Don Taylor

Work History

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  Lighting Aritst

  Walt Disney Animation Studios

  April 2019 - September 2022

  Burbank, California · Hybrid

  -Responsible for lighting and compositing shots for animated film and TV series productions.
  -Developed foundation lighting for select locations.
  -lighting and compositing of still images and animation for marketing purposes.
  
  Credits:
  2022 - "Strange World"
  2022 - "Zootopia +"
  2021 - "Encanto"
  2021 - "Baymax"
  2021 - "Raya and the Last Dragon"
  2019 - "Frozen II"
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  Lead Lighter

  Original Force

  March 2017 - June 2017

  Nanjing, Jiangsu, China · On-site

  -Responsible for lighting and compositing the opening shots of the film "Duck Duck Goose".
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  Lead Lighter

  DreamWorks Animation

  October 2003 - December 2016

  Glendale, California · On-site

  Responsible for sequence wide lighting and compositing setup, usually as a solo lead, but some times in collaboration with another lead lighting artist. Assisted in training newer artists on the use of our production tools. Worked closely with our TD's to solve problems with resource limitations on complex sequences, and develop rendering scripts. I have also filled in as a production lighter on various shows to assist them in shot completion.
  
  Filmography:
  2016 - "Trolls" Lead Lighter (consumer products)
  2016 - "Kung Fu Panda" Lead Lighter (motiongate attraction)
  2016 - "Kunf Fu Panda 3" Lead Lighter
  2015 - "Home" Additional Lighter.
  2014 - "How to Train Your Dragon 2" Lead Lighter
  2013 - "Me and My Shadow (unreleased)" Lead Lighter
  2012 - "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted" Lead Lighter
  2011 - "Puss in Boots" Lead Lighter
  2010 - "Shrek Forever After" Lead Lighter
  2009 - "Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space" Lead Lighter
  2009 - "Monsters vs. Aliens: Bob's Big Break" Lead Lighter
  2009 - "Monsters vs. Aliens" Lead Lighter
  2008 - "Kung Fu Panda" Lead Lighter
  2007 - "Bee Movie" Lead Lighter
  2006 - "Flushed Away" Lighter
  2006 - "Over the Hedge" Additional Lighter
  2004 - "Shark Tale" Lighter
  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
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  Computer Graphic Artist

  Midway Games

  May 2001 - September 2003

  San Diego, California · On-site

  Responsible for modeling and texturing low-poly game assets, level lighting, and particle effects. Assisted in level design.
  
  2003 - "Freaky Flyers"
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  Lighting Artist

  Square USA

  January 2000 - April 2001

  Honolulu, Hawaii

  -Responsible for shot production lighting and preliminary compositing.
  
  Credits:
  2001 - "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within"
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  Lighting Artist

  Square USA

  October 1998 - April 2001

  As a Lighting Artist, I was responsible for shot production lighting and preliminary compositing. As a CG Designer, I was responsible for modeling, lighting, and texturing pre-rendered environments for various locations in our game development. I also lead a small team of artists in our locations to assist in the continuity and quality of our work, accuracy in our render camera setup, and meeting our deadlines.
  
  2001 - "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within" Lighter
  
  2000 - "Final Fantasy IX" CG Designer

• Computer Graphic Artist

  Raydon Corporation

  July 1998 - October 1998

  Savannah, Georgia, United States · On-site

  -Created animated graphics for virtual training programs on the maintenance of the Gulfstream GV aircraft.
  -Basic programing of training lessons using Authorware.
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  Computer Graphic Designer

  WSAV-TV

  July 1996 - October 1997

  Savannah, Georgia, United States · On-site

  -Responsible for creating full screen and over-the-shoulder graphics for news broadcasts using clip-art, stock photography, or video screen captures.
  -Created animated motion graphics for special events and topic transitions.

• Specialist

  United States Army

  October 1987 - April 1991

  Squad leader responsible for the unloading, storage, issue of supplies to troops throughout the Mannheim / Heidelberg area. Licensed to operate 2 1/2 ton trucks and 4000 lb forklifts. Participated in NATO training exercises in Italy and Holland. Assisted in the operations of a way station in Kassel, Germany for American troops being deployed to Saudi Arabia for Operation: Desert Shield. And enjoyed the opportunity to travel to London, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Munich, Rome, Venice, Florence, and Pisa.
  
  Honorable Discharge. Awarded the Good Conduct and National Defense Medals.