Nicholas Richter

Facial Animator at Weta FX

Wellington, New Zealand

About

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Experience

  • Senior Facial Animator at Weta Digital
    Dec 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 7 mos

  • Facial Animator at Goodbye Kansas
    Feb 2020 - Jul 2025 · 5 yrs 6 mos

    I am currently working for Goodbye Kansas as a freelance facial Animator on various projects.

  • Weta Digital (12 yrs 1 mo)
    • Facial Animator (Keyframe) / Facial Motion Editor (Motion Capture)
      Aug 2006 - Aug 2018 · 12 yrs 1 mo

      I worked with the fantastic team at Weta Digital from 2006 to 2018. Working on various films and projects I have done Keyframe Facial Animation as well as Facial Motion Edit when working with motion capture data. Films that I worked on include: Alita: Battle Angel War For The Planet Of The Apes The BFG Fast & Furious 7 The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn Avatar Heavenly Sword (Game)

    • Body Motion Editor (Motion Capture)
      Aug 2006 - Aug 2014 · 8 yrs 1 mo

      On various films I worked on Body Motion Editing, working with Motion Capture data. Films I worked on include: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Avengers Assemble The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn Rise of the Planet of the Apes Avatar Heavenly Sword (Game)

  • Body Motion Editor (Motion Capture) at Animal Logic
    2004 - 2006 · 2 yrs

    I worked on Happy Feet doing body motion edit on those dancing penguins. This was my first film and a great project to be on in sunny Sydney, with a great crew.

  • Motion Capture Technician / Editor at Madcap Studios
    2003 - 2003 · Less than a year

    I joined the small crew at Madcap Studios carrying out motion capture for body motion, and doing motion edit. Unfortunately the company closed after a fun year there.