Daniel Naughton
CG Artist
dannaughtonwbl@yahoo.com

651-324-2758

Skills:

• Proficient knowledge with lighting, texturing, rendering, modeling in 3D Studio Max and Maya.
• Extensive knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, ZBrush, RenderMan, Slim, Nuke, Final Cut, UT Editor, Adobe Premiere, MentalRay and Shake.

Education:

Fullsail University
Orlando, FL
September 2008
Bachelor of Science in Computer Animation

Major in Modeling / Minor in Look Dev and Lighting

Brown College
Eden Prairie, MN
September 2004
Associates Degree in Graphic Design and Animation

Work Experience:

Weta Digital
Lighter -Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Wellington, NZ
March 11 - July 11

Digital Domain
Lighter -Thor
Venice, CA
Jan 11 - March 11

Disney Animation Studios
Lighter, Compositor -Tangled, Tick Tock Tale, Lion King 3D
Burbank, CA
Sep 09 - Jan 11

Digital Domain
Lighter, Look Development -Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Venice, CA
Feb 09 - June 09

Awards and Hobbies:

• Awarded “Best Animation Student” at Brown College.
• Awarded “Superior Rating” at the 3M Technology Challenge.
• Recipient of Michelangelo award for outstanding art student at WBL High School.
• SIGGRAPH Member • Avid video game fan • Working on short films