"Fabricating Stop Motion Creatures Using CG Grooms: A Hybrid Approach for LAIKA's Wildwood"
Sole author and presenter. A first-of-its-kind pipeline bridging Houdini-based CG grooming with 3D-printed practical puppet fabrication for feature stop-motion animation.
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I'm a VFX and pipeline leader with 23+ years of feature film experience — most of it at LAIKA, where I've contributed to all five of their award-winning films. Each was Oscar-nominated for Best Animated Feature, including a Best Visual Effects nomination for Kubo and the Two Strings and a Golden Globe win for Missing Link. In 2025 I presented original research at SIGGRAPH Vancouver on a hybrid CG/physical fabrication pipeline I designed and built for LAIKA's Wildwood.
My background sits at the intersection of technical systems and creative production — I've architected VFX pipelines, led cross-disciplinary teams, and contributed hands-on while wearing multiple hats. I'm currently seeking senior creative technology leadership roles where that combination is a feature, not a footnote.
Based near St. George, Utah. Open to remote.
