David Just Email & Phone Number

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

As Lead Animator I work simultaneously as a Supervisor, a Project Manager, and an Animator. Ensuring projects are progressing efficiently as the Animation Directors right-hand manMeet with and provide regular detailed reports for the Project lead / Production manager on the advancement of the team’s work and recommendations whenever necessary to meet project objectives Oversee the work of my team of animators on projects as well as mentor individuals to guide them to better practices and methods; utilizing internal tools and procedures to ensure that projects stay on track and that deadlines are being metGive concise and constructive critiques when necessary Meet with the client virtually to discuss direction and style expectations, and being the go-between for the animation department and the series directorResponsible for animating my own assigned projects. Which includes typical animation tasksOn occasion, I have the role of Episodic DirectorThe Lead role is to create, motivate, and ensure deadlines are met!Working with 3D software Maya, Blender, and Toon Boom Harmony

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Worked on projects as needed. My role was providing animation, rigging and scene prep using Toon Boom HarmonyProjects:Work on projects for upcoming Studio contracts“Love, Diana” - Kids Youtube Channel

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

2D Animator, FX, Rigging, StoryboardsCreated animation (staging, acting, posing, timing, etc.) compositing and builds according to specificationsDeveloped and designed movement animations, characters animations, facial animations, environments, special effects, and performed other story/animation tasks as requestedUnderstand the anatomy, structure, dynamics and character motionUnderstand the entire production process from Storyboarding to Layout and PosingWorked in Toon Boom Harmony and Flash to create believable and engaging character performance using acting, posing, timing and lip-syncWorked on a couple of research and development gaming projects using Algodoo.Held the Lead role on many Rigging and Animation projectsWorked in a team environment and assisted with recruitingProjects: Angry Birds MakerSpace - S1 & S2 Ep3 Fred Rogers Productions F is for Family

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Animated sequences, keeping the action and movements with the style of the show, as well as meeting the series quality requirements Able to bring life and emotion to characters in a variety of animation styles Strong knowledge of timing, weight and posingConsistently met provided deadlines Worked closely with the Animation supervisor, leads, supervisors, and directors for updates, check-ins as needed to apply and/or make any necessary changes as requestedA team member with a positive attitude Worked with Toon Boom Harmony

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Using Adobe Animate CC 2018 to develop 2D animated characters based on thestoryboard for two preschool children shows - Creative Galaxy and Daniel Tiger'sNeighborhood, season 4Using Shotgun and Shotgun Uploader to add shots and get notes on shotsCommunicated, collaborated and worked closely with production staff via gchat andconference calls

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Created and prepared the material outline for an 11-week course for the “Introduction to Animation”The course consisted of teaching the class how to animate using the software Adobe AnimateWas a once-a-week evening class and I was responsible for grading the course assignments and reporting the grades to the collegeProvided direct feedback to students to improve their understanding of the animation principles of Walking Egg, Egg Jump, Ball and Tail Obstacle Course, body mechanics of the walk cycle, jump and special effects18 students attendedAccomplishments:After completion, I continued to mentor a couple of my students and they have successfully been able to move into an animator role.

Dartmouth, Novas Scotia, Canada

Worked on a new preschool TV series “Chomp Squad”Created animations and builds according to specifications and within the timelinesprovided using Toonboom Harmony and Adobe Animate.

Toronto, Canada Area

Worked on a new preschool TV series called “Dot.”, since inception as Junior Animator and2D Special Effects Artist using CelAction and Adobe AnimateDot. won the following awards in 2017:- Kidscreen Award 2017: Best New Preschool Series- Parents Choice 2017: Parents’ Choice Awards: Television (Silver)- Dot. was nominated in the following categories in 2017:- Award of Excellence 2017: Best Animated Program, Ages 3-5- Banff Rockie Award 2017: PreschoolMy Role as 2D Special FX Artist consisted of:-Animated 2D special effects in Flash-Rigged and composited 2D special effects in CelAction-Worked closely with Art Director to create and maintain a consistent style with the show Dot.-Designed a wide variety of water and splash effects-Created elemental effects such as fire, smoke, wind, snow, dirt and leaves

Bachelor Of Applied Arts, Animation, Honours

Oss Diploma, Ontario Scholar

Recipient of Communication Technology Award, 2011