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Animatronics

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Re:Pair

Short film project.

Directed story and visual development, including character concept and storyboards, and completed all fabrication work, from shell construction to final surface finish. Mechanical systems and electronics handled by collaborators.

La Colombe

Contributed to the R&D and fabrication of a dove animatronic for UNCSA’s Spring Opera, La Colombe.

Responsibilities included texturing, rigging, and animation, as well as fur transfer, feather layout and dyeing, and hands-on fabrication to support both visual development and technical feasibility.

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Toy Olaf

Contributed to the R&D phase and fabrication of Toy Olaf, a character for the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte. Responsibilities included concept design, 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, and assisting in fabrication to explore visual style and technical feasibility.

Sour Patch Monster

Fabricated a “Sour Patch” creature for a student commercial project.

Responsible for silicone airbrushing and fur treatment, contributing to the character’s final look and texture.

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Chainsaw Arm

Wearable prop project.

End-to-end design and fabrication, including concept development, modeling, construction, and finishing. 

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