Samuel Coudry-Lemay
Montreal,QC
Summary
Experienced Senior Animator with 12 years in VFX and creature animation. Progressed from 3D Generalist to Senior Animator, contributing to 40+ projects. Skilled in Autodesk Maya and detail-oriented creature animation, I love to learn and invest myself in whatever creature I get to animate. Thrived in collaborative environments at Artistes Folks VFX and Framestore, where storytelling is paramount, demonstrating expertise in creature animations. Eager to bring creativity, adaptability and technical proficiency to a Senior Animator role. Always looking for the next challenge, there is always more to learn.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior 3D Animator
Framestore Inc.
Montreal, QC
08.2024 - Current
Over the course of almost 12 years I grew from 3D Generalist to Senior Animator while working on over 40 different projects with the wonderful team at Folks Montreal. Mostly focused on VFX work for TV and Feature Film, I had the pleasure to animate a plethora of different creatures, vehicles, assets.
- Provided input during pre-production stages regarding feasibility or challenges related to proposed concepts from a 3D animator''s perspective.
- Mentored junior animators, providing guidance on best practices and industry standards for 3D animation.
- Implemented motion capture data into animations to enhance realism while maintaining artistic intent.
Senior 3D Animator
FOLKS VFX
Montreal, QC
10.2012 - 08.2024
Over the course of almost 12 years I grew from 3D Generalist to Senior Animator while working on over 40 different projects with the wonderful team at Folks Montreal. Mostly focused on VFX work for TV and Feature Film, I had the pleasure to animate a plethora of different creatures, vehicles, assets.
- Provided input during pre-production stages regarding feasibility or challenges related to proposed concepts from a 3D animator''s perspective.
- Mentored junior animators, providing guidance on best practices and industry standards for 3D animation.
- Implemented motion capture data into animations to enhance realism while maintaining artistic intent.
Education
DEC Animation 3D And Image Synthesis -
Cégep Du Vieux Montréal
Montreal, QC10.2012
Skills
- Character Animation
- Creature Animation
- Generalist Knowledge
- Performance Capture
- Storytelling
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Fast Learner
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Michal Makarewicz: Animation Masterclass, Animation Collaborative April 2023 — April 2023
- Creature Animation for VFX, iAnimate April 2019 — June 2019
Timeline
Senior 3D Animator
Framestore Inc.
08.2024 - Current
Senior 3D Animator
FOLKS VFX
10.2012 - 08.2024
DEC Animation 3D And Image Synthesis -
Cégep Du Vieux Montréal