PDI/Dreamworks Company
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 organizations: DreamWorks Animation, Universal Pictures, NBCUniversal
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PDI/Dreamworks Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Jon Shih Jon Shih's PDI/Dreamworks Experience December 2014 - February 2015
Job University Relations Recruiter at Apple
Industry Staffing and Recruiting
Experience
Apple September 2015 - Present
Zynga March 2015 - August 2015
PDI/DreamWorks December 2014 - February 2015
PDI/DreamWorks August 2005 - December 2014
Virtual Human Interaction Lab June 2004 - June 2005
Skills
Computer Graphics, Recruiting, Technical Recruiting, University Relations, University Recruitment, Interviews, Training, Leadership, Onboarding, Visual Effects, Computer Animation, Talent Scouting, Project Management, Mentoring, Employee Training, Sourcing, Programming, Python, Management, College Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Software Engineering, Software Development, Shell Scripting, Perl, C++, Applicant Tracking..., OpenHire, FileMaker, Microsoft Office, Jobvite, Workday
Education
Stanford University 2001 — 2005
BS, Symbolic Systems (Human-Computer Interaction)
University of Sydney 2003 — 2003
Apple September 2015 - Present
Zynga March 2015 - August 2015
PDI/DreamWorks December 2014 - February 2015
PDI/DreamWorks August 2005 - December 2014
Virtual Human Interaction Lab June 2004 - June 2005
Skills
Computer Graphics, Recruiting, Technical Recruiting, University Relations, University Recruitment, Interviews, Training, Leadership, Onboarding, Visual Effects, Computer Animation, Talent Scouting, Project Management, Mentoring, Employee Training, Sourcing, Programming, Python, Management, College Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Software Engineering, Software Development, Shell Scripting, Perl, C++, Applicant Tracking..., OpenHire, FileMaker, Microsoft Office, Jobvite, Workday
Education
Stanford University 2001 — 2005
BS, Symbolic Systems (Human-Computer Interaction)
University of Sydney 2003 — 2003
Apurva Shah Apurva Shah's PDI/Dreamworks Experience 1994 - 2000
Job Chief Visual Officer & SVP Global Technology
Industry Animation
Experience
Whamix 2012 - Present
Prana and Rhythm & Hues Studios September 2013 - February 2015
Pixar 2001 - August 2013
Art Institute of San Francisco January 2005 - December 2005
PDI/Dreamworks 1994 - 2000
Ringling College of Art and Design August 1993 - July 1994
Skills
Visual Effects, Renderman, Look Development, Shading, Nuke, Compositing, Film, Digital Compositing, Maya, Particle, Animation, Computer Graphics, Pipeline Development, Rigging, Computer Animation, 3D, Character Rigging, Lighting, Houdini, Technical Direction, Character Animation, MEL, Mental Ray, VFX Supervision, Traditional Animation, Texturing, PyQt, Shake
Education
University of California, Berkeley - Walter A. Haas School of Business 2010 — 2010
Negotiations Program
Texas A & M University 1990 — 1993
Master of Science (MS), Computer Science
Bombay University 1986 — 1990
BS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Whamix 2012 - Present
Prana and Rhythm & Hues Studios September 2013 - February 2015
Pixar 2001 - August 2013
Art Institute of San Francisco January 2005 - December 2005
PDI/Dreamworks 1994 - 2000
Ringling College of Art and Design August 1993 - July 1994
Skills
Visual Effects, Renderman, Look Development, Shading, Nuke, Compositing, Film, Digital Compositing, Maya, Particle, Animation, Computer Graphics, Pipeline Development, Rigging, Computer Animation, 3D, Character Rigging, Lighting, Houdini, Technical Direction, Character Animation, MEL, Mental Ray, VFX Supervision, Traditional Animation, Texturing, PyQt, Shake
Education
University of California, Berkeley - Walter A. Haas School of Business 2010 — 2010
Negotiations Program
Texas A & M University 1990 — 1993
Master of Science (MS), Computer Science
Bombay University 1986 — 1990
BS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Milton Rodriguez-Rios Milton Rodriguez-Rios's PDI/Dreamworks Experience March 2003 - June 2015
Job CG Supervisor, Look Dev, Lighting, Design, FX
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
PDI/DreamWorks March 2003 - June 2015
DreamWorks Animation December 1998 - March 2003
DreamWorks Animation August 1996 - December 1998
Windlight Studios July 1995 - July 1996
Lamb & Company 1992 - 1995
Walt Disney Company 1991 - 1992
Skills
Lighting, Look Development, Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, Feature Films, Animation, Renderman, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Nuke, Compositing, 3D, Digital Compositing, Special Effects, Shading, Pre-visualization, VFX Supervision, Shake, Maya, MEL, Texturing, Houdini, Film, Commercials, Art, Television, Photoshop, Video, Rendering, Film Production, Post Production, Premiere, Unreal Engine, Unity
Education
The Ohio State University 1991 — 1992
Industrial Design/ ACCAD
Syracuse University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Graphics
PDI/DreamWorks March 2003 - June 2015
DreamWorks Animation December 1998 - March 2003
DreamWorks Animation August 1996 - December 1998
Windlight Studios July 1995 - July 1996
Lamb & Company 1992 - 1995
Walt Disney Company 1991 - 1992
Skills
Lighting, Look Development, Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, Feature Films, Animation, Renderman, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Nuke, Compositing, 3D, Digital Compositing, Special Effects, Shading, Pre-visualization, VFX Supervision, Shake, Maya, MEL, Texturing, Houdini, Film, Commercials, Art, Television, Photoshop, Video, Rendering, Film Production, Post Production, Premiere, Unreal Engine, Unity
Education
The Ohio State University 1991 — 1992
Industrial Design/ ACCAD
Syracuse University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Graphics
Nathan Schauf Nathan Schauf's PDI/Dreamworks Experience July 2009 - December 2014
Job Editor at Blizzard Entertainment
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Fuhu, Inc March 2015 - April 2015
Goodby Silverstein & Partners 2015 - 2015
PDI/Dreamworks July 2009 - December 2014
Condition One February 2014 - March 2014
Image Movers Digital February 2009 - July 2009
321LAUNCH January 2009 - February 2009
Laika April 2008 - December 2008
Vanguard Films & Animation June 2006 - April 2008
DNA Productions July 2003 - June 2006
TTUHSC August 2002 - June 2003
Skills
Avid, After Effects, Animation, Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Video Editing, Film, Avid Media Composer, Photoshop, Editing, Post Production, Commercials, Short Films, Television, Video
Education
Texas Tech University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Telecommunications
Fuhu, Inc March 2015 - April 2015
Goodby Silverstein & Partners 2015 - 2015
PDI/Dreamworks July 2009 - December 2014
Condition One February 2014 - March 2014
Image Movers Digital February 2009 - July 2009
321LAUNCH January 2009 - February 2009
Laika April 2008 - December 2008
Vanguard Films & Animation June 2006 - April 2008
DNA Productions July 2003 - June 2006
TTUHSC August 2002 - June 2003
Skills
Avid, After Effects, Animation, Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Video Editing, Film, Avid Media Composer, Photoshop, Editing, Post Production, Commercials, Short Films, Television, Video
Education
Texas Tech University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Telecommunications
Savina Hawkins Savina Hawkins's PDI/Dreamworks Experience June 2011 - July 2011
Job Fellow at Warner Music Group
Industry Animation
Experience
Warner Music Group March 2015 - Present
Stanford University October 2014 - Present
SFX Entertainment, Inc. June 2014 - August 2014
Stanford University June 2013 - September 2013
DreamWorks Animation July 2011 - November 2011
PDI/Dreamworks June 2011 - July 2011
Open Door Baptist Church, Clermont April 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Psychology One Award..., ISC delegate 2013, Quill & Scroll award..., Creative Writing, Film Production, Princeton Creative Arts..., Photoshop, Visual Effects, Microsoft Word, Research, Video Production, Journalism, Editing, Writing
Education
Stanford University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (BA), STS (Science, Technology and Society), sophomore
Crystal Springs Uplands School 2009 — 2012
High School, High School, Graduated
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Warner Music Group March 2015 - Present
Stanford University October 2014 - Present
SFX Entertainment, Inc. June 2014 - August 2014
Stanford University June 2013 - September 2013
DreamWorks Animation July 2011 - November 2011
PDI/Dreamworks June 2011 - July 2011
Open Door Baptist Church, Clermont April 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Psychology One Award..., ISC delegate 2013, Quill & Scroll award..., Creative Writing, Film Production, Princeton Creative Arts..., Photoshop, Visual Effects, Microsoft Word, Research, Video Production, Journalism, Editing, Writing
Education
Stanford University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (BA), STS (Science, Technology and Society), sophomore
Crystal Springs Uplands School 2009 — 2012
High School, High School, Graduated
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Adam Chin Adam Chin's PDI/Dreamworks Experience 2002 - 2012
Job Computer Graphics, Filmmaking
Industry Computer Software
Experience
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
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
Nick von Tagen Nick von Tagen's PDI/Dreamworks Experience June 2012 - April 2013
Job Technical Director at Rovio Animation Company
Industry Animation
Experience
Rovio Animation Company January 2014 - Present
PDI/DreamWorks June 2012 - April 2013
Dr. D Studios February 2011 - November 2011
ImageMovers Digital April 2009 - December 2010
Skunk Studios November 2006 - March 2009
AnimationMentor.com September 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Layout, Set Dressing, Set Building, Pipeline Development, Python, Lighting, Rendering, Modeling, Texturing, Maya, Houdini, Nuke, Photoshop, Zbrush, 3D Studio Max, After Effects, Digital Photography, Pre-visualization, Character Animation, Visual Effects, Camera, Computer Graphics
Education
The Art Institute of CA- San Francisco 2003 — 2006
B.S.
