Hannah A. Sherman
Digital Lighting, Compositing & Design
Overview:
Experienced digital lighting and compositing artist with 8 + years of feature animation experience. Background also includes cg commercial work. Extensive training in various 3D packages including several proprietary softwares. Strong artistic-eye with a passion for detail and design. Thrives in a highly collaborative environment.
Work Experience:
Look Development Artist
Sony Pictures Imageworks, Vancouver BC - March 2016 - Present
• Developing and supporting the visual language of the film
• Direct collaboration with texture artists and visual development team
• Creating uniquely designed materials on a per asset level
• Expansion of hair/fuzz grooming into lookdev tool set
• Building a catalogue of materials to use across multiple assets
• Creating turntables in various lighting scenarios
• Technical support for early sequence lighting
• Lighting and compositing marketing stills for film promotions
Technical Director- Lighting/Compositing
Sony Pictures Imageworks, Vancouver BC - June 2015 - February 2016
• Digital lighting, compositing, and rendering of production shots throughout a sequence
• Keylighting and look development on several locations - The Angry Birds Movie
• Support visual continuity within a sequence of shots
• Working with and troubleshooting stereo 3D camera setups
• Collaboration with Lighting Leads, CG and VFX supervisors to achieve approved look of film
• Proficient data and time management skills
Production Lighter/Compositor
PDI/Dreamworks Animation, Redwood City CA — January 2008 to March 2015
• Digital lighting, compositing, and rendering of production shots throughout a sequence
• Create individual lighting setups for one-off shots and secondary locations
• Support visual continuity amongst a large group of shots
• Responsible for identifying technical issues and troubleshooting
• Integration of FX elements and transitions
• Understanding and implementation of Point Based Global Illumination and Image Based Lighting
• Convey the artistic vision of Directors, Production Designers, and VFX supervisors
• Quickly and efficiently respond to artistic direction
• Communicate with upstream and downstream departments to resolve technical issues and artistic revisions
• Collaborate in a team based work environment
• High level of organizational and multitasking skills
Lighting & Animation Intern/ Contract Lighter for Laika’s House Division
Laika, Portland OR — August through November 2007
• Animating, lighting and rendering for various commercial assignments
• Convey artistic vision of supervisors, producers, and clients
• Meet quick deadlines
• Collaboration within a fast paced, team based environment
RCAD Computer Animation Mentor Program - Volunteer
Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota FL — 2014 to Present
• Review senior thesis storyboards, color keys, and animatics
• Give artistic and technical feedback to students
• Provide paint-overs and reference images to develop the look of each film
• Refer students to useful tips and tricks for digital lighting/compositing including online tutorials and personal experience
• Build student communication with working professionals to create a supportive environment within the animation industry
Education:
Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota FL — BFA Computer Animation 2007, graduated with honors
Honors and Awards:
Sony Pictures Entertainment Applause Award- 2015
2007 Independents’ Film Festival student selection, Tampa FL
Best of Ringling ’06 – ‘07 – R.C.A.D Juried Show
President’s List –R.C.A.D. ’03’04, ’06‘07
Skills:
Software:
• Proficient in Katana, Nuke, Arnold, Photoshop, Linux workstations and pipelines
• Extensive knowledge of proprietary Dreamworks lighting and rendering software
• Knowledge of Maya, Renderman, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Premiere
References:
References available upon request.
Filmography: Shorts:
• Smurfs: The Lost Village - Coming 2017! • Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury
• The Angry Birds Movie • Megamind: Button of Doom
• Home • Merry Madagascar TV Special
• Penguins of Madagascar
• How To Train Your Dragon 2
• Mr. Peabody & Sherman
• Rise of the Guardians
• Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
• Puss in Boots
• Megamind
• How To Train Your Dragon
• Monsters VS. Aliens
• Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Commercials:
• Mr. Peabody & Sherman McDonald’s Spot
• Mr. Peabody & Sherman Olympic Spot
• Monsters VS. Aliens McDonald’s Spot
• Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats
• M&Ms
• Detrol LA
• Cox Communications