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Sean Sterling

@seansterling

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Essentially, I optimize stage workflows, synchronize production crews and save studios costly downtime.

United States

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At Sony Interactive Entertainment, I directed shoot-day operations as a First Assistant Director across more than 30 AAA titles, including God of War: Ragnarok, Marvel's Wolverine, and The Last of Us Part II.

I coordinate directors, animators, vendors, and a 12-person performance capture team to keep schedules moving, reduce downtime, and deliver consistent production results.

I manage motion capture from live performance through processing and retargeting in MotionBuilder, Blade, and Lightstorm. I also build Unreal Engine environments for real-time previsualization and virtual production decisions on set.

My background spans Sony Interactive Entertainment, Method Studios, Zero VFX, Blur Studios, Just Cause Productions, and Vicon House of Moves. I bring hands-on camera tracking, on-set integration, photogrammetry, VFX pipeline, and motion capture operations experience to fast-paced productions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Studio Technician

Sony Interactive Entertainment

Jul 2017 - Apr 2026 (8 years 9 months)

Directed shoot-day operations as First Assistant Director across 30+ AAA titles, including God of War: Ragnarok and The Last of Us Part II. Managed production schedules, coordinated a 12-person performance capture team, and oversaw the end-to-end motion capture pipeline.

Motion Capture MotionBuilder Blade Unreal Engine Camera Tracking and Matchmoving VFX Pipeline Leadership Communication Skills Teamwork Problem Solving Time Management Mentorship

Outsourcing/Tracking Artist

Method Studios

Apr 2017 - May 2017 (1 month)

Collaborated with the Technical Director to develop pipeline tools for outsourcing workflows. Ingested, processed, and validated tracked camera data from external vendors.

Camera Tracking and Matchmoving Pipeline Tools Data Processing Quality Control

On Set Integration Artist

Zero VFX

Mar 2017 - Mar 2017 (0 months)

Supervised on-set camera operations and managed recorded camera data for VFX production pipelines. Coordinated HDRI and camera setup with VFX Supervisors.

Camera Operation HDRI VFX Pipeline Data Management

Capture Operator

The Box Creative

Mar 2017 - Mar 2017 (0 months)

Supervised live motion capture data, ensuring accurate processing and timely delivery. Operated and maintained production equipment and monitored inventory.

Motion Capture Data Processing Equipment Maintenance Inventory Management

Integration Artist - On Set

Zero VFX

Jan 2017 - Jan 2017 (0 months)

Captured and processed photogrammetry data for VFX pipelines. Coordinated HDRI camera setup and supervised on-set camera operations.

Photogrammetry HDRI Camera Operation VFX Pipeline

Production Assistant

Digital Domain 3.0

Nov 2016 - Dec 2016 (1 month)

Managed set pieces and props for motion capture shoots. Coordinated studio equipment setup and supported post-production activities including video editing and sound design.

Set Management equipment setup Video Editing Sound Design Post production

Motion Capture Technical Assistant

Blur Studios

Apr 2012 - Feb 2016 (3 years 10 months)

Operated, monitored, and troubleshot motion capture systems during production shoots. Coordinated on-set activities and managed the end-to-end motion capture data pipeline.

Motion Capture MotionBuilder Blade Troubleshooting Data Pipelines Coordination

Motion Capture Team Member

Just Cause Productions

Sep 2011 - Apr 2012 (7 months)

Maintained and troubleshot motion capture hardware and software. Managed the end-to-end motion capture pipeline and designed mobile motion capture systems for offsite productions.

Motion Capture MotionBuilder Blade Hardware Maintenance Pipeline Management Mobile Systems

Freelance Animator

Ada Sport Inc

Jan 2010 - Mar 2010 (2 months)

Developed storyboards and 2-3 minute animated sequences for production pipelines. Collaborated with directors and animators to align creative direction with technical execution.

Storyboarding Animation Creative Direction Collaboration

Motion Capture Animator

Vicon House of Moves

Aug 2009 - Dec 2009 (4 months)

Processed and validated motion capture data through proprietary pipelines. Retargeted data to game-ready character assets using MotionBuilder and collaborated on pipeline tools.

Motion Capture MotionBuilder Retargeting Data Processing Pipeline Tools