I am a Senior 3D Generalist, Animator, and Creative Lead specializing in professional-quality, attractive, and informative animations for marketing and instructional videos, along with 3D interactive demos (“serious games”). I take pride in clear communication, collaboration, and storytelling through movement. Currently, I run a boutique 3D animation studio where I manage every step of production, from concept to final delivery. I am passionate about taking on challenges that help me learn new skills and sharing my knowledge with others, always aiming to uphold innovation and consistent quality in my work. I have recently been exploring the ethical use of AI in creative projects like animation and games. I am willing to give a discount for projects that are open to the use of AI.…

Seth Cameron Short

I am a Senior 3D Generalist, Animator, and Creative Lead specializing in professional-quality, attractive, and informative animations for marketing and instructional videos, along with 3D interactive demos (“serious games”). I take pride in clear communication, collaboration, and storytelling through movement. Currently, I run a boutique 3D animation studio where I manage every step of production, from concept to final delivery. I am passionate about taking on challenges that help me learn new skills and sharing my knowledge with others, always aiming to uphold innovation and consistent quality in my work. I have recently been exploring the ethical use of AI in creative projects like animation and games. I am willing to give a discount for projects that are open to the use of AI.…

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I am a Senior 3D Generalist, Animator, and Creative Lead specializing in professional-quality, attractive, and informative animations for marketing and instructional videos, along with 3D interactive demos (“serious games”).

I take pride in clear communication, collaboration, and storytelling through movement.

Currently, I run a boutique 3D animation studio where I manage every step of production, from concept to final delivery. I am passionate about taking on challenges that help me learn new skills and sharing my knowledge with others, always aiming to uphold innovation and consistent quality in my work.

I have recently been exploring the ethical use of AI in creative projects like animation and games. I am willing to give a discount for projects that are open to the use of AI.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

3D Animation Director / Owner at Loquent LLC
November 1, 2014 - June 14, 2024
Serving as owner and Animation Director for a boutique 3D animation studio. Responsible for running the business, cultivating client relationships, managing sub-contractors and vendors. Oversee every step of production including concept, client collaboration, script, voice over, sound, pre-visualization, 3D scanning, CAD conversion, modeling, animation, lighting, shading, rendering, compositing, special effects, motion graphics, quality control, and meeting deadlines. Known for innovation and consistent quality.
Creative Lead / Technical Director / 3D Animator at Animation Dynamics, Inc.
April 1, 2003 - November 1, 2014
Started as a 3D Animator, then advanced to Technical Director and Creative Lead at this Portland, Oregon animation studio. Designed, directed, animated, composited, and led a creative team to produce hundreds of animated and interactive projects. Specialized in explaining complex technical ideas in an accessible and appealing manner.
3D Artist and VR/AR Developer at Acumed LLC
February 1, 2016 - August 31, 2017
Created still renders and animations of medical implants and instrumentation for advertising, client presentations, and product documentation. Gained experience in raytraced rendering with Keyshot. Learned engineering software like Creo and Inventor to recreate over one hundred 3D models from 2D drawings. Led experiments in Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality product demos.

Education

Bachelor of Science at The Art Institute of Portland
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2002

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Software & Internet