Tony Preciado
About Tony Preciado
Tony Preciado is a Technical Fabrication Manager at LAIKA, LLC, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in practical effects and animation, having held various roles in the industry since 1995.
Work at LAIKA
Tony Preciado has been employed at LAIKA, LLC since 2021, serving as the Technical Fabrication Manager. He previously worked at LAIKA as a Landscapes Artist from 2015 to 2017 and has continued in this role since 2019. His responsibilities include collaborating with various departments such as the Art Team, Set Design Team, and Model Shop to create and build sets and props for stop-motion animated features. His extensive experience at LAIKA highlights his commitment to the company's innovative approach to animation.
Previous Experience in Animation
Before joining LAIKA, Tony Preciado held several positions in the animation industry. He worked at Warner Bros. Pictures as a Stop-motion Puppet Builder and Mold Maker in 1995. He also served as a Mold and Model Maker at Fonco Creative Services for a brief period in 2010. His roles at Cinematico, Inc. included Lead Animator and Camera Layout Artist from 2004 to 2008, and Animator from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, he worked at Tippett Studio and ShadeMaker Productions, Inc. as an Animator and Mold Maker Technician, respectively.
Education and Expertise
Tony Preciado studied at San Francisco State University, where he focused on Film with an emphasis in animation from 1990 to 1992. He possesses a diverse skill set in practical effects, including model-building, set-building, puppet-building, sculpting, and painting. He is proficient in using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign for graphics work, which supports his contributions to the animation and fabrication processes.
Technical Skills in Fabrication
Tony Preciado has developed a range of technical skills throughout his career in the animation industry. His expertise includes stage-support, mold making, and various aspects of model and set construction. His role as Technical Fabrication Manager at LAIKA involves overseeing the fabrication processes, ensuring that the technical aspects of set and prop creation meet the high standards required for stop-motion animation.