Michael Cawood

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Creative Director @ HEROmation
Los Angeles, CA, US
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About Michael Cawood

Michael Cawood is a multi-award winning British Animated Filmmaker and Game Designer based in Los Angeles who develops original animated and interactive projects in his free time. Having worked in animation since 1994, he's created Films, Series, Commercials, VR and Games. His work in short films has won him numerous 'Best Short Film' and 'Best Animation' awards plus the Orson Welles Award.Feature Film credits include:BumblebeeDawn of the Planet of the ApesUnder the BoardwalkHappy FeetPete's DragonGhostbustersShort Film credits include:The Wrong RockDevils, Angels & DatingThe OceanMakerGame Credits Include:Starfox AdventuresKameo: Elements of PowerSkylanders: GiantsSkills:Story | Storyboards | Game Design | Previs | Layout | Animatics | Video Editing | Sound Mixing | Filmmaking| Animation | Character Design | Art Direction | Character Rigging | Effects | Compositing

Michael Cawood's Current Company Details
HEROmation

Heromation

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Creative Director
Los Angeles, CA, US
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Heromation.com
Employees:
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Michael Cawood Work Experience Details
  • Heromation
    Creative Director
    Heromation
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
  • Heromation
    Creative Director & Producer
    Heromation Jun 1994 - Present
    California, Us
    We develop Animated VR, Games, Feature Films, Series and Commercials. We've also made a lot of award winning animated Short Films. Projects include:'The Phoenix Gene' - VR Game / Narrative Experience and Novel'The Wrong Rock' - 3D Short Film *TOP 10 FILM 2019* *OSCAR Qualified*'Devils, Angels & Dating' - 3D Short Film *BEST FILM* *ORSON WELLES AWARD*'The OceanMaker' - 3D Short Film *BEST FILM* *BEST ANIMATION*'Panda Pander' - 2D/3D Short Film *BEST FILM* *BEST ANIMATION*'Headspace' - 10x 2D Short Films'Squeezamals' - 3D Commercial'Napoleon: The Ticket' - 3D Short Film'Tenkai Knights' - 3D Cinematics'Monkey King' - 3D Theme Park FilmAreas of Expertise:• Concept and Pitch Development / Pitch Decks / Slides / Powerpoint• Story and Animation Consultant• Character Design• Storyboards and Animatics• Rigging and Animation• Unreal Game Design• Effects and Compositing• Editing and Sound MixingOur current project is a VR Experience/Game for the Meta Quest 2, PCVR and PSVR 2 using Unreal. Depending on the project, typically my role has been to come up with the concept in collaboration with partners, Direct, Supervise, Mentor and Recruit creative team members, while helping in every creative and technical area we don't have specialists for. In other words I am a Generalist.
  • Dumpling Co., Ltd
    Art Director
    Dumpling Co., Ltd Feb 2023 - Jul 2023
    Sheffield, Gb
    Recruiting | Design | Previs | Marketing Materials | Supervising | Budget
  • Happy Mushroom
    Animated Filmmaker
    Happy Mushroom Aug 2022 - Oct 2022
    Los Angeles, California, Us
    Animation | Layout | Previs | Unreal Engine 5 | Video Editing | Meta Humans | Rigging
  • Narwhal Studios
    Animated Filmmaker
    Narwhal Studios Aug 2022 - Oct 2022
    Los Angeles, California, Us
    Animation | Layout | Previs | Unreal Engine 5 | Video Editing | Meta Humans | Rigging
  • Heckler Hq
    Character Animator
    Heckler Hq Jul 2022 - Aug 2022
    Sydney, Nsw, Au
    'Otrivin Genie' - TV Commercial'Sea World: Leviathan & Trident' - Ride Commercial
  • Preymaker
    Animator
    Preymaker Apr 2022 - May 2022
    New York, Ny, Us
    'Rings of Power' - Promo Commercial
  • Framestore
    Animator
    Framestore Mar 2022 - Mar 2022
    London, England, Gb
    'Doctor Strange Tide' - Commercial
  • Mighty Coconut
    3D Artist
    Mighty Coconut Feb 2022 - Feb 2022
    Austin, Tx, Us
    'Walkabout Minigolf' - VR Game
  • Framestore
    Animator
    Framestore Dec 2021 - Jan 2022
    London, England, Gb
    'Meta Quest Horizon Worlds' (VR) - Super Bowl Commercial'Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind' - Ride CommercialLayout | Animation
  • Paramount Animation
    Layout Artist
