Resume of Joseph J. Lawson
(661) 714-0304
October, 2008 -Present: Radical 3D
Animation, lighting, VFX, compositing, landscape generation, supervising for Animal Armageddon and various other projects
March, 2008 -September, 2009: Zoic Studios
Animation, lighting, modeling, texturing for commercials
November, 2007 -March 2008: Dilated Pixels
Matte painting, animation, lighting, motion tracking, compositing for feature film project, "Infestation"
July 2006 -October, 2007: Unified Film Organization
Matte painting, animation, lighting, texturing, modeling, compositing for various films, VFX Lead Artist on “Dragon Dynasty”, “Lake Placid 2” and “Ghost Voyage” SciFi Channel Original Films
2005, Freelance: Wet Cement Productions
Lighting, texturing, compositing, modeling for “Roach Approach: The Main Event” DVD
April, 2003-May, 2005: Rhythm & Hues
Animation, lighting, texturing, compositing, modeling, tracking, character rigging, CG Lead for various commercials
Animation & motion tracking for “The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King”
2003, Freelance: Eden FX
Animation, lighting, texturing on “Star Trek: Enterprise”
2002, Freelance: Digital Domain
Animation, lighting, texturing, compositing, modeling for music video and commercials
2002, Freelance: SimEx Digital Systems
Lighting on Legoland 4D adventure film, some animation and modeling, primary preparation of final scenes for render
2002, Freelance: Rhythm & Hues
Animation, technical directing, texturing for various commercials & music video
1999-2002: Foundation Imaging
As Animator, lighter, technical director, motion capture talent director, instructor. CGI Directed episodes of Roughnecks: The Starship Trooper Chronicles and Max Steel. Served as Supervising CGI Director for 20 episodes of Dan Dare handling creative, technical and personnel aspects of a 100 plus person team and 6 directors.
1992 to Present: Owner/Producer/Animator, Lawson Digital Arts
A graphic design shop creating multimedia animations and long-form video projects, also designing and programming interactive touchscreens and CD-ROMs for museums and visitor centers
1996 to 1999: Instructor of Graphics & Multimedia, University of Great Falls & May Technical College
Teaching courses in computer animation, Photoshop art, Director multimedia, Illustrator, and PageMaker
1990-1996 Weather Announcer/Public Relations-Promotions Director, KRTV-3 News
On-air talent and production of special long-form projects, designed and created backgrounds and graphics
1985-1990 Production Director, KRTV-3
Supervised 3 person award-winning production team producing short and long-form videos. Strong knowledge of personnel skills, team & project management, budgeting
1981-1985 Producer/Director/Reporter, KRTV-3
Video production, shooting, editing, lighting, post, scriptwriting. Created numerous special effects projects
Software Used
Lightwave, Maya, Digital Fusion, After Effects, Adobe PhotoShop, SynthEyes Motion Tracking, ZBrush
Strengths
Strong lighting, animation, motion, drawing and visualization skills; team and individual work ethic; ability to motivate and communicate effectively; strong graphic arts and production background; understanding of deadlines and budgets; ability to learn quickly and teach skills to others.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, University of Great Falls, Major: Broadcast Communication, Minors: Speech & History
References Available Upon Request
Animation, lighting, VFX, compositing, landscape generation, supervising for Animal Armageddon and various other projects
March, 2008 -September, 2009: Zoic Studios
Animation, lighting, modeling, texturing for commercials
November, 2007 -March 2008: Dilated Pixels
Matte painting, animation, lighting, motion tracking, compositing for feature film project, "Infestation"
July 2006 -October, 2007: Unified Film Organization
Matte painting, animation, lighting, texturing, modeling, compositing for various films, VFX Lead Artist on “Dragon Dynasty”, “Lake Placid 2” and “Ghost Voyage” SciFi Channel Original Films
2005, Freelance: Wet Cement Productions
Lighting, texturing, compositing, modeling for “Roach Approach: The Main Event” DVD
April, 2003-May, 2005: Rhythm & Hues
Animation, lighting, texturing, compositing, modeling, tracking, character rigging, CG Lead for various commercials
Animation & motion tracking for “The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King”
2003, Freelance: Eden FX
Animation, lighting, texturing on “Star Trek: Enterprise”
2002, Freelance: Digital Domain
Animation, lighting, texturing, compositing, modeling for music video and commercials
2002, Freelance: SimEx Digital Systems
Lighting on Legoland 4D adventure film, some animation and modeling, primary preparation of final scenes for render
2002, Freelance: Rhythm & Hues
Animation, technical directing, texturing for various commercials & music video
1999-2002: Foundation Imaging
As Animator, lighter, technical director, motion capture talent director, instructor. CGI Directed episodes of Roughnecks: The Starship Trooper Chronicles and Max Steel. Served as Supervising CGI Director for 20 episodes of Dan Dare handling creative, technical and personnel aspects of a 100 plus person team and 6 directors.
1992 to Present: Owner/Producer/Animator, Lawson Digital Arts
A graphic design shop creating multimedia animations and long-form video projects, also designing and programming interactive touchscreens and CD-ROMs for museums and visitor centers
1996 to 1999: Instructor of Graphics & Multimedia, University of Great Falls & May Technical College
Teaching courses in computer animation, Photoshop art, Director multimedia, Illustrator, and PageMaker
1990-1996 Weather Announcer/Public Relations-Promotions Director, KRTV-3 News
On-air talent and production of special long-form projects, designed and created backgrounds and graphics
1985-1990 Production Director, KRTV-3
Supervised 3 person award-winning production team producing short and long-form videos. Strong knowledge of personnel skills, team & project management, budgeting
1981-1985 Producer/Director/Reporter, KRTV-3
Video production, shooting, editing, lighting, post, scriptwriting. Created numerous special effects projects
Software Used
Lightwave, Maya, Digital Fusion, After Effects, Adobe PhotoShop, SynthEyes Motion Tracking, ZBrush
Strengths
Strong lighting, animation, motion, drawing and visualization skills; team and individual work ethic; ability to motivate and communicate effectively; strong graphic arts and production background; understanding of deadlines and budgets; ability to learn quickly and teach skills to others.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, University of Great Falls, Major: Broadcast Communication, Minors: Speech & History
References Available Upon Request