Santa Rosa Junior College 2001 — 2003
Rovio Animation Company January 2014 - Present
PDI/DreamWorks June 2012 - April 2013
Dr. D Studios February 2011 - November 2011
ImageMovers Digital April 2009 - December 2010
Skunk Studios November 2006 - March 2009
AnimationMentor.com September 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Layout, Set Dressing, Set Building, Pipeline Development, Python, Lighting, Rendering, Modeling, Texturing, Maya, Houdini, Nuke, Photoshop, Zbrush, 3D Studio Max, After Effects, Digital Photography, Pre-visualization, Character Animation, Visual Effects, Camera, Computer Graphics
Education
The Art Institute of CA- San Francisco 2003 — 2006
B.S.
Santa Rosa Junior College 2001 — 2003
Megan McDonald Megan McDonald's PDI/Dreamworks Experience March 2009 - February 2010
Job Project Manager at Machine Zone, Inc.
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Machine Zone, Inc. March 2014 - Present
Freelance July 2013 - February 2014
Sledgehammer Games April 2013 - July 2013
Sledgehammer Games October 2010 - April 2013
PDI/Dreamworks March 2009 - February 2010
PDI/Dreamworks Animation August 2008 - March 2009
DreamWorks Animation February 2007 - August 2008
Industrial Light + Magic July 2006 - February 2007
Industrial Light + Magic December 2005 - July 2006
DreamWorks Animation July 2004 - December 2005
Skills
Animation, Film, Creative Direction, Television, Lighting, Game Development, Visual Effects, Short Films, Video Games, Xbox 360, Social Games, Editing, Game Design, Creative Writing, Fiction Writing, Poetry
Education
Stanford Continuing Studies 2013 — 2015
Certificate, Fiction-Writing
Syracuse University 1991 — 1992
M.S., Television-Radio-Film
Yale University 1987 — 1991
B.A., English
Machine Zone, Inc. March 2014 - Present
Freelance July 2013 - February 2014
Sledgehammer Games April 2013 - July 2013
Sledgehammer Games October 2010 - April 2013
PDI/Dreamworks March 2009 - February 2010
PDI/Dreamworks Animation August 2008 - March 2009
DreamWorks Animation February 2007 - August 2008
Industrial Light + Magic July 2006 - February 2007
Industrial Light + Magic December 2005 - July 2006
DreamWorks Animation July 2004 - December 2005
Skills
Animation, Film, Creative Direction, Television, Lighting, Game Development, Visual Effects, Short Films, Video Games, Xbox 360, Social Games, Editing, Game Design, Creative Writing, Fiction Writing, Poetry
Education
Stanford Continuing Studies 2013 — 2015
Certificate, Fiction-Writing
Syracuse University 1991 — 1992
M.S., Television-Radio-Film
Yale University 1987 — 1991
B.A., English
Douglas Yoshida Douglas Yoshida's PDI/Dreamworks Experience November 2003 - April 2004
Job Senior Lighting Technical Director at Sony Pictures Imageworks
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Sony Pictures Imageworks March 2015 - Present
DreamWorks Animation March 2008 - January 2015
Sony Pictures Imageworks May 2004 - September 2007
PDI/Dreamworks November 2003 - April 2004
ESC Entertainment July 2002 - October 2003
Sony Pictures Imageworks May 1996 - July 2002
Silicon Graphics July 1995 - April 1996
Skills
Katana, Nuke, Compositing, Maya, Lighting, Look Development, Renderman, Computer Graphics, Visual Effects, Digital Compositing, Feature Films, Animation, Live Action, MEL, Houdini, Mental Ray, Cloth Simulation, hair simulation, Ray tracing, 3D, Computer Animation, Arnold
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1987 — 1992
BA, Economics
Sony Pictures Imageworks March 2015 - Present
DreamWorks Animation March 2008 - January 2015
Sony Pictures Imageworks May 2004 - September 2007
PDI/Dreamworks November 2003 - April 2004
ESC Entertainment July 2002 - October 2003
Sony Pictures Imageworks May 1996 - July 2002
Silicon Graphics July 1995 - April 1996
Skills
Katana, Nuke, Compositing, Maya, Lighting, Look Development, Renderman, Computer Graphics, Visual Effects, Digital Compositing, Feature Films, Animation, Live Action, MEL, Houdini, Mental Ray, Cloth Simulation, hair simulation, Ray tracing, 3D, Computer Animation, Arnold
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1987 — 1992
BA, Economics
Lucy Maxian Lucy Maxian's PDI/Dreamworks Experience May 2010 - Present
Job Character FX Artist at PDI/Dreamworks
Industry Animation
Experience
PDI/Dreamworks May 2010 - Present
ImageMovers Digital March 2009 - May 2010
Laika 2006 - 2008
Skills
Maya, Houdini, Computer Animation, Visual Effects, Animation, 3D, Nuke, Computer Graphics, Cloth Simulation, Fur, Renderman, Texturing, MEL, Data Manipulation, Character Animation
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2000 — 2005
BA, Archaeology, Art History
PDI/Dreamworks May 2010 - Present
ImageMovers Digital March 2009 - May 2010
Laika 2006 - 2008
Skills
Maya, Houdini, Computer Animation, Visual Effects, Animation, 3D, Nuke, Computer Graphics, Cloth Simulation, Fur, Renderman, Texturing, MEL, Data Manipulation, Character Animation
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2000 — 2005
BA, Archaeology, Art History
james straus james straus's PDI/Dreamworks Experience 1999 - 2001
Job Animation Professional
Industry Animation
Experience
The Resistance VFX March 2011 - Present
ESC Entertainment 2004 - 2004
EA 2001 - 2003
PDI/Dreamworks 1999 - 2001
Santa Barbara Studios 1996 - 1999
ILM 1992 - 1996
Kennedy Cartoons 1990 - 1991
Skills
Maya, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Character Rigging, Visual Effects, Feature Films, Compositing, Look Development, Film, Animation, Cinematics, Nuke, VFX Supervision, Pre-visualization, Facial Animation
Education
Sheridan College 1988 — 1992
Classical Animation, Classical Animation
Sheridan College 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Graphic Design, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
The Resistance VFX March 2011 - Present
ESC Entertainment 2004 - 2004
EA 2001 - 2003
PDI/Dreamworks 1999 - 2001
Santa Barbara Studios 1996 - 1999
ILM 1992 - 1996
Kennedy Cartoons 1990 - 1991
Skills
Maya, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Character Rigging, Visual Effects, Feature Films, Compositing, Look Development, Film, Animation, Cinematics, Nuke, VFX Supervision, Pre-visualization, Facial Animation
Education
Sheridan College 1988 — 1992
Classical Animation, Classical Animation
Sheridan College 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Graphic Design, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Hyun Seung Kim Hyun Seung Kim's PDI/Dreamworks Experience September 2004 - September 2007
Job Senior Technical Artist at Riot Game
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Riot Games Senior Creature TDIndustrial Light & MagicJune 2014 - August 2015
Kojima Production LA at Konami Entertainment December 2012 - June 2014
Digital Domain October 2012 - November 2012
DreamWorks Animation 2007 - 2012
PDI/DREAMWORKS September 2004 - September 2007
INDUSTRIAL LIGHT & MAGIC September 1999 - September 2004
Skills
Rigging, Character, Dynamics, Maya, Computer Graphics, Character Rigging, Pipeline Development, Technical Direction, Scripting, Python, Apparel, MEL, Special Effects, Visual Effects, 3D animation, Character Animation, Animation, Facial Animation, Feature Films, PyQt, Pipelines, Computer Animation, XSI, Cloth Simulation, 3D, Facial Rigging, Game Development, Look Development
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1997 — 1999
BFA, painting and drawing, art & technology
Riot Games Senior Creature TDIndustrial Light & MagicJune 2014 - August 2015
Kojima Production LA at Konami Entertainment December 2012 - June 2014
Digital Domain October 2012 - November 2012
DreamWorks Animation 2007 - 2012
PDI/DREAMWORKS September 2004 - September 2007
INDUSTRIAL LIGHT & MAGIC September 1999 - September 2004
Skills
Rigging, Character, Dynamics, Maya, Computer Graphics, Character Rigging, Pipeline Development, Technical Direction, Scripting, Python, Apparel, MEL, Special Effects, Visual Effects, 3D animation, Character Animation, Animation, Facial Animation, Feature Films, PyQt, Pipelines, Computer Animation, XSI, Cloth Simulation, 3D, Facial Rigging, Game Development, Look Development
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1997 — 1999
BFA, painting and drawing, art & technology
J.J. Blumenkranz J.J. Blumenkranz's PDI/Dreamworks Experience June 1998 - October 2000
Job Senior Interaction Designer at YouTube
Industry Import and Export
Experience
Google May 2014 - July 2015
Scarecrow Visual Effects Inc. August 2013 - February 2014
Sony Pictures Imageworks June 2006 - April 2013
Sony Pictures Imageworks October 2000 - May 2006
PDI/Dreamworks June 1998 - October 2000
Rhythm & Hues March 1997 - June 1998
Digital Domain February 1997 - March 1997
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1990 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Stanford University 1991 — 1991
Google May 2014 - July 2015
Scarecrow Visual Effects Inc. August 2013 - February 2014
Sony Pictures Imageworks June 2006 - April 2013
Sony Pictures Imageworks October 2000 - May 2006
PDI/Dreamworks June 1998 - October 2000
Rhythm & Hues March 1997 - June 1998
Digital Domain February 1997 - March 1997
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1990 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Stanford University 1991 — 1991
Colleen Pierce Colleen Pierce's PDI/Dreamworks Experience August 2009 - Present
Job HR Manager at DreamWorks Animation
Industry Animation
Experience
DreamWorks Animation May 2013 - Present
PDI/Dreamworks August 2009 - Present
SGI 2007 - 2009
SGI 2006 - 2007
SGI 2005 - 2006
Skills
