PAU SENTELLES PIÑÉS

Developed scripts and Autodesk Maya tools to streamline the animation team’s workflow. Worked with USD/USDa formats, performing modifications, validations, and data integration within the production pipeline. Coordinated across departments to efficiently resolve technical and operational issues. Polished and refined 3D animation to improve movement quality.

Collaborated with rigging and animation teams to develop and implement simulation systems in the in-house engine. Created automation systems for viewport FX and animation workflows to improve animator productivity and iteration speed. Worked on character technical animation (including clothing simulation) and performed cinematic camera, shot timing, and scene composition adjustments to improve storytelling and player readability. Participated in cross-disciplinary reviews with technical artists, animators, and directors.

Led previs and 3D layouts in Blender for a TV series, ensuring consistent perspective, depth, scale, and camera continuity across sequences. Guided animation blocking for performance, camera movement, and timing to provide strong foundations for final animation. Provided hands-on Maya layout and 3D animation support when needed, and mentored artists with production feedback and prioritization. Supervised 3D layout and character animation for performance, camera work, and storytelling quality. Prepared hero assets and environments for animation production, collaborating with animation and VFX teams and directors to define cinematic language, pacing, and camera composition.