Experiences<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2025 – ANIMATION CONSULTANT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Animation producer 2023\u20132024 – HEAD OF RND AND PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT \u2013\u00a0Tonic DNA<\/em><\/strong>, Montreal<\/p>\n\n\n\n Design and develop production pipeline and RND procedures 2016\u20132023 – PRESIDENT AND CO-FOUNDER \u2013\u00a0nGenious Studio<\/em><\/strong>, Montreal<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lead-management overseeing studio. 2014\u20132016 – DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY \u2013\u00a0Singing Frog Studio<\/em><\/strong>, Montreal<\/p>\n\n\n\n Responsible for the RND 2013 – RND TECHNICAL DIRECTOR \u2013\u00a0Vision Globale \/ MELS<\/em><\/strong>, Montreal<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contracted to implement various tools for the VFX studio. 2012\u20132013 – DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY \u2013\u00a0Digital District \/ L\u2019Atelier<\/em>,<\/strong>\u00a0Montreal<\/p>\n\n\n\n Design and implement the initial pipeline for studio’s first CG Feature,\u00a0Leap<\/em>(Ballerina<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2012 – RND TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION \u2013\u00a0Moment Factory<\/em><\/strong>, Montreal<\/p>\n\n\n\n Develop a 3D point cloud scanning pipeline with the Faro Lidar Scanner to enable projections of content. 2011\u20132012 – EFFECTS SUPERVISOR \u2013\u00a0Modus FX<\/em><\/strong>, Ste-Th\u00e9rese<\/p>\n\n\n\n Supervise, design and create effects in Houdini for the animated feature Sarila<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2010\u20132011 – CG SUPERVISOR AND STEREOGRAPHER\u2013\u00a0Boogie Studio<\/em><\/strong>, Montreal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oversee all technical aspects of VFX production (bidding, pre-production, RND, depth-script, on-set supervision, and post-production).<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2008\u20132010 – EFFECTS SUPERVISOR \u2013\u00a0Starz Animation Studio<\/em><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>Toronto<\/p>\n\n\n\n Supervise the effects for the animated Feature Gnomeo & Juliet 2006\u20132008 – CONSULTANT IN PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Design and implement production pipelines for studios worldwide to increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness 2004\u20132006 – PIPELINE MANAGER AND RND SUPERVISOR \u2013\u00a0Meteor Studios<\/em><\/strong>, Montreal<\/p>\n\n\n\n Manage a team of pipeline developers, RND developers and Technical\u00a0Directors. 2003\u20132004 – LEAD TECHNICAL DIRECTOR \u2013\u00a0CORE Feature Animation<\/em><\/strong>, Toronto<\/p>\n\n\n\n Design and develop procedural techniques in Houdini and Renderman to create natural effects such as oceans, grass, and jungle for the Disney-distributed animated feature\u00a0The Wild<\/em> 2001\u20132003 – TECHNICAL DIRECTOR SUPERVISOR\u2013\u00a0Meteor Studios<\/em><\/strong>, Montreal<\/p>\n\n\n\n Supervise the Technical Director team. 1999\u20132001 – SCENE PLANNER \u2013\u00a0Walt Disney Feature Animation<\/em><\/strong>, Burbank<\/p>\n\n\n\n Plan and build the animation scenes in CAPS and Maya 1998\u20131999 – TECH LEAD LAYOUTS AND BG \u2013\u00a0Walt Disney Feature Animation<\/em><\/strong>, Burbank<\/p>\n\n\n\n Coordinate technology of the Layout and Background departments across all studio locations the entire studio (Burbank, Orlando and Paris). 1996\u20131998 – ANIMATION TECHNICAL DIRECTOR \u2013\u00a0Walt Disney Feature Animation<\/em><\/strong>, Burbank<\/p>\n\n\n\n Develop techniques to support the animation process. 1995\u20131996 – TECHNICAL DIRECTOR AND RND \u2013\u00a0TerraGlyph Interactive Studios<\/em><\/strong>, Chicago<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oversee software management for production software in both traditional 2D and 3D animation departments. 1993\u20131995 – ANIMATOR AND DEMO ARTIST \u2013\u00a0Softimage<\/em><\/strong>, Montreal<\/p>\n\n\n\n Serve as the main demo artist for all Softimage products across headquarters, Eastern Canada, and major international trade shows. 1992\u20131993 – COMPUTER GRAPHICS ARTIST \u2013\u00a0Freelancer<\/em><\/strong>, Ottawa<\/p>\n\n\n\n Direct, animate and edit several computer animations for Canadian businesses, such as Election Canada, Post Canada, Telesat, Bell Canada and\u00a0Air Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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Creative & Technical Strategist
Business development
Animation Pipeline development<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Develop mixed media techniques for 2D and 3D integration.
Supervisor for innovative workflow and AI implementation in animation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Business development initiatives to attract animated feature film projects.
Design and implement the production pipeline and RND procedures.
Provide interim supervision for the Layout and Effects departments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Design and develop production pipeline.
Create all visual effects in Houdini for the animated feature Snowtime (La\u00a0guerre des tuques 3D)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Build the Alembic transfer pipeline between platforms and software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apply techniques for high-profile events: Madonna Super Bowl Halftime Show, the Sagrada Familia light show in Barcelona, the Atlantic City boardwalk, and\u00a0the Jay-Z Carnegie Hall concert in New York City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Work with key stakeholders to design and improve efficient workflows
Assist Effects team members in resolving technical issues.
Create schedules and staffing models.
Collaborate with the Director, Art Director and the Lighting Supervisor to create the aesthetic “look” of the film.
Train technical staff on stereoscopic workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Develop stereoscopic tools and pipeline.
Recognized as a leader in stereoscopic production in Canada.
Designed all stereoscopic pipelines for projects nominated for the 2007 Special Venue VES Awards.
Collaborate with major studios such as Ubisoft, Modus FX, Mokko Studios,\u00a0DamnFX, Meteor Studios, Coast2Coast, Laika, Starz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Create a production pipeline to\u00a0streamline workflows\u00a0and increase productivity.
Apply these techniques to feature films including Fantastic Four (2005), 300 (2006), Final Destination 3 (2006), Slither (2006), and for Discovery Channel projects Alien Planet (2005) and\u00a010.5 Apocalypse<\/em> (2006)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Created custom software to improve the camera, set dressing and compositing pipeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Develop techniques and production pipelines for character set-up, muscle system, fur, water and crowd simulations in 3D for visual effects in\u00a0documentaries.
Provide solutions and technical support to assist various artistic departments\u00a0within the studio<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Set scanning resolutions and create camera movements on Disney animated features\u00a0The Emperor’s New Groove (<\/em>2000)<\/em>, Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001) and\u00a0Treasure Planet<\/em>\u00a0(2002)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Represent these departments on technical matters in meeting with the developers, producers and directors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Write over 60 software tools to assist 2D and stop-motion artists in transitioning to 3D animation
Design tools used on major productions including\u00a0Mulan<\/em>\u00a0(1998),\u00a0Tarzan<\/em>\u00a0(1999) and\u00a0Dinosaur<\/em>\u00a0(2000).
Write tools and animate complex effects scenes for CD-ROM games (Hansel &\u00a0Gretel, Rumpelstilskin, TinyToons Buster and the Beanstalk, Kidsongs and Beowulf).
Conduct research to improve technology for traditional animation and 2D-3D integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Support clients in Canada and abroad with technical issues, training, and production services.
Act as the lead technical consultant and demo artist for the ink & paint software Toonz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n