I am a junior at the University of Central Florida, within the Character Animation program. I applied to the program in the Spring of 2024 and was one of the 26 people accepted. Among other 3d modeling and design classes, we are now in the process of creating a short film, storyboarding, modeling and rigging 2 characters and designing a unique 3D environment.
I first found my passion for character animation watching Phineas and Ferb as a kid. They would have featured episodes in which the creators, Jeff “Swampy” Marsh and Dan Povenmire would explain their creative process. They made so much happen with such a small team.
I want to fuel this kind of passion in others as well now. Even better than bringing my own ideas to life is seeing and perceiving others’ ideas, then helping them to make something great from them. That’s where I see myself in the role of animator. I enjoy helping carry out a character’s action to drive the story.