Learn the Rules Like a Pro,
So You Can Break Them Like an Artist
Software
Autodesk Maya
PyCharm
Skills
Character/Creature Rigging
Python Code
Maya API
Pipeline Tools
So I totally broke my bio by accidentally deleting this section and of course, Murphy’s Law meant I deleted the hardest part to write.
What can I say, I’m a persistently positive team member. I work well with others and am good with autonomy. I’ve enjoyed a nice varied experience over my some…14 year career, working for small boutique companies and large industry leading studios gaining experience in both commercial and film production.
I love both forms of work. Each has their great points. Though I do enjoy the bragging rights that come with being able to work on an anticipated blockbuster title and share that experience with my family.
I’m a strong coder and like to keep it clean. Though there is always more to learn, I’m good at prototyping new rigging modules and coding them up. Having worked in a few pipelines I’ve learned to adapt and fit into each studio’s preferred methods.
I have loads of experience in character and mechanical rigging. Digital doubles, creatures, animals. Cars, motorcycles, robots…love them all. Though birds and snakes will always be a challenge, I’ve had ample experience in those too.
All in all, after 14 years as a rigger I’m still loving it.
Been where, done what?
2017 - 2020
Rising Sun Pictures - Character Rigger
Adelaide, sa Australia
Key Projects
Thor: Ragnarok, Peter rabbit, animal world, jungle cruise
2015 - 2016
Framestore - Rigging Technical Director
Montreal, Quebec canada
Key Projects
King Arthur, Guardians vol 2, alien: covenant
2013 - 2015
Iloura - Rigging Technical Director
Melbourne, vic Australia
Key Projects
SpongeBob squarepants: sponge out of water, gods of egypt
2012 - 2013
Alt VFX - Rigging Technical Director
Brisbane, qld Australia
Key Projects
Santory pepsi campaign, Tooheys, abbots bakery
2008 - 2013
Fuel VFX - Rigger
Sydney, nsw Australia
Key Projects
Thor, Captain America, Prometheus
2006 - 2008
Photon VFX - Rigger/Lighter
Goldcoast, qld Australia
Key Projects
animalia
I do have a life though…
Castles built of candy
1
Countries Seen
7
hobbies/Interests
Over 9000!!!
As much as I love my job, its my job and I enjoy leaving it in the office at the end of the day to engage in other activities and keep things balanced.
I try to keep an active social life and it usually revolves around my hobbies and interests which are diverse enough that I can pick up one or two no matter where I live. Be it exploring trails on my motorcycle, archery, wakeboarding, playing videogames, 4wd-ing, drawing, bmx, kayaking, snowboa…