Seth Kendall
seth@sethkendall.com
6232 Adobe Circle Rd. S
Irvine, CA 92617
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Overview
I am a production animator and rigger with expertise in Softimage XSI, Maya, 3D Studio Max, and traditional animation. My experience within production pipelines from a senior level has given me a solid understanding of the organization, collaboration, and quality control necessary to produce high-impact animation in an efficient manner. I always strive to take on new and challenging work wherever possible and, above all else, work toward producing a high-quality final product.
Professional Experience
NCsoft: Carbine Studios, Irvine, CA
Senior Animator , October 2009 – Present
Workload emphasis on priority character animation. Continue to build character, creature, and prop rigs as well as specialized prop animation where needed. Mentor and train other staff on producing assets well tailored to our animation pipeline.
NCsoft: Carbine Studios, Irvine, CA
Technical Animator , October 2008 – October 2009
I am in charge of rigging and animating characters, creatures, vehicles, and environmental objects. Work is for unannounced next-gen MMO in development.
Take 2 Interactive: Cat Daddy Games, Bellevue, WA
Production Animator , January 2008 – September 2008
In charge of all primary rigging and animation for Carnival Games Mini-Golf for the Nintendo Wii. Contributed on Carnival Games DS and Birthday Party Bash.
Wag’N Enterprises, Herndon, VA
Contract Animator and Illustrator, December 2007 – March 2008
Created an animated commercial and DVD packaging design. Tasks included working remotely with client, developing visual style and boards, 2D animation, audio sourcing, and graphic design work. Output to digital files.
2 Logic Studios, Philadelphia, PA
Contract Animator, October 2007
Created an animated commercial for product Monster Spray. Tasks included working remotely with studio, developing visual style and boards, 2D animation, and audio sourcing. Output to NTSC broadcast and Theatrical release.
Benchmark Communications, New York, NY
Contract Animator, May 2007 – September 2007
Directed and created all visuals for animated short The Leadership Secret of Gregory Goose. Tasks included working closely with client, developing visual style and boards, 2D animation, and audio sourcing. Output to DVD distributor and web.
Drexel University, College of Media Arts and Design, Philadelphia, PA
Adjunct Professor , September 2006 – March 2007
Instructed Computer Animation I and 3D Modeling and Design for which I developed lesson plans, tutorials, lectures, animation rigs, and workshops.
Vcom3D, Orlando, FL
Research and Development , September 2005– June 2006
Researched and advised on real-time character animation systems. Proposed, performed, and evaluated tests for procedural, keyframe, and motion capture methods, as well as combinations thereof, providing advice from an artist perspective.
Splat Productions, Philadelphia , PA
Lead Artist , March 2005 – December 2006
Generating high-end, photorealistic 3D renderings and composites of exterior and interior architectural spaces. Includes modeling, texturing, lighting and compositing.
Software Expertise
Maya, 3D Studio Max, XSI, Motionbuilder, Flash
ActionScript, MelScript, MAXScript
Education
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science in Digital Media, Magna Cum Laude
Master of Science in Digital Media, Magna Cum Laude
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