UV mapping, Linux, Visual Effects, Nuke, 3D Modeling, APIs, PyQt, Special Effects, Traditional Animation, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Computer Animation, 3D, Particle, Computer Graphics, VFX Supervision, Programming, UV Mapping
Education
Portland State University 2007 — 2007
Interactive Multimedia TAFE 2000 — 2000
Interactive Multimedia
Information Technology TAFE 1998 — 1999
Information Technology
Laika October 2011 - Present
Laika December 2010 - October 2011
Double Negative October 2009 - November 2010
LAIKA January 2009 - July 2009
Laika Entertainment October 2006 - December 2008
theLabSydney January 2005 - October 2006
Nitrogen Studios February 2006 - September 2006
BFC (Happily N'Ever After) September 2005 - December 2005
BFC March 2005 - September 2005
Omnilab Group January 2001 - December 2004
Skills
Technical Direction, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Supervisory Skills, Character Rigging, Rigging, Maya, Houdini, MEL, Python, C++, Maya API, Development Tools, Rigid Body Simulation, Particles, Particle Effects, Fluids, Cloth Simulation, Modeling, Character Modeling, Hard Surface Modeling, UV mapping, Linux, Visual Effects, Nuke, 3D Modeling, APIs, PyQt, Special Effects, Traditional Animation, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Computer Animation, 3D, Particle, Computer Graphics, VFX Supervision, Programming, UV Mapping
Education
Portland State University 2007 — 2007
Interactive Multimedia TAFE 2000 — 2000
Interactive Multimedia
Information Technology TAFE 1998 — 1999
Information Technology
Michael Kuehn's Laika Entertainment Experience June 2006 - March 2009
Job
Industry Animation
Experience
Hinge Digital March 2009 - Present
Laika Entertainment June 2006 - March 2009
Sony Pictures Imageworks August 2005 - June 2006
Walt Disney Feature Animation November 1997 - July 2005
Dream Quest Images August 1996 - November 1997
Simex Digital Studios June 1995 - August 1996
Skills
Visual Effects, Animation, Maya, Nuke, Shake, Rigging, Python, MEL, Character Animation, Computer Graphics, Compositing, Mental Ray, Texturing, Shading, 3D, Renderman, Computer Animation, Special Effects, Traditional Animation, Character Rigging, UV mapping, Houdini, Zbrush, Look Development, Digital Compositing, VFX Supervision, Particle Effects, Matte Painting, XSI
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 1992 — 1995
BS
Oregon State University 1984 — 1989
BS
Hinge Digital March 2009 - Present
Laika Entertainment June 2006 - March 2009
Sony Pictures Imageworks August 2005 - June 2006
Walt Disney Feature Animation November 1997 - July 2005
Dream Quest Images August 1996 - November 1997
Simex Digital Studios June 1995 - August 1996
Skills
Visual Effects, Animation, Maya, Nuke, Shake, Rigging, Python, MEL, Character Animation, Computer Graphics, Compositing, Mental Ray, Texturing, Shading, 3D, Renderman, Computer Animation, Special Effects, Traditional Animation, Character Rigging, UV mapping, Houdini, Zbrush, Look Development, Digital Compositing, VFX Supervision, Particle Effects, Matte Painting, XSI
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 1992 — 1995
BS
Oregon State University 1984 — 1989
BS
Francis L. Camacho's Laika Entertainment Experience September 2010 - April 2011
Job
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Prime Focus World December 2013 - December 2014
Uncharted Territory January 2013 - March 2013
ScanLineVFX LA September 2012 - December 2012
Various Visual FX Studios February 2012 - November 2012
Hammerhead Productions August 2011 - December 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks July 2011 - August 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks June 2011 - June 2011
CIS Vancouver March 2011 - May 2011
LAIKA Entertainment September 2010 - April 2011
Digital Domain November 2009 - November 2010
Skills
Maya, Nuke, PFTrack, Visual Effects
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1999 — 2000
Certificate, Animation
Washington State University
Prime Focus World December 2013 - December 2014
Uncharted Territory January 2013 - March 2013
ScanLineVFX LA September 2012 - December 2012
