Jason Donati
Jason Donati is an animator, educator, and author noted for his animated independent film work, professional career as a 3D visualization artist, and academic authorship including the 2007 book “Exploring Digital cinematography” published by Cengage Learning.[1]
Donati worked at Animation Technologies, Inc., KAON Interactive and The New England Institute of Art as the director of 3D animation, creative director, and Academic Chair.[2] In 2005, he was named Chair of the Media Arts & Animation department [3] and, in 2010, began leading the Web Design & Interactive Media program for the college as well.
Selected Screenings, Honors & Awards
- ASIFA East 1999 (NYC, USA) [6]
- ASIFA East 2000 (NYC, USA)[7]
- NextFrame International Student Film and Video Festival 1999 (Philadelphia, USA)[8]
- Anima Mundi 1999 (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
- Seoul Film Festival 1999 (Seoul, Korea)
- Digital cinematography Scholarship 1999 (Rhythm & Hues Studios)[9]
Panels, Publications & Articles
- "Educating Tomorrow’s Gaming Leaders" (2010), Panelist, PoweredUp Boston Conference,[10]
- "Distribution U" (2008), Millimeter Magazine, Craig Erpelding [11]
- "Exploring Digital Cinematography" (2007), Cengage Learning, Jason Donati
- "Canvasing the Big Animated Screen" (2006), Animation Magazine, Ellen Wolff [12]
- "Digital Storytelling and SIGGRAPH 99" (1999), Videography Magazine, Brian Blau
Independent Film work
- “Head Quarters” (1999), Computer Animation – Creator [13]
- “Evil i” (2000), Computer Animation – Creator [14]
- “Commit to the Line” (2008), Live Action – Animator, Visual Effects [15]
Education
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (Bachelor of Fine Arts Computer Animation)[16]
- Rochester Institute of Technology (Master of Fine Arts Animation)
References
- ↑ Cengage Learning's Webpage for "Exploring Digital Cinematography"
- ↑ The New England Institute of Art's Bio for Jason Donati
- ↑ Animation World Network Article on Department Chair Appointment
- ↑ SIGGRAPH listing for "Head Quarters"
- ↑ SIGGRAPH listing for "Evil i"
- ↑ Animation World Network's Article on the 1999 ASIFA East Awards
- ↑ Animation World Network's Article on the 2000 ASIFA East Awards
- ↑ NextFrame's listing for "Head Quarters"
- ↑ Rhythm & Hues Studios Scholarship Winners
- ↑ Panelist Bios - Educating Tomorrow’s Gaming Leaders
- ↑ Article in Millimeter Magazine - "Distribution U" by Craig Erpelding
- ↑ Article on Unique Teaching Techniques - "Canvassing the Big Screen" by Ellen Wolff – Animation Magazine - December 2006
- ↑ IMDB listing for "Head Quarters"
- ↑ IMDB listing for "Evil i"
- ↑ IMDB listing for "Commit to the Line"
- ↑ Bio from Publisher's website
External links
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