James Schryer

James Schryer

Senior Layout Artist / 20 yrs

Toronto, Canada

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Work History
  • Previs Supervisor

    Guru Studio

    November 2024 - Present
  • Layout Artist

    M.A.S.H Muskoka Animation Studio Huntsville

    May 2014 - Present

    Camera work and composition.

  • Senior Layout

    Pixomondo

    ? - October 2024
    Toronto, Canada

    Feature Film Layout

  • Senior Layout

    Pixomondo

    May 2018 - May 2018
    Toronto, Canada
  • Head of Layout

    Awesometown Entertainment

    June 2016 - April 2018
  • Layout Artist

    Tangent Animation

    ? - March 2018
    Toronto, Canada

    Feature Film Layout

  • Layout Artist

    Arc Productions

    July 2015 - August 2016
  • Lighter compositor

    Arc Productions

    January 2014 - May 2014

    Lighting and compositing shots on "Barbie, Life in the Dreamhouse"

  • Final Layout Artist

    Toonbox Entertainment

    January 2013 - August 2013
  • CG Supervisor

    March Entertainment

    January 2012 - December 2012
  • Director/Writer

    Independent

    May 2012 - November 2012

    “Reversal” 20 minute live action short film. Self funded project, responsible for all aspects of production. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2662348/

  • Environments Supervisor

    March Entertainment

    August 2011 - July 2012

    Oversee all aspects of modeling and texture requirements of sets and props for the upcoming feature film Dex Hamilton. Organization of all assets and integration into pipeline through all stages of production from Layout to Animation to Lighting. Additional modeling and rigging.

  • Set Assembly Supervisor

    March Entertainment

    May 2010 - May 2011

    Responsible for developing system for jungle and forest sets as applicable for multiple episodes. Basically a digital landscaping specialist. Also hired as a CG generalist to be available for a multitude of other tasks.

  • Supervisor - Asset Department

    C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures

    2007 - June 2010
  • Lighter/Compositor

    C.O.R.E/Bully Productions

    January 2006 - May 2006

    Lighting and compositing for all finalled shots out of animation.

Education
  • Centennial College

    ? - ?
  • Ryerson University

    ? - ?
  • University of Toronto

    ? - ?