Various Visual FX Studios February 2012 - November 2012
Hammerhead Productions August 2011 - December 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks July 2011 - August 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks June 2011 - June 2011
CIS Vancouver March 2011 - May 2011
LAIKA Entertainment September 2010 - April 2011
Digital Domain November 2009 - November 2010
Skills
Maya, Nuke, PFTrack, Visual Effects
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1999 — 2000
Certificate, Animation
Washington State University
Brian Kulig's Laika Entertainment Experience January 2008 - October 2008
Job Matte Painting Compositor at DreamWorks Animation
Industry Animation
Experience
DreamWorks Animation January 2014 - October 2014
DreamWorks Animation January 2011 - December 2013
ImageMovers Digital October 2008 - December 2010
Laika Entertainment January 2008 - October 2008
Image Movers Digital April 2007 - December 2007
Orphanage January 2005 - May 2007
Blur Studio February 2003 - October 2004
Cyan 2001 - 2003
Destineer Studios January 2001 - September 2001
Art Institute of Minnesota 1999 - 2001
Skills
Lighting, Computer Graphics, Animation, Compositing, Drawing, Photography, Renderman, 3D, Texturing, Texture Painting, Illustration, Look Development, Nuke, MEL, Shake, Visual Effects
Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 1995 — 1997
BFA, Film
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1992 — 1995
Fine Art
DreamWorks Animation January 2014 - October 2014
DreamWorks Animation January 2011 - December 2013
ImageMovers Digital October 2008 - December 2010
Laika Entertainment January 2008 - October 2008
Image Movers Digital April 2007 - December 2007
Orphanage January 2005 - May 2007
Blur Studio February 2003 - October 2004
Cyan 2001 - 2003
Destineer Studios January 2001 - September 2001
Art Institute of Minnesota 1999 - 2001
Skills
Lighting, Computer Graphics, Animation, Compositing, Drawing, Photography, Renderman, 3D, Texturing, Texture Painting, Illustration, Look Development, Nuke, MEL, Shake, Visual Effects
Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 1995 — 1997
BFA, Film
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1992 — 1995
Fine Art
Geoffrey Stott's Laika Entertainment Experience August 2007 - February 2008
Job Film Production and Development
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Paramount Pictures Animation November 2014 - Present
Reel FX Animation Studios November 2009 - October 2014
Rainmaker Entertainment February 2008 - November 2009
Warner Bros. November 2008 - August 2009
Laika Entertainment August 2007 - February 2008
Animal Logic November 2005 - June 2007
Cutting Edge Post November 2002 - November 2005
Education
Queensland University of Technology 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Film and Television Production
Paramount Pictures Animation November 2014 - Present
Reel FX Animation Studios November 2009 - October 2014
Rainmaker Entertainment February 2008 - November 2009
Warner Bros. November 2008 - August 2009
Laika Entertainment August 2007 - February 2008
Animal Logic November 2005 - June 2007
Cutting Edge Post November 2002 - November 2005
Education
Queensland University of Technology 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Film and Television Production
Brian McLean's Laika Entertainment Experience July 2006 - Present
Job Director of Rapid Prototype, LAIKA Entertainment
Industry Animation
Experience
LAIKA Entertainment July 2006 - Present
California College of the Arts 2003 - 2006
M5 industries, inc. June 2001 - September 2003
Skills
Stop Motion, Animation, Visual Effects, Feature Films, Computer Animation, After Effects, Maya, Character Animation, Special Effects, Traditional Animation
Education
Boston University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Sculpture
LAIKA Entertainment July 2006 - Present
California College of the Arts 2003 - 2006
M5 industries, inc. June 2001 - September 2003
Skills
Stop Motion, Animation, Visual Effects, Feature Films, Computer Animation, After Effects, Maya, Character Animation, Special Effects, Traditional Animation
Education
