Summary
My name is Micheal R. Eudy (https://www.linkedin.com/in/eudymfa), a.k.a. Polygrinder, a.k.a Maverick Mentor.
Throughout my 42 years of teaching in the visual creative realm, I've had the privilege of collaborating with and mentoring exceptionally talented artists. I don't claim credit for their art or achievements; their hard work and dedication shine through in the showcased artwork. This ArtStation portfolio aims to present a compilation of pieces created by these immensely talented and dedicated individuals during our shared journey. Their diverse creative spirits and unique personalities enriched my life as we traversed a brief moment in time together. I trust that you'll find as much joy and appreciation in their work as I do.
The array of thumbnails showcased in the header banner above represents a selection of movies and games crafted by my alumni during their tenure at different companies.
Below is an partial list of companies that have hired the graduates I mentored. Spanning local businesses to national and global corporations, our graduates excel in various creative capacities within the computer animation and visualization sector. The compilation is categorized to reflect the specific types of computer animation projects they contribute to.
Animation Studios (Animated Movies)
Pixar, Blue Sky Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, DreamWorks Animation, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Blur Studios, Cartoon Network, FUNimation, DNA Productions, Janimation
Production Studios (Live Action Movies/Visual Effects)
Digital Domain, Sony Imageworks, Weta Digital, Warner Bros. Entertainment Group, Blur Studios, Centropolis, Troublemaker Studios (Robert Rodriguez), Foundation Imaging, Cinesite, Framestore CFC, Pixomondo, Reel FX, Element X Creative, Liquid Logixx, Rhythm & Hues
Video Game Publishers (Computer, Xbox, PlayStation, Mobile Games – IPhone & Android)
LucasArts Entertainment, Electronic Arts (EA), Epic Games, id Software, Blizzard Entertainment, Sony Online Entertainment, Disney Interactive Studios, Bungie, Bethesda Softworks, Atari, BioWare (EA), Valve Software, Ubisoft Entertainment, Cloud Imperium Games, Boss Fight Entertainment, Zynga, Vigil Games, Gearbox Software, Ryuku Interactive (Japan), Robot Entertainment, Nerve Software, Riot Games, Microsoft/Ensemble Studios, Cyan Worlds, Ritual Entertainment, Terminal Reality, Rogue Entertainment, Rebel Boat Rocker, Retro Studios / Nintendo, Midway Studios
Others (Comic Books, Television, Architecture Visualization, Digital Displays, Previsualization, Etc.)
Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Wizards of the Coast, Microsoft, American Airlines, Dallas Cowboys, Fox Television, WFAA-TV, FOX Sports Networks, Lockheed Martin, Fossil Group, Inc., HKS Architects, Corgan Media Lab, Green Grass Studios, Barking Lizards Technologies, PicturePlane Imaging, M2 Studio, Daktronics, Diesel Displays, Universal Display & Fixture Company
I'd also like to express gratitude to my colleagues who played a vital role in mentoring these students. Recognizing that no one operates in isolation, it truly takes a collective pool of wisdom to achieve the monumental task of guiding the way. These individuals have diverse industry experiences, and here is a partial list of companies they have been associated with.
Walt Disney Feature Animation, Disney Toon Studios, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Hanna-Barbera Productions, Sony Online Entertainment, Epic Games, id Software, Blizzard Entertainment, GearBox Software, Microsoft, Apple Computer, Nerve Software, UBisoft, Red Storm Entertainment, Ensemble Studios, Origin Studios, DC Comics, Image Comics, Darkside Game Studios, Terminal Reality, Wizard Studio, Green Grass Studios, DNA Productions, Reel FX Creative Studios, Element X Creative, PicturePlane Studios, Fossil Group, Mattel, Envato, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopter, Pepsi Beverage Company, Exxon Mobil.
Colleagues: (listed alphabetically)
Jeremiah ( JJ ) Bigley (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjbigleyart)
Wayne Braddick (https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-braddick-59801622/)
Brett Briley (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-briley-47955a1)
Drew Daleo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-daleo-3a67771/)
Joe Eisma (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-eisma-054ab63/)
Pete Hayes a.k.a YemYam (https://www.artstation.com/yemyam)
Yong-ha Hwang (https://www.linkedin.com/in/yongha88/)
Sean Jensen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-jensen-design/)
Mark Leon (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-leon-18525b9b)
Heath McBurnett (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathmcburnett/)
Chas Naylor (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chas-naylor-676b68a/)
Allison Proulx (https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-proulx-m-f-a-7513308/)
Vince Sidwell (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincesidwell/)
Stephen Steinbach (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-steinbach-01325a16)
David Tart (https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-tart-2ba6751/)
“Young horses run fast, Old horses show the way”. Enjoy.
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