Michael Bidinger
About Michael Bidinger
Michael Bidinger serves as the Animation Fix Lead at Pixar Animation Studios, where he has worked since 2015. He has a background in animation and education, having held various roles in prominent studios and institutions, including Gasket Studios and Ringling College of Art and Design.
Work at Pixar Animation Studios
Michael Bidinger has held multiple roles at Pixar Animation Studios since 2014. He began as an Animation Intern for two months and later served as a Fix/Crowds Animator from 2015 to 2017. In 2020, he transitioned to the role of Titles Animation Director for three months. Currently, he works as Animation Fix Lead, a position he has held since 2020, and as an Internship & Peer Mentor since 2018. His contributions at Pixar focus on enhancing animation quality and mentoring new talent.
Experience at Gasket Studios
Bidinger gained early experience at Gasket Studios, where he worked as an Animation Intern for two months in 2012 and later as a Freelance Character Animator for one month in 2014. These roles provided him with foundational skills in character animation and contributed to his development in the animation industry.
Education and Expertise
Michael Bidinger studied at Ringling College of Art and Design, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Computer Animation from 2010 to 2014. His education equipped him with strong skills in storyboarding and expertise in using Renderman for animation projects. He also has a background in special effects, which enhances the visual impact of animated films.
Roles at Ringling College of Art and Design
During his time at Ringling College of Art and Design, Bidinger held several positions. He worked as a Production Designer for four months in 2011, served as an Area Coordinator from 2012 to 2013 for nine months, and was a Resident Assistant from 2011 to 2014 for three years. These roles contributed to his leadership skills and understanding of animation production.