Management, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Project Management, Recruiting, Training, Organizational..., Onboarding, College Recruiting, Program Management, Personnel Management, Deferred Compensation, Strategy, Human Resources, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, HRIS, Time Management, Employee Engagement, Internet Recruiting, Interviews, Workforce Planning, Executive Coaching, Policy, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Technical Recruiting
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 1992 — 1996
BA
DreamWorks Animation May 2013 - Present
PDI/Dreamworks August 2009 - Present
SGI 2007 - 2009
SGI 2006 - 2007
SGI 2005 - 2006
Skills
Management, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Project Management, Recruiting, Training, Organizational..., Onboarding, College Recruiting, Program Management, Personnel Management, Deferred Compensation, Strategy, Human Resources, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, HRIS, Time Management, Employee Engagement, Internet Recruiting, Interviews, Workforce Planning, Executive Coaching, Policy, Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Technical Recruiting
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 1992 — 1996
BA
Edgar Cheung Edgar Cheung's PDI/Dreamworks Experience August 2012 - November 2013
Job Facilities Coordinator at DreamWorks Animation
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
DreamWorks Animation May 2014 - Present
DreamWorks Animation Television November 2013 - May 2014
PDI/DreamWorks August 2012 - November 2013
Claire Trevor School of the Arts October 2011 - June 2012
DreamWorks Animation January 2012 - May 2012
Associated Students University of California, Irvine September 2011 - April 2012
Social Science Academic Resource Center October 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, FileMaker Pro, Sony Vegas, Final Cut Pro, Java, Eviews, Gmail, Video Production, Post Production, Photography, Film
Education
University of California, Irvine 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Digital Arts, Information & Computer Science
DreamWorks Animation May 2014 - Present
DreamWorks Animation Television November 2013 - May 2014
PDI/DreamWorks August 2012 - November 2013
Claire Trevor School of the Arts October 2011 - June 2012
DreamWorks Animation January 2012 - May 2012
Associated Students University of California, Irvine September 2011 - April 2012
Social Science Academic Resource Center October 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, FileMaker Pro, Sony Vegas, Final Cut Pro, Java, Eviews, Gmail, Video Production, Post Production, Photography, Film
Education
University of California, Irvine 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Digital Arts, Information & Computer Science
Chimi Paek Chimi Paek's PDI/Dreamworks Experience January 2012 - April 2012
Job Digital Art and Animation Intern at Minnow Mountain
Industry Animation
Experience
Musashino Sushi Dokoro September 2004 - Present
MInnow Mountain & Aphid Animation May 2013 - June 2014
PDI/DreamWorks January 2012 - April 2012
The Art Institute July 2011 - September 2011
Beauty Bar March 2006 - March 2011
Landmark's Dobie Theatre February 1999 - July 2004
Skills
Maya, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Compositing, After Effects, Texturing, Zbrush, Rigging, Character Rigging, Photoshop, Visual Effects, 3D Studio Max, Final Cut Pro, Art, Illustration, 3D Modeling, Animation, Digital Painting, Facial Animation, Motion Graphics
Education
The Art Institute of Austin 2009 — 2012
BFA in Media Arts & Animation, 3D Character Animation
The University of Texas at Austin 1999 — 2004
BA in Liberal Arts, Asian Studies, French minor
Musashino Sushi Dokoro September 2004 - Present
MInnow Mountain & Aphid Animation May 2013 - June 2014
PDI/DreamWorks January 2012 - April 2012
The Art Institute July 2011 - September 2011
Beauty Bar March 2006 - March 2011
Landmark's Dobie Theatre February 1999 - July 2004
Skills
Maya, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Compositing, After Effects, Texturing, Zbrush, Rigging, Character Rigging, Photoshop, Visual Effects, 3D Studio Max, Final Cut Pro, Art, Illustration, 3D Modeling, Animation, Digital Painting, Facial Animation, Motion Graphics
Education
The Art Institute of Austin 2009 — 2012
BFA in Media Arts & Animation, 3D Character Animation
The University of Texas at Austin 1999 — 2004
BA in Liberal Arts, Asian Studies, French minor
Nick Foster Nick Foster's PDI/Dreamworks Experience May 2001 - March 2005
Job VP of Product at Quid
Industry Computer Software
Experience
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
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
Pat Marconett's PDI/Dreamworks Experience February 2008 - August 2008
Job Layout/Background Designer on 'Sofia the first' at Walt Disney Animation Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Walt Disney Animation Studios August 2014 - Present
Warner Bros. Animation April 2014 - August 2014
Big Idea January 2013 - May 2014
Friends Night (Fox ADHD) July 2013 - April 2014
HotHouse Productions April 2013 - July 2013
Blabbelon LLC May 2010 - January 2013
Nickelodeon Animation Studios September 2009 - December 2009
PDI/Dreamworks February 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Digital Painting, Drawing, Digital Art, Background Art, Conceptual Art, Illustration, Flash, Painting, Concept Design, Flash Animation
Education
San Jose State University 2004 — 2009
BFA, Animation/illustration
Computer Graphics Master Academy (CGMA) is a leading provider of online digital art, entertainment . 2012 — 2012
environment concept design
Walt Disney Animation Studios August 2014 - Present
Warner Bros. Animation April 2014 - August 2014
Big Idea January 2013 - May 2014
Friends Night (Fox ADHD) July 2013 - April 2014
HotHouse Productions April 2013 - July 2013
Blabbelon LLC May 2010 - January 2013
Nickelodeon Animation Studios September 2009 - December 2009
PDI/Dreamworks February 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Digital Painting, Drawing, Digital Art, Background Art, Conceptual Art, Illustration, Flash, Painting, Concept Design, Flash Animation
Education
San Jose State University 2004 — 2009
BFA, Animation/illustration
Computer Graphics Master Academy (CGMA) is a leading provider of online digital art, entertainment . 2012 — 2012
environment concept design
Andre Rodriguez Andre Rodriguez's PDI/Dreamworks Experience May 2007 - October 2012
Job digital modeler at Blue Sky Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
PDI/DreamWorks May 2007 - October 2012
PDI/DreamWorks August 2007 - April 2010
PDI/DreamWorks July 2007 - August 2007
PDI/DreamWorks May 2007 - June 2007
PDI/DreamWorks December 2006 - May 2007
PDI/DreamWorks April 2006 - October 2006
Skills
Character Animation, Texturing, Animation, MEL, After Effects, Visual Effects, Maya, Computer Animation, Compositing, Nuke, Zbrush, Mudbox, Shake, Texture Painting, 3D Modeling, 3D Studio Max, Mental Ray, UV mapping, 3D, Digital Compositing, Look Development, Lighting, Houdini, Premiere, Cinematics, Digital Painting, Rigging, Digital Sculpting, Computer Graphics, Facial Animation, Rotoscoping, Pre-visualization, XSI, Modeling, Conceptual Art, Traditional Animation, Character Rigging, Shading, Renderman, Hard Surface Modeling, Special Effects, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Matte Painting, Characters, Rendering, Texture Artist, Pipeline Development, Storyboarding, Feature Films, Concept Design
Education
Art Institute of Ca. - San Francisco 2000 — 2005
ba, media arts and animation
The Art Institute of California-San Francisco 2000 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Media Arts and Animation
PDI/DreamWorks May 2007 - October 2012
PDI/DreamWorks August 2007 - April 2010
PDI/DreamWorks July 2007 - August 2007
PDI/DreamWorks May 2007 - June 2007
PDI/DreamWorks December 2006 - May 2007
PDI/DreamWorks April 2006 - October 2006
Skills
Character Animation, Texturing, Animation, MEL, After Effects, Visual Effects, Maya, Computer Animation, Compositing, Nuke, Zbrush, Mudbox, Shake, Texture Painting, 3D Modeling, 3D Studio Max, Mental Ray, UV mapping, 3D, Digital Compositing, Look Development, Lighting, Houdini, Premiere, Cinematics, Digital Painting, Rigging, Digital Sculpting, Computer Graphics, Facial Animation, Rotoscoping, Pre-visualization, XSI, Modeling, Conceptual Art, Traditional Animation, Character Rigging, Shading, Renderman, Hard Surface Modeling, Special Effects, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Matte Painting, Characters, Rendering, Texture Artist, Pipeline Development, Storyboarding, Feature Films, Concept Design
Education
Art Institute of Ca. - San Francisco 2000 — 2005
ba, media arts and animation
The Art Institute of California-San Francisco 2000 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Media Arts and Animation
Lisa Marie Lamb Lisa Marie Lamb's PDI/Dreamworks Experience April 2001 - July 2005
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
Michael Brainerd's PDI/Dreamworks Experience August 2010 - July 2012
Job Pipeline Technical Director
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
DreamWorks Animation July 2012 - April 2015
PDI/Dreamworks August 2010 - July 2012
ImageMovers Digital February 2009 - August 2010
Dreamworks Animation September 2005 - January 2009
Skills
Houdini, MEL, Shader Writing, Renderman, Computer Graphics, Particle Effects, Maya, Pipeline Development, Particles, Realflow, Nuke, Mental Ray, Special Effects, Technical Direction, PyQt, OpenGL, Feature Films, Python, Shaders, 3D, Compositing, Visual Effects, Rendering
