Jason Scott
Production Technology for VFX/Animation
Supervisor Global Production Technology / 21 yrs
Los Angeles, California, USA
Hire Me
• Production technology supervision for a studio with ~1000 artists in multiple locations
• Head of 3D for ~75 artists, working on multiple shows simultaneously
• Pipeline lead supporting projects spanning both features and commercials
• Digital FX Supervisor for full-CG, 360°, stereo imagery for "5D" theme park ride
• Lighting Supervisor for 200+ shot shows
But I not only have extensive experience—I absolutely love what I'm doing! I am constantly enthralled by the magic that is visual effects and animation, and for me, it's the perfect combination of art and technology, working together to create imagery that otherwise couldn't be shown on screen. That blend is a perfect match for me, as I feel just as comfortable tackling artistic challenges as technical ones.
My career has also led me to develop skills like:
• Servant leader and mentor, not just a manager
• Strategic thinking through delivery
• Thorough troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Designing long-term solutions for problems, not just "hacks"
• Empowering a collaborative work culture
• Advocating for technology to be more intuitive, flexible, and efficient
• Quickly picking up new tools and concepts
• Balancing deadlines well
• Effective communicator to all audiences
If you're looking to add enthusiasm, knowledge, and leadership to your team, then I'm the one for you!
Work History
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Head of 3D and Interim Head of Technology
Rising Sun Pictures
October 2018 - August 2021Adelaide, Australia• Headed RSP’s entire 3D pipeline and production process, focusing on the highest quality, resulting in an AACTA Award for Best Visual Effects, VES nominations, and other awards.
• Managed and mentored CG Supervisors and Heads of all 3D departments (division size of ~75).
• Drove strategy for pipeline and new techniques and technologies, which improved artist workflows and expanded capabilities in areas such as crowds and large-scale environments.
• Aligned processes and best practices with VFX Supervisors, Production Management, and 2D departments, unifying all studio creative personnel.
• Bid CG for >$20M of shows annually, with clients such as Disney, Marvel, and Amazon returning based on results; analyzed project risk and determined initial technical approach.
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Lighting Artist
Method Studios
February 2015 - June 2015
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Senior Educator
Rhythm & Hues Studios
July 2007 - August 2010Greater Los Angeles Area
• Trained employees in LA; Mumbai and Hyderabad, India; and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
• Focused mainly on lighting, compositing, look development, texturing, and related pipelines.
• Performed pipeline support for training shots.
• Organized and maintained documentation, both content and technical structure of wiki system.
• Scripted in both Perl and PHP.
• Films supported included "The Golden Compass", "Alvin and the Chipmunks", "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel", "The Incredible Hulk", "The Mummy: Curse of the Dragon Emperor", "The Fast and Furious", "Aliens in the Attic", "The Vampire's Assistant: Cirque du Freak", "Land of the Lost", "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian", "Cabin in the Woods", "The Wolfman", and additional films.
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Visual Effects Production Intern
Stan Winston Digital
January 2004 - May 2004Greater Los Angeles Area• Created production tracking template in FileMaker Pro
• Tracked hiring resouces
• Assisted the Visual Effects Producer and Digital Producer for "Garfield", "Because of Winn-Dixie", and "Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow"
• Collected VFX set data for "Garfield"
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Education
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Computer Science, Cinema-Television
University of Southern California (USC)
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Ramstein American High School
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