Kimberly Lambe
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Professional Experience
Sony Computer Entertainment America
Animator, December 2014—Present
Creating facial animation for cinematic sequences using a proprietary face solve software. Additionally, cleaning up motion-capture data for body animations.
Animator, June 2014—October 2014
Motion-capture clean-up for cinematic sequences in the video game Battlefield Hardline.
Electronic Arts – Tiburon
Associate Animator, November 2013—May 2014
Worked on the NBA Live 15 team, cleaning up raw motion capture data, and trimming and creating new animation assets. Collaborated closely with engineers and leads to solve problems and enhance animation quality. I also worked heavily on the new crowd system.
Animation Intern, June 2013—September 2013
Worked on NBA Live 14, polishing and tuning animations for gameplay and in-game non-interactive sequences, including coach animations with lip sync. Used Autodesk MotionBuilder and EA proprietary software and learned how to bring the animations I worked on into the game.
Short Films
"Edith and the Bear"
Animator, January 2013—May 2013
Collaborated with a large team to produce a 2D-animated short film directed by Hillary Bradfield at SJSU. Film won two Rosebud awards for Best in Animation and Best in Show at the CSU Media Arts Festival.
"Tamara"
Animator, August 2012—May 2013
Worked closely with a small team on a 3D-animated short film directed by Jason Marino and Craig Kitzmann. Film won the Student category at the CreaTiVe Awards.
"For Goodness Rake"
Animator, January 2012—May 2012
Worked with a large team to produce a 2D-animated webisode. Traditionally animated, cleaned up, and inked shots with dialogue and change of emotion. An SJSU Green Ninja short film project directed by David Chai.
Education
San José State University
August 2008—May 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Animation/Illustration
Skills
-Proficient in Autodesk Maya
-Experienced in Autodesk MotionBuilder
Awards
Dean’s Scholar 2012 and 2013
San José State University’s College of Humanities and the Arts
Activities
Shrunkenheadman Club, August 2008—Present
San José State University Animation/Illustration Club Member- Ran for President for the 2011-2012 year.