Tristen Starr Mc Lean
About Tristen Starr Mc Lean
Tristen Starr Mc Lean is a VFX Production Assistant currently employed at LAIKA, LLC in Hillsboro, Oregon. With a background in production and education, Mc Lean has held various roles at AAU StudioX and has extensive experience in animation and visual effects.
Current Role at LAIKA
Tristen Starr Mc Lean currently serves as a VFX Production Assistant at LAIKA, LLC, a position held since 2022. In this role, Mc Lean is responsible for setting dailies for clients and faculty, ensuring that all necessary documentation is maintained in Shotgun. This position is based in Hillsboro, Oregon, where Mc Lean contributes to the visual effects production process.
Previous Experience at AAU StudioX
Tristen Mc Lean worked at AAU StudioX in various capacities from 2016 to 2020. Initially, Mc Lean served as a Department Coordinator for two years, followed by a role as a Producer for four years. During this time, Mc Lean gained experience in production scheduling and budgeting, utilizing tools such as Movie Magic and Excel. Additionally, Mc Lean worked as a Production Assistant at the same studio from 2015 to 2017.
Educational Background
Tristen Mc Lean studied at the Academy of Art University, where Mc Lean pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Producing for Animation and VFX from 2010 to 2020. In addition, Mc Lean earned an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Animation, Illustration, Rigging, and Production during the same period. This educational foundation provided Mc Lean with essential skills for a career in visual effects and animation.
Teaching and Educational Roles
Tristen Mc Lean has experience as an educator, having taught both children and adults in various subjects, including Photoshop, Stop Motion Animation, Illustration, and Sculpture. Mc Lean also held an Educator Internship at the Children's Creativity Museum in 2014, where Mc Lean contributed to educational programming. Additionally, Mc Lean worked as a tutor at Kidzart and the Children's Creativity Museum.
Technical Proficiencies
Tristen Mc Lean is proficient in using the Shotgun program to track and update project progress and assets. This expertise is complemented by skills in maintaining production schedules and budgets. Mc Lean's technical knowledge supports effective project management in visual effects production.