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Erik V.

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3D Generalist & Teacher

Tutor Information

About

I’m a 3D Generalist with a strong foundation in both classical and digital animation. I studied Classical Animation at Sheridan College and completed the ANI program at Fanshawe College, which deepened my passion for storytelling, movement, and character performance. For the past three years, I’ve also taught part-time at Fanshawe College, specializing in rigging and modelling. Working with students has been one of the most rewarding parts of my career—I love breaking down complex tools and workflows into clear, approachable steps, and helping artists build confidence as they develop their own creative voice. My industry experience includes three years working at a small studio where I contributed across the production pipeline. This breadth of hands-on experience helps me give practical, production-ready guidance tailored to each learner’s goals. Whether you’re just beginning or looking to refine your skills, I’m excited to support you on your journey in 3D and animation.

Location

Watford, Ontario, Canada

Language

English

Timezone

America/Toronto

Levels

High School
College/University

Education

Fanshawe College

2020 - 2022
Diploma, Character Animation
The ANI program at Fanshawe College focused on 3D animation fundamentals, including modelling, rigging, texturing, animation, and production workflows. The program emphasized industry-standard software, collaborative projects, and hands-on training, helping students build practical skills for work in animation, games, and VFX.

Sheridan College

1999 - 2022
Animation Classical
The Classical Animation program at Sheridan College in 1999 focused on traditional hand-drawn animation, emphasizing strong fundamentals in drawing, character design, storytelling, and animation principles. Students trained on paper and pencil, learning timing, spacing, layout, and life drawing, while also being introduced to early digital tools. The program built a solid foundation in draftsmanship and performance

Work Experience

Rune Entertainment

March 2022 - June 2025
3D Generalist
RUNE Entertainment is a multidisciplinary production studio based in London, Ontario, specializing in animation, visual effects, and other media production services. With over 20 years of experience, the company focuses on creating story-driven content and offers a range of services including design, direction, post-production, and interactive development. They are known for their collaborative approach, innovative culture, and their recent expansion to include a large motion capture space for capturing performances. - research and design for the environment for the Game Equinox: Homecoming. This included grey boxing terrain and buildings. - assisting in the infrastructure for a Vicon motion capture system. -MOCAP animation clean up

Fanshawe College

January 2022 - May 2025
Teacher
Rigging and 3D Modeling for ANI and ANC courses Rigging and Pipeline - taught students the basics in rigging props and characters for animation. Worked primarily with Maya and advanced skeleton Modeling - continued on the pipeline started in first semester by Paul Wollenzien, for modelling 3d characters in Zbrush, retopology and UV in Maya and materials and textures in Substance Painter