Ray Norton
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Skilled rigger and technical artist specializing in Maya, Unreal Engine, and Python scripting. Trained by a 15+ year industry veteran at Twisted Mountain Animation, I have developed a keen eye for detail and high standards. Experienced in rigging for high-profile productions across film, TV, and games, I excel in creating optimized rigs that seamlessly integrate into diverse pipelines.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Artist (Rigger)
Twisted Mountain Animation
Vancouver, British Columbia
01.2020 - Current
- Developed advanced facial rigs using blendshapes and skinning in Maya, enabling expressive and realistic character performances.
- Created and optimized control rigs and deformation systems for both cartoony and realistic animations, ensuring fluid movements.
- Collaborated with animators, modelers, and developers to seamlessly integrate rigs into production pipelines.
- Used proprietary tools and plugins to enhance rig performance across multiple platforms.
- Designed rigs in Maya, incorporating skinning, blendshapes, and bespoke skeletons using in-studio development tools.
- Experienced in developing rigs for games, TV, and film projects for many different studios and teams.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - 3D Modeling, Art And Animation
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BCSkills
- Advanced Rigging in Maya (Face and Body)
- Skinning and Deformation Systems
- Blendshapes for Realistic Animation
- IK/FK Rig Setup (Spline and Standard)
- Python Scripting knowledge for Animation
- Pipeline Integration and Optimization
- Cross-Platform Rigging (Games, TV, and Film)
- Control Rig Design for Cartoony and Realistic Styles
- Collaboration with Animators, Modelers, and Developers
- Unreal Engine Blueprints (Control Rig Setup)
Websites
Timeline
Technical Artist (Rigger)
Twisted Mountain Animation
01.2020 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - 3D Modeling, Art And Animation
British Columbia Institute of Technology
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