Geoffrey Jarrett

Work History

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  Crowd TD

  Pixar

  September 2016 - Present

  - Lead scene development and sequence setup for delivery to downstream departments.
  - Worked with Layout Department to setup crowds in sequences for camera and scene scouting.
  - Populated scenes with background characters to create dynamic scenery with high level of detail using Houdini and internal technologies.
  - Staged, composed and edited small (3) to large (40k+) number of characters adding complexity and detail to the environment.
  - Key framed crowd character animation to interact with hero characters and add variation to the shot.
  - Key framed crowd vehicles, choreographed action shots with animation supervisor and director final approval without the need to send downstream to Animation department.

  

  

  
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  Crowd Artist

  DreamWorks Animation

  October 2007 - February 2015

  - Lead scene development and sequence setup for delivery to downstream departments.
  - Populated scenes with background characters to create dynamic scenery with high level of detail using Massive, Maya and internal technologies.
  - Staged, composed and edited small (3) to larger (70k+) number of characters adding complexity and detail to the environment.
  - Key framed crowd character animation to interact with hero characters and add variation to the shot.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
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  Render Wrangler

  DreamWorks Animation

  March 2006 - October 2007

  - Managed production shots for all ongoing projects, focusing on completing render submissions to meet artist and department deadlines.
  - Monitored all critical operational studio systems acting as first point of escalation.
  - Helped production technical directors troubleshoot and resolve various rendering issues.
  - Worked with Digital Operations teams to diagnose render farm issues.
  - Trained incoming technical resource administrators.

• Interior Design and Construction Coordinator - Side Project

  R&G Design and Construct

  March 2013 - January 2015

  - Managed crew of 3-6 construction workers, coordinating work efforts in mechanical, electrical and plumbing.
  - Designed layout and created plans to help visualize and communicate the envisioned idea to clients and crew.
  - Configured home automation devices including z-wave lighting, electronic entrance access, Nest Protects and Thermostats.
  - Setup and design of in-ceiling 5.1 digital surround sound system.
  - Secured all parts for the project from electrical outlets to appliances.
  - Helped pick material choices and color schemes for all facets of the r

• Motion Capture Assistant

  MOVA

  May 2005 - March 2006

  - Motion capture rig setup optimizing camera positions to capture data for use in console and PC video games.
  - Recorded action sequences for various game projects via motion capture technologies.
  - Cleaned motion capture data providing production quality animation for games.
  - Performed various action sequences wearing motion capture suit, saving actor costs for project pitches and proposals.