Aaron Schultz
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Senior Animator at Insomniac Games. Previous: @naughtydog Father. Gamer. RP enthusiast. Professional whiskey sipper.
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It's about that time. A new animation reel for 2020! Thought it was time to add in the TLOU2 bits and give it a fresh coat of paint.
PS. I think I'm done editing for awhile lol....
#animation
#3D
#demoreel
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Remember when I said there was some exciting news in the works?? Well, I can finally announce that I've happily accepted a position with Insomniac Games as a Senior Animator!! Super excited to hop in and get started!! What a ride it's been!
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Well, well, well....Ellie finally has some friends to hang out with! Smashing Clickers just got a WHOLE lot easier....
2 more days!!!!!
#SpiderMan2PS5
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Woooooo!
New Game+, post launch roadmap via PlayStation Blog and yeah oh my personal wish would be to have snow in Spidey 2 as a option to change the weather two
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When asked why I work at Insomniac, THIS is a BIG part of why. That and the kick ass crew of animators we have who constantly make me want to improve, and the work life balance, and the creative control and the collaboration and....
At Insomniac Games, our vision is to create games that leave a lasting and positive impact on people's lives. Watch our latest video to learn more about our studio culture... featuring two special guests!
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Hi! I'm Aaron. A Senior Animator working on cinematics for Spiderman 2 @
#InsomniacGames
And when I'm not doing that, I'm hanging out with the best kid in the world. Seen here questioning whether the guy next to him even knows what an Ender Dragon is.
#WhatAGameDevLooksLike
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It was a ton of fun to cut loose and key frame this one once we wrapped the game!
Also, 5 million copies??!!! Woooooo!
Woo! We're incredibly honored to announce Marvel's
#SpiderMan2PS5
has sold over 5 MILLION COPIES!
Thank you to our incredible community for supporting us and helping us reach this milestone!
#BeGreaterTogether
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Thanks for tuning in folks! Especially with the early internet issues. You guys rock. Here's where we left of with the PoG animation. A few things to finish up and this sucker is done!
We also ended the night by raiding
@RemmersTim
Crazy good Sculptor!
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@RobertAnim8er
Lol, yup! I had 2 opposing forces. 1 Parent said, "No, you're not going to comic book school!" The other said "ENOUGH with the video games!" So I said "Fine....I'll just go animate the characters in the comic books for Film and Games instead :P :P "
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Hey you...
Ya, you. Still awake and animating..
working between those key poses, looking for the perfect inbetween..
or maybe struggling to convert to spline...
or....wondering if you'll ever get a gig in this industry......
..YOU GOT THIS!
#NeverGiveUp
#animation
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Holy cow.....the reviews are coming in. I think....I think they like it!!! 5 more days!
#SpiderMan2PS5
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Soooooon!!!!
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FINALLY!!! Launch day is here! I hope everyone enjoys the game as much as we did making it. We took a lot of care crafting some truly epic cinematics. Link your stream! Can't wait to check out some reactions!!
#SpiderMan2PS5
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1st day at Naughty Dog was awesome! So much to learn but it's gonne be EPIC! Here's some pics that I could safely take. More to come.
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#PortfolioDay
already? I'll jump in this year. I like to move stuff. Mostly characters and creatures for film, episodic television, commercials and games over the past 12ish years:
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@andrewpprice
Lol. Reminds me of an animator friend of mine animating Thor and the dark elf villain in Thor 2 fighting and rolling down a hill. Amazing animation. Nearly all of it was covered in dirt and dust in the end.
#FeelsBadMan
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//Blows the dust off the Twitter account
Been awhile! Super pumped to share what we've been working on at
@insomniacgames
with our amazing crew! Check out the 4:40 and 6:40 mark if you're curious about some of the cinematic work I've been working on!
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Hey gang! No stream tonight. I'm visiting some family and won't be back in time. May fire up a stream tomorrow night. If not, I'll see you Friday. In the meantime, enjoy this snippet of the Lady Sylvanas WIP! Still a fair bit to do, but it's close!
