Dave Mcgrath

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Pipeline and Software Engineer at Weta FX @ Wētā FX
Dave Mcgrath's Location
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand, New Zealand
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About Dave Mcgrath

Experienced Software Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the motion pictures and film industry.

Dave Mcgrath's Current Company Details
Wētā FX

Wētā Fx

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Pipeline and Software Engineer at Weta FX
Dave Mcgrath Work Experience Details
  • Wētā Fx
    Senior Software Engineer
    Wētā Fx 2023 - Present
  • Wētā Fx
    Software Engineer
    Wētā Fx Aug 2021 - Present
    Wellington Region, New Zealand
  • Weta Digital
    Lead Software Engineer
    Weta Digital May 2018 - Dec 2021
    Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand
  • Weta Digital
    Software Engineer
    Weta Digital Jun 2017 - May 2018
    Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand
  • Industrial Light & Magic
    Compositing Pipeline Td
    Industrial Light & Magic May 2015 - Jun 2017
    Singapore
  • Weta Digital
    Compositing Td
    Weta Digital Nov 2012 - Apr 2015
    Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand
    Working here, I've been involved in every part of the pipeline. From training, all the way to helping design prototype FX.I was involved in integrating our pipeline into a new facility wide database, whereby we had to migrate assets, register script inputs and outputs, etc.Aside from the backend implementations, I write a lot of artist facing tools, with a focus on usability. A lot of them are unique to Nuke, but I've also made interfaces to Maya and other command line tools… Show more Working here, I've been involved in every part of the pipeline. From training, all the way to helping design prototype FX.I was involved in integrating our pipeline into a new facility wide database, whereby we had to migrate assets, register script inputs and outputs, etc.Aside from the backend implementations, I write a lot of artist facing tools, with a focus on usability. A lot of them are unique to Nuke, but I've also made interfaces to Maya and other command line tools. I've written multiple tools in Qt that run on Linux, and provide all manner of functionality.Another of my initiatives was redesigning how our departments documentation was organised and displayed, as well as writing a lot of new tutorials and documents. More recently, Ive been structuring and creating training videos as well. Show less
  • Weta Digital
    Fx Td
    Weta Digital Feb 2012 - Nov 2012
    Wellington
    I initially worked as an FX artist, but there was a clear need for help in pipeline development, and automation. Anywhere that I saw artists were doing similar tasks repeatedly, or doing things that should be simpler, I would help make more efficient.I prided myself in finding the best and fastest way to achieve things, but without ever sacrificing quality. I was able to adapt very quickly to different areas within the department, including rigid body dynamics and particles… Show more I initially worked as an FX artist, but there was a clear need for help in pipeline development, and automation. Anywhere that I saw artists were doing similar tasks repeatedly, or doing things that should be simpler, I would help make more efficient.I prided myself in finding the best and fastest way to achieve things, but without ever sacrificing quality. I was able to adapt very quickly to different areas within the department, including rigid body dynamics and particles, fluid effects, cloth, and more. My flexibility made it easy for me to make tools for the department to use to help in productivity. Show less
  • Oktobor
    Fx Td
    Oktobor Jan 2011 - Jun 2011
    Fluid simulations, particle effects, rigid body dynamics, lighting, and rendering
  • Sidhe Interactive
    3D Modeler
    Sidhe Interactive Jan 2010 - Dec 2010
    Modelled mostly static objects such as buildings and props, UV mapping, and layout optimisations
  • Huhu Studios
    Modeller
    Huhu Studios Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

Dave Mcgrath Skills

Python Nuke Visual Effects Compositing Mental Ray Mel Pipeline Development Maya Lighting Video Games Linux Programming C++ Unity3d Uv Mapping Texturing Renderman Qt Fx Particle Effects Fluid Simulation Rendering Scripting C#

Dave Mcgrath Education Details

  • Lifeway College
    Lifeway College
    Modeling And Scripting
  • Natcoll
    Natcoll
    Dynamic Content, Scripting

Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Mcgrath

What company does Dave Mcgrath work for?

Dave Mcgrath works for Wētā Fx

What is Dave Mcgrath's role at the current company?

Dave Mcgrath's current role is Pipeline and Software Engineer at Weta FX.

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What schools did Dave Mcgrath attend?

Dave Mcgrath attended Lifeway College, Natcoll.

What skills is Dave Mcgrath known for?

Dave Mcgrath has skills like Python, Nuke, Visual Effects, Compositing, Mental Ray, Mel, Pipeline Development, Maya, Lighting, Video Games, Linux, Programming.

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