STEPHEN WOOD
Summary
Multi award nominated Senior Head of FX with decades of experience and a background spanning both Feature CG Visual FX as well as 2d traditionally Animated films and projects at DreamWorks Animation. A dedication to excellence providing senior Leadership, highly creative and specialized fx animation, fx design, fx direction, initiatives and leadership.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Effects | DreamWorks Animation
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11.1995 - Current
THE BAD GUYS 2 - Head of FX (current)
TROLLS BAND TOGETHER - Head of FX
THE BAD GUYS - Head of FX
TROLLS WORLD TOUR - Head of FX
TROLLS - FX Supervisor
HOME - Senior FX Lead
RISE of the GUARDIANS - Senior FX Lead
SINBAD - Head of FX
ROAD TO ELDORADO - Head of FX
Studio - FX Department Design Visionary
Skills
- Strong Project Management skills with the ability to partner with show leadership Recognized for providing accurate projections, building and leading successful fx initiatives Excellent cross dept communication and collaboration
- Many Years experience working in film, TV and Commercials with a keen eye and ability to work within a wide range of stylistic projects while continually pushing the artistic boundaries and delivering world class FX for animated projects
- Experience working with Studio Vendors to provide guidance on overall look of FX required for the film Working with outside animation contractors to deliver world class Visual FX work Multiple Films with Hybrid FX teams spanning US and Canada
- DWA/PDI FX designer role utilizing vast experience as a traditional FX artist / animator working as an extension of the art dept and partner with the art leadership to design and implement specific looks for visual FX across many films
- Decades of experience at the studio has provided a sound working knowledge and adaptability of the many iterations of studio pipelines at DWA
- Previous experience as a Production Manager have proven to be a benefit in the area of scheduling, budgeting, strategic Planning and overall artistic management
Timeline
Head of Effects | DreamWorks Animation
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11.1995 - Current
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