Alumni Information
School: LaSalle College Vancouver/Dubrulle Culinary Arts
Grad Year: 2008
Program of Study: Animation Art & Design
Degree: Diploma

Employment/Professional Information
Company Name: Sony Pictures Imageworks
Location: Vancouver
Job Title: Animator
Primary Responsibilities: Character and Creature FX Animation.

Describe a typical work day:

Taking a static rig and putting the illusion of life into it.

What accomplishment(s) are you most proud of?

I find I’m a technical animator. I always find ways to improve my work flow, such as scripting a simple script or creating a rig to simplify my work. And when the script or rig finally works, it’s one of my favourite accomplishments in my job.
In terms of my artistic work, I feel a huge sense of accomplishment after finishing a shot. I look back and see my character actually living and breathing and thinking on its own. When I create a believable character that I can relate to emotionally, I feel that I have achieved my goal. I have worked on Men in Black: 3 ; The Smurfs; Monster High; Hot Wheels: Battle Force 5; League of Super Evil and Storm Hawks. At present I am working on Oz: The Great and Powerful.

What are your creative inspirations or influences? Who are your heroes?

Movies! I love to watch movies! It’s inspiring to see other people’s work, be it animation, effects, storytelling or cinematics. I also find I draw my influences from people I’ve met and mannerisms I’ve noticed. I don’t have a hero per-say, but those who put out amazing work are those who I look up to.