With dust settling from the Rhythm & Hues bankruptcy, two former employees have been hired by Method Studios, Erik-Jan de Boer and Keith Roberts as well as James Jacobs. “We are thrilled to have Erik, James and Keith joining our team,” stated Christian Kubsch, Method’s President in a press release issued by the company. “Their arrival couldn’t have come at a better time, as Method Studios is in the process of expanding the character animation talent across our global network.”
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| Erik-Jan de Boer, James Jacobs and Keith Roberts |
“Joining Method presents a great opportunity for me to be part of a multi-facility visual effects house,” remarked Erik-Jan de Boer who was a key member of the Oscar-winning visual effects team responsible for Life of Pi (2012). “There are some impressive projects on the horizon and working on these in an artist-driven environment is an exciting prospect.” de Boer who will serve as Animation Supervisor for the Vancouver facility will be joined by newly appointed Creative Supervisor James Jacobs. “Joining Method presents a unique chance for me to help enhance a character framework within a company that values innovation, stated Jacobs who was rewarded with the 2013 Scientific and Engineering Academy Award for the character simulation software used in Avatar (2009). “I’m pleased to be here.” Animation Supervisor Keith Roberts who has done CG animation for The Cabin in the Woods (2011) and The Incredible Hulk (2008) will be heading to Method Los Angeles. I’m looking forward to dividing my time between high-end feature film and commercial visual effects work here at Method – it’s a great opportunity for expanding my animation range even further.”