Education
University of Pennsylvania 2004 — 2005
MSE, Computer Graphics and Game Technology
University of Pennsylvania 2000 — 2004
BA, Cognitive Science
DreamWorks Animation July 2012 - April 2015
PDI/Dreamworks August 2010 - July 2012
ImageMovers Digital February 2009 - August 2010
Dreamworks Animation September 2005 - January 2009
Skills
Houdini, MEL, Shader Writing, Renderman, Computer Graphics, Particle Effects, Maya, Pipeline Development, Particles, Realflow, Nuke, Mental Ray, Special Effects, Technical Direction, PyQt, OpenGL, Feature Films, Python, Shaders, 3D, Compositing, Visual Effects, Rendering
Education
University of Pennsylvania 2004 — 2005
MSE, Computer Graphics and Game Technology
University of Pennsylvania 2000 — 2004
BA, Cognitive Science
Dan Wexler's PDI/Dreamworks Experience February 1995 - August 2002
Job
Industry Computer Hardware
Experience
Zorroa August 2014 - Present
WexWorks December 2013 - Present
The 11ers December 2011 - December 2013
~Wexler April 2011 - January 2012
SIGGRAPH 2009 - 2012
NVIDIA October 2010 - April 2011
NVIDIA August 2002 - October 2010
PDI/DreamWorks February 1995 - August 2002
Xaos Tools January 1994 - February 1995
Sun Microsystems June 1992 - January 1994
Skills
3D Graphics, Rendering, C++, GPU, iOS development, Android Development, Android, iOS, OpenGL, Linux, Website Development, Visual Effects, Technical Marketing, Software Engineering, HTML, JavaScript, Python, High Performance..., Parallel Algorithms, Win32 API, Computer Architecture, Business Development, Perl, Computer Graphics, Algorithms, 3D, 3D graphics, Mobile Applications, C
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1986 — 1992
BS, Statistics, Computer Science
Zorroa August 2014 - Present
WexWorks December 2013 - Present
The 11ers December 2011 - December 2013
~Wexler April 2011 - January 2012
SIGGRAPH 2009 - 2012
NVIDIA October 2010 - April 2011
NVIDIA August 2002 - October 2010
PDI/DreamWorks February 1995 - August 2002
Xaos Tools January 1994 - February 1995
Sun Microsystems June 1992 - January 1994
Skills
3D Graphics, Rendering, C++, GPU, iOS development, Android Development, Android, iOS, OpenGL, Linux, Website Development, Visual Effects, Technical Marketing, Software Engineering, HTML, JavaScript, Python, High Performance..., Parallel Algorithms, Win32 API, Computer Architecture, Business Development, Perl, Computer Graphics, Algorithms, 3D, 3D graphics, Mobile Applications, C
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1986 — 1992
BS, Statistics, Computer Science
Jason Schleifer Jason Schleifer's PDI/Dreamworks Experience February 2007 - March 2008
Job CoFounder at Nimble Collective, Inc
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Nimble Collective, Inc April 2015 - Present
DreamWorks Animation March 2008 - April 2015
PDI/Dreamworks February 2007 - March 2008
AnimationMentor.com March 2005 - January 2008
PDI/Dreamworks February 2004 - January 2007
Weta Digital February 2003 - November 2003
Weta Digital February 2002 - February 2003
Weta Digital February 2001 - February 2002
Weta Digital August 1999 - February 2001
AliasWavefront June 1996 - August 1999
Skills
Character Rigging, Character Animation, Public Speaking, Animation, MEL, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Facial Animation, Visual Effects, Computer Animation, Maya, Rigging, Computer Graphics, 3D, Technical Direction, Cinematics, After Effects, Traditional Animation, Compositing, Feature Films
Education
Digital Media Arts College 2007 — 2007
Honorary Doctorate, Animation
UC Santa Barbara 1991 — 1996
B.A, High Honors, Art Studio
Nimble Collective, Inc April 2015 - Present
DreamWorks Animation March 2008 - April 2015
PDI/Dreamworks February 2007 - March 2008
AnimationMentor.com March 2005 - January 2008
PDI/Dreamworks February 2004 - January 2007
Weta Digital February 2003 - November 2003
Weta Digital February 2002 - February 2003
Weta Digital February 2001 - February 2002
Weta Digital August 1999 - February 2001
AliasWavefront June 1996 - August 1999
Skills
Character Rigging, Character Animation, Public Speaking, Animation, MEL, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Facial Animation, Visual Effects, Computer Animation, Maya, Rigging, Computer Graphics, 3D, Technical Direction, Cinematics, After Effects, Traditional Animation, Compositing, Feature Films
Education
Digital Media Arts College 2007 — 2007
Honorary Doctorate, Animation
UC Santa Barbara 1991 — 1996
B.A, High Honors, Art Studio
Brendan Duncan Brendan Duncan's PDI/Dreamworks Experience November 2009 - January 2013
Job Software Engineer at Google
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Google February 2013 - Present
PDI/Dreamworks November 2009 - January 2013
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2001 - November 2009
Jissai Graphics LLC January 2000 - March 2001
Skills
MEL, Python, Computer Graphics, Maya, C++, OpenGL, Linux, Shaders, Qt, Programming, Houdini, GLSL, Renderman, PyQt, Objective-C, Animation, User Experience, C, Computer Animation, Scripting, Mac OS X, Windows, 3D graphics, 3D, Android, JavaScript, HTML 5, Dart, OS X, Awesomeness
Education
Southern Oregon University 1995 — 2000
BS
Google February 2013 - Present
PDI/Dreamworks November 2009 - January 2013
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2001 - November 2009
Jissai Graphics LLC January 2000 - March 2001
Skills
MEL, Python, Computer Graphics, Maya, C++, OpenGL, Linux, Shaders, Qt, Programming, Houdini, GLSL, Renderman, PyQt, Objective-C, Animation, User Experience, C, Computer Animation, Scripting, Mac OS X, Windows, 3D graphics, 3D, Android, JavaScript, HTML 5, Dart, OS X, Awesomeness
Education
Southern Oregon University 1995 — 2000
BS
Will Erokan Will Erokan's PDI/Dreamworks Experience August 2011 - February 2014
Job Assistant Editor at Warner Animation Group
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Warner Animation Group May 2015 - Present
Nickelodeon Animation Studio March 2015 - May 2015
DreamWorks Animation October 2014 - March 2015
DreamWorks Animation February 2014 - September 2014
PDI/Dreamworks August 2011 - February 2014
As You Like It July 2010 - February 2014
PDI/Dreamworks November 2008 - August 2011
PDI/Dreamworks July 2007 - November 2008
Southern Oregon University 2002 - 2003
Skills
After Effects, Pro Tools, Avid, Avid Media Composer, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Photography, Final Cut Studio, Mac OS X, Video Editing, OS X, Film, Final Cut Pro, Video Production, Feature Films, Editing, Videography, DVD Studio Pro, Film Production, Film Editing, Camera, Producing, HD Video, Short Films, Cinematography, Post Production, Video, Visual Effects, Animation, Media Production, Non-linear Editing, Digital Video, Lighting, Documentaries, Screenwriting, Premiere, Sound Design, Multimedia, Sound, Entertainment, Pre-production
Education
The Evergreen State College 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Southern Oregon University
Warner Animation Group May 2015 - Present
Nickelodeon Animation Studio March 2015 - May 2015
DreamWorks Animation October 2014 - March 2015
DreamWorks Animation February 2014 - September 2014
PDI/Dreamworks August 2011 - February 2014
As You Like It July 2010 - February 2014
PDI/Dreamworks November 2008 - August 2011
PDI/Dreamworks July 2007 - November 2008
Southern Oregon University 2002 - 2003
Skills
After Effects, Pro Tools, Avid, Avid Media Composer, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Photography, Final Cut Studio, Mac OS X, Video Editing, OS X, Film, Final Cut Pro, Video Production, Feature Films, Editing, Videography, DVD Studio Pro, Film Production, Film Editing, Camera, Producing, HD Video, Short Films, Cinematography, Post Production, Video, Visual Effects, Animation, Media Production, Non-linear Editing, Digital Video, Lighting, Documentaries, Screenwriting, Premiere, Sound Design, Multimedia, Sound, Entertainment, Pre-production
Education
The Evergreen State College 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Southern Oregon University
Janne Kontkanen's PDI/Dreamworks Experience March 2007 - May 2011
Job Member of R&D Staff at Google
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Google May 2011 - Present
PDI/DreamWorks March 2007 - May 2011
Computer Graphics Group / Helsinki University of Technology 2003 - 2007
Helsinki University of Technology 2001 - 2003
Tieturi 1999 - 2001
Hybrid Graphics 1997 - 1999
Finnish IT Center for Science 1996 - 1997
Skills
Computer Graphics, OpenGL, WebGL, C++, JavaScript, 3D rendering, Software Design, Software Development, Teaching, Lighting, Rendering, 3D graphics, Programming, GPU, Python, Animation, 3D, Software Engineering, GLSL, Game Development, Computer Vision, Perforce
Education
Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan
PhD, Computer Graphics
Google May 2011 - Present
PDI/DreamWorks March 2007 - May 2011
Computer Graphics Group / Helsinki University of Technology 2003 - 2007
Helsinki University of Technology 2001 - 2003
Tieturi 1999 - 2001
Hybrid Graphics 1997 - 1999
Finnish IT Center for Science 1996 - 1997
Skills
Computer Graphics, OpenGL, WebGL, C++, JavaScript, 3D rendering, Software Design, Software Development, Teaching, Lighting, Rendering, 3D graphics, Programming, GPU, Python, Animation, 3D, Software Engineering, GLSL, Game Development, Computer Vision, Perforce
Education
Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan
PhD, Computer Graphics
