ABOUT / CREATIVE PRACTICE / BACKGROUND
I'm a senior VFX and virtual production professional with 18 years of experience spanning feature film, AAA game development, and real-time virtual production. My work sits at the intersection of art, technology, and production, focused on building assets, environments, pipelines, and workflows that hold up under real studio constraints.
I've supervised Virtual Art Departments on productions including Masters of the Air, Avatar, and The Mandalorian, and led outsource pipelines at scale for AAA game development. That depth of production experience now informs a consulting practice, Sweeney Design Studio, focused on virtual production pipeline strategy, real-time workflow development, and AI workflow integration for film, television, and games.
Whether evaluating generative AI tools for production viability, designing outsource pipelines, or supervising VAD environments for LED volume stages, the goal is the same: work that is visually grounded, technically sound, and built to survive a real pipeline.
CREATIVE PRACTICE
Production Experience Across Film, Real-Time, and R&D
My background spans feature film, virtual production, and internal R&D initiatives, with experience supervising previs, layout, environment development, and real-time scene assembly.
This range has shaped a practical mindset. Creative decisions must hold up downstream in performance, iteration, and collaboration.
Collaboration & Consulting
I collaborate with studios, production companies, and creative teams on AI workflow integration, virtual production pipeline strategy, and real-time environment development. Engagements range from hands-on production supervision and generative AI tool evaluation to outsource pipeline management and workflow design for hybrid productions. Available for staff roles, contract work, and consulting.
How I Work
I work closely with creative leads, technical teams, and production stakeholders, often bridging disciplines to align intent early and reduce friction downstream.
The emphasis is on practical decision-making, clear constraints, and systems that support iteration. Assets and workflows are designed to adapt as a project evolves, without breaking the pipeline.
