Michael Daubert Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas, Us

As Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder, Michael brings over 25 years of creativity and artistic passion to Phaser Lock Interactive. Specializing in Virtual Reality Video games, Phaser Lock Interactives first tile, Final Approach was hand selected to be a launch title for the HTC/Valve VIVE system along with the Oculus Rift. Since then Phaser Lock has launched 3 more titles including the award winning RTS, Final Assault, being selected as the first VR game in the World Cyber Games. Phaser Lock Interactive consists of industry video game veterans, set to define the landscape of the Virtual Reality through immersive and compelling video games.http://www.phaserlock.com/

Scotts Valley, California, Us

Dallas, Tx, Us

As the Studio Creative Director, I was the driving force for our creative team at Motus Digital, pushing the boundaries of animation and motion capture. •Responsible for client communication, contract negotiations, legal terms, and budgets. •Created and managed Outsource Pipeline for client and vendors.•Accountable for financial management, resource and quality control of all internal and external projects.•Manage art direction for all projects according to clients’ needs and requirements. Create art production pipelines while managing and mentoring full time and freelance artist. •Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations on the Motion Capture stage, assessing the performance of the cast and technical crew. • Re-branded studios overall image and visibility in the entertainment industry. Create marketing and promotional pipeline, implementing CRM to track and increase new client connections•Created internal projects and intellectual properties for studioRECENT PROJECTS:Star Wars KinectStar Wars Old RepublicStarHawkDOOMAliens Colonial MarinesCommercials: Wizards 101, Univision, AMDLIVE ANIMATION: Elfhotline(Herby the Elf) Larry the ZombieParty Crashers USA

San Diego, Ca, Us

As the Studio Art Director for Sony Online Entertainment in Austin, TX, I over saw the art departments, production, and vision for Star Wars Galaxies MMO and the development and launch of DC Universe Online MMO for the PC and PS3. I was responsible for building an art department of over 50 artists, while recruiting and creating an outsourcing department that later became the global outsourcing for all SOE Studios. I oversaw the artistic vision and development of DC Universe Online, maintaining the quality bar, while honoring and representing the Warner Brothers and DC Comics brand in developing a AAA productResponsibilities:•Recruit, train, and mentor artists while insuring development and personal growth to achieve their own goals and potential. Grew team from 18 artists to over 60 artists for DC Universe.•Work with team in developing and maintaining art pipelines for all production and outsourcing needs.•Wrote and directed over 60 minutes of DCUO in game motion comics. •Ensure the vision and art direction is at the highest quality for all art assets related to the game, including Marketing and PR materials. •Support Project Art Director in leadership, mentoring, and scheduling of project. Work closely with all discipline leadership to ensure time lines while sustaining quality bar.•Responsible for monitoring and implementing industry trends and techniques, evaluate competitive products, and determines areas to improve or innovate to stay competitive in the industry.

I founded the studio in 2002 to meet the growing needs for outsourcing art assets in the Video Game and Animation Industries. I was responsible for studio operations, management, marketing, recruiting and training, and overall growth of the studio. •Managed yearly budgets of over 1 million dollars. •Responsible for client communication, negotiation of contracts, legal terms, and budgets. •In charge of analyzing and setting project requirements, ensuring adherence to project timelines, and budgets while meeting the clients’ needs. •Establish and manage art direction for all projects according to clients’ project. Create art production pipelines while managing and mentoring full time and freelance artist. *See attached sheet for client list.

Us

Lead teams of animators on numerous video game titles, mentoring and maintaining quality control for all key framed animations.

Character Animation

Education record

Certificate In 3D Animation, 3D Animation, Modeling, Rigging, Texturemapping

Bachlors, Art

Education record

Commercial And Advertising Art