Boston University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Sculpture
Santino Lascano's Laika Entertainment Experience 2007 - 2008
Job Background Designer at Cartoon Network
Industry Animation
Experience
Cartoon Network March 2015 - Present
DreamWorks Animation March 2014 - February 2015
Cartoon Network March 2009 - March 2014
Wild Brain 2009 - 2009
Walt Disney Animation Studios 2009 - 2009
Laika Entertainment 2007 - 2008
Jim Henson Co. August 2006 - March 2007
Skills
Background Art, Digital Painting, Concept Design, Matte Painting, Look Development, Digital Illustration, Props, Illustrator, Layout, Maya
Education
Woodbury University 2003 — 2006
BFA, Animation
University of California, Irvine 1998 — 2002
BA, Sociology
Cartoon Network March 2015 - Present
DreamWorks Animation March 2014 - February 2015
Cartoon Network March 2009 - March 2014
Wild Brain 2009 - 2009
Walt Disney Animation Studios 2009 - 2009
Laika Entertainment 2007 - 2008
Jim Henson Co. August 2006 - March 2007
Skills
Background Art, Digital Painting, Concept Design, Matte Painting, Look Development, Digital Illustration, Props, Illustrator, Layout, Maya
Education
Woodbury University 2003 — 2006
BFA, Animation
University of California, Irvine 1998 — 2002
BA, Sociology
LeeAnn McLennan's Laika Entertainment Experience May 2007 - September 2010
Job Systems Engineer at Columbia Sportswear
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Columbia Sportswear September 2010 - Present
Laika Entertainment May 2007 - September 2010
LAIKA, Inc 2007 - 2010
LAIKA Studios 2007 - 2010
Computer Education Services 2002 - 2005
IKON Education Services 1998 - 2002
Carlson Compute 1995 - 1998
Skills
SharePoint, Management, Software Documentation, Training, Disaster Recovery, Troubleshooting, Project Management, Virtualization, Business Analysis, Leadership
Education
Clemson University 1985 — 1989
Southwestern University 1985 — 1987
BA, English
Columbia Sportswear September 2010 - Present
Laika Entertainment May 2007 - September 2010
LAIKA, Inc 2007 - 2010
LAIKA Studios 2007 - 2010
Computer Education Services 2002 - 2005
IKON Education Services 1998 - 2002
Carlson Compute 1995 - 1998
Skills
SharePoint, Management, Software Documentation, Training, Disaster Recovery, Troubleshooting, Project Management, Virtualization, Business Analysis, Leadership
Education
Clemson University 1985 — 1989
Southwestern University 1985 — 1987
BA, English
David Trappe's Laika Entertainment Experience 1993 - 2009
Job at
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Freelance September 2009 - Present
MOCOHUT September 2009 - Present
LAIKA, Inc. January 2013 - March 2014
Bent Image Lab April 2012 - December 2012
Hinge Digital May 2012 - June 2012
Laika April 1993 - September 2009
Laika Entertainment 1993 - 2009
Bent Image Labs August 2004 - September 2004
Will Vinton Studios April 1993 - October 2003
The PJ's (Vinton) September 1999 - July 2002
Skills
Camera Operating, Cinematography, Lighting for Film, Camera Animation, Maya, Mental Ray, Stop Motion, Visual Effects, Lighting, Post Production, Computer Graphics, Film Production, Animation, Feature Films, Commercials, Photography, Special Effects, Compositing, Traditional Animation, Computer Animation, Digital Compositing, Nuke
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 1987 — 1988
Photography
Freelance September 2009 - Present
MOCOHUT September 2009 - Present
LAIKA, Inc. January 2013 - March 2014
Bent Image Lab April 2012 - December 2012
Hinge Digital May 2012 - June 2012
Laika April 1993 - September 2009
Laika Entertainment 1993 - 2009
Bent Image Labs August 2004 - September 2004
Will Vinton Studios April 1993 - October 2003
The PJ's (Vinton) September 1999 - July 2002
Skills
Camera Operating, Cinematography, Lighting for Film, Camera Animation, Maya, Mental Ray, Stop Motion, Visual Effects, Lighting, Post Production, Computer Graphics, Film Production, Animation, Feature Films, Commercials, Photography, Special Effects, Compositing, Traditional Animation, Computer Animation, Digital Compositing, Nuke
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 1987 — 1988
Photography
