Profile
Character/Environment Surfacing TD with a traditional, artistic background.
Education
B.F.A. degree, Animation, Brigham Young University
Graduation date: April 2010
Dean’s List for Academic Achievement, 2009 (GPA in top 5% of class)
Experience
Surfacing Artist, DreamWorks PDI, July 2010—2015
Madagascar 3 — Surfaced entire environments such as the weathered circus train, casino roof and casino attic. Collaborated on the
generic character's skin and groomed childA hairstyles. Fully surfaced the American Promoter and Eagle. Was the last
surfacer on the show to handle all lighting shot support.
How to Train Your Dragon 2 — Developed generic dragon surfacing networks and surfaced over 30 dragons including Cloudjumper.
Collaborated closely with shader writers to use and test texture synthesis. Also worked with cfx to implement a new
scale system. Oversaw many ice environments from initial surfacing to shots.
iGO — Worked with next gen proprietary software and light stage data to surface a photo real digital double of a model and coat for a
potential advertising client.
3D Artist Level 3, Center for Teaching and Learning, June 2008—2010
Led final lighting, rendering and compositing for cellular biology animations, 3D interactive biology labs with a small team.
Lighting Intern, Pixar, June 2009—August 2009
Developed lighting skill set with proprietary software leading up to production work on a Toy Story 3 commercial.
BYU Student Films
2010 student film Dreamgiver
Lighting Lead/ Texture Artist
2009 senior film X-ing
Co-Lighting Lead/ Texture Artist
2008 senior film Kites
Lighter/ Compositor
Skills
Technical — Texturing, Lighting, Modeling, Compositing, Rendering.
Computer — Mari, Maya, Photoshop, Renderman, After Effects, Linux.
Artistic — Figure/Gesture Drawing, Photography, Watercolor and Oil Painting.
Strengths — Task-oriented and dedicated to meeting deadlines. Focus on history, form, composition and the overall look of final product. Strong
artistic background and eye for detail. Teambuilding perspective with an enthusiastic outlook.
Awards
Four year Academic Scholarships, Animation Talent Scholarships, Animation Merit Award
Activities
Painting miniatures, board games, hanging out with my son, sewing, quilting