Pacific Data Images
Industry: Computer animation company
DescriptionPacific Data Images was an American computer animation production company that was bought by DreamWorks SKG in 2000. It was renamed PDI/DreamWorks and was owned by DreamWorks Animation. Founded in 1980 by Carl Rosendahl, PDI was one of the pioneers of the computer animation. Defunct: January 22, 2015 Founder: Carl Rosendahl Founded: January 1, 1980, Redwood City, CA Fate: Closure Parent organization: DreamWorks Animation
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Pacific Data Images Employees
DreamWorks Animation January 1996 - January 2015
Pacific Data Images August 1990 - August 1995
Skills
Film, Video Production, Editing
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1988 — 1990
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Experimental Animation
University of Colorado Boulder 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Broadcast Journalism
Donner Land & Homes, Inc. October 2010 - Present
Rachel Falk Massage & Bodywork August 2006 - March 2011
DreamWorks Animation January 2000 - May 2005
PDI/DreamWorks 1998 - 2005
Pacific Data Images 1995 - 1999
ILM 1990 - 1993
NYIT 1985 - 1990
NYIT Computer Graphics Lab 1987 - 1989
Skills
Computer Graphics, Computer Animation, After Effects, Film Production, Real Estate, Art, Training, Lighting, Maya, Rendering, Character Animation, Animation, Film, Feature Films, Management, Visual Effects
Education
New York Institute of Technology 1983 — 1985
MA
Parsons School of Design 1977 — 1980
BFA
Body Therapy Center
Over 700 Hours of Body Work Classes
Self-employed 2004 - Present
PDI/Dreamworks 2002 - 2012
PDI/Dreamworks 1990 - 2001
Intersection for the Arts 1995 - 2000
Medialab 1990 - 1992
Pacific Data Images 1984 - 1989
Skills
Computer Graphics, Computer Graphics..., Filmmaking, Independent Film, Film Editing, Commercial Production, Art, Film Production, Feature Films, 3D, Motion Graphics, Commercials
Education
Yale University 1978 — 1982
BS, Computer Science
Stanford University 1982 — 1984
MS, Computer Science
DreamWorks Animation January 2013 - Present
DreamWorks Animation January 2009 - January 2013
DreamWorks Animation January 2002 - January 2008
Pacific Data Images January 2001 - January 2002
Vidfilm January 1999 - January 2001
Vidfilm January 1999 - January 2001
Cogswell Polytechnical College January 1997 - December 1998
Skills
Nuke, Compositing, Computer Graphics, Animation, 3D, Computer Animation, Lighting, Scripting, Linux, Python, Red Hat Linux, Character Animation, Rendering, Photoshop, Render Farms, Toon Boom, LDAP Administration, Help Desk Support, JIRA, RedHat, Active Directory, Telecine, Programming, Cluster Management, Technical Documentation, Computer Proficiency, DHCP, NFS, Nagios, Platform LSF, Tcsh, Wiki Development, 2D Software, PXE, FlexLM, IBM Tivoli, Stereo Conversion, Pencil, Communicative Skills, RHEL, Puppet, Data Center, Cisco Networking
Education
Cogswell Polytechnical College 1997 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Computer and Video Imaging
California State University-Fullerton 2005 — 2006
Certificate, Linux Operating System
Pasadena City College 2007 — 2009
Certificate, Computer Programming
Pasadena City College 2014 — 2015
Certificate, CCNA Certification Preparatory, CCNA
Mt. San Antonio College 1993 — 1997
Associate of Arts (AA), Studies in Computer Information Sciences and Support Services
IBM Platform Computing - LSF 2006 — 2006
Platform LSF Configuration & Administration, Cluster Computing Administration
Timber November 2013 - Present
Mirada Studios January 2011 - September 2013
Motion Theory November 2010 - January 2011
Public VFX 2009 - December 2010
Digital Domain June 2009 - September 2010
Asylum Visual Effects June 2007 - June 2009
Digital Domain February 2001 - June 2008
Venice Beach Treehouses May 2001 - November 2002
Pacific Data Images January 1998 - January 2000
DreamWorks Animation 1997 - 1998
