Hi, I'm Richard Brock Irvin, a 2D animator based in Orlando, FL, currently finishing my BFA in Emerging Media with a focus on Animation and Visualization at the University of Central Florida. I love bringing characters to life through expressive acting and thoughtful performances, often exploring how nonverbal storytelling can convey emotion and theme. I've collaborated on an independent short film and created my own thesis film, using Toon Boom Harmony, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Clip Studio Paint to craft clean animation, dynamic timing, and polished visuals. I'm excited to contribute to projects that blend character-driven storytelling with imaginative worlds.

Richard Brock Irvin

Hi, I'm Richard Brock Irvin, a 2D animator based in Orlando, FL, currently finishing my BFA in Emerging Media with a focus on Animation and Visualization at the University of Central Florida. I love bringing characters to life through expressive acting and thoughtful performances, often exploring how nonverbal storytelling can convey emotion and theme. I've collaborated on an independent short film and created my own thesis film, using Toon Boom Harmony, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Clip Studio Paint to craft clean animation, dynamic timing, and polished visuals. I'm excited to contribute to projects that blend character-driven storytelling with imaginative worlds.

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Hi, I’m Richard Brock Irvin, a 2D animator based in Orlando, FL, currently finishing my BFA in Emerging Media with a focus on Animation and Visualization at the University of Central Florida. I love bringing characters to life through expressive acting and thoughtful performances, often exploring how nonverbal storytelling can convey emotion and theme.

I’ve collaborated on an independent short film and created my own thesis film, using Toon Boom Harmony, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Clip Studio Paint to craft clean animation, dynamic timing, and polished visuals. I’m excited to contribute to projects that blend character-driven storytelling with imaginative worlds.

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Experience Level

Work Experience

Director & Animator at Perfect Gift Thesis Film
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
2-Minute 2D Animated Short Film focusing on character animation; used character acting to express a range of emotions without dialogue to enhance the theme. Programs used: Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Clip Studio Paint.
Animator at To the Creature on the Horizon
January 1, 2026 - Present
6-Minute hybrid group animated short; focused on character exploration and dialogue; used 2D character acting to show mental decline under a doomsday scenario; primarily in-between animation with bits of cleanup.

Education

BFA - Emerging Media (Animation and Visualization) at University of Central Florida
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Using Adobe After Effects
January 1, 2025 - April 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment