Quality Control Director
Resume:
Blk *, #**-** Tanjong Pagar Plaza
Singapore *****3
Jason Desjarlais (www.dementsion.ca) M: +65 8203-3285
Head of Production, Layout Artist, Assistant Director, 3D Generalist T: +65 6574-4405
*****@**********.**
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Cinematic eye, knowledge of camera composition and cinematographic principles to achieve desired
emotional effect.
- A good overall understanding of 3D computer graphics (Layout, Animation, rigging, modeling,
texturing, lighting, rendering, FX, editing and compositing)
- Strong interpersonal, communicative, organizational and leadership skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team, or independently, to build upon the project with
constructive critique.
- Excellent creative capabilities with a strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
- Take direction well and capable of producing quality work in a short time.
- Ability to work well under intense pressure.
- Problem solving skills and willingness to research to present solutions to technical issues related to 3D
computer graphics.
- A calm demeanor, with the maturity level, love and respect for the art.
- Great personal enjoyment from creating stories and working in a 3D environment.
WORK HISTORY
Intense Animation Studio Singapore
Head of Production, Lead Layout Artist, Assistant Director, 3D Generalist, Compositing
(Dec 2005 Present)
- Head of Production: supervise art departments, in-studio and out-source. Collate art department s materials
for final production. Problem solved creative and technical issues. Supervise rendering. Deal with clients
directly. Explain technical requirements and timelines to producers. Contribute creative ideas.
- Lead Layout Artist: worked on many different projects creating camera animations and setting up shot
composition. I have also edited many projects and seeing first hand how each scene relates to each other. I have
the experience to make adjustments to camera and or composition to create the director s story vision.
- Assistant Director: Worked with the director and producers then conveyed their requirements to the art crew.
Worked closely with director in conceptualizing camera shots. Created CGI camera animations for director s
approval.
- TD Generalist: Layout, Animation, Rigging, Modeling, Texturing, Rendering, Lighting, FX on various projects.
Problem solved technical issues and researched for better ways to make production smoother. Implemented new
production software and techniques. Set-up renders, supervise, quality control of renders.
- Line Producer: on 3D animated pilot episode created specifically for international markets. Created production
lists and schedules for the departments. Collated all art departments work and presented it to the producers and
director. Took notes on feedback and then relayed those back to the various departments.
Overall Experience
- Camera animation and shot composition. Layout of environments and characters for scenes.
- Have experience in all 3D art departments, (layout, modeling, texturing, animation, lighting, and rendering)
- I have also assisted in video editing and compositing for various projects.
- Created, supervise and upkeep of networked render farm.
- Final quality control on various projects. Would take various scenes and put the final touches to meet the directors
needs.
- Have been apart of each production process, contributed and supervised from storyboard to final compositing.
- Head Instructor: I have taught Diploma and Professional Certificate Courses in 3D Animation, Modeling and VFX
Programs used in Production:
- Autodesk Maya, Adobe Photoshop, Apple Final Cut Pro, Apple Shake, Nuke, Realflow, Vue
- Windows and Macintosh Platforms.
Dementsion Studio Regina, SK. Canada
Designer, Producer (3D Animator, Modeler, Texturing, Lighting, Rendering)
Macromedia Flash Animations/ Graphics; Web Design/ Graphics
(Nov 2004 Nov 2005)
- Animated, Produced, and Designed an Interactive Game using Macromedia Flash based upon an exhibit.
- Various 3D models and animations used for multi-media formats.
- Designed and created marketing collaterals (web-sites, brochures, cd-roms, eFlyers)
Programs used in Production:
- 3D Studio Max, Softimage Extreme, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash/ Dreamweaver.
- Windows and Macintosh Platforms.
EDUCATION
Hollywood Film Institute
Feature Film Producer (Oct 25-26 2008)
- Attended, 2 Day Film School course on Film Production instructed by Dov S-S Simens
Received:
- Producer s Diploma in the capacity of Feature Film Producer
Vancouver Film School
3D Animation & Alias Programs
(Sept 1999 - June 2000)
- Concentrated on Character Animation and received an
- 89% average in the 3D animation classes.
- Final Mark 80%
Received:
- Certificate of Completion: 3D Animation
- Certificate of Merit: Learning Maya Transition
University of Regina: Extension Program
- Certificate of Drawing 1
- Certificate of Advanced Drawing
- Certificate of Creative Writing Courses (Sentences: Saying it Right) (The Finishing Touch: Getting the Details Right)
SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
Computers: Programs I have experience with in a Production Environment and Personal Use
- Autodesk Maya - (Production Use) - Apple Final Cut Pro - (Production Use)
- Adobe Photoshop - (Production Use) - Apple Shake - (Production Use)
- Adobe Premiere Pro - (Personal Use)
- The Foundry Nuke - (Production Use)
- e-On Vue - (Production Use)
- Adobe Flash - (Production Use)
- RealFlow - (Production Use)
- Adobe Dreamweaver - (Production Use)
- Windows and Macintosh Operating System
Film Production: A great interest in film production, especially Directing and Editing. Beyond the knowledge I have received
from Film School, I continue to educate myself and pursue experience in film production.
REFERENCE
Chris Shaw Randy Mosiondz
Programme Leader: Animation Arts Game Designer
Faculty of Media Arts Cryptic Studios
LASALLE College of the Arts 983 University Ave., Bldg. D.
1 McNally Street Los Gatos, California 95032
Singapore, 187940 United States of America
HP: +65 9488 2332 WK: 1-408-***-**** x153
email: *****.****@*******.***.** HM: 1-408-***-****
email: *********@**************.***
Michael O'Hare
TV Broadcast Designer
AFN Europe HQ
Germany
email: ****@**-******.**
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