Sébastien Muller
Animation Supervisor on Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Supervisor Animation Supervisor / Senior Senior Animator / 4 yrs
Cannes
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In addition to my work at Ubisoft, I have seized opportunities as a freelancer, creating animations for TV commercials and short films.
Throughout my career, I’ve fine-tuned my abilities to meet production needs, ensuring projects are completed with precision and creativity. Proficient in both motion capture and keyframe animation, I bring characters and scenes to life, captivating audiences and enhancing storytelling. My expertise extends to facial animation using the FACS system, adding depth and authenticity to character performances.
As an Animation Supervisor, I’ve successfully led teams and collaborated with directors, translating creative visions into reality. This role has cultivated strong leadership skills, enabling me to smoothly guide projects from inception to completion. With a wealth of experience in cinematography, I bring a keen eye for visual storytelling, understanding the impact of cameras, composition, and framing on the narrative. This knowledge complements my animation skills, allowing me to craft visually appealing sequences that resonate emotionally with viewers.
Beyond technical expertise, I am a collaborative team player who values open communication and thrives in a dynamic, creative environment. Recognizing the importance of effective teamwork, I believe that a strong and cohesive team is essential for delivering exceptional animations. Now, I am eager for new challenges, seeking to integrate an animation team where I can leverage my skills as an Animation Supervisor or Senior Animator on feature films, VFX, or CGI projects.
Work History
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In-Game Cinematic Animation Supervisor
Ubisoft Montpellier
July 2020 - PresentCastelnau-le-Lez, Occitanie, FranceProjects:
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarök
- Assassin’s Creed Crossover Stories
- Riders Republic
Tasks:
- Supervision of in-game cinematics.
- Manage a team of animators, assigning tasks, reviewing work, and providing feeback through dailies & reviews.
- Work with directors, art & design leads to determine a direction and vision for the Narrative Cutscenes.
- Reviews with directors.
- Recruitment.
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In-Game Cinematic Senior Animator
Ubisoft Montpellier
February 2020 - July 2020MontpellierProjects:
- Assassin's Creed Valhalla
- Immortals Fenyx Rising
Tasks:
- Animation on cinematic cutscenes.
- Mocap data retargeting and keyframe cleaning on body
- keyframed/mocap facial animation based on FACS
- Props and Cameras animation
- Integration of animations in the 3D engine
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Senior In-Game Cinematic Animator
Ubisoft Montpellier
February 2017 - November 2019MontpellierProjects:
- Assassin's Creed Origins
- Assassin's Creed Odyssey
- Assassin's Creed Odyssey: Legacy of the First Blade DLC
- Assassin's Creed Odyssey: The Fate of Atlantis DLC
- Prince of Persia Sand of Time remake
- The Division 2
- Ghost Recon Breakpoint
Animation Supervisor: Jamie Beard
Tasks:
- Mocap data retargeting and keyframe cleaning on body
- Keyframed facial animation
- Props and Cameras animation
- Integration of animations in the 3D engine
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Freelance 3D Character Animator
Neko Productions
November 2016 - December 2016Greater Los Angeles AreaProject: Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (iOS, Android)
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In-Game Cinematic Animator
Ubisoft Montpellier
January 2016 - October 2016MontpellierProjects:
- For Honor
- Ghost Recon Wildlands
Animation Supervisor:
- James Benett (For Honor)
- Jamie Beard (Ghost Recon Wildlands)
Tasks:
- Mocap data retargeting and keyframe cleaning on both body and facial
- Props and Cameras animation
- Integration of animations in the 3D engine
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Freelance 3D Character Animator
Neko Productions
July 2015 - December 2015Greater Los Angeles Area- Project: MARVEL Avengers Academy (iOS, Android)
Tasks:
- Cycles or full animation sequences of different types: idles, fights, character behaviour, dance, etc...
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3D Character Animator
Ubisoft Montpellier
May 2015 - August 2015MontpellierProject: Assassin's Creed Syndicate: Jack the Ripper DLC (PS4, Xbox One, PC)
Animation Supervisor: Michel Fesquet
- Animated Evie Frye and Jack the Ripper "Spike" attack based on motion capture data + keyframe animation
- Animated NPCs new "fear" behaviour also based on motion capture data + keyframe animation
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3D Character Animator
Dwarf Labs
March 2015 - April 2015PerolsProject: ‘Les Retrouvailles’, the new film created for SNCF Réseau with Babel !
Tasks:
- Hand Key animations based on given storyboards
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Freelance 3D Character Animator
Imperia Media Ent.
2008 - July 2009- Freelance Character Animator on "Are you smarter than a 5th grader" for XBox 360
- I animated about 130 animations (Maya)
- Main characters animations
- Crowd animations -
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Education
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Advanced Acting Animation
CG Spectrum Training Ltd.
2012 - 2012 -
Animation Certificate in 3D Animation
Think Tank Training Centre
2007 - 2008 -
CG modeling
ESRA (Ecole Superieure de Realisation Audiovisuelle)
2002 - 2004 -
3 years University diploma in Computer science & network adminiatratio
Université Côte d'Azur
1999 - 2002 -
3 years University diploma in Computer science & network adminiatratio
Université Nice Sophia Antipolis
1999 - 2002