John Paul "Jp" Lavin Email & Phone Number

Character simulation artist on feature film: LUCK

Character simulation artist on feature film: SPIES IN DISGUISECreated cloth simulations using Autodesk Maya’s nCloth and Qualoth plugins Ensured the resulting simulation meets production standards and aligns with surrounding shotsUsed my knowledge of technical animation to triage incoming problem shots Attended daily review sessions and fine-tune simulations based on creative and technical feedback

Technical Animator on the feature films: THE PEANUTS MOVIE, ICE AGE 5: COLLISION COURSE, FERDINAND, SPIES IN DISGUISEPerformed quality control corrections on fur, cloth simulations and final animation. Provided technical and aesthetic fixes where requiredAssisted animators with navigating the studio pipeline and taught departmental toolsEvaluated new departmental tools and Python scriptsAccessed rig and deformer functionality, transferred animation to clean shot if requiredEnsured final animation was properly exported while coordinating with technical directors regarding possible issues and solutionsAttended sweatbox and lighting meetings to assess and coordinate animation fixesSupported the CG supervisor as needed in various roles and projects to streamline production

Greater New York City Area

Animated commercial pre-visualization with Autodesk MotionbuilderDirected motion capture performancePrepared and cleaned motion capture data for animationCoordinated with editorial and compositing regarding animation passes and renders

Animation technical assistance on the feature film: RIO 2Performed quality control corrections on preliminary lighting shots regarding animation, fur, and cloth simulationsPrepared and finalized animation cycles for proxy cards, crowd simulations and turntablesCollaborated with the Animation, Lighting, Fur, Materials and Effects departments regarding shot correctionsAttended daily preliminary lighting meetings to assess animation fixes and assist animation technical directors

Greater New York City Area

Created pre-visualizations for Dulera Spray commercial spots

Greater New York City Area

Animated in Autodesk Maya for various commercial pitches

Greater New York City Area

Created pre-visualizations and animated for Ford Motors and Monopoly Live commercial spots

Greater New York City Area

Animated commercial pre-visualization with Autodesk Motion Builder

Greater New York City Area

Created pre-visualizations and animated for Ford Motors and Monopoly Live commercial spotsAnimated rope movements in Autodesk Maya for the film Tower HeistCoordinated reference materials and purchasing of 3D assets for commercial productionConducted various production and administrative duties throughout studio

Greater New York City Area

Conducted audit procedures on client’s financial statements.

Bachelor Of Arts, Computer Animation

Python Basics And Collections

Expert Animation Workshop

Bachelor Of Science, Accounting And Business/Management