About

Todd Palamar

Storyteller. Educator, Technical Artist. Future builder.

About Todd Palamar

Todd Palamar began writing stories before the age of seven, inspired by horror and science fiction film.

At 12, he started making stop-motion movies with ambitions of directing. Over the next decade he developed hands-on skills in sculpting creatures, building miniatures, machining armatures, and writing stories.

After the release of Jurassic Park, Todd pivoted with the industry and embraced the 3D evolution of visual effects while continuing to build a future-facing creative path.

Origin Story

Early Childhood

Writing stories before age seven, fueled by horror and science-fiction film.

Age 12 — Stop-Motion

Built first stop-motion movies: sculpted creatures, machined armatures, and miniature sets.

1993 — The Jurassic Shift

Jurassic Park changed the industry. Pivoted to embrace the 3D revolution in visual effects.

Now — Discover the Future

Building episodic series, projects, and platforms designed for the future.


Credits

A career spanning games, film, and published works.

Games

Madden NFL 17
Madden NFL 17 2016
Rory McIlroy PGA Tour
Rory McIlroy PGA Tour 2015
Madden NFL 15
Madden NFL 15 2014
Shenmue
Shenmue 1999
Die Hard Trilogy 2: Viva Las Vegas
Die Hard Trilogy 2: Viva Las Vegas 2000
Behind Enemy Lines
Behind Enemy Lines 1999
Dukes of Hazzard: Racing for Home
Dukes of Hazzard: Racing for Home 1999
Field & Stream: Trophy Hunting
Field & Stream: Trophy Hunting 1998
Field & Stream: Trophy Buck
Field & Stream: Trophy Buck 1998

Film

Death Mask
Death Mask 1998
Jack-O
Jack-O 1995
Biohazard: The Alien Force
Biohazard: The Alien Force 1994
Dark Universe
Dark Universe 1993
Vampire Trailer Park
Vampire Trailer Park 1991

Books

Mastering Autodesk Maya 2016
Mastering Autodesk Maya 2016
Mastering Autodesk Maya 2015
Mastering Autodesk Maya 2015
Mastering Autodesk Maya 2014
Mastering Autodesk Maya 2014
Mastering Autodesk Maya 2013
Mastering Autodesk Maya 2013
Mastering Autodesk Maya 2012
Mastering Autodesk Maya 2012
Mastering Autodesk Maya 2011
Mastering Autodesk Maya 2011
Maya Studio Projects: Photorealistic Characters
Maya Studio Projects: Photorealistic Characters 2011
Maya Studio Projects: Dynamics
Maya Studio Projects: Dynamics 2009
Maya Feature Creature Creations 2nd Edition
Maya Feature Creature Creations 2nd Ed. 2008
Maya Cloth for Characters
Maya Cloth for Characters 2008
Maya Feature Creature Creations 1st Edition
Maya Feature Creature Creations 1st Ed. 2002