Tony Gaeta
Abingdon,MD
Summary
Versatile 3D Animator with 6+ years in video game development and advertising, specializing in character animation and visual storytelling. Skilled at creating engaging characters for gameplay, cinematics, and commercials, grounded in strong animation principles. Collaborates effectively with diverse teams to produce high-quality animations that align with creative direction and production standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Gameplay Animator
Bitreactor
Hunt Valley, Maryland
06.2022 - Current
- Led development of gameplay facial animations with MetaHuman Animator to enhance the player experience.
- Developed and implemented character animations for gameplay and cinematic sequences, enhancing visual storytelling.
- Utilized motion capture technology as an actor and data cleanup artist to deliver precise character animations.
3D Animator
Nick Jr.
Manhattan, NY
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Delivered polished animation under tight production schedules and evolving creative requirements.
- Produced animation for multiple platforms, including broadcast television, Nick Jr.'s learning app, and social media.
- Worked within established brand guidelines to maintain character consistency and visual continuity across advertising campaigns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Animation
School of Visual Arts
New York, NY05-2019
Digital Animation
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ05-2015
Skills
- Gameplay animations
- Cinematic animations
- Facial animation
- MetaHuman workflow
- Motion capture cleanup
- Project management
Accomplishments
- Shipped Star Wars: Zero Company
- College Thesis Short - A Moonlights Tale - on YouTube
Timeline
Gameplay Animator
Bitreactor
06.2022 - Current
3D Animator
Nick Jr.
05.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Animation
School of Visual Arts
Digital Animation
Brookdale Community College