01. About
About Me
More than 19 years of experience in the CG industry. With my main focus being Rigging and Technical art. Which ecompasses things like Rigging, Cloth and Hair Setups and simulations. Programming with languages like Python, C++, Maxscript, and tcl/TK. Im an Artist by nature and I learned to program along the way. I felt it was a necessity in order for my work to go to the next level.
Some of my Strengths
At a glance
I love to flip flop Back in forth between Rigging, Sims and programming.I need Challenges in order to keep me focused and motivated.
I am pretty Easy to work with. I love making Friends and Laughing when possible. I am also a family man and an Army Veteran.
My WorkRigging Proficiency
Cloth sim Proficiency
Hair Sim Proficiency
Python Proficiency
C++ Proficiency
Featured Projects
Please enjoy some of the most recent work I've worked on.
Achievments In Detail
Here are some of my most proudest acheivements.
Skin Cluster layer
A workflow that allows riggers to layer skinclusters like Photoshop layers.Developed at Blizzard ent.
View DetailsCloth robot and Cloth Sculptor
A suite of tools I created at Blur studio. This suite sped up the production and the quality of our simulations. The Cloth robot was an automatic deployment of Cloth or Hair simmed shots. Cloth sculptor was a tool that aided in the cleanup and finalizing of the simulations.
- Design
- Programming
- Application
development of various rigging systems
From simple 2 bone ik systems to very complicated feather systems. Im very experienced in building systems for rigs that can be deployed and reused by myself and other riggers.
- tentacles
- Wings
- fully animated systems driven by sliders
- facial systems
- FK IK systems
- Robotics
- and more!
Motion capture experience on high end projects
lots of experience with motion capture systems. Inlcuding Films like AVATAR by james cameron. The Polar Express, The Mummy and more!
- scaling
- Tracking
- Editing
- tools scripting.
- retargeting
- propietary software Nuance
My career has involved lots of characters/creature/robotic rigging and development. Cloth/Hair Setup and simulations. Programming for workflow and pipeline. Motion Capture tracking, editing and retargeting. Im always waiting for that new challenge, I love what i do and look forward to more.
Get In TouchMy Demo Reel
Enjoy this collection of work. Goes back all the way to 2003. Work Involved character, prop and creature rigging. Cloth setup and simulations. Hair simulations. Tool and plugin Development with Python and C++.
All Demo Reels
My Blog
keep up with me by reading my blog.
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Colleagues And Testimonilas
Testimonials and past experience from past co workers.
Carlos Anguiano
"Architect, 3D Artist, Rigger, Python Developer January 13, 2009, Carlos worked with Steven on the same team. Steve is an amazing rigger, he is also a great scripter and trouble shooter. he really thrives at finding new ways of doing things, and in making the task of animating characters as fun and intuitive as possible. I've had a great time working with him at Blur and at R&H and i look forward to working with him again."
Via LinkedIn 1.Debbie Yu
"Debbie Yu. First degree connection Production Supervisor at Walt Disney Animation Studios. November 23, 2008, Debbie managed Steven directly. Steve was an easy-going, dependable, and all around pleasant guy to work with at Blur. He was always flexible and willing to take on extra work to help out his colleagues when possible. He worked with schedules and deadlines well, and even after leaving Blur, still stayed in touch and offered to help us out in a pinch. I would love to work with such friendly, hard working guys like Steve any time!"
Via LinkedIn 2.Ian Joiner
"Ian Joyner. First degree connection. Visual Development Supervisor at Marvel Studios. September 6, 2007, Ian worked with Steven on the same team. Steve is not only a rigging expert, but an artist as well. His thirst for knowledge on not just the technical aspect of things, but genuinely wanting to improve on the look, posing and structure of every model he worked on made it a pleasure to work with him. Beyond just working on project's Steve has a passion for all parts CG, making him someone I hope to work with again!"
Via LinkedIn 3.Eric Hulser
"Eric Hulser. First degree connection. Director of Vehicle Applications at Rivian. March 10, 2008, Eric worked with Steven on the same team. Steve is a talented rigger, and an apt programmer. Having the ability to interface with artists as well as juggle the technological responsibilities in a Character TD position is difficult, but Steve managed it very well. He was able to prototype out new solutions to difficult rigging problems as well as interface with the artists to ensure that the final result was well liked and easily understandable and workable. I would highly recommend him for any future Character TD positions."
Via LinkedIn 4.Derron Ross
"Derron Ross. First degree connection. Stunt Coordinator \ Motion Capture Action Designer and Fight Choreographer for Games. April 3, 2008, Derron managed Steven directly. Steve absolutely rocks! Not only is he a go to guy to get the job done he does it with grace and honor. Steve has a very unique blend of talent and skill he brings to the table and is always eager to go above and beyond what is needed. I was very lucky to have Steve on the animation work we did for Sylvester Stallone in the Rocky Balboa feature film. The project just wouldn't have looked as good without him. Thanks Steve. You are the best."
Via LinkedIn 5.Chris Starwalt
"Chris Starwalt. First degree connection. Senior Motion Editor at Weta Digital. April 12, 2012, Chris worked with Steven on the same team. Steve is a great worker who has immense talent. He is easy going and a great mentor. He was always willing to put in the extra hours or go the extra mile to make each shot the best it could possibly be. I would highly recommend Steve for any job, his talents go far beyond mocap animation, he can and will do anything to be the best at whatever he puts his mind to."
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