Experience
DreamWorks Animation, Nov. 2003-Mar. 2015, Sept. 2018 to present
Lead & Senior Lighter/Compositor: Home; How to Train Your Dragon 2; Me & My Shadow; Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted; Puss in Boots; Shrek Happily Ever After; Kung Fu Panda; Madagascar 2; Flushed Away; Over the Hedge; Shark Tale; Trolls World Tour; The Croods 2
• Managed 120-shot sequence on “Puss in Boots”, including a team of 12 lighters, to complete an effects driven, action sequence.
• Managed the software development and testing team to enhance future lighting technologies.
• Served as compositing liason for “How to Train Your Dragon 2”, addressed and problem solved any associated issues.
• Developed the look for “Me & My Shadow”; established Nuke pipeline and 2D to 3D integration.
• Oversaw a team of five lighters for “Madagascar 3”: worked closely with production designer, communicated notes to team and ensured deadlines were met efficiently.
ArtCenter College of Design, Jan. 2019 to present
Professor: Fundamentals of Lighting
Walt Disney Animation Studios, Apr. 2018 to Sept. 2018
Senior Lighter: Wreck It Ralph 2
Duncan Studios, Sept. 2017 to Apr. 2018
Senior Lighter and Compositor
• Integrating animation with live action for Mary Poppins Returns; lighting, compositing and background art
DAILYPINT Studios, Aug. 2015 to Sept. 2017
Co-Founder & VFX Supervisor
• Established motion capture and VFX studio in Raleigh-Durham for niche east coast market
• Oversaw VFX for commercial, corporate and film/TV projects including Mobile Strike, Intel, Con Man TV show
• Served as VFX supervisor on feature film, Time Freak
Sony Pictures Imageworks, Mar. 2015 to Jul. 2015
Senior Technical Director: Hotel Transylvania 2
• Served as senior lighter on production using Katana and Arnold
ESC Entertainment, Sept. 2002 to Oct. 2003
Compositor/Lighter: The Matrix Revolutions
Matchmove/On-set Survey: The Matrix Reloaded
• Collected survey data on set using digital equipment and compiled measurements for lighting reference. Worked on pre-vis, lit and composited shots.
Industrial Light + Magic, Oct. 2000 to Apr. 2002
Layout Artist: Star Wars: Episode II
Matchmove Artist: Star Wars: Episode II; Men in Black II; The Mummy
Skills
• Strong creative and oral communication skills
• Excel at managing a large team of artists and ensuring deadlines are met
• Highly effective problem solver with the ability to develop new tools
• Strong diplomatic skills, ability to implement feedback efficiently
• Highly proficient in stereoscopic tools and development
Applications and Renderers
Extensive experience with Maya, Renderman, Nuke, Shake, Houdini, Kantana, Raytracing, Arnold, Photoshop, Unix/Linux and numerous proprietary software
Education
Graduated 1998 New York University, Certificate in Advanced Digital Applications
Graduated 1995 Syracuse University, School of Visual and Performing Arts, BA in Fine Arts (Graphic Design)