Terry McQueen Terry McQueen's PDI/Dreamworks Experience December 1991 - January 1995
Job Realtor at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Animal Assisted Happiness May 2015 - Present
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage October 2013 - Present
Entire Productions May 2011 - June 2012
BayKids Studios May 2009 - December 2011
Pixar Animation Studios June 2006 - July 2009
Pixar Animation Studios January 1995 - September 1999
PDI/Dreamworks December 1991 - January 1995
Skills
Character Animation, Animation, Entertainment, Computer Animation, Fundraising, Music, Blogging, Art, Storytelling, Lighting, Film, Television, Screenwriting, Event Management, Film Production, Marketing, Feature Films
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1980 — 1982
B.A., Film and Television Production
Animal Assisted Happiness May 2015 - Present
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage October 2013 - Present
Entire Productions May 2011 - June 2012
BayKids Studios May 2009 - December 2011
Pixar Animation Studios June 2006 - July 2009
Pixar Animation Studios January 1995 - September 1999
PDI/Dreamworks December 1991 - January 1995
Skills
Character Animation, Animation, Entertainment, Computer Animation, Fundraising, Music, Blogging, Art, Storytelling, Lighting, Film, Television, Screenwriting, Event Management, Film Production, Marketing, Feature Films
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1980 — 1982
B.A., Film and Television Production
Ken Pearce Ken Pearce's PDI/Dreamworks Experience 1998 - 2003
Job Visual Innovator, Development Manager
Industry Animation
Experience
Digital Domain / MOVA 2013 - Present
MOVA 2005 - 2012
Rearden, Inc. 2003 - 2005
PDI/Dreamworks 1998 - 2003
PDI/Dreamworks 1994 - 1998
Xaos Tools 1992 - 1994
Xaos, Inc. 1989 - 1992
Skills
Computer Animation, Visual Effects, Computer Graphics
Education
Syracuse University 1982 — 1985
Computer Graphics
The Kubert School 1980 — 1981
of Cartoon and Graphic Arts
Digital Domain / MOVA 2013 - Present
MOVA 2005 - 2012
Rearden, Inc. 2003 - 2005
PDI/Dreamworks 1998 - 2003
PDI/Dreamworks 1994 - 1998
Xaos Tools 1992 - 1994
Xaos, Inc. 1989 - 1992
Skills
Computer Animation, Visual Effects, Computer Graphics
Education
Syracuse University 1982 — 1985
Computer Graphics
The Kubert School 1980 — 1981
of Cartoon and Graphic Arts
Cameron Fielding Cameron Fielding's PDI/Dreamworks Experience July 2011 - April 2012
Job Animation at Valve
Industry Animation
Experience
Valve corporation April 2012 - Present
PDI/DreamWorks July 2011 - April 2012
PDI/Dreamworks May 2009 - April 2012
Industrial Light and Magic February 2009 - May 2009
Disney Interactive Studios February 2006 - February 2009
Ubisoft Montréal October 2004 - February 2006
Warthog Games UK June 2002 - March 2004
Warthog Games UK June 2001 - June 2002
Skills
Character Animation, Cinematics, Maya, Animation, Computer Animation, Facial Animation, Game Development, Character Rigging, 3D Modeling, Video Games, Creative Direction, Feature Films, Texturing, Illustration, MEL, 3D
Education
Staffordshire University 1997 — 2001
BA, Graphic Design
Valve corporation April 2012 - Present
PDI/DreamWorks July 2011 - April 2012
PDI/Dreamworks May 2009 - April 2012
Industrial Light and Magic February 2009 - May 2009
Disney Interactive Studios February 2006 - February 2009
Ubisoft Montréal October 2004 - February 2006
Warthog Games UK June 2002 - March 2004
Warthog Games UK June 2001 - June 2002
Skills
Character Animation, Cinematics, Maya, Animation, Computer Animation, Facial Animation, Game Development, Character Rigging, 3D Modeling, Video Games, Creative Direction, Feature Films, Texturing, Illustration, MEL, 3D
Education
Staffordshire University 1997 — 2001
BA, Graphic Design
Meredith M. Gill Meredith M. Gill's PDI/Dreamworks Experience September 2003 - June 2004
Job Administrative Support
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Living Jazz February 2013 - Present
Power Hauling, Inc. June 2013 - June 2014
Berkeley Rose School July 2011 - July 2012
PDI/Dreamworks September 2003 - June 2004
The Orphanage April 2003 - July 2003
DreamWorks Animation October 2002 - February 2003
Will Vinton Studios June 2000 - June 2002
Will Vinton Studios March 1996 - June 2000
Skills
People Skills, Film Production, Feature Films, Visual Effects, Animation, Film, Lighting, Camera, Commercials, Post Production, Television
Education
The Evergreen State College 1995 — 1997
B.A., Film and Animation
The Evergreen State College
Bachelor's degree, Film/Animation/Arts
Living Jazz February 2013 - Present
Power Hauling, Inc. June 2013 - June 2014
Berkeley Rose School July 2011 - July 2012
PDI/Dreamworks September 2003 - June 2004
The Orphanage April 2003 - July 2003
DreamWorks Animation October 2002 - February 2003
Will Vinton Studios June 2000 - June 2002
Will Vinton Studios March 1996 - June 2000
Skills
People Skills, Film Production, Feature Films, Visual Effects, Animation, Film, Lighting, Camera, Commercials, Post Production, Television
Education
The Evergreen State College 1995 — 1997
B.A., Film and Animation
The Evergreen State College
Bachelor's degree, Film/Animation/Arts
Brad Kane's PDI/Dreamworks Experience May 2003 - June 2004
Job Writer at Telltale Games
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Telltale Games May 2014 - Present
Misc 2008 - May 2014
Pixar Animation Studios June 2004 - April 2009
PDI/Dreamworks May 2003 - June 2004
Game Industry 2001 - May 2003
CMP Media 1999 - 2000
Skills
Writing, Editing, Film, Television, Production, Creative Writing, Project Management, Communication, Video Games, Publishing, Creative Solutions, Animation, Entertainment, CGI, Creative Strategy, Video Production, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Screenwriting, Storytelling, Creative Direction, Short Films, Film Production
Education
Stanford University 1995 — 1999
BA, Communication
Viewpoint School 1988 — 1995
High School
Telltale Games May 2014 - Present
Misc 2008 - May 2014
Pixar Animation Studios June 2004 - April 2009
PDI/Dreamworks May 2003 - June 2004
Game Industry 2001 - May 2003
CMP Media 1999 - 2000
Skills
Writing, Editing, Film, Television, Production, Creative Writing, Project Management, Communication, Video Games, Publishing, Creative Solutions, Animation, Entertainment, CGI, Creative Strategy, Video Production, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Screenwriting, Storytelling, Creative Direction, Short Films, Film Production
Education
Stanford University 1995 — 1999
BA, Communication
Viewpoint School 1988 — 1995
High School
Michelle Belforte Hauser Michelle Belforte Hauser's PDI/Dreamworks Experience March 1998 - May 2001
Job Video Editor at Playstation, Sony Computer Entertainment America
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Sony Computer Entertainment America May 2014 - Present
Hauser Editorial HauserEditorial.com January 2012 - Present
DreamWorks Animation September 2011 - June 2013
PDI-DreamWorks March 1998 - December 2010
PDI/Dreamworks March 1998 - May 2001
Computer Curriculum Corporation February 1993 - March 1998
FMC Corporation 1992 - 1993
Skills
Premiere, Avid Media Composer, Post Production, Video Production, Film Production, Film, Avid, Video, Feature Films, Television, Video Editing, Final Cut Studio, Storytelling, Entertainment, Broadcast, New Media, Digital Media, DVD Studio Pro, Film Editing, Animation, Documentaries, Sound Design, HD Video, Short Films, Digital Video, Web Video, Audio Editing, Audio Post Production, Sound Mixing, Sound Editing
Education
Santa Clara University 1988 — 1992
B.A., Communication
South San Francisco High School
Sony Computer Entertainment America May 2014 - Present
Hauser Editorial HauserEditorial.com January 2012 - Present
DreamWorks Animation September 2011 - June 2013
PDI-DreamWorks March 1998 - December 2010
PDI/Dreamworks March 1998 - May 2001
Computer Curriculum Corporation February 1993 - March 1998
FMC Corporation 1992 - 1993
Skills
Premiere, Avid Media Composer, Post Production, Video Production, Film Production, Film, Avid, Video, Feature Films, Television, Video Editing, Final Cut Studio, Storytelling, Entertainment, Broadcast, New Media, Digital Media, DVD Studio Pro, Film Editing, Animation, Documentaries, Sound Design, HD Video, Short Films, Digital Video, Web Video, Audio Editing, Audio Post Production, Sound Mixing, Sound Editing
Education
Santa Clara University 1988 — 1992
B.A., Communication
South San Francisco High School
Daniel Chun's PDI/Dreamworks Experience January 2011 - May 2011
Job Publicist at DreamWorks Animation
Industry Animation
Experience
DreamWorks Animation April 2015 - Present
DreamWorks Animation November 2013 - March 2015
DreamWorks Animation April 2013 - November 2013
DreamWorks Animation December 2011 - March 2013
Creative Artists Agency May 2011 - December 2011
PDI/Dreamworks January 2011 - May 2011
Haas School of Business January 2011 - May 2011
UC Berkeley, Committee on Student Fees & Budget Review September 2009 - May 2011
PDI/Dreamworks September 2010 - December 2010
Haas School of Business August 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Social Media, Public Speaking, Entertainment, Marketing, Television, Program Management, Human Resources, Proposal Writing, Conflict Resolution, Production Managment, Event Planning, Film, Leadership, Publicity, Public Relations
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2007 — 2011
B.S., B.A., Business Administration, Political Science
Diamond Bar High School 2003 — 2007
DreamWorks Animation April 2015 - Present
