Tim Naylor Email & Phone Number

San Rafael, Ca, Us

ExoTools is a 3D software and consulting company specializing in tailor-made character development tools.* ExoTools partners with industry-leading companies and productions to provide innovative solutions for complex character development challenges.* Currently collaborating with 2K on the highly anticipated release of BioShock 4, the newest installment in the franchise.* Partnered with a movie studio to develop character tools for an upcoming animated movie, including Facial Technology, Body Technology, Machine Learning solutions for Simulation and Deformation, Parametric and Procedural character generation (crowds).* Customized rigging software for Humain's digital human models, ensuring precision and realism.* Provided global rigging supervision services for several Animal Logic projects and shows, elevating the studio's visual effects and work quality.* Engineered software solutions for Motorized Precision, streamlining the integration of robotics systems into animation processes.

Menlo Park, Ca, Us

* Part of the group of inventors that secured the patent: “Systems And Methods For Improving Facial Animation Of Computer-Generated Avatars.”* Developed a multi-level shape network ecosystem for eye and face tracking in VR, and the tools to transfer the tracking rigging data from Maya to Unity.* Collaborated with engineers in various Machine Learning Models to support eye and face-tracking research in Quest Pro.* Worked with a team of artists, technical animators, and engineers to prototype solutions for body tracking in VR.* Engineered a tongue-tracking rig in Unity, enabling prototype development for registering multiple ML signals related to tongue movement.

1290 6Th Ave New York, Ny, Us

Creature Art & Mechanics developed cutting-edge digital creature technology for entertainment. * As Head of Studio, Tim oversaw all aspects of production including bidding, scheduling, team building, and final delivery of service-based visual effects and digital character asset creation contracts* Also, Tim led the legal process to secure the proprietary IP that was sold to Autodesk and integrated into the Maya software as shape tool workflows, blend shape nodes, and pose-space deformation workflows.* Tim supervised all creative endeavors for building digital humans including asset development methodology, technology, and aesthetic results. The studio worked on a number of projects related to digital versions of iconic artists including the Michael Jackson Hologram presented at the Billboard Music Awards in 2014, Elvis Presley at the Ed Sullivan Show (never released), Now United - R3HAB Presents JUMP ft. Alta B (completed by a different company), and ABBA Voyage (completed by a different company).* The studio was eventually sold and merged with Pulse Evolution, a company specializing in hyper-realistic holograms used in live performances.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Digital Domain creates groundbreaking visual effects for blockbusters like “Titanic,” “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Ready Player One."* Spearheaded the body rigging efforts for the Jack the Giant Slayer movie, overseeing the development and implementation of cutting-edge rigging technology.* Designed and implemented a robust character setup framework and toolset, empowering artists to efficiently create and animate high-quality characters.* Collaborated closely with the animation team to optimize the motion capture and animation pipeline, ensuring seamless integration between the two stages of the production process.Tim's credits included:* Jack the Giant Slayer (2013) - Senior Character Technical Director

San Francisco, Ca, Us

ILM, founded by George Lucas, is the world's top effects facility, having set the standard for visual effects and creating some of the most stunning images in film history.* Led character setup and deformation efforts for multiple productions, creating character setups for several hero characters, including Davy Jones (Pirates of the Caribbean) and Star Wars characters.* Developed new technology and toolsets for the creature development and animation departments, including a dynamic rigging system for transformations on Transformers and a popless and dynamic coordinate space posing system on Rango.* Supervised and led teams with responsibilities including bidding, scheduling, tasking, and delivery.Tim's credits included:* Rango (2011)* Transformers (2007)* Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)* Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)* The Day After Tomorrow (2004)* Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)* Hulk (2003)* Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)

Education record

Bachelors, Business, Finance

Diploma