Nathan Smithson
Garland,TX
Summary
With almost 25 years experience in feature film animation, I've established myself as a supervisor level character modeler. For the past few years I supervised several teams across multiple films, as well as slotting into a senior role when needed. My role consisted of making sure all models were of the highest quality and captured the vision of the Director within a production schedule. I worked closely with Rigging to make sure that models met not only the standard set of technical parameters, but also fulfilled any specific criteria for animation.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Modeling Supervisor
Reel FX Creative Studios
01.2005 - Current
Scoob Holiday Haunt
- Senior Modeler
- Modeled various assets including Character Maquettes/ Production models and Vehicles
Back to the Outback
- Senior Modeler
- Created various vehicle models
RUMBLE
- Modeling Supervisor
- Managed team of Artists/ Maintained Production Schedule
- Worked with Director to communicate films vision to Artists
Ugly Dolls
- Modeling Supervisor
- Managed team of Artists/ Maintained Production Schedule
- Worked with Director to communicate films vision to Artists
SCOOB
- Senior Modeler
- Responsible for early Character exploration
La Calesita
- Modeling Supervisor
- Managed team of Artists/ Maintained Production Schedule
- Worked with Director to communicate films vision to Artists
Best Fiends
- Modeling Supervisor
- Managed team of Artists/ Maintained Production Schedule
- Worked with Director to communicate films vision to Artists
The Book of Life
- Senior Modeler
- Responsible for early Character exploration
- Created production models for a variety of assets
Rock Dog
- Senior Modeler
- Responsible for all Wolf character models
- Maintained point order across multiple meshes
Looney Toons
- Senior Modeler
- Created various models
Free Birds
- Created Character Maquettes
- Created Character production models
Open Season 3
- Created various production models
Open Season 2
- Created various production models
The Wild
- Created Character models for opening Dream Sequence
Modeler/ Texture Artist
Digital Anvil
07.2000 - 12.2004
Brute Force
- Created various models
- Responsible for texturing various models
Education
Associates Degree - Computer Animation
The Art Institute of Dallas
Dallas07-2000
Skills
- Character Models
- Props and Environment Models
- Vehicle Models
- Blend shapes
- Digital Sculpting
- Traditional Mold Making/ Resin Casting
- Resin Printing
Software
Maya
Zbrush
Photoshop
Timeline
Modeling Supervisor
Reel FX Creative Studios
01.2005 - Current
Modeler/ Texture Artist
Digital Anvil
07.2000 - 12.2004
Associates Degree - Computer Animation
The Art Institute of Dallas
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