Chris Whyte

Freelance Animator

Manchester, United Kingdom
Committed to producing quality pieces of animation that project life and performance, my objective is to constantly take up challenges, grow as a Character Animator while learning as much as I can and passing on my knowledge.


SKILLS:

- A solid understanding of animation principles and the more nuanced, behavioural motion in creatures.
- A thorough knowledge of Maya and extensive experience in 3DS Max, XSI and Adobe Photoshop.
- A basic working knowledge of Maya Rigging, Modeling and MEL/Python Scripting.
- Accustomed to working closely with Rigging and other Pipeline departments.
- Additional software familiarity with Linux Shell, Shake, Adobe Premiere, After Effects and Digicel FlipBook.
- Proven ability to work under pressure, independently or as part of a team, in an organised fashion.
- Accustomed to openly receiving and giving iterative feedback/changes.
- Good interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
- Good eye for details, colours and composition.

Work Experience

Lionhead Studios

Animator

Fable: Legends
August 2014 - March 2016 United Kingdom

Flipbook

Freelance Commercial Animator

- Maintained style of animation to director’s and client's specifications through daily iterative critique sessions.
- August 2014 Manchester, United Kingdom

Red Knuckles

Freelance Animator

Working with Mario Ucci and Rick Thiele on the first of a new series of projects funded by Absolut, directed by Rafael Grampá
January 2014 - March 2014 London, United Kingdom

A Large Evil Corporation

Freelance Animator

Provided character animation for Sky's Now TV commercials
September 2013 - November 2013 Bath, United Kingdom

Studio Liddell

Animator

- Provided animation for a Nickelodeon and a TV series currently showing on Cbeebies called Cloudbabies.
- Adapted to a deadline focussed production with a high rate of output.
-Maintained style of animation to director’s specifications
-Also provided animation for a trailer for a future Nickelodeon series called Camp Yetti
February 2012 - April 2013 Manchester, United Kingdom

Cubic Motion

Animator

-Produced animation for high profile AAA video game projects including Saints Row and The Amazing Spiderman.
-Delivered high quality in a short schedule to the director’s requirements.
October 2011 - February 2013 United Kingdom

Chilli Boom Graphics

Freelance Animator (Remote)

- Character animation for short, “Nelle The Narcotic”
- Worked closely with client to adapt to their production pipeline, maintaining naming conventions, filename repathing etc.
November 2010 - January 2011 United Kingdom

Education

Animation A Team

Online Creature Animation School

Focused my attention on the finer details of realistic motion in creatures.
June 2013 - Present United Kingdom

Animation Mentor

Diploma in Advanced Character Animation

Tutors:
Polishing & Portfolio - Jason Taylor (Blue Sky Studios)
Advanced Acting - Wayne Gilbert (ILM)
Introduction To Acting - Jay Jackson (Disney)
Advanced Body Mechanics - Jalil Sadool (Weta Digital FX)
Psychology of Body Mechanics - Dana Boadway (Bungie)
Basic Foundations - Don Kim (Blue Sky Studios)
October 2009 - March 2011 United Kingdom

Bournemouth University

BA (Hons) 3D Computer Animation & Visualisation

September 2006 - September 2009 Bournemouth, United Kingdom