Duncan Ransom

Work History

• Virtual/Augmented Reality Specialist - Founder/CEO of The En

  The Endless

  March 2014 - Present

  Founder of The Endless. We are a tight collective of award-winning game developers and VFX artists currently developing interactive augmented and virtual reality content for multi-platform delivery. Specialising in all aspects of immersive technologies to enhance branding and deliver superior digital content, our aim is to also guide these tools towards improving and redefining aid in the environmental, healthcare, medical and recreational therapy industries.
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  Character/Creature Animator

  Framestore

  November 2010 - March 2014

  Character and creature animator on various feature films for multiple Academy Award winning VFX studio, Framestore. Part of the Oscar winning animation team for the feature film 'Gravity'. Collecting reference and collaborating within a team of animators to create performances for creatures, characters, detailed facial animation and preparation for neighboring CG departments
  
  EDGE OF TOMORROW
  47 RONIN
  GRAVITY
  CLASH OF THE TITANS

  
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  Senior 3D Story Artist

  Framestore

  May 2010 - November 2010

  Preparing and discussing camera's, animation and technical setup for story development in direct collaboration with the director and animation supervisor for a range of sequences on the feature films "Gravity" and "47 Ronin"
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  Character/Creature Animator

  MPC

  March 2010 - May 2010

  Character/Creature animator in the commercials department. Creating realistic creature animation, R&Ding; realistic movement through to final shots for animation.
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  Freelance Senior Animator

  Prime Focus World

  November 2009 - March 2010

  Senior animator and storyboard artist on a variety of commercials and idents for local and international clients. Softimage XSI used as the primary software toolset
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  Lead Animator

  Ambience Entertainment

  January 2009 - July 2009

  Lead Animator at Ambience Entertainment. Responsible for guiding a team of six character animators to completing the required animation allocation. Providing animation advice and support whilst maintaining consistency in the 'set' animation style.
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  Lead Animator

  Flying Bark Productions

  May 2008 - November 2008

  Lead Animator at Flying Bark Productions. Responsible for guiding a team of six character animators to completing the required animation allocation. Providing animation advice and support whilst maintaining consistency in the 'set' animation style.

  
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  Zbrush Modeller / Maya Animator

  Collider

  March 2008 - May 2008

  BMW X6 Commercial - Zbrush modelling, texturing and animating sequences to create the illusion of a historical lineage of concept cars mold from clay. Each frame was a separate digital sculpt pieced together in the style of a classic stop frame claymation.
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  Animator

  The Lab

  October 2005 - November 2007

  Character Animator for a 24 episode tv series aired on Channel 7, Australia. Collecting reference and collaborating within a team of animators to create performances for characters, detailed facial animation and preparation for neighboring CG departments

• 3d Generalist

  ADG Creative

  October 2006 - January 2007

  Freelancing for Award winning digital agency ADG Creative. Modelling and texturing assets. Lighting, compositing, rendering and animating all 3D content for a promotional 3D web based campaign for client 'Malibu Rum'.
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  3d Generalist

  Rising Sun Pictures

  2004 - 2005

  Freelancing for veteran Australian VFX house Rising Sun Pictures. A broad range of roles in the Previz department for the Warner Bros. feature film “Superman Returns” including animation, modelling, camera layout and shot design

• 3dsmax Teacher

  SAE/CGC College

  February 2002 - May 2003

  Teaching 3dsmax modelling, animation, texturing and a broad range of other tools and skills to Diploma students enrolled in the Digital Media and Animation course.
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  3d Generalist

  Ambience Entertainment

  2002 - 2003

  Modelling 3D digital assets and animating sequences for a 75 minute 3D-animated feature and additional roles inc. Video Ezy TVC campaign - animator. DVD Board Game Pitch - animation, lighting, modelling.

• Animator

  Media Odyssey

  July 2001 - November 2001

  Character Animator for a 24 episode TV series. Collecting reference and collaborating within a team of animators to create performances for characters, facial animation and preparation for neighboring CG departments