Ariel McKay

Experience

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  Titmouse

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Production Intern

  Created asset lists and notes for artists. Prepared labels and asset information packages for artwork shipment. Processed artwork images for painters to increase productivity by 15%.

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  Titmouse

  Feb 2015 - Jun 2015

  Production Assistant

  Dreamworks - TURBO FASTFacilitated the entirety of the production team and crew. Primarily assisted the production and post production departments, taking and distributing notes for animation dailies, composition dailies for vendors and in-house animation retakes in Filemaker Pro and Microsoft Excel. Expedited the return of review notes to increase productivity by 10%.

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  Walt Disney Animation Studios

  Jul 2015 - Oct 2020

  Disney TV Animation - Monsters at WorkCoordinated the production animation department for animation kickoffs, shot reviews, animation retakes. Facilitated the supervising animation director, note taking, created various documents for tracking, tracked shots through the pipeline, communicated with the vendor, briefed producers updated of any issues. Ensured notes were clear, concise and confirmed their receipt to the vendor in Shotgrid, with follow-up tracking of notes completion and delivery. - The Phineas and Ferb Movie: Candace Against the UniverseImplemented direct support to the director, designers, production manager and line producer. Created design breakdowns, distributed assignments to artists, managed and tracked assets in Photoshop, Bridge and Storyboard Pro, and shipped materials to overseas studios physically and digitally. Administered communication between artists, directors, executive producers, and overseas vendors while keeping line producer and production manager informed of on-goings. - Milo Murphy's LawFacilitated the efficiency of the production pipeline to ensure deadlines were met. Mediated and confirmed continuity within the show to be correct and accurate, assets to be reused, lessening workload on crew up to 40%. Foreshadowed issues, preventing 10% of retakes. Generated and supplied reference material and resources for the crew in Photoshop. Held a general knowledge of the show, including details about story and artwork. Also updated scripts to reflect locked animatic as well as generate and finalize ADR scripts. Show less

  • Episodic Production Coordinator

    Feb 2017 - Oct 2020

  • Production Assistant

    Jul 2015 - Feb 2017
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  DreamWorks Animation

  Oct 2020 - Dec 2023

  Feature Film Production Coordinator

  - Kung Fu Panda 4 (Animation)Counseled immediate colleagues by helping strategize and train in efficient workflows. Facilitated up to 80 animators to provide things they need to help meet demanding deadlines. Collaborated with multiple departments on simultaneous production work, striving to have assets completed in sensible timelines. Frequently communicated with technical directors to help improve programs and processes, providing data for troubleshooting. - Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken (Light, Color Finishing)Coordinated in shot-based light department to ensure all assets are ready for final touches. Communicated with upstream departments to check in on shot readiness while maintaining knowledge of outstanding items needed and upcoming due dates. Informed supervisor aware of delivery expectations, facilitated artists, prepped reviews, and held knowledge on the pipeline status and other departments to ensure smooth workflow. Confirmed delivery of final production shots to the finishing department with appropriate notes and handoffs. - Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (Animation, Rig, Light and Color Finishing)Facilitated rigging and animation departments for shots and assets, closely supporting with department heads and artists. Communicated with neighboring departments while tracking project needs, maintaining knowledge of the show's knowledge and promoted smooth production schedules. Prepped reviews (virtual, in-person, and hybrid), note taking, and tracking tickets for shot and asset needs. Facilitated wrapping up backend departments towards end of schedule, communicating production needs with sequence supervisors, upstream departments, and artists. Tracked previous show knowledge and gathered all information from various departments for post production. Maintained notes and tickets for all residual show needs before final reel locks. Show less

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  Studio MDHR

  Sept 2024 - now

  Production Assistant (Art Department)