James Hobart

Work History

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  Animator

  Lucid Games Ltd

  October 2012 - Present

  Currently leading the animation department of Lucid Games. Working on a number of projects including the Apple Editors pick Jacob Jones & The Big foot Mystery. During my time here I have also worked with and advised a talented animation intern, mentoring and managing their work flow. In addition to my main role I aid in the creation of pitch work and promotional material.
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  Student Mentor

  Falmouth University

  February 2015 - May 2015

  Second year taking part in the Student Mentor programme working with third year students studying on the BA(Hons) Animation & Visual Effects

• Character Animator

  Slurpy Studios Animation

  April 2014 - August 2014

  I lent my animation experience and skills to the short film based upon the popular children's story The Fearsome Beastie.
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  Student Mentor

  Falmouth University

  February 2014 - May 2014

  Taking part in the Student Mentor programme working with third year students studying on the BA(Hons) Animation & Visual Effects

• Animator

  PS Vita Pets: Puppy Parlour

  August 2013 - March 2014

• Animator

  2K Drive

  January 2013 - March 2013
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  Cutscene Animator

  Travellers Tales

  April 2012 - September 2012

  I worked on BAFTA nominated The Lord of the Rings part the award winning Lego franchise.

• Animator

  TT Animation

  June 2011 - April 2012

  I Worked on the second season of the award winning children's TV show What's Your News? Here I worked with Motion Capture with a mixture of key framed animation.

• Freelance Character Animator

  PiXABLE Studios

  April 2011 - June 2011

  I worked on the short film Grisella.

• Animation Intergrator

  EA Bright Light

  February 2011 - April 2011

  I worked with the HD cutscene team as an Animation Intergrator. Bringing together animated cutscenes and animating additional characters and creatures.

• Guest Lecturer

  UCA Farnham

  March 2011 - March 2011

  I held an animation workshop with the students studying on the digital animation course. We discussed animation practices, the importance of creating professional show reels and first steps in applying for roles in the animation industry.

• Freelance Animator

  Freelancer

  December 2010 - January 2011

• Guest Lecturer

  UCA Farnham

  October 2010 - October 2010

  I held an animation workshop and I gave an industry talk to second year students, studying on the digital animation course.
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  Facial Animator

  Lionhead Studios

  December 2009 - October 2010

  Along side my facial role I was given the opportunity to animate animals, these included birds and quadrupeds.

• Animator

  Playbox Games

  December 2008 - August 2009

  In addition to my role as animator I created character and facial rigs. I was also involved in the development, editing and publishing the cut scenes and promotional material
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  Facial Animator

  Image Metrics

  January 2006 - January 2008

  My primary role at Image Metrics was to use hand keyed and motion tracked animation techniques to create realistic facial animations for top title video games.