Paulette Trinh
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OBJECTIVE:
To obtain the cycles animator position that would utilize the experience of developing multiple crowd behaviors in a variety of settings combined with the passion and love of animation and film.
EXPERIENCE:
VISUAL CONCEPTS ENTERTAINMENT, Novato, California (10/2007 - Present)
ANIMATOR (Maya)
NBA 2K12, NBA 2K11, NBA 2K10, NBA 2K9
- Animated cycles for reactions and idle animations to create proper variations amongst large number of instances for the crowd.
- Collaborated with technical engineers to create a new crowd system that enhances
the overall experience by delivering crowds that react realistically to on-court actions.
- Designed crowd pocket systems for isolated actions in sections behind the basket during free throw shooting.
- Directed motion capture session for crowd actors to ensure authentic reactions for a
wide variety of crowd situations.
- Animated and edited motion capture animation for gameplay, cycles and facial animation.
- Principle animator for NBA 2K10 cover athlete's signature moves.
MLB 2K11, MLB 2K10, MLB 2K9
- Developed an advanced pocket system for crowds to behave realistically to foul balls and home runs that land in any section of the stadium.
- Adjusted the crowd system to reflect nature of baseball crowd behavior.
- Animator and motion capture data editor for fielding, batting and pitching animations.
NHL 2K10, NHL 2K9
- Developed crowd animation system that fluidly reacts to the fast-paced NHL action.
- Created pocket systems for front-row crowd members to interact with ice rink boards.
BYE-BYE BIN LADEN, San Jose, California (05/2007 - 10/2007)
ANIMATOR (Flash)
- Animated characters, props and facial animation.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts and Animation
COGSWELL POLYTECHNICAL COLLEGE, Sunnyvale, California (05/2004-05/2007)
- Concentration: 3D Animation.
- Relevant Coursework: Animation, Advanced Storyboarding, Advanced Lighting, Perspective Drawing, and Video Editing.
- Awarded the 2007 Outstanding Student for Innovative Animation
- National Dean’s List Award