Aaron Mc Griff
About Aaron Mc Griff
Aaron Mc Griff is an animator at Pixar Animation Studios, where he has worked since 2019. He has contributed to several notable projects, including 'Soul', 'Luca', 'Lightyear', and 'Pixar Popcorn'.
Work at Pixar Animation Studios
Aaron Mc Griff has been employed as an Animator at Pixar Animation Studios since 2019. During his tenure, he has contributed to several notable projects, including 'Pixar Popcorn' released in 2021, 'Soul' released in 2020, 'Luca' released in 2021, and 'Lightyear' released in 2022. His role involves creating character animations that align with Pixar's high standards of storytelling and visual artistry.
Education and Expertise
Aaron Mc Griff has pursued extensive education in animation. He studied at the Savannah College of Art and Design, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Animation from 2001 to 2005. He further enhanced his skills at iAnimate.net, achieving Advanced Character Animation between 2014 and 2016. Additionally, he studied at The Animation Collaborative, where he focused on Character Animation from 2017.
Background in Animation
Aaron Mc Griff has a diverse background in animation, having worked at various studios before joining Pixar. His career includes positions at Method Studios, Industrial Light & Magic, and Atomic Fiction in the San Francisco Bay Area. He also worked at Croog Studios and Walsh Family Media LLC in New York, where he held roles ranging from Character Animator to Lead Animator.
Professional Experience Timeline
Aaron Mc Griff's professional experience spans multiple years and roles. He began his career as a Character Animator at Croog Studios from 2005 to 2006. He then served as Lead Animator at Walsh Family Media LLC from 2007 to 2013. After that, he worked at 321LAUNCH as Lead Animator/Creative Director from 2013 to 2016. His experience includes various animator roles at Method Studios, Industrial Light & Magic, and Penrose Studios, culminating in his current position at Pixar.