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Background
Summary
I am an animator working in the video games industry at Valve.
Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] for professional connections or just to say hi!
Specialties:Keyframe animation.Light character modeling and rigging.If the need arises, I am also a semicapable welder and builder of things.
Experience
AnimatorValve corporationFebruary 2011 – Present (4 years 4 months) | Bellevue, WA
"Team Fortress 2" (PC) Ingame and cinematic animation.
"Dota 2" (PC) Ingame and cinematic animation, character rigging.
www.valvesoftware.com
Freelance ArtistLeapFrogOctober 2011 – February 2012 (5 months) | Emeryville, CA
Freelance modeling, rigging, consulting, and animation.
Freelance AnimatorMoonbot StudiosOctober 2011 – November 2011 (2 months) | Shreveport, Louisiana Area
Offlocation animation for "The Numberlys". (iPhone/iPad)
www.http://moonbotstudios.com/
Freelance AnimatorObsolete RobotApril 2011 – May 2011 (2 months)
Offlocation layout and animation on Nintendo's 2011 E3 Keynote Speech for “Starfox 64 3D".
AnimatorDouble Fine ProductionsSeptember 2008 – December 2010 (2 years 4 months) | San Francisco Bay Area
"Trenched"/"Iron Brigade" (XBLA/PC) Lead Animator Animation, character rigging, implementation,schedule and asset tracking.
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Christine PhelanAnimator at Valve corporationSeattle, Washington Animation
Previous LeapFrog, Moonbot Studios, Obsolete RobotEducation Savannah College of Art and Design
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Tyler Hurd3D Animator / Tech Artist
Christine is a rare breed of animator that isexcellent both artistically and technically. She hasa fantastic... View
Kjeld PedersenSenior Artist at Toys For Bob
Its great to work with Christine, she's very positiveand upbeat animator even at the most challengingtimes. She does great... View
David RhodesSoftware Engineer at Sphero
Christine is the type of animator that gives purposeto my job. Not only is she very talented at what shedoes, but she also... View
Mike AbahazyTechnical Art Manager at Crystal Dyna…
Christine is a great combination of pure talent andtechnical comprehension. I joined the Star Warsteam and quickly... View
"Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster" (Kinect) Additional animation, modeling, rigging, texturing, andpreviz.
"Costume Quest" (XBLA/PSN/PC) Animation, modeling, and previz.
"Brütal Legend" (XBox360/PS3/PC) Animation and implementation of cinematics, characters, andcreatures.
http://www.doublefine.com/
2 recommendations
Freelance AnimatorMeindbenderApril 2010 – May 2010 (2 months)
Offlocation character animation for commercials.
http://meindbender.com/
AnimatorLucasArts EntertainmentFebruary 2007 – September 2008 (1 year 8 months)
"Star Wars: The Force Unleashed" and DLC expansion "Jedi Temple" (XBox360/PS3/PC) Animationand implementation of cinematics, characters, and vehicles.
http://www.lucasarts.com/
2 recommendations
Production InternNickelodeon Animation StudiosJanuary 2006 – March 2006 (3 months)
Production Interny type things for the Nicktoon "Catscratch".
http://www.nick.com/
Education
Savannah College of Art and DesignBachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Animation2002 – 2006
Honors & Awards
Additional Honors & AwardsFirst Place Red Bull Soapbox Race, Los Angeles, CA 2009<br> Guest Speaker at BradfordAnimation Festival (BAFGame) 2012<br> Brütal Legend Redbull Cart featured in "GameMasters Exhibition" 2012 2014
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Character Animation
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Volunteer Experience & Causes
Citizen Science VolunteerNational Park ServiceAugust 2014 | Environment
Assisted in conducting an amphibian survey within Mount Rainier National Park, monitoring sensitiveamphibian species and other aquatic ecosystem characteristics.
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“Manny LlamasLead Character Artist
I worked with Manny Llamas at LucasArts way back in 2007 and 2008. Manny has anattention to detail that I have rarely encountered in the games industry. Whether it'spromotional work, concepts, gameplay ideas,or runtime ready models, he will unerringlydeliver high fidelity, polished content. Manny is easy to work with, has a great sense ofhumor, and I would love to...more
May 8, 2013, Christine worked with Manny at LucasArts Entertainment
“Matthew RussellAnimator/Designer and such
Matt Russell is a great teammate to have whether you're a junior or senior animator. It'srare to find a person so willing to take the time to answer questions and teach in a fastpaced production environment, and Matt has repeatedly provided me with support wheneverI have needed it whether it is in the form of animation feedback, technical questions, orgeneral advice....more
February 22, 2013, Christine worked directly with Matthew at Valve Software
“Hamish McKenzieTools Developer
Hamish is awesome. As a CTD with an animation background, his tools are artistminded, intuitive, and effective. He's willing to work with you as an individual to helpfacilitate your process, and actively seeks feedback. It was great working with him, and Iwould love to do so again.
July 21, 2011, Christine worked directly with Hamish at Valve
“Tyler HurdCharacter TD / Animator
Tyler is a GradeA CTD badass. The last thing an artist wants are crappy, restrictivetools that are a burden to work with Tyler provides intuitive, artistminded tools that allowanimators to take creative risks and not be held back due to limitations that would makecreating awesome, complex animation tedious and timeconsuming. Tyler is mindful of thecreative process...more
June 11, 2011, Christine worked directly with Tyler at Double Fine Productions
“Kjeld PedersenBrutal Lengend (360 – PS3) 3D Artist
Kjeld is awesome. Not only does he have fantastic skills and an great work ethic, buthe's incredibly easy going, and a genuine pleasure to work with. This dude comes highlyrecommended.
February 8, 2010, Christine worked with Kjeld at Double Fine Productions
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