Cliff Baldridge

Generative AI engineer specializing in image/video model pipelines, LoRA fine-tuning, and ComfyUI-based production systems for visual storytelling.

• Hands-on ComfyUI node-based workflow development — custom pipelines integrating WAN 2.2, SD, and video diffusion models
• Built end-to-end generation pipelines (T2I, I2V, T2V) including first-frame/last-frame control, conditioning, and temporal consistency workflows
• LoRA fine-tuning for character consistency, style transfer, and production-ready outputs on NVIDIA H100/H200 via RunPod
• Python, PyTorch, OpenCV, CUDA-based workflows — model debugging, parameter tuning, and pipeline optimization
• Built evaluation frameworks for generative outputs: quality, consistency, artifact detection, and iteration cycles
• Winner: AT&T Developer Award — Best Use of Film & TV · Magic Leap AR/XR Spatial Computing Award · NReal/XReal AR/XR Mixed Reality Award · Intel Computer Vision IoT Scholar

• Emerging Media Programming Peer Group
• College Television Awards
• Television Academy Foundation Internship Program

Technology partner to Andy Heyward (creator of Inspector Gadget) and Stan Lee on his final living projects.

• Prototyped early generative AI and computer vision systems for animation and content pipelines
• Unity, Unreal Engine, Maya, and Magic Leap immersive pipeline development
• Produced Stan Lee VR Experience — the only official Stan Lee VR content (Comic-Con / Hollywood Reporter)
• Built 125M household distribution network: Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Nickelodeon, Roku

• Managed Llama Llama Netflix Original starring Jennifer Garner
• Relaunched Warren Buffett's Secret Millionaires Club on streaming
• R&D with Magic Leap, Unity, Unreal Engine, Maya across production pipelines
• Early generative AI, machine learning, and computer vision prototyping for animated content
• Multi-million dollar Google Ads campaigns with YouTube Kids & TV teams

• Scaled YouTube from 800K to 2M+ subscribers and 2M+ daily views post-viral Miss Universe moment
• 10M+ combined followers across all platforms
• OTT distribution: Hulu, Comcast Xfinity, VOD platforms

• 419K subscribers · 200M+ views · Official Google Partner
• Award-winning Producer Partner at YouTube Space LA
• Certified: YouTube, Google Ads, Google Analytics

Selected by Epic Games for an exclusive, pro-bono pilot program to master the Unreal Engine Virtual Production ecosystem prior to the launch of the Unreal Fellowship — held at Epic Games' training center at the former Sony Pictures Studios headquarters, Culver City. Trained directly by former Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) veterans and gold-standard instructors from top Hollywood studios.

• Real-Time Cinematics: Sequencer, VCam workflows, and Hollywood-grade shot composition for linear content creation
• Motion Capture: Full-body capture using Xsens MVN inertial suits and Live Link for real-time character performance and retargeting
• Advanced Lighting & Lookdev: Real-time global illumination, physical camera settings, and photorealistic material authoring
• ICVFX & LED Volume: Integration of real-time engines with hardware for in-camera visual effects and live-set collaboration
• VP Pipeline: End-to-end digital filmmaking workflow mentored by Epic Games and Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) veterans
• World Building: High-fidelity virtual sets using landscape tools, procedural foliage, and large-scale asset integration