J. Marshall Pittman
Professor, Co-founder
Technical Director, Project Pipeline Developer
Community Organizer, Conference Producer
jmarshallpittman@gmail.com
469.235.9737
Employment
| timeline | institution | position |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 – Present | Collin College | Animation & Game Art | Full-time Professor |
| GAME 2359 Game & Simulation Group Project | ARTV 2335 Portfolio Development for Animation | |
| GAME 2325 3D Animation II Character Setup | ARTV 2351 3D Animation II | |
| GAME 1341 Game Scripting | ARTV 1341 3D Animation I | |
| GAME 1304 Level Design | ARTV 2345 3D Modeling & Rendering II | |
| GAME 1303 Introduction to Game Design & Development | ARTV 1345 3D Modeling & Rendering I | |
| FLMC 2305 Film-style 3D Animation Short Production | ARTV 2371 Advanced Skill Development for Animation & Games | |
| FLMC 2331 Video Graphics & Visual Effects II | ARTV 1371 Storyboard & Concept Development | |
| FLMC 1331 Video Graphics & Visual Effects I | ARTV 1303 Basic Animation | |
| FLMC 1301 History of Animation Techniques | ARTC 1302 Digital Imaging I | |
| ARTC 1325 Introduction to Computer Graphics | ARTC 2305 Digital Imaging II | |
| 2024 - present | Media Arts Student Showcase | |
| 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 | Energy (Communication Design Student Showcase) | |
| 2022 – 2025 | Adjunct Professor Meetings and Support | Discipline Lead |
| Curriculum Development | Advisory Committee Meetings | |
| Visual Curriculum Map for Animation & Game Art | Semester Course Section Schedules and Faculty Assignments | |
| Degree and Program Articulation with Colleges & Universities | District Masters for Canvas | |
| 2004 – present | Student Animators & Game Artists formerly Student Animators Workshop | Faculty Advisor (current Primary Adviser) |
| 2018 – 2024 | College Program Review Steering Committee | Senior Reviewer |
| Guidelines Sub-committee, Template Review Sub-committee | ||
| 2010 – present | Collin|North Texas Global Game Jam annual host | Event Producer and Host |
| 2003 – 2004 | Reel FX Creative Studios | Rendering Technical Director |
| Hasbro | Paramount Home Entertainment | G.I. Joe: Valor vs. Venom (2004) | |
| 2002 – 2003 | Clean Earth Technologies | Senior Animator |
| 2001 – 2002 | Resolution Independence | Partner & Technical Director |
| 1999 – 2001 | JCPenney | 3D Artist (Just4Me website, virtual fashion) |
| 1998 – 1999 | Liquid Pictures (Laser Tech Color) | 3D Animator & High-end Retouch Artist |
| 1996 – 1998 | Full Sail Real World Education | Lab Instructor (Digital Media) |
| 1991 – 1996 | Fairwinds Federal Credit Union | Facilities Assistant |
| 1989 – 1991 | University of Central Florida | Bulding Services Janitor |
| 1987 – 1988 | Intensive English Language Center (WSU) | Office Assistant, Mail Manager, Conversation |
Freelance
| timeline | institution | position |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 – 2020 | TEDxSantaBarbara | Motion Graphics Artist |
| Created Video Open for live event and hosted video | ||
| 2017– 2018 | Augmented Expeditions | Technical Director |
| Character Rigging (Maya), Unity Character Mecanim Navmesh, UI, - Augmented Reality | ||
| 2015 – 2019 | Augmented Traveler | Chief Technical Officer |
| Character Rigging (Maya), Unity Character Mecanim Navmesh, UI, - Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality applications | ||
| 2016 | iStation | Technical Animator |
| Unity scene development, animation, and scripting | ||
| 2015 | Emblematic Group | Technical Animator |
| Unity character rigging and facial modeling for lip sync | ||
| 2013 – 2017 | DFW AutoCAD | Technical Animator |
| Architectural Visualization & Animation, Court Case Visualization | ||
| 2013 | City of Allen (Allen Events Center) | Animator |
| Recycling Bin Rodeo, Soccer, Hockey and Recycle Allen David Chicken | ||
| 2010 | The Bomb Factory Post & FX | Animation Director |