DreamWorks Animation November 2013 - March 2015
DreamWorks Animation April 2013 - November 2013
DreamWorks Animation December 2011 - March 2013
Creative Artists Agency May 2011 - December 2011
PDI/Dreamworks January 2011 - May 2011
Haas School of Business January 2011 - May 2011
UC Berkeley, Committee on Student Fees & Budget Review September 2009 - May 2011
PDI/Dreamworks September 2010 - December 2010
Haas School of Business August 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Social Media, Public Speaking, Entertainment, Marketing, Television, Program Management, Human Resources, Proposal Writing, Conflict Resolution, Production Managment, Event Planning, Film, Leadership, Publicity, Public Relations
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2007 — 2011
B.S., B.A., Business Administration, Political Science
Diamond Bar High School 2003 — 2007
Mary Keenan Mary Keenan's PDI/Dreamworks Experience 1985 - 1991
Job CoChair California Division Relay For Life Leadership Team at American Cancer Society
Industry Professional Training & Coaching
Experience
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
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
Alfred Young Alfred Young's PDI/Dreamworks Experience September 2010 - January 2015
Job Senior Lighting TD at Tippett Studio
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Tippett Studio February 2015 - July 2015
PDI/Dreamworks September 2010 - January 2015
Vantan Design Institute September 2009 - October 2010
PDI/Dreamworks April 2008 - September 2010
Rising Sun Pictures January 2008 - March 2008
Tippett Studio August 2007 - December 2007
Tippett Studio May 2006 - August 2007
Tippett Studio 2004 - 2006
Pixar Animation Studios January 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Compositing, Lighting, Look Development, Renderman, Shake, Nuke, Visual Effects, MEL, Digital Compositing, Shading, Maya, Mental Ray, Computer Graphics, Feature Films
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1998 — 2003
BA, Applied Mathematics, emphasis in Computer Science
Lowell High School 1994 — 1998
Tippett Studio February 2015 - July 2015
PDI/Dreamworks September 2010 - January 2015
Vantan Design Institute September 2009 - October 2010
PDI/Dreamworks April 2008 - September 2010
Rising Sun Pictures January 2008 - March 2008
Tippett Studio August 2007 - December 2007
Tippett Studio May 2006 - August 2007
Tippett Studio 2004 - 2006
Pixar Animation Studios January 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Compositing, Lighting, Look Development, Renderman, Shake, Nuke, Visual Effects, MEL, Digital Compositing, Shading, Maya, Mental Ray, Computer Graphics, Feature Films
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1998 — 2003
BA, Applied Mathematics, emphasis in Computer Science
Lowell High School 1994 — 1998
Gilles Dezeustre Gilles Dezeustre's PDI/Dreamworks Experience January 2005 - August 2007
Job iOS developer at VSCO® (Visual Supply Co)
Industry Photography
Experience
VSCO® (Visual Supply Co) June 2015 - Present
Fountain Software December 2013 - May 2015
The 11ers December 2011 - June 2014
OnLive September 2007 - December 2011
PDIDreamWorks January 2005 - August 2007
Palma VFX April 2004 - November 2005
Rearden Studios September 2003 - March 2004
PDIDreamWorks 1995 - August 2003
Skills
OpenGL, C++, Maya, After Effects, Objective-C, C, Software Engineering, Photoshop, Computer Animation, OpenGL ES, MEL, GLSL, Cinematography, STL, FMOD, Ogre3D, openAL, metal, CoreImage, Cocoa Touch, Xcode, iOS Development, Image Processing
Education
Ecole nationale supérieure des Télécommunications / ENST Paris 1991 — 1992
Master Degree, Video and Computer Graphics
Ecole Nationale Superieures de Techniques Avancees 1989 — 1992
Master Degree, Engineering
VSCO® (Visual Supply Co) June 2015 - Present
Fountain Software December 2013 - May 2015
The 11ers December 2011 - June 2014
OnLive September 2007 - December 2011
PDIDreamWorks January 2005 - August 2007
Palma VFX April 2004 - November 2005
Rearden Studios September 2003 - March 2004
PDIDreamWorks 1995 - August 2003
Skills
OpenGL, C++, Maya, After Effects, Objective-C, C, Software Engineering, Photoshop, Computer Animation, OpenGL ES, MEL, GLSL, Cinematography, STL, FMOD, Ogre3D, openAL, metal, CoreImage, Cocoa Touch, Xcode, iOS Development, Image Processing
Education
Ecole nationale supérieure des Télécommunications / ENST Paris 1991 — 1992
Master Degree, Video and Computer Graphics
Ecole Nationale Superieures de Techniques Avancees 1989 — 1992
Master Degree, Engineering
Drago Avdalovic Drago Avdalovic's PDI/Dreamworks Experience January 2009 - Present
Job Character TD at PDI/DreamWorks
Industry Animation
Experience
PDI/Dreamworks January 2009 - Present
Moving Picture Company November 2006 - January 2009
SpinVFX May 2006 - November 2006
Short Film June 2006 - September 2006
Red Rover 2005 - 2006
Alumini Design October 2004 - March 2005
Skills
Visual Effects, Animation, Character Animation, Rigging, Character Rigging, Film, Computer Animation, MEL, 3D, Texturing, Compositing, Maya, Commercials, Character, Computer Graphics, Feature Films, Facial Rigging, 3D animation, Python, Maya API
Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 2003 — 2004
IAOD - Digital Media Design 2002 — 2003
PDI/Dreamworks January 2009 - Present
Moving Picture Company November 2006 - January 2009
SpinVFX May 2006 - November 2006
Short Film June 2006 - September 2006
Red Rover 2005 - 2006
Alumini Design October 2004 - March 2005
Skills
Visual Effects, Animation, Character Animation, Rigging, Character Rigging, Film, Computer Animation, MEL, 3D, Texturing, Compositing, Maya, Commercials, Character, Computer Graphics, Feature Films, Facial Rigging, 3D animation, Python, Maya API
Education
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology 2003 — 2004
IAOD - Digital Media Design 2002 — 2003
Sebastien Potet Sebastien Potet's PDI/Dreamworks Experience October 2008 - Present
Job character TD at PDI/Dreamworks
Industry Animation
Experience
PDI/Dreamworks October 2008 - Present
The Animation Workshop, VIA University College May 2011 - May 2011
Framestore CFC November 2006 - October 2008
nWave Digital July 2006 - November 2006
BFC May 2005 - February 2006
Attitude Studio January 2005 - May 2005
Paprikaas Animation Studios January 2004 - December 2004
Ricochets Production April 2003 - November 2003
Nevrax March 2002 - April 2003
Delphine Software International January 1999 - December 1999
Skills
Rigging, Character Rigging, MEL, Maya, Animation, 3D, Feature Films, Character Animation, Computer Graphics, Visual Effects, Computer Animation, Facial Animation, Special Effects, Film, Motion Capture, Xcode, Python, Objective-C, PyMEL, Facial Rigging
Education
Paris VIII
Arts et technologie de l'image
Université de Poitiers
PDI/Dreamworks October 2008 - Present
The Animation Workshop, VIA University College May 2011 - May 2011
Framestore CFC November 2006 - October 2008
nWave Digital July 2006 - November 2006
BFC May 2005 - February 2006
Attitude Studio January 2005 - May 2005
Paprikaas Animation Studios January 2004 - December 2004
Ricochets Production April 2003 - November 2003
Nevrax March 2002 - April 2003
Delphine Software International January 1999 - December 1999
Skills
Rigging, Character Rigging, MEL, Maya, Animation, 3D, Feature Films, Character Animation, Computer Graphics, Visual Effects, Computer Animation, Facial Animation, Special Effects, Film, Motion Capture, Xcode, Python, Objective-C, PyMEL, Facial Rigging
Education
Paris VIII
Arts et technologie de l'image
Université de Poitiers
Deb Westergaard's PDI/Dreamworks Experience November 1999 - October 2000
Job Timing Coordinator at A Change Of Pace Foundation
Industry Media Production
Experience
A Change Of Pace Foundation April 2015 - Present
Deb Westergaard Photography January 2002 - Present
Connectix November 2001 - February 2002
PDI/Dreamworks November 1999 - October 2000
Industrial Light & Magic April 1996 - November 1999
Industrial Light & Magic April 1994 - April 1996
Palmer Photographic June 1993 - April 1994
Skills
Management, Film, Product Management, Visual Effects, Photography, Sales, Animation, Team Building, Post Production, Marketing, Photoshop, Strategic Planning, Mac, Social Media, Recruiting, Special Effects, Television, Telecommunications, Quality Assurance
Education
University of California, Davis 1986 — 1991
B.A., Psychology
Bexley High School 1982 — 1986
High School
A Change Of Pace Foundation April 2015 - Present
Deb Westergaard Photography January 2002 - Present
Connectix November 2001 - February 2002
PDI/Dreamworks November 1999 - October 2000
Industrial Light & Magic April 1996 - November 1999
Industrial Light & Magic April 1994 - April 1996
Palmer Photographic June 1993 - April 1994
Skills
Management, Film, Product Management, Visual Effects, Photography, Sales, Animation, Team Building, Post Production, Marketing, Photoshop, Strategic Planning, Mac, Social Media, Recruiting, Special Effects, Television, Telecommunications, Quality Assurance
Education
University of California, Davis 1986 — 1991
B.A., Psychology
Bexley High School 1982 — 1986
High School
Derek Flood Derek Flood's PDI/Dreamworks Experience 2002 - 2003
Job Associate Director of VFX at Academy of Art University
Industry Animation
Experience
Academy of Art University January 2015 - Present
Academy of Art University 2007 - Present
Wild Brain 2005 - 2007
“Emelia The Five Year Old Goth Girl” 2003 - 2004
PDI/Dreamworks 2002 - 2003
Das Werk 1998 - 2002
Skills
