Lead Animator on the feature film "The Twits". I was in charge of a team of animators and I supervised animation on a number of sequences on the film.
Senior Animator
Double Negative
September 2021 - September 2023
I worked on a few animated features:
Under The Boardwalk
Nimona
Garfield
That Christmas
Character Animator
Freelance
June 2021 - September 2023
Animation Supervisor
Freelance
June 2018 - September 2023
Senior Character Animator
Funkeyz animation studio LTD, Toys For Bob
July 2019 - August 2020
I spent a year as Senior Animator on Toys For Bob’s AAA game “Crash Bandicoot 4”, with studio Funkeyz
I created high quality in-game animations and cut-scenes. And provided feedback and guidance for other animators on the team. The showreel will be coming soon, feel free to reach out and ask me!
Character Animator
Toys for Bob
May 2018 - July 2018
Created cut scene and in-game animations for Spyro Reignited Trilogy.
Animation Director
Snowball Studios
December 2015 - May 2018
Animation Director at Snowball VFX – on various TV series:
Muppet Babies - Disney Junior
Barbie Dreamtopia Season 2 - Mattel
Star Darlings Season 2 – Disney Interactive
Barbie Dreamtopia Season 1 – Mattel
Animation Team Lead and Supervisor
Snowball Studios
February 2015 - November 2015
• Created animation for the test that won Snowball Studios the project.
• Responsible for a team of animators and the work they produce.
• Organizing the team’s quota and casting animators on each shot.
• Overseeing the animation produced and making sure it meets the style and quality level of the show.
• Defining the animation style of the show and creating a bank of poses and cycles during the ramp-up time prior to the show’s production.
• Producing high quality character animation on the show.
Character Animator and 3D artist - Various projects and clients
Freelance
January 2009 - February 2015
• I worked with Animation Lab on visual development on their feature film, creating feature quality animation.
• Worked on a number of projects with Snowball VFX, including TV commercials, a BBC TV series, and a short film: “Anger”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6Z9jaRursU
• Created a lot of animation for game companies around the world, delivering high-end physical action for in-game animation and short cinematics.
• Eatliz “Hey” project. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJVY6-Jx5Pc)
I was in charge of half of the animation and most of the layout and camera work on this action packed 3 and a half minute CG music video
Animation Lead
Snowball | VFX
June 2010 - July 2011
I supervised a team of character animators to maintain and improve the quality of animation produced on various projects. I also I created full character animation on these projects, among them were TV series, commercials and short films.
Character Animator
Animation Lab
August 2009 - November 2009
I created full character animation on teasers & character development of Animation Lab's feature film (yet to be released).
Character Animator
Smartoonz
February 2009 - August 2009
I created full character animation on an international TV series, called "Monkey See Monkey Do".
Character Animator
Animation Lab
June 2008 - January 2009
Pre-production:
Created animation tests to determine movement style and personality for the film's main characters. Worked with team leaders and riggers to explore the specific needs of each character.
Production: animated shots of main characters.
Character animator and layout artist on Eatliz's music video "Hey"
Eatliz
March 2008 - June 2008
http://www.eatliz.com/
http://vimeo.com/2480635
I was involved with this production from beginning to end, and did about half of the animation and most of the camera and layout work.
Among my sequences are the stilts walking, the swing, the rodeo, the kitchen, the "Abra Kadabra", and landing on the roof at the end.
Lead Animator
Crew 972
2005 - 2008
Supervised a team of animators, making sure they meet the expectations of the director/client, and follow the needs of the project.
I managed the work plan, assigned shots and communicated with the clients abroad.
I worked on a verity of projects such as TV series, commercials (for Israel and the US), TV Bumpers (for Sci-Fi channel) game cinematics, feature films, interactive DVD ("Bratz") and short films.