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Royal Oak, Michigan

Los Angeles, California

Vancouver, Canada Area

Processing images for Stereoscopic 3D feature length movies with emphasis on procedural non destructive workflows. Cleanplate and Rotoscope creation using 3D projection and 2D tracking methods, along with Stereo painting and Disparity painting in order to insure a quality 3D image. Usage of proprietary software in order to place scenes into 3D depth with understanding of proper volume and spacial relationships of elements. Worked with lead to ensure proper methods were being utilized, and to progress as an artist with new tools and techniques. Software used: Nuke, Silhouette, properity stereo software, property asset management software.2D Paint QCMumbai IndiaJune 2015 - July 2015Helped continue the creation of the 2D Paint department in India while giving consultation on the creation of the department on training methods. Worked with manager, supervisors, and artists to help production of cleanplates for Stereo Comp department.

Greater San Diego Area

Processing images for Stereoscopic 3D feature length movies, television, and animation. Cleanplate and Rotoscope creation, along with Stereo painting in order to insure a quality 3D image. Usage of proprietary software in order to place scenes into 3D depth with understanding of proper volume and spacial relationships of elements.Software used: Nuke, Mocha Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, propriety stereo software, property asset management software.Stereo Compositing LeadNovember 2012 - November 2014. Responsible for the development of artists and their skills, and the management of each individual shots under strict deadlines. Communicating with Production on the status of all team shots, and determining scheduling for shots. QC for all outsourced elements ie. rotos, cleanplates, and VFX Scripts for each shot on the team. Working on shots while R&Ding new techniques for each show based on the needs of the Client.Siggraph Anaheim 2014Presenter at Imagineer Systems Booth.Presented on how Legend 3D utilizes Mocha Pro in their pipeline with techniques and workflows.Associate Stereo Compositing SupervisorMumbai IndiaSeptember 2013 - October 2013Tasked with Head Trainer of Stereo Comp for training artists and the supervision of policies and procedures for the new Stereo Comp Department in India. Worked closely with management, production, supervisors, leads, and trainers on the building of the department, the training of artists, and the production of shots.Stereo Comp TrainerSeptember 2012 - November 2012Co-organized and created training material and syllabus for Stereo Comp Training. Trained new artists in Nuke, Mocha Pro and Propriety Stereo Software. Topics covered; cleanplating, tracking, roto, script organization, stereo comp setup, advanced stereo comp techniques. Trained and graded over 50 artist, and mentored them their progress with a 98% success rate.

Bachelors Of Science, Game Art And Design

As, Graphic Design