Compositing, Lighting, Texturing, Visual Effects, Computer Animation, Animation
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1991 — 1993
Computer Animation
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1988 — 1991
BFA, painting
Academy of Art University January 2015 - Present
Academy of Art University 2007 - Present
Wild Brain 2005 - 2007
“Emelia The Five Year Old Goth Girl” 2003 - 2004
PDI/Dreamworks 2002 - 2003
Das Werk 1998 - 2002
Skills
Compositing, Lighting, Texturing, Visual Effects, Computer Animation, Animation
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1991 — 1993
Computer Animation
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1988 — 1991
BFA, painting
Max Requenes Max Requenes's PDI/Dreamworks Experience October 2008 - November 2011
Job Sr. Software Development Engineer at Microsoft
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Microsoft June 2015 - Present
Microsoft September 2012 - November 2014
Perceptive Pixel (acquired by Microsoft, August 2012) December 2011 - August 2012
PDI/Dreamworks October 2008 - November 2011
SAC Capital Management April 2001 - September 2008
Metrowerks October 1997 - March 2001
Skills
C++, C++/CX, C#, Java, Qt, STL, Boost, User Interface Design, OOP, XAML, FIX, Linux, WinRT, Win32 API, SQL, HTML, Visual Studio, Objective-C, User Interface, Object Oriented Design, OpenGL, Python, Software Development, Computer Graphics, OS X
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
BFA, Art
Microsoft June 2015 - Present
Microsoft September 2012 - November 2014
Perceptive Pixel (acquired by Microsoft, August 2012) December 2011 - August 2012
PDI/Dreamworks October 2008 - November 2011
SAC Capital Management April 2001 - September 2008
Metrowerks October 1997 - March 2001
Skills
C++, C++/CX, C#, Java, Qt, STL, Boost, User Interface Design, OOP, XAML, FIX, Linux, WinRT, Win32 API, SQL, HTML, Visual Studio, Objective-C, User Interface, Object Oriented Design, OpenGL, Python, Software Development, Computer Graphics, OS X
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
BFA, Art
Sam Gendler's PDI/Dreamworks Experience 2003 - 2004
Job Software/systems architect specializing in high performance and scalable systems
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Google January 2014 - Present
Google August 2013 - January 2014
Ecorithm, Inc. January 2011 - January 2013
Cedexis, Inc November 2009 - November 2011
Applied Minds November 2008 - August 2010
AdDynamix October 2007 - October 2008
Adconion Media Group November 2005 - October 2007
Fastclick, Inc. August 2004 - November 2005
PDI/Dreamworks 2003 - 2004
Akamai 2000 - 2003
Skills
Distributed Systems, System Architecture, Scalability, Python, Optimization, Database administration, Java, C/C++, Linux development, High Performance Systems, Web Applications, Web Application Security, Data Warehouse..., Enterprise Java, Spring, Hibernate, Grails, Streaming Media, Software Architecture, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Linux server..., Advertising, High Availability, High traffic volume..., HTTP caching, Web Services, AJAX, JQuery, HTML, XML, NoSQL, Groovy, Tomcat, Linux, Ruby, Databases, Algorithms, Bash, REST, C++
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 1993 — 1997
BS, Computer Science
Santa Barbara City College 1991 — 1993
AA, Music
Google January 2014 - Present
Google August 2013 - January 2014
Ecorithm, Inc. January 2011 - January 2013
Cedexis, Inc November 2009 - November 2011
Applied Minds November 2008 - August 2010
AdDynamix October 2007 - October 2008
Adconion Media Group November 2005 - October 2007
Fastclick, Inc. August 2004 - November 2005
PDI/Dreamworks 2003 - 2004
Akamai 2000 - 2003
Skills
Distributed Systems, System Architecture, Scalability, Python, Optimization, Database administration, Java, C/C++, Linux development, High Performance Systems, Web Applications, Web Application Security, Data Warehouse..., Enterprise Java, Spring, Hibernate, Grails, Streaming Media, Software Architecture, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Linux server..., Advertising, High Availability, High traffic volume..., HTTP caching, Web Services, AJAX, JQuery, HTML, XML, NoSQL, Groovy, Tomcat, Linux, Ruby, Databases, Algorithms, Bash, REST, C++
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 1993 — 1997
BS, Computer Science
Santa Barbara City College 1991 — 1993
AA, Music
Brian Danker's PDI/Dreamworks Experience 1997 - 2013
Job Lighting Artist Contractor at Electronic Arts / Visceral Games
Industry Animation
Experience
Electronic Arts / Visceral Games 2014 - 2014
PDI/Dreamworks 1997 - 2013
PDI/DreamWorks 1997 - 2013
PDI/DreamWorks 1997 - 2013
The 3DO Company 1995 - 1997
Sun Microsystems June 1994 - September 1994
Skills
Nuke, MEL, Visual Effects, Renderman, Maya, Computer Graphics, Photoshop, Photography, Film, Lighting, 3D, Animation, Feature Films
Education
University of California, Davis 1989 — 1995
BS, Double Major - Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering
Electronic Arts / Visceral Games 2014 - 2014
PDI/Dreamworks 1997 - 2013
PDI/DreamWorks 1997 - 2013
PDI/DreamWorks 1997 - 2013
The 3DO Company 1995 - 1997
Sun Microsystems June 1994 - September 1994
Skills
Nuke, MEL, Visual Effects, Renderman, Maya, Computer Graphics, Photoshop, Photography, Film, Lighting, 3D, Animation, Feature Films
Education
University of California, Davis 1989 — 1995
BS, Double Major - Computer Engineering/Electrical Engineering
Ryan Michero's PDI/Dreamworks Experience 2011 - February 2015
Job Technical Director, Lighting at Pixar Animation Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
Pixar Animation Studios April 2015 - Present
PDI/Dreamworks 2011 - February 2015
ImageMovers Digital January 2010 - December 2010
ImageMovers Digital January 2009 - December 2009
Framestore-CFC January 2008 - December 2008
Framestore CFC September 2007 - January 2008
Framestore-CFC December 2006 - September 2007
DNA Productions April 2004 - August 2006
DNA Productions December 2001 - April 2004
DNA Productions January 2000 - December 2001
Skills
Compositing, Lighting, Programming, Computer Graphics, Texture Painting, Renderman, Rendering, Shader Writing, Supervisory Experience, Houdini, Maya, Shaders, Technical Direction, 3D, Pre-visualization, Animation, Nuke, Shake, Texturing, Motion Graphics, Digital Compositing, Visual Effects, Film Production, Computer Animation, Live Action, Film, Look Development, Cinematics, MEL, Shading, Matte Painting, Scripting, Digital Painting, Texture Artist, Props, Feature Films, Special Effects, VFX Supervision, Character Rigging, Particle, Mental Ray, Digital Fusion
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1993 — 1997
BS, Radio/Television/Film
Pixar Animation Studios April 2015 - Present
PDI/Dreamworks 2011 - February 2015
ImageMovers Digital January 2010 - December 2010
ImageMovers Digital January 2009 - December 2009
Framestore-CFC January 2008 - December 2008
Framestore CFC September 2007 - January 2008
Framestore-CFC December 2006 - September 2007
DNA Productions April 2004 - August 2006
DNA Productions December 2001 - April 2004
DNA Productions January 2000 - December 2001
Skills
Compositing, Lighting, Programming, Computer Graphics, Texture Painting, Renderman, Rendering, Shader Writing, Supervisory Experience, Houdini, Maya, Shaders, Technical Direction, 3D, Pre-visualization, Animation, Nuke, Shake, Texturing, Motion Graphics, Digital Compositing, Visual Effects, Film Production, Computer Animation, Live Action, Film, Look Development, Cinematics, MEL, Shading, Matte Painting, Scripting, Digital Painting, Texture Artist, Props, Feature Films, Special Effects, VFX Supervision, Character Rigging, Particle, Mental Ray, Digital Fusion
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1993 — 1997
BS, Radio/Television/Film
Cliff Mitchell's PDI/Dreamworks Experience July 2008 - December 2012
Job Lead Character Technical Director at DreamWorks Animation
Industry Animation
Experience
DreamWorks Animation January 2013 - Present
PDI/Dreamworks July 2008 - December 2012
Sheridan College September 2004 - May 2008
Sheridan College September 2007 - March 2008
BioWare/Pandemic May 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Rigging, Animation, Visual Effects, Sculpture, Computer Animation, Maya, Unreal Engine 4, Game Development, Mobile Game Development, Modeling, ZBrush, Mudbox, Scripting, Metalworking, Traditional Animation, Virtual Reality, Computer Graphics, 3D
Education
Sheridan College 2004 — 2008
BAA, Animation
DreamWorks Animation January 2013 - Present
PDI/Dreamworks July 2008 - December 2012
Sheridan College September 2004 - May 2008
Sheridan College September 2007 - March 2008
BioWare/Pandemic May 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Rigging, Animation, Visual Effects, Sculpture, Computer Animation, Maya, Unreal Engine 4, Game Development, Mobile Game Development, Modeling, ZBrush, Mudbox, Scripting, Metalworking, Traditional Animation, Virtual Reality, Computer Graphics, 3D
Education
Sheridan College 2004 — 2008
BAA, Animation
Irene Nolan's PDI/Dreamworks Experience 1996 - 2001
Job Computer Games Consultant and Maya Instructor at The Art Institute of San Francisco
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Art Institute at San Francisco January 2005 - Present
PDI/Dreamworks 1996 - 2001
Education
Ulster University 1993 — 1994
Art Institute at San Francisco January 2005 - Present
PDI/Dreamworks 1996 - 2001
Education
Ulster University 1993 — 1994
Patrick Ku's PDI/Dreamworks Experience June 2009 - July 2011
Job Software Engineer at ToyTalk, Inc.
