Chris O'Connell

Work History

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  Environment Modeling Supervisor

  Walt Disney Animation Studios

  September 2012 - Present

  Burbank

  CG Modeler
  Big Hero Six (Feature Film, Winter 2014)
  - Created High and Low resolution models and environments (environments and props)
  - Set assembly and set design/dressing using Disney Animation Studios Proprietary Software.
  - Used proprietary software/toolkit to create plants and trees and other foliage. Also worked with dev team to make software/toolkit better for future use.
  
  CG Modeler
  Frozen (Feature Film, Winter 2013)
  - Created High and Low resolution models and environments (environments and props)
  - Set assembly and set design/dressing using Di

  

  
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  Modeling TD

  Rhythm & Hues Studios

  May 2012 - September 2012

  Modeling TD
  Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (Feature Film, 2013)
  - Created High and Low resolution models with UV mapping for Feature Film. (environments and props)
  
  Modeling TD
  R.I.P.D (Feature Film, 2013)
  - Created High and Low resolution models with UV mapping for Feature Film. (environments and props)

  
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  CG Modeler

  Sony Pictures Imageworks

  November 2011 - May 2012

  CG Modeler
  Oz: The Great and Powerful (Feature Film, 2013)
  - Created High and Low resolution models with UV mapping for Feature Film. (characters, environments and props)

  
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  Senior Modelling TD

  MPC

  April 2011 - November 2011

  Senior Modelling TD
  Jack the Giant Killer: (Feature Film, 2012)
  - Created High and Low resolution models with UV mapping for Feature Film. (environments, digital doubles and props)
  
  Senior Modelling TD
  Sherlock Holmes: A Game of shadows (Feature Film, Winter 2011)
  - Created High and Low resolution models with UV mapping for Feature Film. (environments and props)

  

  
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  CG Modeler / Texture Artist

  Hydraulx

  February 2011 - April 2011

  CG Modeler/Texture Artist
  Captain America: The First Avenger (Feature Film, Summer 2011)
  -Created High and Low resolution models with UV mapping and Texturing for Feature Film, Commercials and in house library.
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  CG Modeler / Set Lead / Character Final

  ImageMovers

  July 2008 - November 2010

  CG Modeler for CG Feature Film
  Yellow Submarine - (Feature CG Film - Release date unknown)
  - Modeled set/environment props and elements.
  
  CG Modeler/Set Lead/Character Final for CG Feature Film
  Mars Needs Moms - (Feature CG Film - Spring 2011)
  - Specializing in Set/Environment creation, set lead overseeing 5 other modelers, set assembly, set design with art director and making the set production ready.
  
  CG Modeler/Character Final for CG Feature Film
  A Christmas Carol - (Feature CG Film - Christmas 2009)
  - Specializing in Set/Environment creation, set as

  
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  Senior Environment Artist

  Heavy Iron Studios

  August 2006 - July 2008

  Senior Environment Artist - Environment/Prop Modeling and Texturing, Proprietary Game Engine Editing.
  
  Wall-E (Xbox 360, PS3, Wii) - Senior Environment Artist - Level lead
  DemoGame (Xbox 360) - Environment Artist - Level Lead
  Ratatouille (Xbox 360, PS3) - Environment Artist

• Modeler/Texture Artist

  Viewpoint Inc

  January 2005 - August 2006

• Modeler/Texture Artist

  Double Edge Digital

  July 2004 - January 2005

  Discovery Channel Series called Battle Ground - The Art of War (Alexander The Great)
  Discovery Channel Series called Battle Ground - Waterloo
  Feature Film - Ask The Dust
  Feature Film - Sledge: The Story of Frank Sledge

• 3D/2D Digital Artist

  Post Central Inc.

  January 1999 - June 2004

• 3D Digital Artist

  Producers Color Service

  January 2000 - January 2001
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  The Walt Disney Company

  ? - Present