Available to hire
I have years of experience working as a Previs Artist at studios such as Weta FX (features,) Pukeko Pictures and Adrenalin Group (animated kid tv shows,) and as a 3D Animator in videogames.
I love visualising a script and the challenge of figuring out the logistics of a sequence.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Vietnamese
Intermediate
Work Experience
Lead Previs Animator and Storyboard Artist at Adrenalin Group
September 30, 2024 - May 23, 2025Created complex previs sequences and storyboard setups for action scenes; collaborated with the director to map beats and choreograph camera moves; led a previs workflow and conducted quality checks to ensure narrative continuity and payoff.
Lead Previs Animator and Storyboard Artist at Adrenalin Group
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023Developed previs shots from animatics and storyboards, including asset integration and mo-cap data; led a team to produce previs sequences, ensuring shot continuity and alignment with the script and direction.
Director/Founder at Studio Kujo
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021Directed the studio, provided game/world concept direction, wrote narratives for game universes, animated characters, and created 3D/2D assets for projects.
Previs and Animator at Pukeko Pictures
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019Worked on Book Hungry Bears; animated previs shots focusing on character poses; coordinated with the team to maintain continuity with props and camera motion; produced finished animation for secondary characters and creatures; resolved shot issues in close collaboration with the Director and Supervisor.
Previsualisation Animator at Weta Digital
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Created shots from storyboards, laid out camera moves, rigging, and timing for production; contributed to large-scale action sequences and overall story timing.
Previsualisation Animator at Red River Studio
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Created ideas and animation scenarios for a video game trailer; delivered on time under tight deadlines; advised the director to visualize the game trailer’s vision; worked remotely from Dunedin.
Animator at Film for Change
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016Animation work for a network promoting charitable initiatives.
Director, Previs Artist and Animator at Chaptabois Entertainment
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Directed an animated music video; created scenarios and storylines for a soundtrack; advised musicians on art direction and mood; successfully completed full project scope.
3D Animator at Oktobor Animations
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012Animator on children's TV shows for Nickelodeon, including The Penguins of Madagascar, Monster, and Robot.
Previsualisation Animator at Weta Digital
June 7, 2010 - October 28, 2011Did previs work for Mortal Engines; translated scripts/storyboards into 3D space, choreographed large-scale action sequences, and contributed to The Adventures of Tintin; remote collaboration.
Video Game Character Animator at Binary Star
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010Primary animator for a first-person shooter PC title; created a character animation tree of 300+ animations; collaborated closely with programmers and modelers to integrate characters into the engine.
3D Character Animator at Kangoo Animations
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006Animated 3D characters and storyboards for TV pilots and TV advertisements; produced conceptual art for web-based games.
Education
National Diploma in Character Animation at Animation College NZ
February 5, 2001 - November 28, 2003Qualifications
National Diploma in Character Animation
February 5, 2001 - November 28, 2003Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Gaming
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