In my time at Wētā FX I have been based in the Motion Research and Development domain. I have worked as a Technical Director; a role that provides hands-on technical support to artists. Additionally, the development of tools and workflows to assist the flow of data in and out of the Motion pipeline. Our team works closely with internal stakeholders: the Animation, Motion Edit and Facial Motion departments, which fluctuate between 300 to 400 artists in total. We primarily operate out of Autodesk Maya, with scripting and tools developed in a combination of Python and C++. Originally starting as a junior in this space, I have progressed up the ranks to eventually lead a team of Support Engineers through the intensive two-year journey of delivering Avatar: The Way of Water. This has been the summation of several years work and a personal career highlight for my time spent in visual effects. In addition to my linked showreel, please see refer to my IMDB filmography for a list of projects where I have been accredited. The images below are displayed copyright of Wētā FX and showcase all projects where I have had the privilege of providing technical direction.