Michelle Dean is a highly experienced professional in the field of character effects and technical direction, currently serving as Senior Character FX TD at Bend Studio since October 2020, focusing on real-time cloth pipeline development and exploring innovative solutions such as procedural simulation and machine learning. Previously, Michelle held pivotal roles at Industrial Light & Magic from 1999 to 2019, including Senior/Lead Creature TD and Creature Supervisor, where responsibilities included character setup, CFX for film and VR, and leadership within the department. Additional experience includes positions at Framestore, Sony Pictures Imageworks, and General Motors, complemented by an MFA in Film/Cinema/Video Studies from the California Institute of the Arts and a BS in Biomechanics from Michigan State University.
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