Gabby Gillespie

Animator and Visual Effects Artist

913-304-0911

3D animation student specializing in
creature performance and digital visual effects. I strive for a balance between believability and stylized work to create unique experiences for both characters and audiences.

Software

• Autodesk Maya

• NUKE

• Adobe Photoshop

• Adobe Illustrator

• Adobe After Effects

Honors

• SCAD Dean’s List -- 2017-2020

• Awarded Youth Tech Inc.’s Animation Studio class “Best of the Best” award – 2016

Education

Savannah College of Art and Design

•   M.A. in Visual Effects - expected May 2023
•   B.F.A. in Animation - expected May 2022
•   Rising Star and eStar Pre-college Program - 2017-2018

Experience

Creature Animator --- “Enter The Oligocene"--- 2020

• Animated creature cycles in Maya for an Unreal VR project.

• Collaborated with the director to ensure the movements in the animation reflected the prehistoric mammal.

Movie Theater Attendant --- B&B Theatres --- 2019-2020

•   Informed patrons about the content and scheduling of
current films being shown.
•   Strategized cleaning schedules so busier theaters were
cleaned on time.
•   Operated computer sales system and handled money.

Character Colorist --- “Treasure”, Animated Short Film --- 2017

•   Assisted in coloring the frames for the animated scenes.
•   Communicated with the director of the film to discuss the
most effective ways to present the character.
•   Polished the art within the frames during cleanup.

Logo Designer --- Blue Valley Northwest Bowling Team --- 2016

• Interpreted the team’s vision for the logo.
• Visualized the logo’s design and illustrated it digitally.

Volunteer Work

SCAD Savannah Film Festival --- 2018- 2019

•   Informed attendees and the public about the film festival’s
events and history.
•   Managed lines into the theater and tore attendee’s tickets.
•   Directed attendees to their correct destination.