Michael Sean Foley

Work History

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  VFX Supervisor

  Walt Disney Imagineering

  February 2014 - Present

  I help design and produce media for scenic illusions for the attractions in Disney theme parks. I organize and implement the installation of media into the attractions.
  My last projects were for the “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Tron” both in Disneyland Shanghai. Other projects have included updating “Rock 'n' Roller Coaster” Starring Aerosmith at Disney's Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Also, internal projects, like “Safety Couture” a whimsically look at PPE(Personal Protection Equipment) in the work place. I am currently overseeing the update of “Star Tours” and “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Space Mountain” for Disneyland Paris.

• VFX/CG Supervisor

  Michael Sean Foley

  February 2008 - Present
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  CG Supervisor

  Pixomondo

  September 2013 - November 2013

  Over saw the construction of all assets.
  Designed and implemented tools and processes.
  Scheduling.
  Production: A promotional piece for the Wanda Group. Delivered piece was 4k stereo.

• CG Supervisor

  CIS Hollywood/Method Studios LA

  August 2009 - May 2013

  Supervised the construction of all assets.
  Designed and implemented tools and processes.
  Served as on set supervision as needed.
  On set data acquisition.
  Bidding and scheduling.
  Productions included: Argo, MIB 3, Invictus, Green Hornet, Contagion, The Last Stand, Project X, The Rite, Warriors Way, Abduction, Apparition and The Odd Life Of Timothy Green
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  CG Supervisor

  CafeFX

  October 2008 - December 2009

  Designed and implemented process for the stereo effects.
  Supervised personnel while maintaining tight scheduling & budget constraints.
  Worked closely with VFX supervisor to maintain image quality & consistency.
  Production: Final Destination 4
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  CG Supervisor

  CafeFX

  2007 - December 2008

  As CG Supervisor it was my job to over see all aspects of the 3d pipeline. I designed and implemented the process in which to complete the shows on time and with-in budget without sacrificing quality. I worked closely with the VFX supervisor making sure that his vision and that of the directors was met.
  Production: Final Destination 4
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  Look Dev

  The Jim Henson Company

  March 2008 - April 2008

  As look development I was tasked to design the most optimal and multifaceted lighting rigs for both characters and sets to satisfy both render time/resource constraints but also continuity and story.
  Production: Sid The Science Kid
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  CG Supervisor

  CafeFX

  August 2007 - February 2008

  Oversaw the transfer of data from all 3D departments making sure that 2D had the necessary elements to complete shots.
  Implemented look development of character assets in multiple renderers.
  Production: Nim's Island

  
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  Senior CG Supervisor / Pipline Consultant

  DNA Productions

  June 2005 - August 2006

  Oversaw the day to day running of the production.
  Prioritized sequences and shots to optimize throughput.
  Redesigned the data flow from layout to lighting.
  Designed new tools for the lighting department to help increase productivity.
  Production: The Ant Bully

• CG Supervisor / Ligthing Supervisor

  Unit Eleven

  November 2004 - May 2005

  Designed and built a new studio for the production.
  Tested new software and hardware.
  Production: John Carter's Princess of Mars

• Lighting Director

  World of Tomorrow

  June 2003 - 2005

  Worked closer with director to design the look of the lighting.
  Directed all matters concerning lighting both in-house and with all outsource companies.
  Built and implemented tools to increase efficiency in rendering and tracking of elements and passes.
  Production: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
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  CG Lighting Director

  Asylum SFX

  April 2002 - June 2003

  Lead Lighter on Master and Commander.
  Designed and build the process/pipeline that was used for the production.
  Production: Master and Commander
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  Lighting Artist

  Square USA

  June 1998 - November 2002

  Lighting artist.
  Production: Final Fantasy
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  CG Director of Photography/ SR. Lighting Artist

  Will Vinton Studios

  October 2001 - March 2002

  Lighting TD
  Designed and build a pipeline that would allow animators publish their work, render the new animation with the latest lighting and run those images through the latest comps and submit comps to editorial.
  Production: Numerous commercials and animated shorts

• Owner

  Michael Sean Photography

  1989 - 1999
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  Texture Painter and Lighter

  Centropolis Effects

  1997 - 1998

  Lighting artist.
  Production: Godzilla