Daniel Luke

Animation Director & Co-Studio Head at Snorble
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, CA

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Experience

    • United States
    • Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Animation Director & Co-Studio Head
      • Nov 2020 - Present
    • Canada
    • Animation and Post-production
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Animator
      • May 2020 - Nov 2020

      Care Bears Music Videos Care Bears Music Videos

    • United Kingdom
    • Media Production
    • Animator
      • Dec 2019 - May 2020

      "Charlotte" Feature -2D character animation (Toon Boom Harmony) -BG Replacement -Delivery Preparation for Compositing -Animation Revisions and scene fixes "Charlotte" Feature -2D character animation (Toon Boom Harmony) -BG Replacement -Delivery Preparation for Compositing -Animation Revisions and scene fixes

    • Animator
      • Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

      Teen Titans Go! - Season 6 - Warner Bros. Animation4 episodes

    • Animation Supervisor
      • Mar 2018 - May 2019

      "Teen Titans Go! Season 5" Warner Bros. Entertainment24 episodesResponsibilities:-Review assets from client and request clarification before starting episodes -Assign shots to animators based on skills/strengths-Review and give notes on scenes-QC keys and anim pass before sending to client-Created a comprehensive style and animation guide for the show. -Work with crew to improve their skills (both through revisions and one-on-one)-Answer the crew's questions about both the technical and the creative approach taken in a scene-Report to management on the progress of episodes Show less

    • Animation Supervisor
      • Nov 2017 - Mar 2018

      "Teen Titans Go! to the movies" - Warner Bros. AniamtionResponsibilities:-Took over from the Animation Director the Animation Supervisor responsibilities partway through production.-Review assets from client and request clarification before starting sequences-Assign shots to animators based on skills/strengths-Review and give notes on scenes-QC keys and anim pass before sending to client-Work with crew to improve their skills (both through revisions and one-on-one)-Answer the crew's questions about both the technical and the creative approach taken in a scene-Report to management on the progress of production Show less

    • Animator
      • Aug 2017 - Nov 2017

      Teen Titans Go! to the Movies - Warner Bros. Animation

    • Animator
      • Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

      Teen Titans Go! - Season 4 - Warner bros. Animation24 episodes

    • Crew Training
      • Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

      "Pickle and Peanut" Season 2 - Disney Animation-Reverse engineer a show animation timing style for crew-Create and present a posing crash course-Create and present an animation and Lipsynch crash course-Be on site for crew questions and one-on-one assistance-Observe and report on problems with the crew/pipeline/production to managementStudio wide Toonbom Harmony Crew training:-Create and present weekend training session on Nodes and Hierarchy-Create and present a training session on Animated FXStudio and Supervisor training:-Create a 'Production Training Template' for the studio to facilitate future production training-Create and present a supervisor training session outlining sessions supervisors need to present to their crews, including outcomes, examples and specific topics to cover.-Create a Toonboom builds test to be sent out to potential new hires-Create a Toonboom animation test to be sent out to potential new hires-Create a FAQ sheet on common Build and Anim test questions for HR to reference. Show less

    • Crew Training
      • Oct 2016 - Feb 2017

      "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" Season 1 - AmazonResponsibilities:-Reverse engineer a show style guide-Assess and train new hires in toonboom harmony-Familiarize new hires in Copernicus' Toonboom Pipeline-Train new hires in the style of the show (Both posing and animation)-Liaise with supervisors to determine gaps in the crews skill set-Work one on one with existing crew to improve their skills

    • Animator
      • Oct 2015 - May 2016

      Teen Titans Go! - Season 3 - Warner Bros. Animation12 episodes

    • Episode Supervisor
      • Dec 2014 - Nov 2015

      "Pickle and Peanut " Season 1 - Disney Television Animation22 episodesResponsibilities:-One of three supervisors tasked with setting up the studios Toonboom Harmony Pipeline-On hand for Technical Toonboom questions/problems from crew and supervisors.-Coordinated cross-department episode requirements (eg: animated BGs, extensive FX sequences)-R&D the builds for the main characters-Train the existing Flash crew to be production ready in Toonboom-Review assets from client and request clarification before starting episodes -Add direction notes for the crew to amend loose/unclear animatics-QC anim pass before sending to client-Work with crew to improve their skills through one-on-one sit downs-Answer the crew's questions about the technical approach taken in a scene Show less

