Scaling from Freelancer to Department Lead 🚀
My time as Creative Director on Sonic the Hedgehog 2 taught me how to scale.
I went from being a hands-on 3D Generalist to supervising a pipeline and leading a team of 10 artists for a global theatrical release.
Whether it's managing...
Defining the "Ancient" Aesthetic 🏛️
When Paramount briefed us for Sonic 2, they needed the Echidna backstory to feel like a mythological history lesson.
The problem? Standard 3D character models often feel too modern or "cartoonish" for that specific vibe. We needed the weight of...
Stop being a "Kling User" or a "Runway User". It’s hurting your work. 🛑
I hit a wall during a recent contract test. I needed a Jaguar moving through a jungle.
Kling 2.6 gave me beautiful texture but the cat movement was just off.
Veo 3.1 gave me perfect cat movement but the fur...
Why hire an influencer when you can build one? 🏺
For the past few months, I’ve been developing "Cleopatra", a fully AI-driven content creator. This isn't just a tech demo; it's a proof of concept for the future of User Generated Content (UGC).
Why does this matter for brands?
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Animation is a Team Sport 🤝
I had the privilege of serving as Creative Director on the Sonic 2 Echidna backstory sequence, but the final result was a massive group effort.
We started with a blank canvas. To get the look right, we brought in Darek Zabrocki and his team to handle...
