Mitchell Counsell

Work History

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  Character Technical Director

  Walt Disney Animation Studios

  September 2013 - Present

  As a Character TD, I rig digital characters to deform in anatomically and artistically appealing ways and create intuitive control interfaces to facilitate efficient animation of such characters. I also participate in the tailoring and simulation of cloth and clothing assets to be used in production.

  

  

• CG Generalist

  Axyz

  May 2013 - September 2013

  I was part of a five man team of generalists using Houdini as our main work horse. While working at AXYZ I contributed to various commercials and research projects. specific jobs included:
  
  -creation of viscous fluid simulations interacting with procedural soft RBD objects.
  -Head and muzzle replacement of filmed animals. I tracked, aided rig creation, and reanimated digital replacements.
  -creation of weather FX for winter environments
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  Student

  Sheridan College

  September 2012 - April 2013

  Oakville

  Digital Visual Effects. Producing an independent live action short film. Gaining experience with VFX pipeline. Digesting new tool-sets in Houdini, Nuke, and Maya including basic programming with MEL and Renderman.
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  Modeler/Rigger

  Arc Productions

  October 2011 - July 2012

  Modeling/Rigging. Created sets, props, and some secondary character assets for "Matt Hatter", "Thomas and Friends" and "Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn".

• Research Assistant

  Carleton University

  January 2009 - September 2009

  Ottawa, Canada Area

  Assisted in the research and development of a Dynamic Modular Construction System under Professor Manuel Baez.
  Computer visualization and fabrication of proposed configurations.
  Physical modeling of components at various scales and levels of complexity ranging from rigid origami sets to 3d-printed modular assemblies.
  Tinkering and tinkering...

• Intern

  Farrow Partnership Architects

  April 2008 - August 2008

  
  As a student intern I was fortunate to work on various educational and institutional projects.
  Produced working drawings with AutoCAD and Revit with interior visualizations done in 3dsmax.
  Created various graphic document packages. Promotional pamphlets, competition submission packages etc...
  Compiled site analysis boards and documentation for renovation projects.
  Made a superior cream of lemon pie which was way better than than the other interns during our "Student Cookoff"... yum
  

• Design Consultant / Laborer

  Darrel Perron Construction

  April 2007 - August 2007

  
  Master-planning of a Cottage retreat center, site analysis and intervention studies.
  General residential construction labor: Between myself and my supervisor, we cleared a lot, dug out and poured a foundation, framed, roofed and sided a new home.