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 Exploring Digital cinematography, published by Cengage Learning.[1]
Donati worked at Animation Technologies, Inc., KAON Interactive, The New England Institute of Art, Mount Ida College, and Northeastern University as the Director of 3D Animation, Creative Director, Academic Director, Dean of The School of Design and Full Teaching Professor.[2]
Selected screenings, honors and awards
edit- SIGGRAPH 1999 (Los Angeles, USA)[3]
- SIGGRAPH 2000 (New Orleans, USA)[4]
- ASIFA East 1999 (NYC, USA) [5]
- ASIFA East 2000 (NYC, USA)[6]
- NextFrame International Student Film and Video Festival 1999 (Philadelphia, USA)[7]
- Anima Mundi 1999 (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
- Seoul Film Festival 1999 (Seoul, Korea)
- Digital cinematography Scholarship 1999 (Rhythm & Hues Studios)[8]
Panels, publications and articles
edit- "Educating Tomorrow’s Gaming Leaders" (2010), Panelist, PoweredUp Boston Conference,[9]
- "Distribution U" (2008), Millimeter Magazine, Craig Erpelding [10]
- "Exploring Digital Cinematography" (2007), Cengage Learning, Jason Donati
- "Canvasing the Big Animated Screen" (2006), Animation Magazine, Ellen Wolff [11]
- "Digital Storytelling and SIGGRAPH 99" (1999), Videography Magazine, Brian Blau
Independent film work
edit- “Head Quarters” (1999), Computer Animation – Creator [12]
- “Evil i” (2000), Computer Animation – Creator [13]
- “Commit to the Line” (2008), Live Action – Animator, Visual Effects [14]
Education
edit- University of Massachusetts Amherst (Bachelor of Fine Arts Computer Animation)[2]
- Rochester Institute of Technology (Master of Fine Arts Animation)
References
edit- ^ Donati, Jason (September 12, 2007). Exploring Digital Cinematography. Cengage Learning. ISBN 9781418050764 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b "Jason Donati". Northeastern CAMD.
- ^ ""Head Quarters" by Rochester Institute of Technology – ACM SIGGRAPH HISTORY ARCHIVES". history.siggraph.org. 24 June 2021.
- ^ ""evil I" by Rochester Institute of Technology – ACM SIGGRAPH HISTORY ARCHIVES". history.siggraph.org. 31 May 2021.
- ^ "BUNNY wins at 1999 ASIFA-EAST Awards". Animation World Network.
- ^ "ASIFA-East Awards Excellence". Animation World Network.
- ^ "Animation 1998 – 1999 « Next Frame Student Film Festival". December 27, 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-12-27.
- ^ "Inside R+H : Opportunities : Scholarships : Winners". rhythm.com. Archived from the original on 13 February 2008. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ^ "Powered Up Boston » Jason Donati". March 23, 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-03-23.
- ^ 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
- ^ "Head Quarters (Short 1999) - IMDb" – via www.imdb.com.
- ^ "Evil I (Short 2000) - IMDb" – via www.imdb.com.
- ^ "Commit to the Line (2008) - IMDb" – via www.imdb.com.