CONTENTS HAGAN CARLILE INTRODUCTION SKILL SET WORK EXPERIENCE CONTACT. Creative Director + Advanced Media Producer

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1 CONTENTS HAGAN CARLILE Creative Director + Advanced Media Producer INTRODUCTION SKILL SET WORK EXPERIENCE ARHT MEDIA ( ) ROSE & THISTLE MEDIA ( ) CASE STUDY: HOLT RENFREW 3D CAMERA COMPANY ( ) FX SMITH ( ) THEATRE D DIGITAL ( ) CONTACT

2 HAGAN CARLILE DEMO REELS HOLOGRAPHIC SHOWREEL Creative Director Advanced Media Producer Since 2000, I have acquired a unique skill set in producing innovative content for emerging digital technologies for the entertainment, corporate and advertising industries. GIANT SCREEN 3D FILM PROJECTION MAPPING I am a hands-on Creative Director with sophisticated technical experience. I work side by side with my teams along the entire lifecycle of a project. My technical experience includes all facets of HD, 4K, Stereo 3D and DCP workflows, from production to post-production, visual effects and digital projection. I have directed, produced and designed projects ranging in scale from Giant Screen to iphone and in formats ranging from Stereoscopic 3D, Projection Mapping to Holographic. In addition to conceptual storytelling in a variety of linear and non-linear formats, I professionally design, animate, film and edit. BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN INNOVATIVE CONTENT & EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES - PROJECTION MAPPING - HOLOGRAPHY (PEPPER S GHOST) - STEREOSCOPIC 3D - GIANT SCREEN FILM PRODUCTION - INTERACTIVE DESIGN - GESTURE + MOTION CAPTURE 03 04

3 SKILL SET Core technical knowledge is essential for realizing creative concepts and envisioning achievable goals. I believe it is also invaluable in being able to understand limitations, pushing boundaries and creating innovative content. 2D CGI PROJECTION I have significant experience with hardware and software in all areas of media production, visual effects and filmmaking. I have implemented a variety of production workflows optimizing configurations for budget, data, speed and on-location flexibility and size. These skills have been acquired by working for recognized pioneers in the industry. These include: Graphic Design Motion Design HD/4K Acquisition 3D Post-Production Stereoscopic Acquisition Visual Effects Virtual Sets Motion Capture Stereo 3D Exhibition Holographic Projection Mapping 3D GIANT SCREEN - Bill White (Fuji award for contribution to Film Industry) SPECIAL EFFECTS - Gordon Smith (acclaimed SFX master) MEDIA INNOVATION - Syd Kessler (Marketing Hall of Fame) Currently my career is bookended with the design of two patented technologies. An educational software tool for Softlight Inc. in 2000 and a holographic system for Rose and Thistle Media Inc. in CAMERA & DIT: ARRI Alexa RED SI (Silicon Imaging) POST SOFTWARE: Adobe CreatIve Suite Avid Final Cut Trapcode Effects Plugins Dashwood 3D Plugins 3D ANIMATION: Lightwave 3D Autodesk Cinema 4D SketchUp Pro PROJECTION SOFTWARE: Watchout Cube8 Christie Warp Resolume My technical skill set allows me to communicate effectively with team leaders and design highly specialized visual images

4 WORK EXPERIENCE I have not walked a traditional path in media and entertainment. I have immersed myself in all its current artistry and technology. HD POST PRODUCTION + EXHIBITION By joining pioneering companies I have been privileged to acquire a wealth of knowledge, mentorship and skills. SPECIAL EFFECTS I have had the opportunity to leapfrog into many positions and roles. I have done this by integrating cohesively with all aspects of each business from management and creative direction to technical execution. I am the first to take on challenging projects and deliver them successfully. In each company, I have managed a mercenary team of artists and technologists in production of all in-house and client projects. 3D STEREOSCOPIC PROJECTION + HOLOGRAPHY Within these companies, creativity has always led technology. My goal has always been to bridge the gap between content and emerging technologies, and bring depth to each. Historic Theatres outfitted with digital post-production infrastructure that provides direct-to-theatre playback from edit suites. Special Effects pioneer, of such films as Jacob s Ladder and X-Men, with patented system that unites makeup into prosthetics. Proprietary 3D Stereoscopic rigs and workflow, used in major productions such as SAW 7 and Transformers 3. Proprietary, award-winning Holographic technology and content design

