Eric Walls

Eric Walls

Traditional 2D and CG Character Animator

Senior Character Animator / 25 yrs

Los Angeles, CA

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Animator

Garfield (2024)

Animator

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

Animation

CR: Looney Tunes Back in Action (2007)

Animator

Garfield (2004)

Character Layout Artist

Rugrats Go Wild (2003)

Lucky Charms "Sneeze" (2018)

Scooby Doo: The Museum of Mysteries (2018)

Meet Bugs! (and Daffy) (2018)

Previs Animator

Alita: Battle Angel (2019)

Previs Animator

Doctor Strange (2016)

Artist

Godzilla (2014)

Previs

X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)

Previs Artist

Divergent (2014)

Pre-Vis Artist

47 Ronin (2013)

Pre-Vis Artist

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)

Pre-Vis Artist

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)

Pre-Vis Artist

Oblivion (2013)

Pre-Vis Artist

After Earth (2013)

Previs Artist

Oz the Great and Powerful (2013)

Pre-Vis Artist

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012)

Celebrate the Magic

Pre-Vis Artist

X-Men: First Class (2011)

Pre-Vis Artist

I Am Number Four (2011)

Animator

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009)

Animator

The Princess and The Frog (2009)

Animator

Bolt (2008)

Animator

Meet the Robinsons (2007)

Barnyard (2006)

Animator

Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003)

Character Animator

The Road to El Dorado (2000)

Animator

The Prince of Egypt (1998)

Character Animator

Hercules (1997) (1997)

The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)

Animator

Pocahontas (1995)

Animator

Aladdin (1992)

Animator

The Lion King (1994)

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
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Education

  • California Institute of the Arts

    September 1987 - June 1989

  • Animation, Art

    Allan Hancock College

    1985 - 1987