Reel

Development of a Houdini-based light rig dubbed “Prelight”, used to render shots labeled Anim Tech and Final Layout. Prelight was used by many output departments in the studio for their respective internal renders.
Development of tools and scripts to simplify workflows such as footprint generation, snow swipes, internal department rendering, set-dressing, camera tweaking, depth of field, and general Linux functionality.
Primary Software: Houdini, Maya, 3Delight, Python.

In conjunction with Modeling, developed high resolution sets in Maya based on pre-vis sets originally built in Motionbuilder.
Performed all set-dressing under the guidance of the Art department.
Worked with Animation supervisors to ensure motion capture and animation integrity.
Worked heavily with Matte Painting and DFX supervisors to define matte lines and to provide technically unique matte elements.
Support for Animation with final delivery and caching/baking of character and prop animation.
Support for the Comp Finishing department, performing last minute shot tech fixes or tweaks through compositing in Nuke.
Primary Software: Maya, Motionbuilder, Nuke, Renderman, Python.

In conjunction with production management and other departments, managed and delivered all assets needed for particular shots and scenes.
Performed final delivery and caching/baking of all animated characters and props.
Managed character costume changes in conjunction with Animation.
Performed final set-dressing and ensured set continuity between multiple shots in a particular scene.
Ensured all assets received the proper and most up-to-date shaders.
Verified shot camera integrity throughout production.
Primary Software: Maya, Renderman, Python