Dawn Yamada's Laika Entertainment Experience April 2006 - December 2008
Job Production Supervisor, Dreamworks Animation
Industry Entertainment
Experience
DreamWorks Animation 2009 - 2015
Laika Entertainment April 2006 - December 2008
DreamWorks Animation 2003 - 2005
Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) March 2001 - March 2003
Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) August 1998 - March 2001
Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) November 1995 - July 1998
LucasArts May 1991 - September 1995
Education
University of Hawaii at Manoa
BS, Fashion Merchandising
DreamWorks Animation 2009 - 2015
Laika Entertainment April 2006 - December 2008
DreamWorks Animation 2003 - 2005
Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) March 2001 - March 2003
Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) August 1998 - March 2001
Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) November 1995 - July 1998
LucasArts May 1991 - September 1995
Education
University of Hawaii at Manoa
BS, Fashion Merchandising
PAUL DIENER's Laika Entertainment Experience 2006 - 2012
Job Experienced Producer, Development Executive, Senior Producer, Project Manager, Director of Digital Production
Industry Animation
Experience
Bent Image Lab January 2013 - Present
Bent Image Lab April 2012 - Present
Laika Entertainment 2006 - 2012
LAIKA/house 2003 - 2006
Flying Rhinoceros 2000 - 2003
Will Vinton Studios 1990 - 2000
Jim Blashfield and Associates 1987 - 1990
Skills
Visual Effects, Animation, Casting, Stop Motion, Feature Films, Character Animation, Post Production, Producers, Film Production, Computer Animation, Traditional Animation, Flash, Video Production, Computer Graphics, After Effects, Commercials, Documentaries, Video Editing, Pre-production, Directing, Production Managment, Film, Maya, Storyboarding, Motion Graphics, Producing, Final Cut Pro, HD Video, Television, Video, Screenwriting, Lighting, Scripting, Photography, Entertainment, 3D, Short Films, Premiere, Illustrator, Camera, Music Videos, Cinematography, Avid, Storytelling, Creative Direction, Flash Animation, Production Management
Education
University of Southern California
MFA, Cinema and Television, MFA
Portland State University
School of Business, MBA, Management
Bent Image Lab January 2013 - Present
Bent Image Lab April 2012 - Present
Laika Entertainment 2006 - 2012
LAIKA/house 2003 - 2006
Flying Rhinoceros 2000 - 2003
Will Vinton Studios 1990 - 2000
Jim Blashfield and Associates 1987 - 1990
Skills
Visual Effects, Animation, Casting, Stop Motion, Feature Films, Character Animation, Post Production, Producers, Film Production, Computer Animation, Traditional Animation, Flash, Video Production, Computer Graphics, After Effects, Commercials, Documentaries, Video Editing, Pre-production, Directing, Production Managment, Film, Maya, Storyboarding, Motion Graphics, Producing, Final Cut Pro, HD Video, Television, Video, Screenwriting, Lighting, Scripting, Photography, Entertainment, 3D, Short Films, Premiere, Illustrator, Camera, Music Videos, Cinematography, Avid, Storytelling, Creative Direction, Flash Animation, Production Management
Education
University of Southern California
MFA, Cinema and Television, MFA
Portland State University
School of Business, MBA, Management
Andy Erekson's Laika Entertainment Experience August 2007 - December 2008
Job Story Artist at DreamWorks Animation
Industry Animation
Experience
DreamWorks Animation April 2012 - Present
Sony Pictures Animation April 2009 - April 2012
LAIKA Entertainment August 2007 - December 2008
Skills
Animation
Education
Brigham Young University 2004 — 2007
BFA, Illustration
DreamWorks Animation April 2012 - Present
Sony Pictures Animation April 2009 - April 2012
LAIKA Entertainment August 2007 - December 2008
Skills
Animation
Education
Brigham Young University 2004 — 2007
BFA, Illustration
Chad Gennuso's Laika Entertainment Experience 2007 - 2008
Job Experienced Illustrator/Designer/Painter
Industry Design
Experience
Starburns Industries March 2012 - March 2012
Frameworks Artists December 2011 - December 2011
ShadowMachine Films August 2011 - December 2011
Skypilot Theatre Company November 2010 - June 2011
