Eriks Vitolins

Work History

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  Founder & CTO

  RGBnotes

  2008 - Present

  RGBnotes allows artists to share and communicate easily with their peers. Sketch tools allowing media annotation and 2d animation allow it's users to get their ideas across quickly and accurately. Project management features allow everyone to keep progress and ideas organized.
  
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  animation technical director

  Blue Sky Studios

  December 2015 - April 2016

  Developed and updated toolsets and workflows for the animation department.
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  Animation Development & Production Technology Liaison

  Rhythm & Hues Studios

  January 2011 - April 2013

  Greater Los Angeles Area

  The Animation Development Group is responsible for assisting the entire animation department globally across shows. We anticipate, design, build, improve & enforce both tools and standards for several disciplines; including rigging, education, workflow, communication and software. We assist in improving communication between animation and other disciplines, improving our speed and product quality. We specifically assist productions with advanced character development, specializing in facial rigging/blendshape systems. We also educate and assist new character leads in understanding the rigging process.
  
  Animation Production Technology Liaison (or "PTL") is a position held by one member of each department. We meet weekly to discuss and solve global issues with production workflow and technology. We each represent our department, offering our concerns and perspective on relevant issues.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
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  Lead Animator

  Rhythm & Hues Studios

  March 2005 - April 2013

  
  Responsible for animating complex and pivotal scenes. Responsible for providing expert support for other members of the animation team. Testing new rigs, features and workflows.
  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
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  Animator

  Rhythm & Hues Studios

  2004 - April 2013