Motion Capture Lead at NantStudios

Supervised camera tracking and performance capture for NantStudios virtual production volumes at Docklands Studios Melbourne. Plan, operate, maintain and develop two large-scale mocap stages supporting ICVFX, performance capture, and volume-tric capture. Create technical specifications, stage procedures and reference material for Stage, Brainbar, on-set and client teams relating to Camera tracking. Design and build bespoke optical tracking setups for interior sets and special-purpose tracked objects within the wider mocap volume. Work with production camera teams to build on-camera tracking systems, typically using Technopr ops FIZ Logger 2.0 and Technocr own hardware. Development and fabrication of custom activemarkers and driver hardware. General SME on camera tech and motion capture procedures.

Casual Academic - Introduction to Motion Capture Instructor at UNSW

Taught DAR T2213 Introduction to Motion Capture, covering Vicon stage operation, capture workflows, cleanup, retargeting and motion editing. Demonstrated conventional and experimental mocap workflows, alternative capture processes and optical tracking theory.

Technical Artist - Virtual Production / Mocap at GIRRAPHIC

Supported broadcast virtual production as an on-set technician focused on camera tracking, live compositing, mocap and ICVFX/AR production. Prepared and tested gear for studio and on-site operation, including camera, video signal and tracking hardware/software. Delivered 3D generalist work, technical animation and motion editing for character animation projects. Worked with Stype, Mosys, NCAM, Vive Mars and OptiTrack, plus Unreal Engine virtual production tools.

Motion Capture Body Technician at Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes | WETA FX/DISNEY

Supported the Weta FX on-set motion capture team through daily setup, performer marking, active marker system maintenance and body tracking calibration. Ongoing upkeep for talent’s active marker hardware over shoot setups. Assisted with control equipment setup/pack down, volume calibrations, witness camera operation, assisting mocap AD, onset stagecraft for location and soundstage setups.

Motion Capture Technical Director at PLASTIC WAX

Operated and monitored Vicon volume for film and game cinematics, including daily setup, calibration, performer markering, facial capture and tracked props/assets. Configured virtual cameras, video feeds and live Vicon/MotionBuilder/Unreal Engine streaming for real-time/virtual production workflows. Assisted developing shoot plans, solving on-set logistics and prepared post-processing trackers for the team. Performed mocap cleanup, labeling and solve correction, retargeting, motion editing and Maya assembly for animation handoff. Assisted preparing character and prop 3D rigs and contributed to rig builds with the rigging team.

Operations Assistant / Onsite Photo Studio Operator at POLITE SOCIAL

Set up and operated deployable single and multi-camera photo/video studios with integrated content delivery for public activations and events. Prepared, tested and maintained equipment for other operators and onsite deployments.