5 ARHT MEDIA INC At ARHT Media, as Creative Director + Advanced Media Producer, I continued to work in the field of holographics projections. ARHT Media advanced a system that allowed a live holographic video to be beamed to various display points worlwide. This allowed live presenters to appear in locations simultaneously, without the expense of travel, while reaching a significantly larger audience. Live productions were delivered for celebrities such as Deepak Chopra, Tony Robbins, Gary Vaynerchuk, Jeffrey Gundlach and various others. In addition to live productions, ARHT Media produced various stand alone productions for clients including Warren Buffet, Notorious B.I.G, Ron Clark, Stephen Hawking, Da Vinci Exhibition, Ronnie DIO and Christian Dior. DEMO REEL HOLOGRAPHIC EVENT VIDEOS VIEW VIDEO TONY ROBBINS RON CLARK BETT SHOW GARY VEE CHRISTIAN DIOR JUSTIN TRUDEU 09 10

6 ROSE & THISTLE MEDIA HOLOGRAPHIC & PROJECTION DEMO REEL In 2012, I was invited to set up a new company by Ron and Norma Walton, owners of the Rose and Thistle Group of Companies. The mandate was to explore new digital technologies and their application in augmenting live entertainment. I steered them towards Pepper s Ghost Holography and Projection Mapping as viable technologies. The first challenge was to design a prototype based on existing intellectual property. This was a prestigious musical TV show and accompanying live tour produced with PBS entitled Quest Beyond the Stars. I had two months and a deadline to deliver this at a PBS convention in Denver. This project gave me the opportunity to put into practice everything I had learned technically and creatively. Technically, I designed a Pepper s Ghost infrastructure utilizing two screens to attain true parallax and depth. I circumvented the use of expensive projectors and reduced the systems footprint by using 4K LED displays. Traditionally, the Pepper s Ghost illusion utilizes a single source, refracted through a foil that produces semi-transparent ghost-like imagery. The limitation of the optical effect is such that black is transparent and white is opaque in the final display. Thus utilizing two screens was traditionally avoided because rear and foreground content would bleed together. I wanted to push the Pepper s Ghost illusion as far as I could, so I designed a variety of creative visual tests and established a unique style guide of colors and optical effects. With this bible, a 5-minute holographic show based on the PBS special was conceived. I filmed the performers in 4K at Abbey Road Studios in London and spent two weeks animating and editing a visual effects intensive musical showcase

7 ROSE & THISTLE MEDIA CONT. Based on the prototype and the outstanding reception of the content to 300 PBS executives in Denver in 2012, Rose and Thistle Media Inc. was funded and opened offices at Film Port Studios in Toronto. With a team of four individuals we developed the patent-pending system called ParaMotion TM Holographic Technology. We also constructed portable and life-size holographic stages called ShowBoxes TM. From a creative position, a comprehensive business branding initiative including all collateral, four holographic presentations and many hours of original Holographic content was created in-house. We opened for business in February During 2013, a partnership with Christie Digital was established and we undertook various R&D developments on frame rates, transparent screens and projection systems. During this time I was responsible for pitching, developing and directing client projects. I also continued my technical and managements responsibilities. Our debut project, for luxury retailer Holt Renfrew, was recipient of two awards at the Digital Signage Expo in Las Vegas, 2013). (see next page) Over the course of the year, we produced holographic projects for: - Cats- The Musical - Christian Louboutin - TSN - Paul Anka (duet with Frank Sinatra) - Astronaut Chris Hadfield (Tour of Humanity exhibit) We also had many commercial clients including ADP, Modern Teacher and Lexus. We also performed a multitude of tests on real time motion capture and Holographic Puppetry utilizing gesture and motion tracking software

