BillyDon Lasso Lucas

Led the animation team to produce high-accuracy surgical visualizations using Unreal Engine 5 and MetaHuman characters. Trained team members in Unreal Engine and animation workflows. Modeled medical tools in 3DS Max and Blender for the surgical animations. Edited animation and video production of invasive spine surgery using Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro. Directed motion graphics production and sound editing of the final product using After Effects. Developed logo and complete graphic design tasks for company stationery materials.

As the lead animator, produced explainer animations to inform prospective clients about the company’s purpose and business objectives. Provided ideas and presented storyboards based on provided scripts submitted by the company’s representative. Designed characters, backgrounds, and the overall look of the animations based on the approved storyboards.

Led animation team to create applicable animations and environment assets for multiple IPs. Guided animation team through pipeline improvements and QA testing to ensure IP quality. Developed 3D models, rigs for characters and environment assets, and VFX in Unreal Engine 4-5. Collaborated with freelance team on large-scale 3D set productions for various high-profile clients, including DoorDash, Nickelodeon, NBA, and MLS. Sculpted and optimized 3D models in ZBrush and 3DS Max for real-time rendering in Unreal Engine. UV Unwrapping and texturing for in-game assets in Substance Painter. Managed social media accounts and created weekly posts.