Jan 2017 – Nov 2018 · 1 yr 10 mos · Culver City, California

• Developed long-term technology roadmap and vision for integrating VFX film production methodologies with real-time engine development across multiple Technicolor facilities (MPC, The Mill, and Technicolor Experience Center).
• Supervised a trans-continental team of 40+ artists generating digitally animated scenes on the virtual camera stage and performed code reviews for Virtual Production tools with software engineers & real-time developers.
• Interacted directly with Director, Cinematographer, and Visual Effects Supervisor on virtual cinematography, leveraging both motion capture and virtual reality / augmented reality technologies.
• Worked with producers to maintain regimented shoot schedule and advised technical direction to achieve a timely balance between engineering complexity and visual fidelity.
• Pitched technology on studio's behalf showing real-time workflow integration potential within client-specific projects.
• Technical Achievements
• Designed the architecture of a flexible content pipeline enabling the distribution of shot information metadata on an object level from previsualization through post-production within MPC's global infrastructure.
• Collaborated with Magnopus on a "VR-first" filmmaking pipeline for The Lion King utilizing Oculus, Vive, and Optitrack motion capture system rendered in the Unity game engine.
• Key technical advisor on the development of MPC's Virtual Production Platform Genesis.
• Projects:
• Disney's The Lion King
• Speaking Opportunities:
• SXSW 2017: Panel (Austin, TX)
• "Pixar to Pixel: Games, Rendering, & Future of Film"
• VRLA 2018 + Vicon + NVIDIA present 'Ready Player One' Panel (Los Angeles, CA)
• "The Future of Filmmaking and VR"
• "From Today's VR to Ready Player One: A Roadmap"
• SIGGRAPH 2018 Real-Time Live & MPC R&D Session (Vancouver)
• "Technicolor's Genesis Platform, Powered by Unity"
• "Genesis: A Platform for Virtual Production"
• IBC 2018 (Amsterdam)
• "Ready Player One: 'Inside the Oasis' Case Study"

May 2014 – Jan 2017 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Playa Vista, California

• Developed proprietary real-time visualization tools & methodologies for virtual production, leveraging game engine and motion capture technologies.
• Worked directly with creative supervisors on advanced virtual camera tools, on-set real-time rendering, stereo capture, and development of bespoke input systems such as pan-tilt wheel, iPad lighting interface, & VR scouting.
• Became the right-hand operator for Director Steven Spielberg (Ready Player One) & DP Bill Pope (The Jungle Book), working directly daily in high-pressure client-facing scenarios on-set and in the Virtual Camera volume.
• Led a team of real-time artists on collaborating with Virtual Art and Animation Department to conceptualize, light, & render captured stage takes for technical deliveries to visual effects vendor.
• Technical Achievements:
• Directed development of a real-time network communication protocol to stream complex data sets (asset transforms, lighting/shader variations, dynamic input devices) on a live production stage synchronously with timecode.
• Supervised the software development and workflow paradigms required to integrate Unity into a feature film pipeline.
• Projects:
• Disney's The Jungle Book - Virtual Camera Layout TD/Photon Engine Architect
• NASA/SpaceX/ASME Mars VR Experience - Virtual Production/Photon Lead TD
• Nintendo Mario Maker TV Spot, "The Build" (PitchViz) - Virtual Production TD
• The Legends of Monkey King (ProtoViz) for HTC Vive - VR Lead TD
• Vive Home for HTC Vive - VR Lead TD
• Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One - Virtual Production Lead TD
• Google Arts and Culture VR for Daydream - VR Lead TD
• Speaking Opportunities:
• Windows Design Group: 3D Immersion Days at Microsoft (Redmond, WA)
• "Designing the Frame: Cinematic Storytelling with Virtual Production"
• Immersive Technology Summit (IMMERSE) 2016 (Bellevue, WA)
• "Let’s Make VR Practical Again: Immersive Design through Virtual Production"
• Unite 2016: Unity Developers Conference (Hollywood, CA)
• "Unity for Films" Panel

Mar 2014 – May 2014 · 2 mos · West Hollywood, California

• Developed new virtual production workflows & real-time previsualization tools as part of the Virtual Art Department, utilizing game, film, and motion capture technologies under the supervision of production designer Alex McDowell and PLF's Colin Green.
• Built & managed the Design Visualization motion capture volume to support real-time streaming of virtual camera systems, tablet/controller interfaces, and MIDI control devices between Vicon Blade, MotionBuilder, and Unity.
• Collaborated with Microsoft to provide Director, Production Designer, & Art Director with set building, lighting, and location scouting sandbox tools.

Sep 2013 – Mar 2014 · 6 mos

• Developing procedural previsualization tools using Houdini for film & game cinematic development pipelines under the mentorship of SideFX Senior Houdini Artist John Courte & Dreamworks Animation Visual Effects Supervisor David Prescott.
• Prototyping features utilizing the Houdini Engine and Houdini's Digital Asset pipeline for use in Autodesk Maya and Unity 3D.
• Evaluate Houdini Engine & Houdini 13 software and provide constructive improvements to developers to improve workflow for Visual Effects & gaming clients.
• Speaking Opportunities:
• LA Animation & Visual Effects Pipeline Developers User Group (Los Angeles, CA)
• "SmartVCS: A New Previz Tool for a Production Environment"
• LA Unity3D User Group (Los Angeles, CA)
• "Houdini and Unity"

Jun 2012 – Jun 2013 · 1 yr · Greater Philadelphia Area

• Instructed Sophomore level overview course that focused on core aesthetic, technical, and
• conceptual techniques of digital media. Students were taught key modeling, texturing, and
• animation techniques for animated shorts & game design using Autodesk Maya & Unity 3D.
• Taught sessions, offered critiques & aided student groups throughout their animated production.

Nov 2011 – Sep 2013 · 1 yr 10 mos · Greater Philadelphia Area

• Developing & compositing visual effects shots comprised of atmospheric and fluid simulations.
• Designing interactive user interface elements optimized for the Apple iPad.
• Maintained an aesthetic look and style through pre-production, production, and post-production.
• “Spirit of the Virginia” iPad storytelling application released on the Apple App Store.

Apr 2011 – Sep 2011 · 5 mos · Greater Philadelphia Area

• Developed 3D models and animations for use in motion-based aviation & space simulators.
• Created motion graphics marketing assets for display at technology-centric trade shows.
• Inplemented a new corporate presentation workflow to allow personnel to broadcast live
• HD webinars and rich media content to viewers across the globe.

Jun 2009 – Sep 2010 · 1 yr 3 mos

• Utilizes a 3D Non-Contact Digitizer to scan and assemble historical artifacts and miscellaneous statues into a digital medium.
• Developing projects for promotional use and research purposes for clients such as Drexel College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Media Arts and Design.

Jun 2009 – Aug 2009 · 2 mos

• Conducted independent 3D Scanning research in developing solutions and techniques in the
• field of “Digital Digitization of Historical Artifacts”.
• Worked in close partnership with members of Temple University, the National Science
• Foundation, & the Independance Living History Center as part of "3D Colonial Philadelphia".

Nov 2008 – Apr 2009 · 5 mos · Greater Philadelphia Area

• Assisted in developing Level Designs, Gameplay Mechanics, and Implementations of Brain Control Interfaces for a proposed computer game
• Performed research on the psychological effects of visual stimuli on the game playing experience