We are pleased to present this Mikroscope interview with Guillaume Gilbaud, Rigging Supervisor at Mikros Animation in Montreal. With a rich and diverse background, Guillaume shares his unique experience and the exciting challenges of his job. Discover the inspiring journey of this talented 3D animation professional.
- What is the best aspect of your job?
Being involved in the creation of a character from the initial design stages to a textured, groomed 3D model ready for animation. Every day is a new day in our field, with its own set of challenges. It’s exciting and thrilling.
As a rigger, seeing the first tests and shots done by animators with our rigs is always an interesting moment.
- What was the first project you worked on when you joined Mikros Animation?
Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie, it involved many interesting rigging challenges: the mighty armor, transforming vehicles, the introduction of new characters, etc…
- Can you share your educational and professional journey to your position at Mikros Animation?
I completed 3 years of training in 3D computer graphics, one year at ETPA in Toulouse, then 2 years at Creajeux in Nîmes. After that, I went to the Czech Republic for my first job as an animator! There, I started getting into rigging and the passion was born. I then self-taught rigging for a year. I began my career as a rigger at 2D3D Animations in Angoulême, then Blue Spirit Studio, TouTenKartoon, Superprod. I then worked at Axis Animation in Scotland and finally arrived in Montreal, where I worked at Reel FX, Framestore, Dneg/Redefine, and Mikros Animation!
- What inspires you or who inspires you?
Tech art is quite inspiring to me at the moment, seeing how people approach different problems and their solutions.
- If you had to be a character from Mikros Animation films and series, who would you be?
Chase is on the case!
- Your greatest achievement so far?
Keeping my team happy and curious.
- What superpower would you like to have?
Teleportation would be cool!
- What advice would you give to your younger self?
Pay more attention in math class!
