Character Artist and Trainer at The Walt Disney World Resort
Orlando, Florida Area
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- Trainer / Artist / Attractions Host at The Walt Disney Company
- Administrator at The You Don't Know Jack Forum
- Past
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- Animator / Lead Character Rigger / Modeler / Concept Artist at American Animation Studios
- Artist Trainer / Artist / Attractions Host / Greeter / Food & Beverage Host at The Walt Disney Company
- Education
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- Ringling School of Art and Design
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Steven Walker’s Summary
I am a 3D Character Artist and Animator with industry experience using many computer programs including Maya, MotionBuilder, Photoshop, and Premiere.
I enjoy working with others and sharing ideas and opinions among my peers. I am always willing to learn something new. I also enjoy sharing what I have learned with others.
I have a lot of drawing experience. I am currently teaching drawing classes and training new Cast Members and Artists at The Magic of Disney Animation in Disney's Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
Steven Walker’s Specialties:
Storyboarding, Character Design, Environment Design, Modeling, Blend Shapes, Rigging, Acting, Traditional Animation, 3D Animation, Training & Workshops, Hospitality, Cash Handling
Steven Walker’s Experience
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Trainer / Artist / Attractions Host
The Walt Disney Company
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; DIS; Hospitality industry)
March 2008 — Present (5 months)
Teaches drawing classes to guests at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Trainer for new cast members and artists.
Co-hosts a 15-minute show about character development with Mushu the dragon. -
Administrator
The You Don't Know Jack Forum
(Internet industry)
July 2002 — Present (6 years 1 month)
Volunteer Forum Administrator; Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of The You Don't Know Jack Forum.
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Animator / Lead Character Rigger / Modeler / Concept Artist
American Animation Studios
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Animation industry)
December 2006 — September 2007 (10 months)
Worked with Maya and MotionBuilder on a total of four projects.
Titles:
"Patrick Henry, Quest For Freedom"
Character Animator
"Paul Revere, Midnight Ride"
Character Animator, Lead Character Rigger, Modeler
"Fruit Follies, Gather for Him"
Modeler, Character Rigger
"Mulligan Stew"
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Artist Trainer / Artist / Attractions Host / Greeter / Food & Beverage Host
The Walt Disney Company
(Public Company; DIS; Hospitality industry)
May 2000 — November 2006 (6 years 7 months)
Taught drawing classes to guests at both DisneyQuest and The Disney-MGM Studios.
Artist trainer for new cast members; Trained under the Disney Design Group to draw Disney characters accurately and on-model.
Conducted a series of 3D animation workshops about the 3D animation process.
Co-hosted a 15-minute show about character development with Mushu the dragon.
Other roles held include attractions host, park greeter, and food & beverage host.
Steven Walker’s Education
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Ringling School of Art and Design
B.F.A., Computer Animation, 2002 — 2006
I have also taken many classes in the Ringling gaming minor/major.
Additional Information
Steven Walker’s Websites:
Steven Walker’s Interests:
animation, art, Banjo-Kazooie, birds, cartooning, cartoons, classic television, computer animation, computers, Daffy Duck, Disney, drawing, ducks, dvds, Flash animation, games, Hanna-Barbara, internet, Jellyvision, Looney Tunes, Merrie Melodies, Microsoft, movies, Nintendo, parrots, penguins, Rareware, Ringling, sarcasm, television, theme parks, traditional animation, video games, Warner Bros., web design, Xbox 360, You Don't Know Jack
Steven Walker’s Groups:
The You Don't Know Jack Forum
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Ringling College of Art & Design Alumni member -
American Animation Studios Alumni member
Steven Walker’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- reference requests
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