    Paramount Animation Nov 2020 - Oct 2021
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    'Under the Boardwalk' - Animated Feature FilmPrevis | Layout | Editing
  • Encore
    Senior Character Animator
    Encore Mar 2019 - May 2020
    Burbank, California, Us
    ‘Supergirl’ - TV Series‘The Flash’ - TV Series‘Doom Patrol’ - TV Series‘Bat Woman’ - TV Series‘Seal Team’ - TV Series‘Titans’ - TV Series‘Jay and Silent Bob Reboot’ - Feature Film'Black Lightning' - TV SeriesAnimation | Previs | Shotgun
  • Kinsane Entertainment Inc.
    Art Director
    Kinsane Entertainment Inc. Apr 2019 - Jul 2019
    Mumbai, In
    'Eru and the Ghost Kingdom' - Animated TV SeriesRecruited and supervised a team of six artists to design the look of a fantasy TV series.
  • The Mill
    Previs Artist
    The Mill Feb 2019 - Mar 2019
    London, England, Gb
    ‘Energizer Bunny’ - CommercialPrevis | Animation | Lighting | Rigging
  • Day For Nite
    Postvis Animator
    Day For Nite Feb 2019 - Feb 2019
    Los Angeles, California, Us
    'Lady and the Tramp' - VFX Feature FilmAnimation | Lighting | Effects | Compositing
  • The Wrong Rock
    Director
    The Wrong Rock Nov 2016 - Feb 2019
    'The Wrong Rock' - Animated Short FilmI wrote, directed and produced my second CG animated short film, with no formal funding. It involved developing the concept, creating pitch materials and story, recruiting talent, selecting tools, storyboarding, editing, temporary sound, and everything else all the way through to animation, rendering and effects. Meanwhile we were planning the festival run, a kids books based on the story and a documentary and book about the making of the film. To date the film has screened in numerous festivals and won 'Best Animated Short' at the Burbank Film Festival (the second time I won that award).
  • Marza Animation Planet Inc.
    Previs Story Artist
    Marza Animation Planet Inc. Oct 2018 - Dec 2018
    Shinagawa-Ku, Tokyo, Jp
    'The Monkey Prince' - Animated Feature FilmStory Notes | Storyboards | Previs | Editing
  • Algorithm Studios
    Creative Director
    Algorithm Studios Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
    Burbank, California, Us
    Animated VR Projects, Short Films & SeriesConcept | Story | Writing | Recruiting | Pipeline | Budget | Scheduling
  • Proof Inc
    Previs & Postvis Supervisor
    Proof Inc Jun 2017 - Feb 2018
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    'BumbleBee' - Feature Film - (Postvis Animation Supervisor)'Venom' (Marvel) - Feature Film - (Previs Supervisor)'Blade Runner 2049' - VR Experience (Previs Supervisor)Marvel - VR Experience (Previs Supervisor)'Shazam' (DC/WB) - Feature Film - (Previs Lead)'Mario Odyssey' - Commercial (Previs Supervisor)'Pokemon Sun & Moon' - Commercial (Previs Supervisor)'Noelle' (Disney) - Feature Film - (Previs Lead)'Shanghai Fortress' - Feature Film (Previs)'Escape at Dannemora' - Mini Series (Previs)Scene Blocking | Previs | Layout | Editing | Animation | Rendering | Effects | Sound mixing | VR
  • Warner Bros. Animation
    Story Artist
    Warner Bros. Animation Feb 2017 - May 2017
    Us
    'The Lego Ninjago Movie' - Feature FilmStoryboards | Previs
  • Dreamworks Animation
    Layout / Previs Artist
    Dreamworks Animation May 2016 - Jan 2017
    Glendale, Ca, Us
    'Larrikins' - Feature FilmPrevis | Layout | Lighting | Rigging | Effects | Animation
  • Proof Inc
    Previs Supervisor
    Proof Inc Mar 2015 - Apr 2016
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    'The Mummy' - Feature Film (Previs Supervisor)'Call of Duty: Black Ops 3' - Commercial (Previs Supervisor)'VW' - Commercials (Previs Supervisor)'Pete's Dragon'​ - Feature Film (Temp Postvis Supervisor)'Ghostbusters' - Feature Film (Previs)'Star Trek Beyond' - Feature Film (Previs)'The Magnificent Seven' - Feature Film (Previs)Scene Blocking | Previs | Layout | Postvis | Editing | Animation | Rendering | Effects
  • The Third Floor, Inc.
    Shot Creator
    The Third Floor, Inc. Nov 2014 - Feb 2015
    Los Angeles, California, Us
    'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead men tell no tales' - Feature FilmScene Blocking | Previs | Layout | Animation | Lighting | Effects
  • Mpc
    Previs Artist
    Mpc Nov 2014 - Nov 2014
    London, Gb