Falken Tire Corporation March 2010 - January 2011
Laika Entertainment 2007 - 2008
Air2Art September 2000 - January 2007
Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 1997 — 2000
Associate, Graphic Design
Starburns Industries March 2012 - March 2012
Frameworks Artists December 2011 - December 2011
ShadowMachine Films August 2011 - December 2011
Skypilot Theatre Company November 2010 - June 2011
Falken Tire Corporation March 2010 - January 2011
Laika Entertainment 2007 - 2008
Air2Art September 2000 - January 2007
Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 1997 — 2000
Associate, Graphic Design
Suzanne Twining's Laika Entertainment Experience February 2011 - March 2012
Job Animator at HouseSpecial
Industry Entertainment
Experience
HouseSpecial April 2015 - Present
Screen Novelties May 2014 - October 2014
Bix Pix Entertainment August 2013 - April 2014
LAIKA, LLC December 2013 - February 2014
Bent Image Lab August 2012 - December 2012
Bent Image Lab June 2012 - August 2012
Laika House March 2012 - April 2012
Laika Entertainment February 2011 - March 2012
Shadow Machine Animation October 2009 - December 2009
Laika Entertainment December 2006 - November 2008
Skills
Visual Effects, Compositing, Live Action, Maya, Traditional Animation, Computer Animation, Background Art, Character Rigging, Facial Animation, Animation, Rigging, Stop Motion, Character Animation, Feature Films, Cartoons, Commercials, Television, Art, Special Effects, Short Films, Props, Beer, Whisky
Education
The University of the Arts 1994 — 1997
BFA, Animation
HouseSpecial April 2015 - Present
Screen Novelties May 2014 - October 2014
Bix Pix Entertainment August 2013 - April 2014
LAIKA, LLC December 2013 - February 2014
Bent Image Lab August 2012 - December 2012
Bent Image Lab June 2012 - August 2012
Laika House March 2012 - April 2012
Laika Entertainment February 2011 - March 2012
Shadow Machine Animation October 2009 - December 2009
Laika Entertainment December 2006 - November 2008
Skills
Visual Effects, Compositing, Live Action, Maya, Traditional Animation, Computer Animation, Background Art, Character Rigging, Facial Animation, Animation, Rigging, Stop Motion, Character Animation, Feature Films, Cartoons, Commercials, Television, Art, Special Effects, Short Films, Props, Beer, Whisky
Education
The University of the Arts 1994 — 1997
BFA, Animation
Terell Seitz's Laika Entertainment Experience 2008 - 2008
Job Compositor at Hinge Digital
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Experience
Hinge Digital August 2012 - Present
Laika November 2010 - October 2012
Stereo D September 2010 - November 2010
Seitz & Associates October 2008 - August 2010
LAIKA Entertainment 2008 - 2008
Skills
Rendering, Animation, Photoshop, Compositing, Nuke, Research, Rotoscoping, Marketing, Lighting, Digital Painting, Python, Editing, Video Editing, Event Planning, Teaching, Television, Maya, Office Management, Premiere, Commercials, Character Animation, Stereo Conversion, Traditional Animation, Stereo, Visual Effects, Camera, Silhouette, Rig Removal
Education
Coe College 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Art/Art Studies, General
Cogswell Polytechnical College 2002 — 2003
Computer Video Imaging
Hinge Digital August 2012 - Present
Laika November 2010 - October 2012
Stereo D September 2010 - November 2010
Seitz & Associates October 2008 - August 2010
LAIKA Entertainment 2008 - 2008
Skills
Rendering, Animation, Photoshop, Compositing, Nuke, Research, Rotoscoping, Marketing, Lighting, Digital Painting, Python, Editing, Video Editing, Event Planning, Teaching, Television, Maya, Office Management, Premiere, Commercials, Character Animation, Stereo Conversion, Traditional Animation, Stereo, Visual Effects, Camera, Silhouette, Rig Removal
Education
Coe College 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Art/Art Studies, General
Cogswell Polytechnical College 2002 — 2003
Computer Video Imaging
DreamWorks Animation
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Nickelodeon Animation Studios
Walt Disney Feature Animation
Nickelodeon Animation Studio
Curious Pictures
film roman
Bardel Entertainment