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Eric Walls

Traditional 2D and CG Character Animator

Senior Character Animator / 25 yrs

Los Angeles, CA

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Animator

Pups of Liberty: The Dog-claration of Independence (2015)

Animation

CR: Looney Tunes Back in Action (2007)

Animator

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004)

Animator

Scooby Doo: The Museum of Mysteries (2018)

X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)

Previs Artist

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)

Pre-Vis Artist

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)

Pre-Vis Artist

Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)

Pre-Vis Artist

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012)

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)

Animator

The Princess and The Frog (2009)

Animator

Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003)

Character Animator

The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)

Animator

I’m a character animator with an extensive and varied background in both 2D traditional cel and CG animation for feature films, theme park attractions, and digital media. I’m currently available to consider freelance projects, and welcome working with your team.

My work has been featured in films and theme park projects of Disney, DreamWorks, Paramount, and other studios. Projects include The Lion King, Bolt, The Princess and the Frog, and several attractions for the soon-to-open Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi.

I’m driven to create rich character performances through strong acting choices and designing underlying subtext. I’m considered a team player, valuing the importance of collaboration. As a solution provider, I always look for the clearest way through challenges. I have also had the opportunity to mentor other artists, passing along my skills and numerous years of experience.

I look forward to speaking with you to discuss the value that my experience and strengths can bring to your projects.

Sincerely,

Eric Walls

More: ericwallsanimation.blogspot.com

Specialties: 2D traditional hand-drawn and computer character animation, concepts, storyboarding, 2D effects, design, composition, motion graphics, pre-visualization, children’s book illustration, consulting, and mentoring.

Work History

Associate Professor, Animation

Laguna College of Art and Design

August 2019 - Present

Laguna Beach, California

Associate Professor in LCAD’s BFA program in Animation, teaching both 2D traditional and CG animation utilizing 30 years of extensive industry experience.
Freelance Animator and Illustrator

Eric Walls Animation and Illustration

November 2013 - Present

•Animation for commercials, games, and other content for various clients.

•Providing full-service illustration, design, and final book formatting for children’s book authors. www.ericwallsillustration.com
Adjunct Instructor

Laguna College of Art and Design

February 2019 - July 2019

Laguna Beach, CA

Part-time Animation Instructor
Character Animator

Deluxe

September 2018 - September 2018

Remote
Animator

Calabash Animation

July 2018 - August 2018
2D Animator

Self Employed

May 2018 - June 2018

Remote
2D Animator

Pixomondo

May 2016 - December 2017

Remote

Created all traditional character and effects animation for 2 theme park attractions, debuting 2018.
Pre-Vis Artist

The Third Floor

March 2016 - May 2016

Handled all aspects of visualizing a shot, including cinematic staging, lighting, FX, camera, and animation.

Projects include: •Alita: Battle Angel (February 2019) •Black Sails •Bad Boys 3
Pre-Vis Artist

The Third Floor

April 2010 - May 2016

I Am Number Four (2011)
X-Men: First Class (2011)
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2011)
47 Ronin (2012)
Jack the Giant Killer (2012)
OZ: The Great and Powerful (2013)
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)
Oblivion(2013)
After Earth (2013)
Maleficent (2014)
Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)
X Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
The Amazing Spiderman 2 (2014)
Poltergeist (2014)
Bad Boys 3
Alita: Battle Angel
Animator

The Third Floor

July 2015 - October 2015

Animator for "The Martian" Virtual Reality film experience (2016)
Pre-Vis Artist

The Third Floor

April 2015 - June 2015

Dr. Strange (2016)
2D Animator

Mousetrappe

September 2012 - October 2012

Created 2D character and effects animation for "Celebrate the Magic," nighttime projection show at the Magic Kingdom, WDW.
Animator

Rhythm & Hues Studios

June 2009 - October 2009

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)
Animator

Walt Disney Animation Studios

March 2005 - June 2009

The Princess and the Frog (2009)
Bolt (2008)
Meet the Robinsons (2007)
American Dog (pre-production, un-produced)
Animator

Omation

April 2004 - February 2005

Barnyard (2006)
Animator

Renegade Animation

April 2004 - April 2004

2D animation for "Stitch: Escape" attraction at the Magic Kingdom Park, Walt Disney World.
Animator

Warner Bros. Animation

March 2003 - July 2003

Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003)
Character Layout Animator

Klasky Csupo

January 2003 - March 2003

Rugrats Go Wild! (2003)
Animator

DreamWorks Animation

April 1997 - August 1999

The Road to El Dorado (1999)
The Prince of Egypt (1998)
Animator

Walt Disney Animation Studios

July 1990 - April 1997

Hercules
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Pocahontas
The Lion King
Aladdin
Beauty and the Beast