    'Microsoft HoloLens' - Pitch VideoPrevis | Layout | Animation | Lighting | Effects
  • Proof Inc
    Senior Previs Artist
    Proof Inc Jun 2013 - Nov 2014
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    'Night at the Museum 3'​ - Feature Film (Previs / Postvis)'Furious 7' - Feature Film (Previs / Lead Artist)Scene Blocking | Previs | Layout | Editing | Animation | Rigging | Techvis | Postvis
  • Mpc
    Previs Artist
    Mpc Apr 2013 - May 2013
    London, Gb
    'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' - Feature FilmScene Blocking | Animation | Previs | Layout | Lighting | Compositing | Effects
  • The Third Floor, Inc.
    Shot Creator
    The Third Floor, Inc. Feb 2013 - Feb 2013
    Los Angeles, California, Us
    'Divergent' - Feature FilmScene Blocking | Previs | Layout
  • Logan
    Animator
    Logan Jan 2013 - Feb 2013
    'Skylanders Swap Force' - TVCAnimation | Previs | Rigging feedback | Motion Graphics | Linux
  • The Studio Nyc
    Previs Artist
    The Studio Nyc Dec 2012 - Dec 2012
    New York, Ny, Us
    ‘Bud Light’ – TVCPreivs | Layout | Editing | Animation | Lighting | Rendering
  • Mighty Coconut
    Head Of Story
    Mighty Coconut Sep 2012 - Nov 2012
    Austin, Tx, Us
    'The Ocean Maker' - CG Animated Short FilmServed as the number two creative filmmaker on a successful short film that has won numerous awards and been seen by millions of viewers. Helped to guide the story to the strongest we could make it with limited time and resources.Story Development | Storyboards | Previs | Layout | Editing | Animation | Documentary | Marketing
  • Pandapanther Inc.
    Animation Director
    Pandapanther Inc. Mar 2012 - Sep 2012
    New York, Ny, Us
    'Skylanders Giants' - Stereoscopic HD Cinematics & Commercials• Supervised 10 to 20 animators to produce 12 mins of animation• Layout / Previs• Final Layout / Camera Animation• Stereoscopic camera setup and review• Review dailies for in-house and external animators• Fielded client and Director review sessions• Briefed team on client and Director notes• Cast Animators to shots• Animatic editing guidance• Demoreel reviews• Maya Animation Mentoring• Pipeline tool development• Rigging feedback and supervision• Working with Motion Control Camera
  • Rooster Teeth Productions
    Technical Director
    Rooster Teeth Productions Jan 2012 - Mar 2012
    Austin, Tx, Us
    'Red vs Blue, Season 10' - Animated SeriesCreated a Transfer Rig (Poser and/or Mocap to Animator Friendly Rig)Rigging | Maya pipeline development | Animation | Compositing | Lighting | Rendering
  • Devils, Angels & Dating
    Director
    Devils, Angels & Dating Sep 2006 - Jan 2012
    Austin, Tx, Us
    'Devils, Angels & Dating' - CG Animated Short FilmI created a dedicated virtual studio and directed a short character based CG animated film from concept to completion. Along the way I attracted over 400 artists to sign up, over 100 of which worked on the project. Then with no budget at all we created one of the most successful projects of it's kind. Learn more at DevilsAngelsAndDating.comAWARD WINNER - Best Short Film - Burbank Film FestivalAWARD WINNER - Best Animation - IndiefestAWARD WINNER - 2012 Q2 - AnimMazSpotORSON WELLES AWARD - California Film Awards• Animation Director• Layout• Editor• Script writing• Character designs• Concept art• Storyboards / Animatic• Previs• Character Rigging• Lighting / Rendering• Compositing• Effects• Scheduling and Assignments• Promotions / Marketing• Pipeline development• R&D/Tool development• Recruiting
  • Rooster Teeth Productions
    Layout / 3D Generalist
    Rooster Teeth Productions Aug 2011 - Sep 2011
    Austin, Tx, Us
    'Red vs Blue, Season 9' - Animated TV SeriesPrevis | Layout | Rigging | Editing | Mocap | Animation | Effects | Lighting | Rendering
  • Psyop
    Senior Character Animator
    Psyop Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
    New York, New York, Us
    Coca Cola 'Happiness Factory' - Short Film Musical for a Theme Park
  • Armature Studio
    Lead Animator
    Armature Studio Nov 2008 - Dec 2010
    Austin, Tx, Us
    Supervised Animation, Rigging and the implementation of animation and cinematics in a real-time game engine for a company now known for successfully launching high profile VR titles on the Meta Quest 2.Animatics | Previs | Layout | Rigging | Animation | Editing | Real-time Game Engine [like Unity & Unreal]