    • Animator
      • Jun 2014 - Dec 2014

      Teen Titans Go! - Season 2 - Warner Bros. Animation-12 episodes

    • Animation Supervisor
      • Jun 2013 - Jun 2014

      Roy - Season 3 & 4 - Jam Media26 episodesResponsibilities:-Review assets from client and request clarification before starting episodes -Liaise with client on additional scene stabilization-Assign shots to animators based on skills/strengths-Review and give notes on scenes-QC keys and anim pass before sending to client-Work with crew to improve their skills (both through revisions and one-on-one)-Answer the crew's questions about both the technical and the creative approach taken in a scene-Report to management on the progress of episodes Show less

    • Keys Supervisor
      • Oct 2012 - Jun 2013

      Teen Titans Go! - Season 1 - Warner Bros. Animation18 episodesResponsibilities:-Review and give notes on keys submitted by crew-Work with crew to improve their skills (both through revisions and one-on-one)-Answer the crew's questions about both the technical and the creative approach taken in a scene-Report to Animation Director

    • Animation Supervisor
      • Apr 2012 - Oct 2012

      Tilly and Friends - Season 1 - Jam Media 35 episodesResponsibilities:-Review assets from client and request clarification before starting episodes -Liaise with client on additional direction notes-Assign shots to animators based on skills/strengths-Review and give notes on scenes-QC keys and anim pass before sending to client-Work with crew to improve their skills (both through revisions and one-on-one)-Answer the crew's questions about both the technical and the creative approach taken in a scene-Report to management on the progress of episodes Show less

    • Animator
      • Jan 2012 - Mar 2012

      "Tilly and Friends" Season 1 - Jam Media5 episodes

    • United Kingdom
    • Movies, Videos, and Sound
    • 2D Animator (Flash)
      • Jun 2011 - Jan 2012

      "Godsquad" (1x11min) - ZAC Toons "Godsquad" (1x11min) - ZAC Toons

    • Online Audio and Video Media
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Designer
      • Oct 2010 - Dec 2011

      Design and build web based advertising based on client briefs; such as FLash banner advertisements, lead capture pages, rich media advertisements and static banners. Design and build web based advertising based on client briefs; such as FLash banner advertisements, lead capture pages, rich media advertisements and static banners.

    • 2D Animator (Flash)
      • Aug 2010 - Oct 2010

      "Little Johnny: The Movie" - Instinct Entertainment "Little Johnny: The Movie" - Instinct Entertainment

    • 2D Animator, Web Developer, Composer, Flash Developer, Assistant Editor
      • Jul 2009 - Apr 2010

      Hired as a character animator on Wakkaville (2D animated series using Toon Boom), I remained after production finished as part of a small team to produce trailers for shows in development (both animating, and creating music and sound).Following that I joined the design team to assist in producing websites and web content, including the creation of several flash games. I was also responsible creating DVD masters of Promotional DVD's, including the creation of menus and labels.As the company changed, I moved on to assist the edit/storyboard department for Li'l Larikkins (3D animated series) compiling animatics and editing together temp music tracks. Show less

    • 2D Animator (ToonBoom)
      • Mar 2009 - Jul 2009

      "Wakkaville" (14x22min) - Ettamogah Entertainment"My Dad's an Evil Genius" (Teaser) - Ettamogah Entertainment"Ninjured" (Teaser)

Education

  • RMIT University
    Bachelor of Animation and Interactive Media, 2D Animation
    2006 - 2008
  • Catholic Regional College
    Victorian Certificate of Education
    2000 - 2005

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