| Concepted, directed, and animated client projects, demo reel | ||
| 2005 – Present | Picture Start/BoxxJockey/edit4TV/212 Pictures | Technical Animator |
| Animation & Motion Graphics for Commercials (Modeling, Rigging & Animation) | ||
| 2006 – Present | SculptCAD & MedCAD | Technical Animator |
| Product Visualization for Animation & 3D Printing (Modeling, Rigging & Animation) | ||
| 2008 | Reel FX Creative Studios | Character Rigging Technical Director |
| The Simpsons Motion Ride (Univeral Studios) | Student contractor manager | |
| 2001 – 2004 | Collin County Community College | Associate Professor |
| 3D Animation I and Character Rigging & Animation in AGDT Program | ||
| 2001 Fall – 2003 Fall | University of Texas at Dallas | Adjunct Professor |
| Adjunct Professor for 3D Animation I in ATEC Program | ||
| 1995 – 1997 | Storyline Studios | Partner |
| Writer, Character Animator, Technical Director | ||
| 1996 Spring | Valencia Community College | Adjunct Professor |
| "Web Page Design for Graphic Designers" |
Education
| timeline | award |
|---|---|
| 1995 | Associate of Applied Science in Graphic Design Technology |
| Valencia Community College |
Speaking Engagements
| timeline | event | presentation |
|---|---|---|
| October 9th, 2017 | Dallas Society of Play Dallas, TX | "Substance Designer and Unity 3D" w/Keegan Keene |
| May 01, 2017 | Augmented World Expo (AWE) 2017 San Jose, CA | "Techniques for Managing AR-Enhanced Tourism Challenges" |
| June 01, 2016 | Augmented World Expo (AWE) 2016 San Jose, CA | "Pipeline Considerations for Character and Story-Driven Augmented Reality" |
| 2014 | Microsoft Day of Unity (5 City tour) Columbus OH, Minneapolis MN Dallas TX, Houston TX, Austin TX | Workshop Lecturer "Introduction to 2D Games in Unity" at Microsoft Offices, Nerdery (MN), Unity User Groups |
Exhibitions
| timeline | event | exhibit |
|---|---|---|
| April 14-15th, 2017 | VRLA 2017 - All These Worlds, LLC | VR Kitchen and Macaroons with RemniScent™ |
| Los Angeles, CA |
Community Volunteer
| timeline | organization / event | role |
|---|---|---|
| Global Game Jam | ||
| 2010 – Present | North Texas Global Game Jam [Annual Event] | Site Organizer |
| A Bunch of Short Guys (Animation, Visual Effects, and Video Game guild) | ||
| 2020 | Monthly Meetings (5) via Zoom, YouTube, & Facebook | Technical Director |
| 2011 – Present | Industry Giants (conference) [Annual Event] | Technical Advisor |
| 2002 – 2010 | Industry Giants (conference) [Annual Event] | Technical Director |
| 2008 – Present | Legacy Board | Chairman |
| 2006 – 2007 | Executive Committee | President |
| 2004 – 2008 | Executive Committee | Secretary |
| 2001– Present | A Bunch of Short Guys (Inc) | Co-founder |
| Alias|wavefront Global Users Association (dfw|awgua) | ||
| 2008 – 2010 | President of North America Chapters | President |
| 2001– 2005 | 3December event producer | Even Producer |
| 2001 – 2010 | Dallas | Ft. Worth Chapter | President |
| CG Con Inc | ||
| 2009 July 16-19 | CG Con 2010 in Los Angeles Conference Center Android Jones, Valve, etc. | Technical Director |
| 2010 Apr 23-25 | CG Con White Conference in Montreal, Québec, Canada Ed Hooks, Tom Sito, Bobby Chiu, Samantha Youssef, Kris Costa | Technical Director |
| SIGGRAPH Conference (ACM Special Interest Group in computer GRAPHics) | ||
| 2009 – 2010 | SIGGRAPH 2010 SIGkids | Sub-Committee Chair |
| Los Angeles, CA | ||
| 1998 – 1999 | SIGGRAPH 1999 Millennium Motel | On-site Production Manager |
| Los Angeles, CA | ||
| 1997 – 1998 | SIGGRAPH 1998 Community Outreach | Sub-Committee Member |
| Orlando, FL | ||
| 1996 – 1997 | SIGGRAPH 1997 Electric Garden | On-site Production Manager |
| Los Angeles, CA | ||
| 1995 – 1996 | SIGGRAPH 1996 Digital Bayou | Database Designer & Production Manager |
| New Orleans, LA | ||
| 1995 | SIGGRAPH 1995 Emerging Technologies | Student Volunteer |
| Los Angeles, CA | ||
| 1994 | SIGGRAPH 1994 SIGkids | Administrative Assistant |
| Orlando, FL |