ABOUT ME
Hello! My name is Audrey Hector and welcome to my website!
I’ve always been a creative thinker and fascinated by the endless possibilities of telling a story. You can bring stories, characters, objects, and environments to life by creating compelling and believable visuals in animation. I have learned and experienced the many steps in the animation pipeline, giving myself a broader understanding of the entire animation process.
I accredit what I have learned about storytelling and my journey to animation to the amazing education, my professors, and my mentors have given me throughout the years. I graduated from Scripps College with a B.A. in Media Studies with a concentration in Computer Graphics in May 2018. After one year of working in freelance, I decided to get my M.F.A. in Animation at UCLA's Animation Workshop, graduating in 2022. Lastly, in summer 2023, I was fortunate enough to be selected as a DreamWorks Animation CG TV Production intern. All of these experiences have helped me grow personally and professionally, while becoming more passionate and dedicated to continuously growing my skills in 3D modeling and production.
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As a CG TV Production Intern and current 3D Artist freelancer, I successfully self-manage my production tasks and budgets and establish strong communication skills with my team or clients. In addition, I stay proactive in the task at hand, incorporating feedback from my managers and clients, and make sure the needs of the tasks are met with high standards and adhere to the deadline requested. I am always open to learn new tools or tasks and when I approach something new, I created an acronym for myself to make sure I can learn effectively and efficiently. The following acronym, OLAPS, stands for observe, learn, ask questions, practice, and stay proactive. These five steps help me learn new tasks and tools and has helped me learn software such as Google Workspace, ShotGrid, Jira, Concur, Maya, Substance Painter, ZBrush, Unreal Engine, Blender, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
In my personal work, I’ve always enjoyed expressing my personal experiences as a black woman through storytelling. I am passionate in creating new, inclusive, fresh, and forward-thinking content. As a black woman in the field of animation, I bring a unique perspective and lived experiences that greatly influence my creative work and goals within the industry. My journey in animation has been shaped by both triumphs and challenges, all of which have contributed to my growth as a professional and as an individual. Moving forward in my animation career, I make sure that the heart of all of my work encompasses a celebration of different voices, inclusivity, and a showing of more diverse characters. Furthermore, I am committed to furthering the animation industry where diversity is not just acknowledged but celebrated, leading to a more vibrant and inclusive environment for storytellers and audiences alike.
As for my next chapter, I am actively seeking new work opportunities and look forward to what lies ahead. If you're interested in my work, check out my resume and see my contact info below!
Thank you so much!