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Shout out to
@darksiderp_
for making an absolutely amazing Server for
@sailtheatlas
. Within an hour, I joined up with a crew of 6. Became their cook, died to a few boars, got in a "fight" with the other potential cook and met some cool new people. Thank you
@Venalis21
and Co!
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Been so focused on my tasks for Spiderman 2, I stopped checking out what everyone else was up to. Took a beat to check out the rest of the game and see what other folks in the other departments are creating. Holy hell this game is gonna be awesome!! PS We're hiring
#SpiderManPS5
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@RobertAnim8er
Connect with people. Your passion will show through in the work that you do, but 1 thing I've learned is that having a great network of people is INVALUABLE. I'm still good friends with folks I met at the Academy and Animation Mentor. A lot of those folks are at different studios
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Insanely hyped with the reveals today!! We've been chomping at the bit to say what title(s) we've been working on and we finally can!! They even snuck in some of my Spider-Man animation. Woohooo!
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#PortfolioDay
again? And I missed it...again? Better late than never I guess. Here's a compilation of IGCs and Workbench stuff I worked on at
@Naughty_Dog
for The Last of Us Part 2. Amazing game, amazing artists and an amazing experience:
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We've finally gotten to the point where we can post our work from The Last of Us Part 2. So here goes. This is a compilation of my animation work from the past year and a half for IGC's and the Workbench. Enjoy!
#TLOU2
#animation
#naughtydog
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@swagboi7_
@SpiderManCD
No idea to be honest. Definitely not the guy to ask. But it could be cool!
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@RobertAnim8er
Silent Hill 2. Was renting a house back then. Surround sound. Was home alone. Midnight. Walk into a room, no music. Got REAL quiet. Immediately on edge. Walk over to the next room. Hear a sound effect of a baby/small child breath/whine from right rear speaker..Turned off
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Awesome! It is time to make him wiggle. Can't wait
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A lot to do next week...
..alot to animate...
...alot of responsibility...
...Monday is right around the corner...
....but you know what??
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More demon animation you say? You finally gonna animate those wings Strahz?! Why yes, yes I am. Closer and closer to final. Can almost taste it. Come join us for some 3D character animation!
@TwitchReTweets
@TwitchOnline
@TwitchTVOnline
@TwitchShare
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Launch day is here!!! As a fan and a gamer, I CANNOT wait to give this the full attention it deserves. As an Insomniac, I'm blown away by the artistry and creativity that went into this title. The animation team KILLED it on this. Absolutely gorgeous!!
#InsomniacGames
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Congrats to my friends and colleagues at
@Naughty_Dog
for the Game of the Year at the
#VideoGameAwards
So proud of the work we all did!! That dedication and passion shows in every pixel!
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@Andrew_Reiner
Said goodbye to friends and colleagues at Naughty Dog after a year and a half contracting to get The Last of Us 2 out to everyone...
....to making new friends as a full time Senior Animator at Insomniac...
Overall...shockingly positive with a side of luck
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Wow! A special gift from Sony and Naught Dog today! Can't believe it!!
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Some days I wake up and have zero motivation to "adult" that day. Today is one of those days...
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Putting all this "stuck at home" business to good use finally. Just started blocking this guy out today. Wanted to do an exercise with more dialogue and acting. We'll see where this goes. No matter where it may lead, I'm excited about the journey!
#animation
#3d
#dialogue
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@RobertAnim8er
Some still in VFX and some in games. When 1 of us is looking for work or trying to break in, we help eachother out. And I know if I needed work, I can count on them to at least point me in the right direction. Make those connections and build those friendships.
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I've never played LoL or followed it any real capacity...but holy hell is
#Arcane
awesome! Story, style, animation, design...top notch!! Can't wait for more. Inspiring!!
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I knew the day would one day come. But I had high hopes Stan Lee would be one of those people who live to be over 1000 years old. A sad day indeed. Thank you Stan for your gift of imagination, positivity and inspiring myself and millions more to chase a dream. RIP
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Looking to see what it takes to get a job at a company like Blizzard? Just found this gem. Worth a watch!
Thanks for sharing
@andrewpprice
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Can't believe it's already been 6 months since I first started here at Insomniac! I can see why this is one of the most highly rated gaming companies to work for. Can't wait to show the rest of the world what we're cooking up! It's gonna be a helluva ride!
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Imagine a world where honest artists and employees didn't have to do walkouts. That the voices of the many were NOT drowned out or ignored by a select, powerful few. I stand in solidarity with the Activision Blizzard employees on today.
#ActiBlizzWalkout
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Hello friends! If you're interested in animating for games, check out a fellow animator and colleague at Naughty Dog's new book. Free rig to boot!
GAME ANIM: Video Game Animation Explained is out now!
As a gift to you, download the free AZRI character rig featured on the cover and throughout the book, and begin animating for video games with the starter tutorials at
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Where have you been? What have you been doing??? Well, here's a glimpse. You'll find one of my shots at the 11:15 mark:
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Going live at 10:30PM PST tonight! Gonna chill and hop into the Darkest Dungeon! Murder and mayhem await! How far can this noob make it?!
@TwitchReTweets
@TwitchOnline
@TwitchTVOnline
@TwitchShare
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Let's get em rigged!
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Quote retweet with four projects you’ve worked on.
Doesn’t matter what medium.
Quote retweet with four projects you’ve worked on.
Doesn’t matter what medium.
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Check out what some fellow Insomniacs cooked up!! Those moves....that animation...so fluid!!
@insomniacgames
#animation
#MilesMoralesPS5
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@PoodleTime
Is this some kind of behind the scenes smear campaign....??
...I'll see myself out
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Sooooo close! Had the chance to test a little of this. GORGEOUS game and a ton of fun!
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Finished
#arcane
last night. Tried to take my time and savor it. Soooooo good! Art, animation, story telling, character arcs, etc. Top notch. Blown aware and really inspired. I NEED MOAR!! To all the artists who worked on it, GREAT JOB!!
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Hello friends! As some of you might know I've been using an older computer to stream. Its lasted about 6 years. 90 in computer years. (Still going, but it's been on crutches for awhile). Good news is...just finished building the new machine....and its ALIVE!! Specs to follow!
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Went out to eat and ran into THIS guy. What are the odds. Just a couple of animators sipping whiskey and swapping stories. Great times! Thank God there was no mic....
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Happy New Year all! What are some of your goals for 2019? Can be anything from "Wake up on time more often" to "I'm gonna land that sweet new animation gig no matter what."
For me: Be the best dad I can for Strahz Jr. Followed by doing the best damn job I can at Naughty Dog!
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That hair though! Love the breakdown
This progression from
#Tangled
showcases 3 stages in the production process of bringing Rapunzel's hair to life, a collaboration between the animation, technical animation, and simulation teams.
#TechTuesday
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So proud of our cinematics team and being able to craft some amazing moments. Almost there!!
We're going to heal the world October 20th, 2023! Watch our Story Trailer for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, which premiered at
#SDCC23
today! Are you ready to see Venom in action?
Pre-order:
#SpiderMan2PS5
#BeGreaterTogether
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So this conversation just happened with Strahz Jr:
Me: "C"mere bud. You wanna help me pick out a movie?"
Strahz Jr. "Ya!"
Me: "Ok. Shrek 2 or Kung Fu Panda 2?"
Strahz Jr. Panda 2!
Me: Ok
Strahz Jr: "I farted."
Lol! He knows just the right things to say to warm my heart!
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@soria_sancho
@Naughty_Dog
Whoa!!! Best of luck wherever you go on your next adventure. They'll be lucky to have you! It was fun working with you on that Abby and Ellie fight in the theater!
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Do yourself a favor and check out JDHs YouTube channel. So much knowledge and help for animators!
[ICYMI] New series, PRO TIP! And starting off with a reality check and industry advice for graduating animation students. The TLDR?
THIS INDUSTRY SUCKS. Why? Watch the clip:
#animation
#protip
#Graduation2020
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Wow! Must have!!
My friend Gabriel Salas just released this beautiful maya rigs.
Dana and David.
Check em out on his gumroad !
