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Hi, I’m Davi Trueblood, a 3D animator and director based in Savannah, Georgia. I lead animation teams on short films, develop character rigs and performances, and bring shots to life with lighting and compositing in Nuke and Unreal. I love shaping performances, guiding collaborative pipelines, and delivering polished sequences that support the director’s vision.
I earned a BFA in Animation from SCAD with Summa Cum Laude honors and a 3.9 GPA. I thrive in collaborative environments, meet tight production deadlines, and enjoy turning creative ideas into cohesive, visually engaging stories.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
3D Animation Lead at Croaked! (Short Film)
May 30, 2025 - May 30, 2025Oversaw a team of 7 animators through a year-long production of a 3-minute short.
Developed animation tests for three character rigs, addressed varied mannerisms and personalities.
Provided daily shot critiques and draw overs via Syncsketch; discussed character performance and motivations.
Animated shots under a fast-paced timeline.
Lit and composited multiple shots in Nuke to produce a cohesive final film.
3D Animation Lead at Melody of the Moor
May 31, 2024 - May 31, 2024Managed a crew of 16 animators through a 10-week production of a 3-minute short. Distributed shots and tracked progress within the production timeline. Animated shots ahead of deadlines and took on additional shots to ensure milestone completion. Ran animation dailies with detailed notes to ensure the director’s vision was communicated.
Director / 3D Animator / Story Lead at Newsance
May 31, 2023 - May 31, 2023Directed a 6-person crew through a 10-week production of a 2-minute short. Oversaw production, working with artists to establish a cohesive visual style. Responsible for storyboards, lighting keys, and overall visual development. Animated multiple shots. Led weekly production meetings to ensure the team met production deadlines.
Muralist at Freelance
April 8, 2019 - December 28, 2023Worked with multiple clients to design projects based on location, budget, and themes of the space.
Sent clients digital previews of the projected final results before beginning painting.
Planned and executed murals within determined deadlines, ensuring high-quality results.
Designed and hand-painted a 200 sq ft mural for Scissortail Children’s School, meeting thematic and budget requirements.
3D Animation Lead at Croaked! (Short Film)
May 31, 2025 - May 31, 2025Oversaw a team of 7 animators through a year-long production of a 3-minute short, developing animation tests for three rigs, providing daily shot critique and draw-overs, and guiding character performance and motivations. Led lighting and compositing in Nuke to achieve a cohesive final film and ensured notes and direction were implemented within a fast-paced timeline.
3D Animation Lead at Melody of the Moor (Short Film)
May 31, 2024 - May 31, 2024Managed a crew of 16 animators through a 10-week production of a 3-minute short. Distributed shots, tracked progress, and animated multiple shots ahead of deadlines while taking on additional shots to keep the project on schedule. Ran animation dailies with detailed notes to ensure the director’s vision was communicated.
Director / 3D Animator / Story Lead at Newsance (Short Film)
May 31, 2023 - May 31, 2023Directed a 6-person crew through a 10-week production of a 2-minute short. Guided production by establishing a cohesive style, oversaw storyboards, lighting keys, and overall visual development, animated multiple shots, and led weekly production meetings to ensure deadlines.
Muralist at Freelance
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023Freelance muralist collaborating with multiple clients to design site-specific projects based on location, budget, and space themes. Provided digital previews of final results before painting, planned and executed murals within deadlines, and delivered a 200 sq ft mural for Scissortail Children’s School, ensuring thematic and budget alignment.
3D Animation Lead at Croaked! Short Film
June 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025Oversaw a team of 7 animators through a year-long production of a 3-minute short. Developed animation tests for three distinct rigs to explore different mannerisms and personalities. Provided daily shot critique and draw overs on Syncsketch, discussed character performance and motivations, and animated shots within a fast-paced production timeline. Lit and composited multiple shots in Nuke to produce cohesive final sequences.
Muralist at Freelance / Various Clients
April 1, 2019 - December 1, 2023Collaborated with clients to design murals aligned with location, budget, and space themes. Shared digital previews of final murals for client feedback. Planned and executed mural projects within deadlines; notable project includes a 200 sq ft mural for Scissortail Children’s School.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025Graduated Summa Cum Laude (3.9 GPA)
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts - Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025Qualifications
SCAD Academic Honors Scholarship
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025SCAD Student Incentive Scholarship
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025SCAD Achievement Honors Scholarship
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025SCAD Academic Honors Scholarship
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025SCAD Student Incentive Scholarship
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025SCAD Achievement Honors Scholarship
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education
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