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'''Todd John (TJ) Galda''' (born May, 1976) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] [[animator]] who has worked on 2 [[Academy Award]]-nominated
'''Todd John (TJ) Galda''' (born 1976) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] [[animator]] who has worked on 2 [[Academy Award]]-nominated
films and 5 [[Emmy Award]] winning projects.
films and 5 [[Emmy Award]] winning projects.


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Galda has distinguished himself in the field of [[film]], [[animation]], and [[video games]] since the 1990s. Most notably, Galda is recognized for being one of the 2006 [[Autodesk Maya Master Award]] recipients, as well as having earned a Lifetime Achievement award from the [[Ontario]] Government and appearing in [[Mcleans|McLean’s Magazine]], by the age of 29. Currently, he is the [[CG Supervisor]] for [[Technicolor]] Creative Services, the company who brought color to film over 90 years ago. Working out of their North American [[visual effects|VFX]] Headquarters, he helps to guide their [[visual effects]] department across multiple [[feature films]].
Galda has distinguished himself in the field of [[film]], [[animation]], and [[video games]] since the 1990s. Most notably, Galda is recognized for being one of the 2006 [[Autodesk Maya Master Award]] recipients, as well as having earned a Lifetime Achievement award from the [[Ontario]] Government and appearing in [[Mcleans|McLean’s Magazine]], by the age of 29. Currently, he is the [[CG Supervisor]] for [[Technicolor]] Creative Services, the company who brought color to film over 90 years ago. Working out of their North American [[visual effects|VFX]] Headquarters, he helps to guide their [[visual effects]] department across multiple [[feature films]].


An expert in his field, is asked to speak at round-table discussions, and has received several notable accolades. His noteworthy work includes helping with the creation of [[DreamWorks Pictures|DreamWorks]]' newest animated logo, and working on award-winning feature films and television shows such as: [[Shark Tale]], [[Over the Hedge]], [[Kung Fu Panda]], [[Fantastic Four]], [[Rolie Polie Olie]], and [[Rescue Heroes]]. His projects have accumulated a total of five [[Emmy Award]]s and one [[Academy Award]] nomination, as well as countless [[Annie Award|Annies]], [[Video game awards (disambiguation)|VGA]]s (including [[List of Game of the Year awards|Game of the Year]]), and other awards.
An expert in his field, is asked to speak at round-table discussions, and has received several notable accolades. His noteworthy work includes helping with the creation of [[DreamWorks Pictures|DreamWorks]]' newest animated logo, and working on award-winning feature films and television shows such as: [[Shark Tale]], [[Over the Hedge]], [[Kung Fu Panda]], [[Fantastic Four]], [[Rolie Polie Olie]], and [[Rescue Heroes]]. His projects have accumulated a total of five [[Emmy Award]]s and one [[Academy Award]] nomination, as well as several [[Annie Award|Annies]], [[video game award]]s (including [[List of Game of the Year awards|Game of the Year]]), and other awards.


In his previous role at [[Electronic Arts]] Canada, Galda was in charge of all facets of art production for their 250 million dollar handheld gaming division ([[PlayStation Portable|PSP]], [[Nintendo DS|DS]], and [[Wii]]), and overseeing production on over 25 games at a time.
In his previous role at [[Electronic Arts]] Canada, Galda was in charge of all facets of art production for their $250 million dollar handheld gaming division ([[PlayStation Portable|PSP]], [[Nintendo DS|DS]], and [[Wii]]), and overseeing production on over 25 games at a time.


Originally from [[Ontario, Canada|Ontario]], [[Canada]]), Galda is an instructor at the [[Vancouver Film School]], and has also taught for [[Centennial College]], the Bell Center for Creative Communication, and [[Electronic Arts]]' University. He has led courses in a wide range of topics, from lighting to [[project management]], [[script (computing)|scripting]], [[animation]], [[rigging]], [[Physical model|modeling]], and more.
Originally from [[Ontario, Canada|Ontario]], [[Canada]]), Galda is an instructor at the [[Vancouver Film School]], and has also taught for [[Centennial College (Canada)|Centennial College]], the Bell Center for Creative Communication, and [[Electronic Arts]]' University. He has led courses in a wide range of topics, from lighting to [[project management]], [[script (computing)|scripting]], [[animation]], [[rigging]], [[Physical model|modeling]], and more.


