Framestore, the Academy-Award-winning creative company known for its groundbreaking innovations in immersive experiences, announces the addition of two exceptional talents to its growing Immersive team.
Warren Drones joins as Lead Technical Artist in the New York office, while Daria Adamitskaya takes on the role of Lead Environment Artist in the London office. With these new hires, Framestore reaffirms its position as a global leader in creative technology, dedicated to reshaping expectations for both IP owners and their guests through innovative creative technology, location-based entertainment, and theme park rides.
Warren Drones – Lead Technical Artist
Warren Drones brings over a decade of industry expertise to his new role at Framestore. Throughout his distinguished career, Drones has made significant contributions to virtual production, augmented reality, product management, and game development.
Notably, he has been involved in multiple Emmy award-winning projects, including the NFL Super Bowl AR package. As a former product manager at Epic Games, specializing in Esports and media entertainment, Drones has worked with industry giants like Fortnite, Rocket League, ESPN, Fox, and Disney.
One of Drones’ standout accomplishments includes his role in developing the Avalanche Motion Graphics tools for Unreal Engine, showcasing his innovative spirit and technical prowess. His arrival at Framestore signals an exciting opportunity to leverage his visionary leadership and collaborative approach, further elevating the Immersive team’s capabilities.
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Daria Adamitskaya – Lead Environment Artist
Joining Framestore’s London team, Daria Adamitskaya brings a wealth of experience from her nine-year tenure at Creative Assembly. During her time there, she made significant contributions to notable titles such as the Total War series, including three chapters of Warhammer, and historical games like Three Kingdoms. Adamitskaya’s expertise extends to crafting environmental scenes with Unreal Engine 5.3, where she is currently working on unannounced projects.
Adamitskaya’s passion for creating immersive experiences stems from her childhood fascination with storytelling and atmosphere. Her focus on combining top-of-the-line visuals with compelling narratives aligns perfectly with Framestore’s commitment to delivering unforgettable immersive experiences.
Karl Woolley, Global Head of Immersive at Framestore, expressed enthusiasm about the recent additions to the team. “Framestore has always been about the people and how we’re able to harness technology so our talent can realize the very best work,” Woolley commented. “This is why we’re excited to have Daria and Warren join us from esteemed adjacent industries, bringing their skills and experience to further strengthen Framestore’s talent base and broaden our Immersive offering.”
With Drones and Adamitskaya on board, Framestore’s Immersive team is poised to continue pushing boundaries and creating transformative experiences for audiences worldwide. Their combined expertise and passion for innovation will undoubtedly contribute to Framestore’s ongoing success in the immersive entertainment landscape.
Reel 360 News wishes Warren and Daria the best of luck in their new roles.
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