Andrea Maiolo and Tim Naylor
Andrea Maiolo and Tim Naylor
Andrea Maiolo and Tim Naylor

Character Tool Pioneers

Character Tool Pioneers

Character Tool Pioneers

ExoTools was founded in 2016 by two seasoned visual effects industry veterans. 
ExoTools was founded in 2016 by two seasoned visual effects industry veterans. 
ExoTools was founded in 2016 by two seasoned visual effects industry veterans. 

Our vision is for ExoTools software to become an indispensable part of every major VFX movie, game, and Metaverse production.

Our vision is for ExoTools software to become an indispensable part of every major VFX movie, game, and Metaverse production.

Our vision is for ExoTools software to become an indispensable part of every major VFX movie, game, and Metaverse production.

Tim Naylor, Co-Founder

Tim Naylor has worked at Digital Domain, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), and most recently, developing facial animation technology at the Reality Labs group at Meta. Tim has contributed to some of the most visually stunning and critically acclaimed films in recent years, including Transformers, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. Tim was inducted into the Full Sail University Hall of Fame in 2014.
Tim Naylor has worked at Digital Domain, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), and most recently, developing facial animation technology at the Reality Labs group at Meta. Tim has contributed to some of the most visually stunning and critically acclaimed films in recent years, including Transformers, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. Tim was inducted into the Full Sail University Hall of Fame in 2014.

Andrea Maiolo, Co-Founder

Andrea Maiolo's experience includes working at Square Pictures, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Digital Domain, and Disney. Andrea brings the perfect combination of art and science, using his computer science background to create impactful visuals. He has contributed to major films such as Jack the Giant Slayer, Michael Jackson's hologram performance at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, and War of the Worlds.
Andrea Maiolo's experience includes working at Square Pictures, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Digital Domain, and Disney. Andrea brings the perfect combination of art and science, using his computer science background to create impactful visuals. He has contributed to major films such as Jack the Giant Slayer, Michael Jackson's hologram performance at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, and War of the Worlds.
Tim Naylor and Andrea Maiolo's long-standing partnership began in 2001 at the legendary Industrial Light & Magic studio, where they worked on the highly anticipated Star Wars prequels. Over the years, they collaborated on numerous projects at ILM, including the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Later, they both moved on to join the prestigious Digital Domain studio, where they continued their successful partnership while working on films such as Jack the Giant Slayer. With decades of combined experience in the visual effects industry, Tim and Andrea established themselves as seasoned veterans known for their character development expertise and commitment to innovation in their field.
Tim Naylor and Andrea Maiolo's long-standing partnership began in 2001 at the legendary Industrial Light & Magic studio, where they worked on the highly anticipated Star Wars prequels. Over the years, they collaborated on numerous projects at ILM, including the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Later, they both moved on to join the prestigious Digital Domain studio, where they continued their successful partnership while working on films such as Jack the Giant Slayer. With decades of combined experience in the visual effects industry, Tim and Andrea established themselves as seasoned veterans known for their character development expertise and commitment to innovation in their field.
Tim Naylor and Andrea Maiolo's long-standing partnership began in 2001 at the legendary Industrial Light & Magic studio, where they worked on the highly anticipated Star Wars prequels. Over the years, they collaborated on numerous projects at ILM, including the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Later, they both moved on to join the prestigious Digital Domain studio, where they continued their successful partnership while working on films such as Jack the Giant Slayer. With decades of combined experience in the visual effects industry, Tim and Andrea established themselves as seasoned veterans known for their character development expertise and commitment to innovation in their field.
In 2012, Tim and Andrea co-founded Creature Art & Mechanics, a California-based studio that worked on developing the next generation of digital creature technology for the entertainment industry. Some of their early work caught the attention of Autodesk, which acquired some of their groundbreaking technology. Later, Creature Art & Mechanics merged with Pulse Evolution, a company specializing in hyper-realistic holograms used in live performances.
In 2012, Tim and Andrea co-founded Creature Art & Mechanics, a California-based studio that worked on developing the next generation of digital creature technology for the entertainment industry. Some of their early work caught the attention of Autodesk, which acquired some of their groundbreaking technology. Later, Creature Art & Mechanics merged with Pulse Evolution, a company specializing in hyper-realistic holograms used in live performances.
In 2012, Tim and Andrea co-founded Creature Art & Mechanics, a California-based studio that worked on developing the next generation of digital creature technology for the entertainment industry. Some of their early work caught the attention of Autodesk, which acquired some of their groundbreaking technology. Later, Creature Art & Mechanics merged with Pulse Evolution, a company specializing in hyper-realistic holograms used in live performances.
Building upon their previous experiences, Naylor and Maiolo founded ExoTools to create state-of-the-art software tools specifically for character development. With a deep understanding of the industry and a passion for innovation, the founders continue to provide artists with the resources they need to take their creative visions about characters to the next level.
Building upon their previous experiences, Naylor and Maiolo founded ExoTools to create state-of-the-art software tools specifically for character development. With a deep understanding of the industry and a passion for innovation, the founders continue to provide artists with the resources they need to take their creative visions about characters to the next level.
Building upon their previous experiences, Naylor and Maiolo founded ExoTools to create state-of-the-art software tools specifically for character development. With a deep understanding of the industry and a passion for innovation, the founders continue to provide artists with the resources they need to take their creative visions about characters to the next level.

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© 2023 ExoTools, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

© 2023 ExoTools, LLC. All Rights Reserved.