8 HOLT RENFREW LIVE PROJECTION MAPPING + HOLO DISPLAY WINDOW CASE STUDY A Gold Award for CONTENT: A 200 ft Projection Mapping Video commemorating the 175-year history of Holts. This video was an original 10-minute production with an aspect ratio of 3 IMAX Screens mapped onto the tiled surface of the flagship store on Bloor Street, Toronto. A Bronze Award for TECHNOLOGY: A Holographic Fashion Window Display with Inverted Parallax. DSE AWARDS SHOWCASE REEL

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10 3D CAMERA COMPANY At this time another pioneer in the industry, Bill White, asked me to assist in the development of a Stereoscopic 3D business. Bill White is responsible for establishing one of the largest film equipment rental businesses in the world- William F. White Inc. (now Whites) and is the recipient of the Fuji Lifetime Achievement award for his contributions to the film industry. Two companies were established: 3D Camera Company Inc. (3DCC) to provide equipment and service work and Dimension 3 Productions Inc. (D3P) to develop original 3D production and distribution. PHOTO: 3D in UAE (desert tent in Liwa) Sheik Diab (far left), Bill White, Hagan Carlile (far right) I also developed a variety of internal 3D projects, including many stereoscopic music videos, commercials and documentaries. These included projects for musicians RUSH, Kylie Minogue, Roberto Carlos and the Jim Jones Revue as well as commercials for Sony, Bell and the UAE Royal Family. As a Founder of D3P and Executive Producer at 3DCC, my roles were extensive. In addition to technical development of proprietary rigs and DIT (Digital Imaging Technologist) workflows,i was responsible for the management of a variety of high profile projects in India, Brasil, UAE, Israel and our contributions to Transformers 3D: Dark Side of the Moon and SAW 7 3D. PHOTO: SAW 3D 3DCC Tango Rig The 3D renaissance that lasted a few years was an incredible adventure. I traveled the world and undertook filmmaking in some of the most extreme environments. I had the honour of working with leading Stereographers: William Reeve, Paul Taylor and Dylan Reid. I also directed and designed many short form projects and demos for clients. My time with 3DCC and D3P allowed me to continue my education in cinema with hands on experience in large format 3D filming, editing and delivering a DCP (Digital Cinema Package) of the highest standards

11 FX SMITH PROJECTS: In 2006, I had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to assist legendary special effects artist, Gordon Smith at FXSMITH. Gordon is the man behind some of the most extraordinary visual designs in Platoon, JFK, Jacobs Ladder and X-men. Gordon designed a formulae to fuse the make-up into the prosethetics and silicon applications, saving time and ensuring visual excellence. During my time at FXSMITH, we developed special effects for: - the feature film Splice (directed by Vincenzo Natali) - the pilot for JJ. Abrams Fringe (directed by John Grey) I was responsible for working with Gordon in upgrading and integrating new digital tools, workflows and personnel into the existing processes. I was hired to bridge the gap between practical special effects and CGI augmentation. Responsibilities also included expanding the business with original projects and service work

12 THEATRE D DIGITAL A visionary post-production company, Theatre D Digital outfitted and integrated the latest digital technology into the renovations of two historic movie theatres. The concept was to allow filmmakers the opportunity to instantly review and finalize edits in a giant screen, Dolby calibrated environment. The theatres also served as independent cinemas for premieres and second-run screenings. The technical achievements, combined with the historic settings provided an unparalleled creative environment for established and emerging artists. This was a small company and I was engaged when the first theatre, the Regent, was in development. I was brought in to assist with the technical, creative and business expansion of this unique facility. During my two years with this company, the concept found success with filmmakers, producers and special events coordinators. Locally it became the home of filmmakers Atom Egoyan and Bruce McDonald. Internationally it drew legendary filmmakers such as James Cameron and Michael Mann. Together with the owners, we expanded the concept, with multi-million dollar investment, into a second facility (The Royal) that stands out as one of the most advanced digital post-production and screening facilities in North America. In addition to technical and business related functions, I orchestrated original production and distribution initiatives that achieved private and Telefilm Canada investment. SIDE NOTE: I directed a short dance film in the historic facility at Mt. Pleasant using only visual techniques available in early cinema. This was one of my earliest films but it was recently chosen as one of the top 100 Bravo!FACT videos

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