I’m passionate about storytelling and intend to bring characters to life through rigging and animation. My dual skill set gives me a deep understanding of what animators expect from a great rig, as well as extensive knowledge of the anatomy of 3D characters. As a result, I build rigs that animators love using, and when it’s my turn to set keyframes I have the knowledge required to push characters to their limits.

Why rigging?

       I was always the kid who'd rather take apart his toys and figure out how they worked than actually play with them. This stuck with me, as I am energized by chasing solutions to difficult rigging challenges. My goal is to create and implement systems that allow characters to seamlessly integrate with the context of the bigger picture, and produce rigs that evoke strong personalities and expressions.

Why animation?

       Expressive animation has the power to transcend language barriers, and I'm inspired by subtitles in characters that tell so much about their personality or what they're experiencing. Great animation can result in forming a connection between the art and the audience, and that drives me to stay creative. I'm fascinated by the people around me and I draw inspiration from them, which informs my animation process.