  • Walsh Family Media
    Animator
    Walsh Family Media Nov 2008 - Jan 2009
    Us
    'We Need a Hit' - Feature Film
  • Glassworks
    Senior Character Animator
    Glassworks Nov 2008 - Dec 2008
    London, London, Gb
    'Churchill Insurance' - TVCAnimation | Previs
  • Passion Pictures
    Senior Animator
    Passion Pictures Sep 2008 - Oct 2008
    London, England, Gb
    'Vodafone - Texts UNLTD' - TVCPrevis | Layout | Editing | Compositing
  • Passion Pictures
    Senior Character Animator
    Passion Pictures Apr 2008 - Jun 2008
    London, England, Gb
    'Harmonix: Rockband 2' - Cinematic & TVCPrevis | Layout | Mocap | Animation | Rigging Feedback
  • Moving Picture Company
    Senior Character Animator
    Moving Picture Company Jan 2008 - Apr 2008
    London, Gb
    ‘Narnia: Prince Caspian’ – Feature Film‘Renault Megane Sport’ – VFX TVC‘Toyota Auris’ – VFX TVCAnimation | Editing | Previs | Shake | Unix | Linux
  • Ark Vfx
    Senior Animator
    Ark Vfx Jun 2007 - Jan 2008
    Gb
    'Be Sombody' - VFX TVC'The Club' - Cinematics for XBox, PS3, PCDesign | Rigging | Previs | Layout | Animation | Mocap | Effects | Rendering | Compositing | Editing | Production Tracking
  • Glasgow Animation
    Animation Supervisor
    Glasgow Animation Dec 2006 - May 2007
    'Guardian of the Highlands' (aka 'Sir Billi') - CG Feature Film• Supervised 16 animators to produce over 30 minutes of the film’s animation• Review dailies for in-house and external animators• Scheduling & assigning shots• Animatic supervision & editing guidance• Layout approvals• Demoreel reviews & candidate interviews• Training and Mentoring• Pipeline development• Rigging feedback and supervision
  • Rare Ltd
    Lead Animator
    Rare Ltd Jun 1999 - Nov 2006
    Twycross, Warwickshire, Gb
    Created story sequences with real-time game engines and pre-rendered cinematics for a high profile video games company during both it's Nintendo and Microsoft first party years.'Kameo: Elements of Power' - Xbox 360'Starfox Adventures' - Nintendo Gamecube'Viva Piñata 2' - Xbox 360'Perfect Dark Zero' - Xbox 360‘Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts’ - Xbox 360Game Design | Story Development | Writing | Concept Art | Character Design | Rigging | Storyboards | Animatics | Editing | Previs | Layout | Animation | Lighting | Rendering | Effects | Compositing | Real-time Game Engine [like Unity & Unreal]
  • Animal Logic
    Technical Animator
    Animal Logic Jun 2006 - Sep 2006
    Moore Park, Nsw, Au
    ‘Happy Feet’ - CG feature film
  • Bit Uk
    Director
    Bit Uk Jun 1998 - Aug 1998
    'Archer' - CommercialStoryboards | Designs | 2D Animation | Coloring | Compositing | Editing

Michael Cawood Skills

Maya Animation Character Animation Visual Effects Storyboarding Premiere Traditional Animation After Effects Photoshop Character Rigging Pre Visualization Animation Director Video Editing Layout Supervising Screenwriting Previsualization Project Management Adobe Photoshop Character Design Virtual Studio Creator Final Cut Pro Pipeline Development Conceptual Art Adobe Premiere Pro Character Designs Concept Art Shotgun Stereoscopic Producer

Michael Cawood Education Details

  • University Of South Wales
    University Of South Wales
    Animation
  • Alton College
    Alton College
    Art And Design

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What company does Michael Cawood work for?

Michael Cawood works for Heromation

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Michael Cawood's current role is Creative Director.

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What schools did Michael Cawood attend?

Michael Cawood attended University Of South Wales, Alton College.

What are some of Michael Cawood's interests?

Michael Cawood has interest in Creating Character Designs, I'm Often Writing Feature Pitches.

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Michael Cawood has skills like Maya, Animation, Character Animation, Visual Effects, Storyboarding, Premiere, Traditional Animation, After Effects, Photoshop, Character Rigging, Pre Visualization, Animation Director.

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