Skills
Nuke, Houdini, Visual Effects, Feature Films, Architectural Design, Storyboarding, Illustration, treehouses, Commercial Direction, VFX Supervision, Look Development, Computer Graphics, 3D, Lighting, Animation, Renderman, Shake, Compositing, Commercials, Digital Compositing, Maya, Film, Shading, Post Production, Computer Animation, Motion Graphics, Art
Education
Pratt Institute 1994 — 1997
Master of Fine Arts, Painting / Computer Graphics
Rhode Island School of Design 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Painting
DreamWorks Animation January 2014 - Present
DreamWorks Animation September 2001 - December 2013
Pacific Data Images February 1997 - December 2001
Exponent Failure Analysis Associates July 1995 - February 1997
Naval Research Laboratory May 1990 - June 1995
Skills
Film, 3D, Computer Graphics, Character Animation, Animation, Visual Effects, Feature Films, Maya, Computer Animation, Creative Direction, Character Rigging, Compositing, Rigging, Characters, Team Leadership, Particle
Education
University of Maryland College Park 1984 — 1990
BS Aerospace Engineering
Self Employed January 2012 - Present
Self-employed 1987 - Present
Independent 2012 - 2013
Independent Contractor January 1988 - January 1999
Independent Contractor January 1988 - January 1998
Tippett studio May 1996 - May 1997
Pacific Data Images January 1992 - January 1996
Skills
Film, Photography, Broadcast, Marketing, Commercials, Video, Post Production, Photoshop, Digital Photography, Editorial, Social Media, Editing, Creative Direction, Lightroom, Camera, Camera Operating, Television, Sales Management, Social Media Marketing, Broadcast Journalism, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Documentaries, Adobe Creative Suite, Journalism, Feature Films, Video Production, Multimedia, Video Editing, After Effects, Entertainment
Education
Sony / Columbia Pictures 2000 — 2004
Hard knocks, Feature film and television development, A
Rochester Institute of Technology 1981 — 1983
Master of Fine Arts, Photography
Cranbrook Academy of Art 1979 — 1980
1 year towards MFA, Photography
Willow Garage January 2013 - March 2014
IronPort Systems (A Cisco Business Unit) August 2008 - January 2013
Penguin Computing July 2004 - March 2008
Scale 8 February 2003 - June 2003
Network Mechanics April 2001 - February 2003
AXIS Personal Trainers October 2000 - April 2001
Pacific Data Images October 1999 - May 2000
Click 3X Studios(SF) November 1997 - October 1999
Skills
Unix, Linux, C, IP Networking, Python, Shell Scripting, Regular Expressions, Data..., Embedded Linux, Android, System Administration, IP, Architecture, Perl, XML, Debugging, Software Design, Databases, Firewalls, DNS, Linux Kernel, Programming, Bash, Software Development, Apache, Software Engineering, Ubuntu, Subversion, Agile Methodologies, Red Hat Linux, Open Source, Embedded Systems, Network Security, Java, Operating Systems, AJAX, Object Oriented Design, Unix Shell Scripting, C++, Cluster, Data Center, Embedded Software, TCP/IP, MySQL, Virtualization, Git, Distributed Systems, Cloud Computing, Wireless Networking, System Architecture
Education
George Mason University 1984 — 1989
B.A., English
Quid March 2015 - Present
Infinite Game Publishing December 2011 - January 2014
Gerson Lehrman Group November 2010 - December 2011
A607 Consulting August 2008 - November 2010
Outspark May 2007 - August 2008
Starz Media March 2005 - May 2007
PDI/DreamWorks May 2001 - March 2005
Pacific Data Images November 1997 - May 2001
Institut Laue-Langevin September 1990 - September 1991
Skills
Online Gaming, Mobile Applications, Mobile Devices, Strategic Partnerships, Game Development, Start-ups, Product Management, Entrepreneurship, Online Publishing, Computer Graphics, Software Project..., Digital Media, Visual Effects, Strategy, Computer Animation, Animation, Video Games, Management, MMO, Social Games, User Experience, Mobile Games, Monetization, E-commerce, Casual Games, Game Design, Agile Project Management, User Interface Design, Computer Games
