A Creative Eye.
Lighting for animation and video games is not purely a technical skill. It requires rich knowledge of the principles of lighting and composition and and the know-how to use them in concert to tell the most compelling story possible.
I am a lighting artist with a passion for storytelling.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Paul Wagner Pictures Virginia, USA
Editor and Colorist 2016 - 2019
- Provided editing and color correction work for Academy Award winning director, Paul Wagner.
- Successfully met deadlines for edits and color work of director’s projects.
- Effectively iterated upon work based on feedback from the director.
Pando Creative Co. Virginia, USA
Co-Director and Co-Owner 2012 - 2019
- Led video projects from pre-production to final delivery for clients.
- Communicated effectively with clients to ensure satisfaction at the end of each project.
- Developed a strong eye for composition and lighting and how they affect narrative.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Academy of Animated Art
Community Critique and Moderation | February 2021 - Present
- Host bi-weeky live community lighting critique for the Academy of Animated Art.
- Give and facilitate feedback with my co-host.
- Ensure the sessions maintain a positive environment in which students and community members can give and receive constructive feedback on their lighting and shading work.
- Critique video example: shorturl.at/cnAS5
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Skills: Autodesk Maya, Arnold, Nuke, Unreal Engine, Quixel Mixer, Davinci Resolve, Adobe Suite, Gitlab & Github for Source Control, Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, and competent in both Mac OS and Windows OS
Interests: In my freetime, I engage with the Academy of Animated Art community and participate in their monthly lighting challenges. I like to go for hikes and backpacking trips. I love to cook and bake. I also love to play video games, especially games which use game design to communicate narrative. Over the past year, Rust and Animal Crossing have become powerful ways for me to keep in touch with friends and family. I also love to watch and discuss films, my favourite films currently are Parasite and Toni Erdmann.
EDUCATION
Abertay University
Professional Masters in Game Design | Graduation: December, 2021
- Specialising in lighting
Academy of Animated Art
Lighting Artist Course | Graduation: August 2021
- Active student and engaged member of online community
- Taught and critiqued by Blue Sky Entertainment alumni
University of St Andrews
MLitt in Film Studies | Graduation: September, 2020
- Graduated with merit
- Dissertation topic: digital vs. analogue film
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Arts in Cinema | Graduation: May, 2012
- Course blended film theory with production