Galda has just recently joined the Board of Advisors for [[Zerofootprint]] and is an active volunteer in the community.
Galda has just recently joined the Board of Advisors for [[Zerofootprint]] and is an active volunteer in the community.
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*''[[Kung Fu Panda]]''
*''[[Kung Fu Panda]]''
*''[[The Fantastic Four]]''
*''[[The Fantastic Four]]''
*''[[Over The Hedge]]''
*''[[Over the Hedge]]''
*''[[Shark Tale]]''
*''[[Shark Tale]]''
*''[[Rescue Heroes: The Movie]]'' (R&D)
*''[[Rescue Heroes: The Movie]]'' (R&D)
*''[[Backyardigans]]'' (R&D)
*''[[The Backyardigans]]'' (R&D)
*''[[Rolie Polie Olie|Rolie Polie Olie: The Baby Bot Chase]]''
*''[[Rolie Polie Olie|Rolie Polie Olie: The Baby Bot Chase]]''
*''[[Miss Spider|Miss Spider: Sunnypatch Kids]]'' (special)
*''Miss Spider: Sunnypatch Kids'' (special)
*''[[Rolie Polie Olie|Rolie Polie Olie: The Great Defender of Fun]]''
*''[[Rolie Polie Olie|Rolie Polie Olie: The Great Defender of Fun]]''
*''[[Pecola]]'' (several seasons)
*''[[Pecola]]'' (several seasons)
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070821163456/http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=7314668 Autodesk Maya Master Profile]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070821163456/http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=7314668 Autodesk Maya Master Profile]
*[http://www.vfs.com/faculty.php?id=7&staff_id=640 Vancouver Film School]
*[http://www.vfs.com/faculty.php?id=7&staff_id=640 Vancouver Film School]
*[http://www.canoe.ca/CareerConnectionNews/041208_youthforce.html Canoe.ca]
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*[https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/therecord/access/707091031.html?FMT=ABS&dids=707091031:707091031&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Oct+5%2C+2004&author=BARBARA+AGGERHOLM&pub=The+Record&desc=Giving+a+shark+some+bite The Record (Kitchener-Waterloo): Giving a Shark Some Bite (Front Page Headline Story Oct 5, 2004)]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20071001044954/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/therecord/access/707091031.html?FMT=ABS&dids=707091031:707091031&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Oct+5,+2004&author=BARBARA+AGGERHOLM&pub=The+Record&desc=Giving+a+shark+some+bite The Record (Kitchener-Waterloo): Giving a Shark Some Bite (Front Page Headline Story Oct 5, 2004)]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070701100012/http://area.autodesk.com/showcase/behindscreenz/details/4379/ The Area: Behind the Screenz AreaCast (interview with TJ Galda in mp3 format)]*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110504130709/http://alumni.uwaterloo.ca/alumni/e-newsletter/2003/december/tj_galda.html University of Waterloo Alumni Association]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070701100012/http://area.autodesk.com/showcase/behindscreenz/details/4379/ The Area: Behind the Screenz AreaCast (interview with TJ Galda in mp3 format)]*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110504130709/http://alumni.uwaterloo.ca/alumni/e-newsletter/2003/december/tj_galda.html University of Waterloo Alumni Association]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070807222156/http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/pls/portal/url/page/TOPLEVELPAGES/OCAS_plan_GradResults?GradId=508&NLS_LANGUAGE=en OCAS: Graduate Story]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070807222156/http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/pls/portal/url/page/TOPLEVELPAGES/OCAS_plan_GradResults?GradId=508&NLS_LANGUAGE=en OCAS: Graduate Story]
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20020928212924/http://zerofootprint.net/ Zerofootprint]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20020928212924/http://zerofootprint.net/ Zerofootprint]
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Latest revision as of 01:43, 1 January 2025

TJ Galda
Background information
Born1976
OriginOntario, Canada
Occupation(s)CG Supervisor
Consultant
Animator
Years active1999—present

Todd John (TJ) Galda (born 1976) is a Canadian animator who has worked on 2 Academy Award-nominated films and 5 Emmy Award winning projects.

Biography

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Galda has distinguished himself in the field of film, animation, and video games since the 1990s. Most notably, Galda is recognized for being one of the 2006 Autodesk Maya Master Award recipients, as well as having earned a Lifetime Achievement award from the Ontario Government and appearing in McLean’s Magazine, by the age of 29. Currently, he is the CG Supervisor for Technicolor Creative Services, the company who brought color to film over 90 years ago. Working out of their North American VFX Headquarters, he helps to guide their visual effects department across multiple feature films.

An expert in his field, is asked to speak at round-table discussions, and has received several notable accolades. His noteworthy work includes helping with the creation of DreamWorks' newest animated logo, and working on award-winning feature films and television shows such as: Shark Tale, Over the Hedge, Kung Fu Panda, Fantastic Four, Rolie Polie Olie, and Rescue Heroes. His projects have accumulated a total of five Emmy Awards and one Academy Award nomination, as well as several Annies, video game awards (including Game of the Year), and other awards.

In his previous role at Electronic Arts Canada, Galda was in charge of all facets of art production for their $250 million dollar handheld gaming division (PSP, DS, and Wii), and overseeing production on over 25 games at a time.

Originally from Ontario, Canada), Galda is an instructor at the Vancouver Film School, and has also taught for Centennial College, the Bell Center for Creative Communication, and Electronic Arts' University. He has led courses in a wide range of topics, from lighting to project management, scripting, animation, rigging, modeling, and more.

Galda has just recently joined the Board of Advisors for Zerofootprint and is an active volunteer in the community.

Galda is the published author of Advanced Character Rigging: Creating Advanced Tendon and Muscle Systems.

Filmography

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References

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