Randy Ignacio
San Ramon,CA
Summary
Highly experienced Cinematic and Gameplay Animator with 15+ years in the gaming industry, skilled in creating top-notch animations for AAA titles using hand-keyed and motion capture techniques. Dedicated to delivering innovative and immersive player experiences.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Animator
Sledgehammer Games - Activision Blizzard
Foster City, CA
08.2016 - 03.2024
- Senior character animator for top-selling AAA games "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, WW2, Vanguard, and Modern Warfare 3"
- Specialized in both hand-keyed and motion capture animations for realistic and stylized characters, creatures, player, objects and gun animations
- Directed and edited in-game cinematics and motion capture shoots, enhancing player experience with dynamic scenes
- Collaborated with designers, engineers, and art directors to develop innovative gameplay mechanics
- Led a team of animators through the development pipeline, ensuring high-quality outputs for Call of Duty: Vanguard.
Animator
Cryptic Studios
Los Gatos, CA
08.2010 - 08.2016
- Created key frame animations for player classes, NPCs, bosses, mounts, companions, and creatures in "Neverwinter" and "Star Trek Online"
- Partnered with a small team to optimize player experiences and collaborated with programmers to enhance the animation system.
Junior Animator
Digital Consulting Services
Emeryville, CA
02.2006 - 06.2009
- Developed key-frame and motion captured animations for the "America's Army Game"
- Directed and processed motion capture data, working closely with actors to ensure accurate and clean animations
- Pioneered the animation pipeline using Unreal's FaceFx technology for next-generation character heads.
3D Generalist
Halon Entertainment
Emeryville, CA
03.2005 - 09.2005
- Animated various characters for "The Sims 2" and pre-visual sequences for "X-Men 3"
- Contributed to modeling, texturing, and animating assets for complex scenes.
Education
B.A. Animation & Visual Effects -
Ex'pression College
Emeryville, CA01.2004
A.A. General Education -
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA01.2001
Skills
- Animation Software: Maya, 3Ds Max, Motion Builder, Vicon Workstation
- Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, ImageReady
- Cinematography & Directing
- Communication and Leadership
- Time Management
Accomplishments
Program Director's Award, Ex'pression College, 2004, Recognized for leadership and excellence in the classroom.
Demoreel
https://vimeo.com/957135112
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Reading
- Weight Lifting
- Coaching Basketball and Football
- Creating real estate videos, commercials, and travel videos.
Timeline
Senior Animator
Sledgehammer Games - Activision Blizzard
08.2016 - 03.2024
Animator
Cryptic Studios
08.2010 - 08.2016
Junior Animator
Digital Consulting Services
02.2006 - 06.2009
3D Generalist
Halon Entertainment
03.2005 - 09.2005
B.A. Animation & Visual Effects -
Ex'pression College
A.A. General Education -
Diablo Valley College
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