Education
University of Pennsylvania 1992 — 1997
Ph.D., M.S., Computer Science
University of Surrey 1988 — 1992
B.Eng., Information Systems Engineering
Dreamworks Animation 2004 - Present
PDI/Dreamworks 2002 - 2004
Pacific Data Images 2000 - 2002
Pacific Data Images 1998 - 2000
Lucasfilm Ltd 1991 - 1998
Varitel Video 1989 - 1990
Varitel Video 1986 - 1988
Varitel Video 1982 - 1985
Skills
Post Production, Visual Effects, Feature Films, Television, Animation, Production Management, Technology Management, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Project Team Management, Coaching & Mentoring, Computer Animation, Computer Graphics, Film Production, Compositing, Troubleshooting, Desktop Support..., Customer Service, Help Desk Support, Escalations Management, Film, 3D, Video, Strategic Partnerships, Broadcast Television, Commercials, Video Editing, Video Production, Character Animation
Education
San Francisco State University
BA, Radio/Television/Film
City College of San Francisco
AS, Electronics Engineering
Brown University 2003 - Present
Hammerhead Productions 1996 - 2000
Walt Disney Feature Animation 1995 - 1996
Pacific Data Images 1991 - 1995
Stellar Computer 1988 - 1989
Skills
Computer Graphics, Visual Effects, Computer Science, Computer Animation, Animation, Human Computer..., Compositing
Education
Brown University 1984 — 1987
MS
Brown University 1979 — 1983
AB
American Cancer Society September 2014 - Present
American Cancer Society 2005 - Present
City Year San Jose Silicon Valley 2012 - Present
National Charity League, Inc. 2002 - Present
Jack B. Keenan, Inc 1991 - Present
Pacific Data Images 1985 - 1991
PDI/Dreamworks 1985 - 1991
Skills
Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Event Management, Leadership Development, System Administration, Community Development, Nonprofits, Research, Coaching, Grants, Philanthropy, Volunteer Recruiting, Leadership, Management, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1975 — 1979
B.A., Communications
Tippett Studio June 2009 - October 2014
PDI Dreamworks Animation 2006 - April 2009
DreamWorks Animation 2006 - April 2009
PDI/Dreamworks 2003 - 2006
Pacific Data Images 1997 - 2003
University of California, Riverside September 1992 - December 1996
Skills
Visual Effects, Pipeline Architecture, Computer Graphics, Computer Animation, Maya, Compositing, Houdini, Animation, Film, 3D, Digital Compositing, Special Effects, Shading, Look Development, Creative Direction, Feature Films, Lighting, Pipeline Development, VFX Supervision, Shake, Particle, Rendering, Education
Education
Northwestern University 1990 — 1992
MFA
University of Colorado Boulder 1985 — 1989
BFA
valve software June 2006 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios June 1996 - May 2006
pacific data images March 1994 - June 1996
vas communications July 1991 - November 1993
Skills
Computer Animation, Character Animation, Video Games, Texturing, Maya, PS3, Xbox 360, Game Development, Rigging, Visual Effects, Animation
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1989 — 1992
character animation
Washington State University 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Biology
ACCI Gallery 2006 - December 2013
Sculptured Figures January 2003 - January 2006
Chiodo Art March 2000 - February 2003
Artworks Foundry March 1999 - March 2000
Tippett Studios November 1998 - March 1999
Pacific Data Images January 1996 - June 1997
Danger Productions / ABC TV February 1993 - October 1995
Skills
Sculptor, Mold Maker, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheets, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Web Design, Art, Illustration, Social Media, Painting, Adobe Creative Suite, Event Planning, Contemporary Art, Nonprofits, Customer Service, Advanced CSS, HTML, Networking, Sculpture, Bronze Sculpture, Murals, Visual Arts, Drawing, Fine Art, Mixed Media
