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Craig Tanner 
Occupation Director, Editor, Producer, and President/Co-Founder of Digital Revolution Studios Years active 2000-Present Spouse Gina Light Tanner Website [1] Craig Tanner is an award-winning film editor and producer, best known for his work as Visual Effects Editor for the film Avatar and as associate producer of the Oscar-nominated God Sleeps in Rwanda. Tanner is also the co-founder of Digital Revolution Studios, a 3D special effects production facility.
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Early life
Tanner was born in San Diego, California and raised in the small town of Roseburg, Oregon. Tanner is a graduate of The Air Force Academy and served as a film editor for the armed forces for eight years.[1] It was not until Tanner was put in charge of filming and editing plays as a coach for the Air Force football team that he developed an interest in making movies.[2]
After his military career, Craig Tanner went on to edit feature films. He found editing internships with Warner Bros. after the Air force and continued to work in post-production. In 2005, Craig Tanner was nominated for an Oscar and received an Emmy for the documentary God Sleeps in Rwanda.[2] Then, in 2010, after working as a Visual Effects Editor for Avatar, Craig co-founded Digital Revolution Studios, LLC.
Career
As Visual Effects Editor on Avatar[3] Tanner assisted in the creation of the complex live-action and motion capture hybrid post-production pipeline for James Cameron.[citation needed]
By collaborating with other leading experts in 3D research and development, Tanner has designed and created 3D cameras and equipment for Digital Revolution Studios. With the help of his production crew, he has produced, directed and edited various content for small and larger venues, from wildlife and nature clips to commercials to an independent feature length film.[4]
Work
Filmography
Year Title Role 2001 Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles Assistant Editor 2002 We Were Soldiers Assistant Editor (uncredited) 2003 Shattered Glass Associate Editor 2003 The Young Black Stallion First Assistant Editor 2004 The Passion of the Christ Assistant Editor (uncredited) 2005 Hide and Seek Associate Editor 2005 The Family Stone Associate Editor 2005 God Sleeps in Rwanda Editor, Associate Producer 2007 Breach Associate Editor 2007 Meter Maids Editor 2007 Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer Visual Effects Editor 2009 Avatar Visual Effects Editor 2011 Jillian's Travels Director / Executive Producer 2011 3D Safari: Africa Executive Producer 2011 Bullproof - TV Series Director / Executive Producer 2011 Humor & Heartache of War - Documentary Director Awards and nominations
- In 2005, Craig Tanner received an Emmy and was nominated for an Oscar for his work in God Sleeps in Rwanda.[2][5]
- In 2011, Craig Tanner received an Telly Award for the "Use of 3D" in the TV series "Bullproof"
Personal life
Tanner is married to Gina Light Tanner, and together they have three young sons. They are currently residing in Los Angeles, California.
References
- ^ "God Sleeps in Rwanda Filmmakers", Date Accessed: 2010-07-22
- ^ a b c Morse, Heather (2009-12-17). "“Avatar Visual Effects Editor”". The News-Review. http://www.nrtoday.com/article/20091217/NEWS/912169992. Retrieved 2010-07-22.
- ^ Craig Tanner at the Internet Movie Database
- ^ "Digital Revolution Studios Bios", Date Accessed: 2010-07-22
- ^ Kimberlee Aquaro; Stacy Sherman (2010-03-18). "“God Sleeps in Rwanda”". http://www.cinemapolitica.org/node/1432. Retrieved 2010-07-22.
External links
- Craig Tanner at the Internet Movie Database
- Craig Tanner at AllRovi
Categories:- American Cinema Editors
- Living people
- People from Roseburg, Oregon
- People from Oregon
- Special effects people
- Emmy Award winners
- American film producers
- 3D imaging
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