Kyle Gaulin

Kyle Gaulin

Supervisor Cinematic Director / 19 yrs

Aliso Viejo, CA

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Gears of War Ultimate Edition (2015)

Cinematic Lead

Marvels Avengers (2020)

Sr. Cinematic Animator

Spider-Man (2018)

Cinematic Animator (temp)

Overwatch (2016)

Cinematics Director/ Lead Animator

Gears of War (working title)

Dark Souls II (2014)

Dead Rising 3 (2013)

Lead Animator

PlanetSide 2 (2012)

Animator

Dishonored (2012)

Lead Animator

Dishonored (2012)

Halo 4 (2012)

Lead Animator

BioShock Infinite: Industrial Revolution (2012)

Lead Animator

Dishonored (2012)

Halo 4 (2012)

Lead Animator

Star Wars: The Old Republic (2011)

Lead Animator

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)

Animator

Star Wars: The Old Republic (2011)

Lead Animator

Brink (2011)

Lead Animator

DC Universe Online (2011)

Animator

Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II (2010)

Animator

Dead Rising 2 (2010)

Lead Animator

Dante's Inferno (2010)

BioShock 2 (2010)

Dead Rising (2006)

Lead Animator

Dragon Age: Origins (2009)

Animator

Resident Evil 5 (2009)

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009)

Animator

Metallica: All Nightmare Long (2008)

Animator

Call of Duty: World at War (2008)

Lead Animator

Silent Hill: Homecoming (2008)

Lead Animator

Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (2007)

Lead Animator

League of Legends

Lead Animator

The Elder Scrolls Online

Animator

DC Universe Online

Work History

  • Animation Director

    Crystal Dynamics

    March 2018 - Present
    Redwood City, CA

  • Cinematic Supervisor / Principal Animator

    Crystal Dynamics

    January 2019 - Present

    Marvel's Avengers | September 2020

  • Cinematic Lead

    Crystal Dynamics

    March 2018 - Present

  • Lead Previs/Layout Artist

    Naughty Dog

    April 2017 - March 2018

  • Senior Animator

    Insomniac Games

    July 2016 - April 2017

    Spider-Man PS4 | unreleased

  • Cinematic Animator

    Blizzard Entertainment

    November 2015 - June 2016

  • Cinematics Director/ Lead Animator

    The Coalition Studio

    January 2013 - October 2015
    Vancouver, Canada Area

    Gears of War

  • Lead Animator/Animator

    Blur Studio

    July 2009 - December 2012

  • Animator

    Double Helix Games

    September 2008 - July 2009

    Credits include:
    - G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra the Game | August 2009
    - Unannounced title

  • Lead Animator - Freelance

    Blue Fish FX

    November 2008 - November 2008

    Credits include:
    - Metallica "All Nightmare Long" | Music Video | Winter 2008

  • Animator

    Treyarch

    March 2008 - September 2008

    Credits include:
    - Call of Duty: World at War | November 2008

  • Lead Animator - Freelance

    Night Agency

    March 2008 - April 2008

    - Creature animations for Spiral Frog website

  • Lead Animator

    House of Moves

    March 2007 - March 2008

    Credits include:
    - Resident Evil 5 | March 2009
    - Fracture | October 2008
    - Silent Hill: Homecoming | September 2008
    - Golden Axe: Beast Rider | October 2008
    - Uncharted: Drake's Fortune | November 2007
    - TimeShift | October 2007
    - Sports Science | Television Series | Winter 2008
    - WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008 | November 2007

  • 3D Integration Lead

    Harris Corporation

    July 2006 - March 2007

    - Character/Vehicle animations for real time simulations
    - Model 3D buildings and monuments
    - Create ground and building textures from satellite imagery using Harris proprietary software
    - Integrate multiple 3D assets into Harris proprietary engine and perform initial QA Check
    - Assisted with implementing Maya into the production pipeline

  • 3D Artist Intern

    Two Door Productions

    April 2006 - July 2006

    - Responsible for the creation of 3D assets
    - Character/Creature Animation
    - Character/Creature Setup
    - Shot Composition and Post Editing using Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere

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Education

  • Full Sail University

    2004 - 2005