Industry Computer Software
Experience
ToyTalk, Inc. April 2015 - Present
DreamWorks Animation July 2011 - March 2015
PDI/Dreamworks June 2009 - July 2011
DreamWorks Animation January 2009 - June 2009
PDI/Dreamworks October 2006 - January 2009
Walt Disney Animation Studios June 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Animation, Matte Painting, Stereo, Computer Graphics, Stereoscopic, Python, MEL, Layout, Visual Effects, Program Development, Film, Soft Skills, Leadership Development, Compositing, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Linux, Microsoft Office, Management, Maya, Nuke
Education
University of Southern California 2002 — 2006
BS Computer Science, Minor in 3D Animation, Engineering
ToyTalk, Inc. April 2015 - Present
DreamWorks Animation July 2011 - March 2015
PDI/Dreamworks June 2009 - July 2011
DreamWorks Animation January 2009 - June 2009
PDI/Dreamworks October 2006 - January 2009
Walt Disney Animation Studios June 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Animation, Matte Painting, Stereo, Computer Graphics, Stereoscopic, Python, MEL, Layout, Visual Effects, Program Development, Film, Soft Skills, Leadership Development, Compositing, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Linux, Microsoft Office, Management, Maya, Nuke
Education
University of Southern California 2002 — 2006
BS Computer Science, Minor in 3D Animation, Engineering
Mark A. Kauffman's PDI/Dreamworks Experience July 2000 - June 2002
Job Application Test Engineer (STE) at Microsoft's Turn 10 Studios
Industry Media Production
Experience
Microsoft - Turn 10 Studios February 2013 - November 2013
Dreamworks Animation October 2005 - September 2012
DreamWorks Animation July 2002 - October 2005
PDI/Dreamworks July 2000 - June 2002
Art Institute of Phoenix 1998 - 2000
Fox Animation Studios 1995 - 2000
Stone & Quill Publishing 1991 - 1995
Martin Marietta Corporation 1988 - 1991
Skills
Linux, Python, Tcsh, Perl, Internal Tools, Eclipse, PyQt, Pipeline Development, JIRA, Compositing, Computer Animation, Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, Scripting, Maya, Nuke, 3D Studio Max, Powershell, C#, Maxscript, MEL, Game Development, Animation, Character Animation, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Product Studio, OpenGL, 3D, Texturing, Mental Ray, Technical Direction
Education
University of Denver 1988 — 1990
MSSM, Master of Science in Systems Management
University of Colorado Boulder 1983 — 1988
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
QA 101
Certificate - Graduation August 2015, Software QA Testing - Center of Excellence - currently attending
Microsoft - Turn 10 Studios February 2013 - November 2013
Dreamworks Animation October 2005 - September 2012
DreamWorks Animation July 2002 - October 2005
PDI/Dreamworks July 2000 - June 2002
Art Institute of Phoenix 1998 - 2000
Fox Animation Studios 1995 - 2000
Stone & Quill Publishing 1991 - 1995
Martin Marietta Corporation 1988 - 1991
Skills
Linux, Python, Tcsh, Perl, Internal Tools, Eclipse, PyQt, Pipeline Development, JIRA, Compositing, Computer Animation, Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, Scripting, Maya, Nuke, 3D Studio Max, Powershell, C#, Maxscript, MEL, Game Development, Animation, Character Animation, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Product Studio, OpenGL, 3D, Texturing, Mental Ray, Technical Direction
Education
University of Denver 1988 — 1990
MSSM, Master of Science in Systems Management
University of Colorado Boulder 1983 — 1988
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
QA 101
Certificate - Graduation August 2015, Software QA Testing - Center of Excellence - currently attending
Steve Kirchner's PDI/Dreamworks Experience January 2011 - November 2013
Job Camera & Layout Artist at Industrial Light & Magic
Industry Animation
Experience
Industrial Light & Magic April 2014 - Present
PDI/Dreamworks January 2011 - November 2013
ImageMovers Digital February 2009 - November 2010
LAIKA, Inc November 2006 - February 2009
Will Vinton Studios November 2004 - May 2005
PDI/DreamWorks April 1997 - September 2002
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 1993 — 1996
Industrial Light & Magic April 2014 - Present
PDI/Dreamworks January 2011 - November 2013
ImageMovers Digital February 2009 - November 2010
LAIKA, Inc November 2006 - February 2009
Will Vinton Studios November 2004 - May 2005
PDI/DreamWorks April 1997 - September 2002
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 1993 — 1996
Alison Fedrick Donahue's PDI/Dreamworks Experience May 2005 - Present
Job Production Supervisor at PDI/DreamWorks
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
PDI/DreamWorks May 2005 - Present
PDI/Dreamworks January 2002 - May 2005
SGI 2000 - 2001
Education
Santa Clara University 1996 — 2000
PDI/DreamWorks May 2005 - Present
PDI/Dreamworks January 2002 - May 2005
SGI 2000 - 2001
Education
Santa Clara University 1996 — 2000
Jerry Hebert's PDI/Dreamworks Experience 2004 - February 2011
Job Distinguished Engineer at Declara
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Declara February 2014 - Present
PDI/Dreamworks 2004 - February 2011
PDI/Dreamworks April 2001 - 2004
Bent Media, Inc. 1997 - 2000
Skills
Python, Computer Graphics, Perl, MEL, 3D, Software Development, C, Maya, Optimization, PostgreSQL, Django, Jenkins, ElasticSearch
Education
University of New Orleans 1997 — 2001
Declara February 2014 - Present
PDI/Dreamworks 2004 - February 2011
PDI/Dreamworks April 2001 - 2004
Bent Media, Inc. 1997 - 2000
Skills
Python, Computer Graphics, Perl, MEL, 3D, Software Development, C, Maya, Optimization, PostgreSQL, Django, Jenkins, ElasticSearch
Education
University of New Orleans 1997 — 2001
Eric Landreneau's PDI/Dreamworks Experience 2010 - 2010
Job Software Engineer at Trion Worlds
Industry Animation
Experience
Trion Worlds, Inc. June 2013 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment August 2012 - May 2013
Pixar Animation Studios September 2011 - August 2012
Texas Center for Applied Technology August 2001 - July 2011
PDI/Dreamworks 2010 - 2010
Skills
MEL, Maya, Python, Modeling, Animation, 3D, Rendering, Renderman, Scripting, 3D visualization, Computer Graphics, Lighting, OpenGL, Game Development
Education
Texas A&M University 2005 — 2011
PhD., Computer Graphics
Texas A&M University 2003 — 2005
Master's degree, Computer Science
Trion Worlds, Inc. June 2013 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment August 2012 - May 2013
Pixar Animation Studios September 2011 - August 2012
Texas Center for Applied Technology August 2001 - July 2011
PDI/Dreamworks 2010 - 2010
Skills
MEL, Maya, Python, Modeling, Animation, 3D, Rendering, Renderman, Scripting, 3D visualization, Computer Graphics, Lighting, OpenGL, Game Development
Education
Texas A&M University 2005 — 2011
PhD., Computer Graphics
Texas A&M University 2003 — 2005
Master's degree, Computer Science
Barbara LaBounta's PDI/Dreamworks Experience 2000 - 2002
Job Consultant and Graphic Designer
Industry Design
Experience
1109 Design 2004 - Present
Collingwood School July 2009 - May 2014
PDI/Dreamworks 2000 - 2002
Walt Disney Animation Studios 1996 - 1999
Pixar Animation Studios 1994 - 1996
ILM, CNET, Good Pictures 1993 - 1995
Crawford Communications 1990 - 1993
FOX5 WAGA 1988 - 1990
NBC 1985 - 1988
All Mobile Video 1983 - 1985
Skills
Graphic Design, Marketing, Advertising, Adobe Creative Suite, Colour, Typography, Project Management, Computer Graphics, Feature Animation, Event Planning, Fundraising, Theatre Design, Acting, Singing & Voice, Editing, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Higher Education
Education
State University of New York College at Brockport 1975 — 1978
Theatre/Theater
High School of Art & Design 1972 — 1975
1109 Design 2004 - Present
Collingwood School July 2009 - May 2014
PDI/Dreamworks 2000 - 2002
Walt Disney Animation Studios 1996 - 1999
Pixar Animation Studios 1994 - 1996
ILM, CNET, Good Pictures 1993 - 1995
Crawford Communications 1990 - 1993
FOX5 WAGA 1988 - 1990
NBC 1985 - 1988
All Mobile Video 1983 - 1985
Skills
Graphic Design, Marketing, Advertising, Adobe Creative Suite, Colour, Typography, Project Management, Computer Graphics, Feature Animation, Event Planning, Fundraising, Theatre Design, Acting, Singing & Voice, Editing, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Higher Education
Education
State University of New York College at Brockport 1975 — 1978
Theatre/Theater
High School of Art & Design 1972 — 1975
Pixar Animation Studios
Blue Sky Studios
Pixar
Pacific Data Images
Blue Sky Films
PDI DreamWorks
BlueSky Studios
Ilion Animation Studios