Character Animator
About
Hello! I'm Sarah Lockhart and I am a graduate from Memphis College of Art. I have a passion for showcasing strong character imagery in 3D animation.
I have been animating my for a majority of my childhood to now. I know how to animate using Autodesk Maya and Toon Boom Harmony. I am a very dedicated and versatile animator with experience working with character animation, digital compositing, and graphic design. I'm very committed to working quickly while maintaining quality animations.
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Sarah Lockhart
901-849-0962
[email protected]
locksanimation.com
Profile
Dedicated and versatile animator with experience working with character animation, digital compositing, and graphic design. Able to plan projects and maintain efficient timeline while consistently solving artistic challenges and solving them. Committed to working quickly to embrace and synthesize new ideas, methods, and consider all solutions for quality and innovation.Work Experience:Material Bank, Texture Artist Olive Branch MS 2023 - Present
Responsible for creating, processing, re-touching, and quality assuring the PBR texture stacks to be used in the broad virtual environment.Material Bank, Digital Material Acquisition Technician Olive Branch MS 2021- 2023
Responsible for accurately scanning a high volume of various materials to be converted into digital versions.Memphis Zoo, Internship, Art Director Memphis, TN 2019 – 2020
Leading and creating an animation that will educate the Memphis community about the conservation efforts and what the Memphis Zoo is doing to help lead the way.MCA Saturday and Summer School Art Camp, Teacher Assistant Memphis, TN 2019
Assisted the animation, painting, & drawing instructors and assisted the students to refine their creative ideas for better creative outcomes.MCA Holiday Bazaar, Volunteer Memphis, TN 2018
Assisted with installation.Education
| Memphis College of Art |
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| B.F.A. Animation with Distinction, GPA 3.4 |
Academic Awards
2016 - Film and Animation Award --- “Honorable Mention in Mid-South Scholastic”
Presented by Joan Ray2016 - President's Education Award --- “Recognition of Outstanding Academic Achievement”
Presented by Dr. Courtney Fee2015 - Film and Animation Award --- “Gold Key in Mid-South Scholastic”
Presented by The Brooks Museum League
| Software Knowledge | Technical Skills |
|---|---|
| Adobe Maya | Character Animation |
| Blender | Traditional Animation |
| Adobe After Effects | 2D Animation |
| Adobe Photoshop/ Illustrator/ Indesign | Digital Compositing |
| ToonBoom Harmony | Graphic Design |
| ToonBoom Storyboard Pro | Typography |
| Adobe Muse/Dreamweaver | Storyboarding |
| Art Engine | Website Design |