Daren R. Dochterman | |
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 Dochterman atWondercon 2014 | |
| Born | Daren Ross Dochterman (1967-07-02)July 2, 1967 (age 57) New York, New York, United States |
| Occupation | Concept artist /Illustrator |
| Education | University of Southern California |
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Daren R. Dochterman (born July 2, 1967) is an American illustrator and set-designer. He illustrated forGet Smart,Rush Hour 3,Monster House,Poseidon,Sky High, andMaster and Commander: The Far Side of the World. He is otherwise credited withThe Chronicles of Riddick,The Terminal,Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas,The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas,The Nutty Professor,Sleepless in Seattle, andJames Cameron'sThe Abyss. Dochterman has twice been a guest of honor at the science,science fiction, and fantasy convention,CONvergence.Dochterman was recognized for his work by having shared a Video Premier Award for his supervision of visual effects in the movieStar Trek: The Motion Picture. He was also a conceptual illustrator on the filmG.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.[1][2]
Daren Dochterman was born in 1967, he spent his early childhood living in the suburbs of New York City. He would then go on to spend his teenage years in the Chicago area, graduating fromFenton High School inBensenville, Illinois. Dochterman always loved drawing, but not necessarily the structure of his earlier art classes. He also participated in other fine arts programs during his early education.[3]
Darren Dochterman attended theUniversity of Southern California, beginning his freshman year in 1985 as an undeclared major. He had applied twice to the USC School of Cinema-Television, and rejected once. He enrolled in all the Film classes he could, which led to him supporting himself financially with graphics work that he did for student films. He helped run the Post Production Department in his Sophomore year. After two years of maintaining an undeclared status at the university, and six rejection letters from the Cinema School, Dochterman chose to look for work.
Dochterman spent a year working as a model builder, prop maker,graphic artist andgofer allowing him to gain professional experience. Then, a friendship with a fellow USC student led him to working for directorJames Cameron to help restore full size props and models from the filmAliens. A job as the Assistant to the Art department for Cameron’s film,The Abyss, helped integrate him into the movie production industry. He even appeared in the film as a news reporter.
Darren Dochterman expanded his expertise in 1990 by deciding to develop skills working with digital art.[3]
