James Bancroft
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Experience
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Genies
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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100 - 200 Employee
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Avatar Technology
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Mar 2021 - Present
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Magic Leap
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United States
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager, Character Technology
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Mar 2014 - Feb 2021
Developing technology and assets for human presence in mixed reality. [2018] Mica [ ಠ_ಠ ] Unannounced Projects Developing technology and assets for human presence in mixed reality. [2018] Mica [ ಠ_ಠ ] Unannounced Projects
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Digital Domain
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Entertainment
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700 & Above Employee
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Global Rigging Supervisor
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Apr 2010 - Mar 2014
manage Digital Domain's character TD department and structure technology development and production support across multiple studio locations. [2015] Fast & Furious 7 [2014] X-Men: Days of Future Past [2014] Maleficent [2013] Ender's Game [2013] Oblivion [2013] Iron Man 3: Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects [unreleased] The Legend of Tembo Rigging Supervisor: [2013] Jack the Giant Slayer (40 foot giants, hide your englishmen) Character TD: [2011] Real Steel: Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects Show less
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Sony Pictures Imageworks
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Canada
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Animation and Post-production
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700 & Above Employee
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Character Rigging Supervisor
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May 2003 - Jul 2009
specialized in rigging, deformations and character pipeline development for both feature animation and visual effects. Supervisor: [2010] Cats and Dogs 2 [2008] Hancock Technical Animator: [2007] I Am Legend (zombie dogs!) [2007] Ghost Rider [2007] Spiderman 3 [2006] Open Season [2004] The Polar Express specialized in rigging, deformations and character pipeline development for both feature animation and visual effects. Supervisor: [2010] Cats and Dogs 2 [2008] Hancock Technical Animator: [2007] I Am Legend (zombie dogs!) [2007] Ghost Rider [2007] Spiderman 3 [2006] Open Season [2004] The Polar Express
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Pixar Animation Studios
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Animation and Post-production
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700 & Above Employee
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Animation Scientist
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Feb 1997 - Apr 2003
modeling, rigging and shader development for characters, environments & props. specialized in character deformations. [2004] The Incredibles: Academy Award for Best Animated Feature [2001] Monsters, Inc. [1999] Toy Story 2 [1998] A Bug's Life modeling, rigging and shader development for characters, environments & props. specialized in character deformations. [2004] The Incredibles: Academy Award for Best Animated Feature [2001] Monsters, Inc. [1999] Toy Story 2 [1998] A Bug's Life
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VIFX
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Playa Del Rey
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Technical Director
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May 1994 - Sep 1996
modeling, rigging, animating, shading & lighting for feature films. [1997] The Relic [1996] Broken Arrow [1995] Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers (the good one :) [1995] Copycat [1995] Tank Girl [1995] Outbreak modeling, rigging, animating, shading & lighting for feature films. [1997] The Relic [1996] Broken Arrow [1995] Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers (the good one :) [1995] Copycat [1995] Tank Girl [1995] Outbreak
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Education
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University of California, Los Angeles
B.A.