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If you haven't picked up Mr. Coopers book yet, now's your chance! A whole new chapter AND 50% more cowbell!
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It's almost time for folks to get their hands on what we've been cooking up at Naughty Dog! Here's a nice chunk of gameplay and a sneak peak of more systems and story beats. Can't wait to see what people think!
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o.O Hot damn! Huge thanks to all the fans out there for the love!!
Great news, Spidey fans -- Marvel's
#SpiderMan2PS5
has sold more than 2.5 million copies in the first 24 hours. Thanks for making this a high-flying launch!
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The world is in a crazy spot right now...BUT...seeing all this artwork and animation in my feed the past few months has been breathtaking. It's like an explosion of creativity from across the globe and it's extremely awe inspiring and motivating!
#artforlife
#animationforever
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If you haven't checked out the Todd McFarlane Documentary on SyFy yet, I HIGHLY recommend it. As a comic book fan...hell, as an artist, it was truly inspiring! Especially if you're a content creator with your own IP or just love making your own stuff.
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Great blocking!
Some more magic exploration with the purple mage. I blocked these out a couple years ago.
#Ryze
#LeagueOfLegends
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Followed by, streaming more and continuing to meet awesome people like yourselves! Cuz it's just too much fun!
Be safe out there!
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Back at it again tonight folks! Putting the finishing touches on Lady Sylanas animation. Polish mode in full effect. Come on by for some chill music, chats. Live now!
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Hello fellow Strahzberries. Possibly no stream tonight. Heading to a company event that will most likely run long. If I can make it back at a reasonable time, I'll try to squeeze in a late, short stream. If I don't see you all tonight, I'll see you Saturday!
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Gorgeous!
This is an old piece of animation. Most of you probably have seen it before. But the choreography is just so mesmerizing, it's worth seeing over and over again.
Thought of You by Ryan Woodward
#keyframes
#2danimation
#animator
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Just took little man to see
#IntoTheSpiderVerse
and OMG...AMAZING! Best super hero film of 2018 and probably all time. Sorry Avengers, but this one had it all. So much character, heart, action, and appeal. LOVE the visual style. Hats off to all the amazing artists and animators!
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Hello world! More
@Warcraft
Sylvanas tonight! Time to push some poses and march towards blocking plus. Live now!
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Happy Friday all! Finally ready to roll. Let's dive in a put a lid on this Overwatch Play of the Game animation. Lots of updates from today. Gonna do 1 final animation pass and start looking at some basic lighting. Live now!
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TRUTH!!! Also, sorry, not sorry this song is now stuck in your head
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Happy Wednesday friends. Let's finish up our Ivory Champion run cycle and chat all things Naughty Dog (without breaking any NDA's :P ) Live now!
#animation
#twitch
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Gorgeous stuff!
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Modern day Wizards! Seeing the visuals come together in the last leg of the journey while seeing performance increases was mind-boggling!
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Evening all! Just got back home from another long day full of overtime good times and I'm exhausted. Think I'm gonna cozy up with a pillow and call it a night. Hopefully we can squeeze in a focus stream this week and then get back to it on Saturday night. Have a great night!
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Officially official!!
We’re pleased to announce that Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart has Gone Gold 🔩 ahead of its release on June 11th exclusively on PlayStation 5.
#RatchetPS5
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Amazing work! Tentacles can be some of the hardest things to animate well in 3D. Great job!
An animation test on the Watchers tentacle behavior turned into me being "the tentacle guy" on the Ryze short. I got cast a lot of tentacle shots, some were very complex and time consuming, but I'm happy with the end result!
#Ryze
#LeagueOfLegends
#tentacles
#animation
#RiotGames
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Hey friends! No stream tonight. With the family at the Chinese lantern festival. We'll pick up the stream tomorrow night!
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Hey gang! Come join the fun tonight (9:30pm PST) as I chat with Kurtis Paddock aka "The Broken Tangent" on his channel on Twitch as we chat about all things animation for TLOU2, Films, and everything in between!
#animation
#3d
#tlou2
#MARVEL
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Wow...love the timing and fluidity of this. Those poses, squash and stretch with some really nice settle, great stuff!
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