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VFX Supervisor / Animation Director
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Oct 23, 2018
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Man of Steel
Animation Supervisor
Initial shot planning and previs, fight choreography, digital double work, CG takeovers, camera and vehicle work, etc. Cape was creatively driven like a character. 450+ shots total.
Tools:
Maya, in house proprietary
0:18-0:30
Monster Trucks
Animation Director
1200+ shot show, 70+ animators locally and abroad. From initial previs, story and shot design, to onset supervision, and creative interaction with Paramount Executive team and close collaboration with Director Chris Wedge, crafted subtle and physically based CG creature performances, action scene choreography, etc.
Tools:
maya, RV,
0:30-0:38
Life of Pi
Animation Supervisor
175+ shots of shipwreck sequence, highly technical show, early techvis and motion base/motion control camera prep work before shoot, created an ocean 'toolkit' to treat the waves like a character and allow the scene to be choreographed with character/creature and camera performances, before expensive sims took place. CG Zebra and various zoo animals, along with digital Pi.
Tools:
maya, proprietary
0:38-0:44
Doctor Strange
Animation Supervisor
Unique project, small shot count, less than 20, but about 4 minutes of screentime, during the mind bending "Magical Mystery Tour" sequence. Digital character work, live action takeovers, full cg shot design. Highly technical camera and shot planning, collaborating with FX departments extensively.
Tools:
maya
0:45-0:55
Sucker Punch
Animation Supervisor
Creative shot design and initial shoot planning, previs/techvis, full CG digital double performances, along with CG Giant Samurai. Toolkit to allow easy animator switching between regular and high frame footage.
Tools:
maya, proprietary
0:55-1:22
Monster Trucks
Animation Director
From initial previs, story and shot design, to onset supervision, and creative interaction with Paramount Executive team and close collaboration with Director Chris Wedge, crafted subtle and physically based CG creature performances, action scene choreography, etc.
Tools:
maya, RV,
1:22-1:40
Black Panther
Senior Animation Supervisor
Onset supervision and fight scene choreography. Full CG character work, CG battle choreography and crowd motion, CG Rhinos, etc. 500+ shots. Collaborated with Production side Supervisor and Director up at Marvel for 2 months leading up to significant 3rd act reshoots
Tools:
maya
1:40-1:57
Man of Steel
Animation Supervisor
Tools:
maya
1:57-2:15
Monster Trucks
Animation Director
Tools:
maya, RV,
2:15-2:29
Justice League
Senior Animation Supervisor
Small sequence of digital Wonder woman performance transitioning in and out of live action stunt footage.
Tools:
maya
2:29-2:36
Monster Trucks
Animation Director
Tools:
maya, RV,
2:36-2:49
Life of Pi
Animation Supervisor
Tools:
maya
2:49-2:59
Sucker Punch
Animation Supervisor
Tools:
maya
3:04-3:15
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Animation Supervisor
Action scene involving digital double work, cg Stretch Armstrong doll, vehicle and camera work.
Tools:
maya
4:53-5:00
Godzilla: King of Monsters
VFX supervisor
Selection of shots from Legendary's upcoming Godzilla sequel. Overall supervisor, onset supervision, character and environment design, creature and digital double performance, extensive FX simulation, challenging lighting and atmospheric look to setup and dial in.
Tools:
maya, houdini, zbrush, nuke
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