Brian Ratchford
Senior Lead Look Development / Texture Artist / 17 yrs
Los Angeles, CA
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I have worked on feature films such as Shrek 4, Puss in Boots, Rise of the Guardians, How to Train Your Dragon 2, and Boss Baby for Dreamworks Animation. I did a number of dvd shorts and worked a few different TV shows for Dreamworks TV. At Nickelodeon I worked on 2 TV films such as Albert and Lucky. As well as an unreleased series based on the Wonder Park feature. Most recently I've been leading the Texture Department in bringing the world of Spongebob to CG life in Kamp Koral.
Please email me @ bratch20@gmail.com for my resume and shot breakdown for my demo reel.
Work History
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Lead Look Development Artist
Nickelodeon Animation Studio
September 2015 - June 2018I was the Lead Look Development Artist for the CG Spongebob Show Kamp Koral. Where I lead a team of onsite and over seas artist to bring the characters and environments to life through textures, shaders, and fur grooms.
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Surfacing Artist
DreamWorks Animation
July 2008 - January 2015VeggieTales in the House / TV series
Puss in Boots / TV series
Peabody & Sherman / TV series
Dinotrux / TV series
How to Train Your Dragon 2 / Feature
Rise of the Guardians / Feature
Puss in Boots / DVD short
Scared Shrekless / DVD short
Puss in Boots / Feature
Shrek 4 : The Final Chapter / Feature
Education
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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Effects
Savannah College of Art and Design
September 2004 - June 2008