Adrian Kwan – Character Animator

Primary Tel. # - (778) 322 8230 http://www.adriankwan.com/ E-mail – k [email protected]

Nationality – Canadian Availability – Aug 13thth 2018

My experience within animation over the course of the past 7 years, range across TV episodic animation, commercial/trailers, feature and vfx productions, providing a variety of skills which encompass both keyframe, rotomation or mocap animation through dialogue, body mechanics and performance sequences for character and creatures, with specializations with hard surface/object and facial animation.

As a team player, I work hard and diligently to provide animation under fast paced schedules. I am also able to formalize solutions and opportunities to foresee potential liabilities, reduce risks, improve and optimize production workflow, management and overall welfare where they may be lacking.

With this symbiotic approach to creativity and business management, I endure in the ability to analyse and assess a production, proactively providing insight, feedback, moral support and assistance to peers. I love the craft and am highly influenced and motivated by my fellow colleagues. These personal goals are aimed to improve quality and to streamline workflows, gaining hindsight where setbacks and wasted opportunity costs in ongoing productions may be experienced.

Work History

Rainmaker Entertainment Jan 2018 – July 2018

Lead Animator – responsible for developing the style and format of the short form series “Ready 2 Robot”, along with the hiring and supervision of the animation team, providing team support and training as needed.

Method Studios Oct 2017 – Dec 2018

VFX Artist – rotomation/full CG replacement on feature “Black Panther” (animator credit)

Western Post Feb 2017 – Jun 2017

Animator for upcoming title "Pupstar 2" typecast for multilingual dialogue and vocal lipsync.

Goldtooth Creative Inc. Oct 2016 – Dec 2016

Animator for TV spot “Mobile Strike”, Kabam/Marvel “Contest of Champions” trailer.

Providing realistic key frame animation on hard surface, body mechanics and facials, and mocap clean-up on quick turnover projects for tv spot commercials and game trailers. Handled the shot distribution for one project across a small animation team based on skill level and time availability.

Western Post Nov 2015 – April 2016

3D Animator for Airbud Entertainment movie 'Pupstar' currently on

DHX Media Jun 2015 / Aug 2015

Peabody & Sherman

3D Artist for a DWTV production currently airing on Netlfix

- provided short term assistance setting up background layout to fill in for two positions on leave.

Bardel Entertainment Jan 2014 / Jun 2015

DinoTrux

Animator for a DWTV production currently airing on Netflix.

VeggieTales - In the House

Animator for a Big Idea/DWTV production currently airing on Netflix.

Kahil Gibran's 'The Prophet' directed by Roger Allers

- I was brought on end of project as an animator to assist with background crowd specific animation. In addition I assisted the Lighting/Render/Comp crew with asset preparation during tight deadlines. http://www.gibransprophetmovie.com/

Character Animator Sept 2012 / May 2013

 Epics FX Studio - stereoscopic feature animation, “Savva”

Responsible for providing character animation, crowd layout and cycles adjustment for upcoming feature produced by Glukoza Production.

-maintaining motivational and moral support amongst crew members during difficult situations;

-providing advice and resolutions for the benefit of a running production.

Animation Consultant Jul / Aug 2011

 TCOB Media - “Zuji Travelocity” Viral Ad Campaign

Co-advised project and provided certain animations under a tight deadline. Adrian Kwan – Character Animator

Primary Tel. # - (778) 322 8230 www.adriankwan.com E-mail – [email protected]

EDUCATION  Flinders University, Adelaide 2011-2012 B.A. Creative Arts (Digital Media)

 Gobelin's Animation Masterclass 25th-27th March 2011 led by Dreamworks animator Pierre Perifel, and mime teacher Robert Bennett.

 AnimationMentor.com Diploma in Advanced Character Animation Studies 2009-2010

 University of Guelph Ontario, Canada B. Sc. Chemistry (Incomplete) 2003-2007

 Ridley College Ontario, Canada H. S. Diploma (O.A.C.) 2001-2003

 German Swiss International School Hong Kong IGCSE 1987-2001

SKILLS & SOFTWARE Autodesk Maya (animation/mocap/layout) Motionbuilder (basic knowledge) Adobe Premiere Pro (editing) Other relevant assets:  Knowledgeable of the aspects of film production with focus towards direction, cinematography and montage.

 Quick study of productions and where the strengths and pitfalls may present themselves, whilst finding solutions to alleviate or correct impending issues and improve organizational behavior.

 General concept of screenplay and the fundamentals of scriptwriting.

 Outgoing personality and open to feedback and collaboration.

 Knowledgeable with body mechanics through various sports.