Breana Melvin

Work History

• Principle Animator

  SpryFox

  October 2021 - Present

  Primary 3D gameplay animator for unannounced project

• Concept Artist

  Storm Over Gondolin

  September 2013 - Present

  Designed and created artwork for professional live-action fan-film based on J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Fall of Gondolin' from The Silmarilion.
  https://www.stormovergondolin.com/

• Order Processor

  Ultragauge

  September 2012 - Present

  Process, package, and ship ultragauge products. Program and test units.

• Blog Contributor

  OnAnimation

  May 2011 - Present

  Post videos, art, and other media related to the animation industry.

• Freelance Illustrator

  Freelance Illustrator

  2010 - Present

  Commissions from: (1) Private Individuals, (2) Mythgard Insitute, (3) DFTBA Records
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  Lead Animator

  Goldborough Studio

  November 2020 - September 2021

  Gameplay and cinematics animator working closely with the rigging and programming departments to test rigs and implement animation into the game engine.
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  Cinematic Animator

  Giant Squid

  February 2019 - September 2020

  The primary cinematics animator, providing additional gameplay animation and cleanup. Focus on creature and flighted characters, in addition to biped humanoids.

  
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  Writer

  GenGame.net

  July 2012 - October 2014

  Guest write editorial articles on game theory and current events concerning the video game industry.
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  Volunteer Staff Member

  CTN Animation Expo

  November 2010 - November 2012

  Volunteer position over the course of a weekend during each year listed below:
  
  November 2010 - Escorted talent to and from panels, Q&A rooms and VIP tent. Coordinated other volunteers. Other duties include: line control, panel orchestration (starting and ending panels on schedule), assisting convention attendees.
  
  November 2012- Manned information booth. Also helped assisted with VIP escort and exhibitor booths.
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  Writer

  Zelda Informer

  June 2011 - July 2012

  Wrote articles related to the video game industry, specifically concerning Nintendo and the Legend of Zelda franchise.

• Concept Artist

  Space Junk

  January 2012 - April 2012

  Designed characters, props, and environments for television pilot pitch.
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  Talent Relations Volunteer

  Comic-Con International

  April 2009 - April 2011

  WonderCon 2008 Talent Relations Volunteer Staff Member.
  Comic Con 2009 Volunteer at Information Booth.
  WonderCon 2011 Talent Relations Volunteer Staff Member.
  
  Escorted talent between panels and press events, while also assisting press and convention attendees with information.

• 3D Animator

  Arrival of the Horses

  September 2010 - January 2011

  Animated trot and gallop cycles for a herd of horses; among a team of 13, provided feedback during storyboard process.