Paulette Emerson

Work History

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  Modeling/Character Sup

  Paramount Animation

  June 2018 - Present

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  Lead Modeler

  Original Force

  March 2015 - June 2018

  Lead Character Sculptor. Built all characters for movie to be approved by Director and Prod Designer. Models were then sent to vendor where I supervised creation of Production Models.

• 3D Modeler

  Google via Adecco

  August 2014 - November 2014

  Contracted to work at Google in their research department modeling, lighting and rendering various electronics and products.
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  Modeler

  DreamWorks Animation

  November 2012 - August 2014

  Modeling props and characters for latest Dreamworks feature. My dream job. :)
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  CG Modeler/Rapid Prototype Artist

  Laika

  July 2012 - November 2012

  Modeled photo-real and stylized props and characters for feature animated film geared toward 3D printing output. Collaborated with design shop and practical team to develop models for individual puppets
  
  Accomplishments
  - Modeled hero characters and assets for feature film, “Boxtrolls”
  - Collaborated and fine tuned with different departments on puppet making process
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  Modeler

  DreamWorks Animation

  April 2012 - June 2012

  Modeler for Dragons TV show,
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  Asset builder (freelance)

  The Third Floor

  January 2012 - April 2012

  Created previs characters and props for feature films. Set up uvs, textures and lighting passes for Director approval.
  
  Accomplishments
  - Credited previs modeler for “Into the Storm” and “Maleficent.”

• Modeler (freelance)

  COPA Network

  December 2011 - December 2011

  Responsible for creating hi-rez models using scan data and photo references for music video
  
  Accomplishments
  - Credited Lead Modeler for music video, David Guetta’s “Turn Me On” featuring Nicki Minaj
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  Modeler (freelance)

  The Graphic Film Company

  July 2011 - December 2011

  Key modeler for upcoming feature "Thunder Run" • Worked directly with technical leads to create photorealistic
  characters and environments
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  CG Modeler (freelance)

  Mirada Studios

  May 2011 - July 2011

  Created characters and props for Prevacid commercial • Created textures and displacement maps using ZBrush

• Digital Modeler/Character Concept Artist

  Stan Winston Studio/ Legacy FX

  December 2009 - March 2011

  Legacy Effects - Modeler / Concept Artist /Rapid Prototype Artist
  December 2009 - March 2011 I Los Angeles, CA
  
  Created character concept designs for features, commercials and maquettes with an emphasis on 3D printing.
  
  Accomplishments
  - Modeler for feature films, “Breaking Dawn,” “The Avengers,” “Life of Pi,” “The Muppets,” “Real Steel,” and “Cowboys and Aliens.”
  - Trained to use Objet 3D printers and Magics software
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  Assistant Technical Specialist

  Pixologic

  February 2009 - December 2009

  Major part of developing team • content administrator for pixologic.com and all it's affiliates • presented features to
  studios • beta tested for upcoming • rapid prototyping
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  Environment Modeler

  Animation Lab

  November 2008 - January 2009
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  3D Modeler

  Duck Studios

  April 2008 - May 2008

  Modeled terrain and props for Cocoa Pebbles commercial. Worked on texturing and lighting of set. Modeled chocolate volcano and animated chocolate explosion.
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  2D/3D Generalist

  Spin Master Ltd.

  November 2007 - April 2008

  Responsible for concept art/art direction of levels produced for the game. Creating environment and props using 3D Max. Development of color palette and style for game.

• 2D/ 3D Generalist

  Spin Master Studios

  2007 - 2008

• Freelance 3D Generalist

  Shadow Motions Productions

  October 2007 - November 2007

  Constructed real life accident using Maya, and photoge provided by servalence cameras for client to present in a court of law.
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  3D Generalist

  Sassoon Film Design

  August 2007 - October 2007

  Created models and textures for Universal Studios Harry Potter ride. Created models for 3D illisions from photage from Disney's "Hanna Montana." Worked on creating models for 3D Illusions for IMAX film "Grand Canyon Adventure" Used After Effects for rotoscoping and clean up of photage.
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  3D Modeler

  Trilogy Studios

  April 2007 - August 2007

  Created textures and models for games for the interactive world. Was part of a team of two people to create sets, environments and props.

• Freelance Illustrator

  30 Sixty Design

  March 2007 - March 2007

  Drew 5 sketches for concept interior designs for upcoming Disney offices.

• 3D CG Modeler

  Moving Pixels

  January 2007 - February 2007

  Responsible for building photorealistic set for Mercury Vehicles for next Mercury commercial.
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  freelance pre-viz artist

  Pixel Liberation Front

  September 2006 - September 2006

  freelance work where I modeled props for "Ironman." Mainly to be used in pre-vis.

• CG Modeler/ Set Dresser/ Shot Finaler

  Omation Studios

  April 2005 - March 2006

  Modeled mostly sets and props for Barnyard the Movie. Had a great supervisor and a great team at Omation. Set dressing, I constructed sets designed by the art director with assests that we had in our pipeline. Shot finaling, I cleaned up the scene and checked to see if it was ready for lighting.

• Architectural Design Modeler

  Malekian and Associates

  August 2005 - January 2006

  modeled buildings from architectural blueprints.

• CG Modeler

  Barnyard the Movie

  2005 - 2006