Tracie Cotta 3D Animator
714.348.1150
tracieanimation.com
OBJECTIVE
I have nine years of experience breathing life into characters with a quality performance in a timely manner. I am excited to work with a team of artists and collaborate on challenging projects with rewarding results.
SOFTWARE
Autodesk Maya. Photoshop. After Effects. Premiere PRO
WORK EXPERIENCE
Alkemy-X
Freelance 3D Animator March 2023 – April 2023
Learned Houdini on the job to create animations. Used a combination of hand keyed animations and procedural/simulated animation in Houdini. Kept in constant communication with my lead and supervisors about timelines and bug fixes. Turned in work on time. Received and implemented feedback in a timely manner.
Encore VFX,
Freelance Senior 3D Animator May 2022 - January 2023
Projects; “After Party" "Villains of Valley View" "Secrets of Sulphur Springs" “Doom Patrol” "Walker Independant"
principal characters, and weapons.
Created match moves on principle characters for CG replacement or weapon interactions. Kept in constant communication with leads, supervisors, coordinators about timelines, goals, art direction and bug/rig fixes. Turned work in on time or early. Received and implemented feedback in a timely manner.
Tilt Shift April 2022
Projects; “Rinvoq” commercial
Created hand keyed animation in stepped mode for all characters. The client wanted something reminiscent of Into the Spider-Verse.
Genies Inc. September 2020 - December 2021
Freelance 3D Animator
Projects; Sia, Jaden Smith, Justin Bieber, Ashnikko, Paris Hilton, Will Smith, Nessa Barrett, Floyd Mayweather, Ava Max, Skrillex, Tupac, Addison Rae, Lil Huddy, Rich The Kid, Xavi Simons, Gucci, Rippie Redd, J Balvin, Lil Nas X, Billie Eilish, Griffin Johnson, Pokimane, Mesut Ozil, Shawn Mendes, Cordae, and DJ Snake.
Created hand keyed dance animation based off dances popular on Tik Tok. Created poses for celebrity avatars to use on Instagram. Created animation based on popular gifs. Created idle loops for the avatars while being customized. I was also tasked with motion capture clean up. Attended daily meetings to discuss art direction and timelines. Received and implemented feedback in a timely manner. Communicated with rigging department about rig fixes.
Encore VFX,
Freelance Character 3D Animator November 2019 - May 2020
Projects; “Supergirl” “The Flash” “Batwoman” “Black Lightning” “Doom Patrol”
Created hand keyed performances for various kinds of creatures, principal characters, and weapons.
Created match moves on principle characters for CG replacement for weapon interactions. Kept in constant communication with leads, supervisors, coordinators about timelines, goals, art direction and bug/rig fixes. Turned work in on time or early. Received and implemented feedback in a timely manner. Injested new shots from the studio into our pipeline.
The Third Floor November 2019
Freelance 3D Animator
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”
Previs artist. Created previs shots in a fast-paced environment. Stayed flexible and open to changes as the shots were updated. Open to feedback and quick to make changes. Turned in work on time or early. Motion capture clean up.
Shade VFX August 2019 - October 2019
3D Animator
“Sonic The Hedgehog”
Hand keyed animation for a T-rex. Communicated with my supervisors about art direction. Open to feedback and make changes in a timely manner. Attended meetings. Turned work in on time.
COSA VFX March 2019 - August 2019
Freelance 3D Animator
“Swamp Thing”
Created match move for all hero characters. Hand keyed animation for plant life, severed limbs, and creatures. Attended daily meetings to receive feedback. Address feedback in a timely manner. Communicated with supervisors and leads about timelines and art direction. Communicated with the rigging team about rig fixes. Turned work in on time.
Digital Giant January 2018 – May 2018
Freelance 3D Animator
“GMC Sierra Denali”
Match move and hand keyed animation to ensure the CG truck matched the performance of the live action plate making sure the two were seamless. Communicated with team about art direction and timelines. Turned in work on time.
The Mill LA, Freelance 3D February 2014 – March 2017
Freelance Animator and Intern
Freelance- “Game of War” “Disney World Resort“ “Audi” “Huawei” “Toyota” “Nintendo”
Created previs, Hand keyed animation on cars and props, cleaned up motion capture data. Match move CG characters to the original performance for CG replacement. Turned work in on time. Communicated with my lead about timelines and art direction. Addressed notes in a timely manner.
Intern- “Call of Duty Extinction” DLCs 2-4
Created Previs and layouts for all shots. Created hand keyed character animation, prop animation, camera animation, as well as motion capture clean up and final animation. Turned work in on time. Received feedback and implemented changes in a timely manner. Communicated with a team about art direction and timelines.
EDUCATION
The Art Institute of California - Orange County December 2013
Bachelor of Science- Media Arts & Animation
Animation Mentor 4 Courses - September 2023