Gerald Kaye

Gerald Kaye

Senior Storyboard Artist / 9 yrs

Los Angeles, CA

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Work History
  • Storyboard Artist

    Titmouse

    November 2022 - June 2023
    Burbank, California, United States

    o Planned, choreographed, executed 30% of team’s sequences; also generated alternate story ideas
    o Delivered dynamic presentations of my sequences to executives, directors, & colleagues
    o Collaborated & effectively communicated with storyboard team to ensure flow between sequences
    o Wrote & pitched alternate original dialogue & scene construction to enhance the emotional arc

  • Storyboard Artist

    Warner Bros. Animation

    December 2021 - September 2022

    Storyboard Misc.- My Adventures with Superman
    o Provide support to story team, ranging from cleanup, to executing thumbnailed ideas

    Storyboard Artist- Wings of Fire
    o Conceive & storyboard 25% of our episode, a sequence that included complex action & emotional beats
    o Scene blocking, layout, virtual camera shooting to convey atmosphere and emotions of the sequence
    o Implement all director/executive notes in a time-efficient manner, working to meet all deadlines
    o Rapid iteration & conception, including alternate story sequences & dialogue to enhance emotional
    value and emphasize the essence of the story
    o Constructed preliminary cut of sequence for this 3D CG project
    o Pitched sequence to filmmakers and artists across departments

  • Storyboard Revisionist

    Lex & Otis Animation

    August 2020 - November 2021

    o Coordinate with director/supervisors to enhance scenes by conceiving and creating alternate acting,
    action, and staging
    o Shared insights & provided helpful instruction to swiftly onboard a new colleague

  • Storyboard Revisionist

    Marvel Entertainment

    October 2015 - August 2020

    o Storyboard revisions for more than 70 episodes of character-heavy/action-heavy animated television,
    working closely with directors to deliver shows within deadlines
    o Indepently conceive staging/choreography/acting; Established the animatic timing for sequences
    o Shared information with production executives as well as new-hires to enhance production environment

    o MAS shows worked on: Avengers Assemble (seasons 3-5), Marvel Rising (Heart of Iron, Battle of the Bands, Operation Shuri, Playing with Fire), Marvel's Spider-Man (Season 3), Spidey and His Amazing Friends (Shorts and Season 1)

  • Freelance Storyboard Artist- Marvel’s Spider-Man (S1 and S2, 6 episod

    Marvel Entertainment

    2016 - 2017

    o Freelance Storyboard Artist for 6 episodes across 2 seasons of Marvel's Spider-Man
    o Conceive and execute staging, choreography, and acting for assigned script pages using ToonBoom Storyboard Pro

  • Production Assistant

    Marvel Entertainment

    June 2014 - October 2015

    o Excellently communicate with all departments to guide episodes from script arrival, through OS shipping
    o Manage assets and assignments using File Maker Pro

  • Artist - Production Services

    Vubiquity

    October 2013 - March 2014
    Sherman Oaks, CA

    •Ensure the quality and style of artwork was consistent with Vubiquity's standards
    •Communicated progress on my daily processing assignments to supervisors and related parties
    •Followed the instructions of supervisor per our daily meetings
    •Addressed problems or concerns with supervisor
    •Met all deadlines as determined by director of production services
    •Demonstrated proficiency in style of artwork processing for shows and films

  • Artist

    AnimAction, Inc.

    February 2013 - February 2013

    •Supervised & facilitated intensive workshop for students, resulting in the creation of animated PSAs
    •Directed students in planning/storyboarding/production of animated shorts with a strict 2-day deadline
    •Multitasked while managing 20+ students in two separate groups working on two separate films

  • Freelance Graphic-Design Artist

    Solo Journey Productions

    June 2012 - June 2012

    •Edited and reformatted asset using Photoshop and Cintiq and implemented revisions based on feedback

  • Freelance Storyboard Artist

    Solo Journey Productions

    April 2012 - April 2012

    •Planned and Storyboarded a sequence of a script, using a Cintiq, for a live-action film project.

  • Freelance Illustrator

    Solo Journey Productions

    December 2011 - December 2011

    •Designed and illustrated an image, using a Cintiq, for the production company, Solo Journey Productions.

  • Production Assistant

    Hasbro Studios

    March 2010 - February 2011

    •Guide production of assigned episodes from the arrival of the script, until shipment to overseas studio.
    •Facilitate storyboard and design handout meetings, in addition to animatic review screening.
    •Met with producer/directors to gather revision notes and communicate notes to revisionists
    •Communicated revision status to appropriate parties, such as animatic editors and supervisors
    •Coordinated notes and assignments for storyboard revisionists.
    •Responded to the needs of directors, storyboard artists, LP/PM, and other members of the crew.
    •Maintain artwork on the sever and database with filemaker.
    •Familiarize newly hired Production Assistants with the production process.

  • Mentee

    Visual Effects Society-LA Section

    2009 - 2010

    Paired with an Animation Industry Veteran to guide my development as a burgeoning Animation Professional.

  • Artist

    AnimAction, Inc.

    2008 - 2009

    •Supervised & facilitated intensive workshop for students, resulting in the creation of animated PSAs
    •Directed students in planning/storyboarding/production of animated shorts with a strict 2-day deadline
    •Multitasked while managing 20+ students in two separate groups working on two separate films

  • Animation Intern

    Black Entertainment Television

    February 2008 - June 2008

    •Facilitated BET’s booth at San Diego Comic Con 2008.
    •Created layouts digitally for promotional material for Comic-Con.
    •Organized pricing estimates on various materials.
    •Organized and stored received resumes, reels and portfolios, and assisted in development matters.

  • Intern

    Marvel-Lionsgate Productions

    June 2007 - August 2007

    •Supported animation staff with workload and production matters.
    •Organized, copied and distributed documents, props, storyboards and character sheets.
    •Assisted office in scanning, digitally organizing and naming files, images and documents.
    •Digital cleanup on artwork.

Education
  • BA in Art: Animation

    California State University, Northridge

    2004 - 2008