Education
Berkeley City College 2009 — 2013
Web Design
California Institute of the Arts 1989 — 1992
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Animation
U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai, India August 2014 - Present
U.S. Department of State January 2012 - July 2014
U.S. Consulate General, Guadalajara, Mexico August 2010 - December 2011
U.S. Consulate General, Ho Chi Minh City July 2006 - June 2010
U.S. Consulate General, Guadalajara, Mexico May 2003 - June 2005
U.S. Embassy, Manila, Philippines August 2000 - July 2002
Pacific Data Images June 1992 - January 2000
Skills
International Relations, Foreign Relations, Federal Government, Management, Crisis Situations, Visas, Consular Processing, Public Affairs, Broadcast Television, Media Production, Producing, Foreign Languages
Education
San Jose State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Radio and Television
Industrial Light & Magic May 2015 - Present
Industrial Light & Magic September 2010 - May 2015
Industrial Light & Magic June 2009 - November 2010
Industrial Light & Magic March 2007 - May 2009
Industrial Light & Magic June 1997 - February 2007
Pacific Data Images December 1996 - May 1997
Image Design, NYC, NY 1994 - 1996
Education
Boston College
Hammerhead Productions February 1994 - Present
Pacific Data Images 1991 - 1994
Apogee 1987 - 1991
Skills
Visual Effects, Film Production, Feature Films, Maya, Compositing, Film, Computer Animation, Post Production, Animation, Commercials, Producing, Television, 3D, Character Animation
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1985 — 1987
MFA, Animation
University of Michigan 1981 — 1984
BFA, Painting
Google July 2013 - Present
Google March 2004 - July 2013
Pixar May 2003 - October 2003
PDI/Dreamworks January 2001 - April 2003
Dreamworks 1997 - 2002
Digital Domain 1993 - 1997
Pacific Data Images 1989 - 1993
SRI International September 1987 - November 1989
Skills
Linux, Python, Distributed Systems, Perl, Cloud Computing, Leadership, Scalability, Management, Apache, Unix, Shell Scripting, Bash, Open Source, Software Engineering, Agile Methodologies, Ruby
Education
Oregon State University 2014 — 2016
Computer Science
Reed College 1982 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature
univ of washington creative director,Animation, CSEUniversity of Washington1999 - Present
Animation Research Labs University of Washington 1999 - Present
university of canterbury 2006 - 2007
ottawa film festival 2000 - 2007
ACM SIGGRAPH 1985 - 2000
industrial light and magic 1997 - 1999
pacific data images 1997 - 1998
George Washington University 1996 - 1997
George Mason University 1987 - 1997
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center 1991 - 1992
Skills
Computer Graphics
Education
Rhode Island School of Design
MFA, sculpture
Sheridan College
University of Michigan
BFA
University of Washington
THE HEADQUARTERS POST PRODUCTION LTD January 2015 - Present
Custom Film Effects June 2003 - August 2014
Paramount Pictures 1999 - 2001
Modern Videofilm 1997 - 1999
CIS Hollywood April 1996 - December 1996
Pittard, Sullivan, Fitzgerald 1994 - September 1995
REZN8 1993 - 1994
Pacific Data Images August 1991 - August 1993
Midocean Motion Pictures 1980 - 1982
Skills
Visual Effects, Feature Films, Post Production, Live Action, Digital Compositing, Compositing, Film, Rotoscoping, Pre-production, Film Production, Commercials, Nuke, Shake, Motion Graphics, Final Cut Pro, Video, Television, Video Production
Education
University of Southern California 1977 — 1979
BA, Cinema Arts
Savannah College of Art and Design August 2010 - Present
Rhythm & Hues March 2003 - August 2010
DreamWorks Animation 1997 - 1999
Rhythm & Hues 1995 - 1997
Digital Domain 1993 - 1995
Pacific Data Images 1991 - 1993
Education
UCLA
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Film/Cinema/Video Studies
UCLA
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies