Sebastian Huart
About Sebastian Huart
Sebastian Huart is a Lead Technical Animator with extensive experience in technical animation, specializing in developing crowd tools for video games and films. He has worked at notable companies such as NaturalMotion and Image Engine Design Inc., and currently holds a position at Relic Entertainment.
Work at Relic Entertainment
Sebastian Huart has been serving as the Lead Technical Animator at Relic Entertainment since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing advanced animation systems and tools that enhance the animation pipeline. His expertise in technical animation supports the creation of high-quality animations for video games, contributing to the overall player experience.
Previous Experience at NaturalMotion
Prior to his current position, Huart worked at NaturalMotion for several years in various roles. He started as an Animator from 2007 to 2010, then progressed to Lead Animator from 2010 to 2012. He continued to advance his career as a Senior Technical Animator - Tech from 2012 to 2016, and finally served as Principal Technical Animator from 2016 to 2017. His tenure at NaturalMotion provided him with a solid foundation in animation and rigging.
Experience at Image Engine Design Inc.
Sebastian Huart worked at Image Engine Design Inc. from 2017 to 2019. He held the position of Senior Technical Animator for two years and briefly served as Senior Technical Animator / Crowd TD for seven months in 2019. His work at Image Engine involved developing crowd tools, which are critical for creating realistic group animations in both video games and films.
Education and Expertise
Huart studied at Bournemouth University, where he achieved a 1st Class BA in Computer Visualisation & Animation from 2004 to 2007. His educational background laid the groundwork for his strong expertise in technical animation, focusing on the creation of complex animation systems and tools that improve the efficiency of animation pipelines.
Background in Technical Animation
Sebastian Huart possesses extensive experience in technical animation, with a strong emphasis on both animation and rigging. His skills contribute to the seamless integration of character movements within digital environments. Huart specializes in developing crowd tools, which play a vital role in producing realistic animations for large groups in various media.