joe@joegoddard.net
716.200.6555
Currently residing in Buffalo, NY.
716.200.6555
Currently residing in Buffalo, NY.
Hello and welcome!
I am a character animator recently graduated from The Savannah College of Art & Design with an MFA in Animation, pending the completion of my thesis project. I have BFA with emphasis in Graphic Design (which I earned at Marshall University in my home state of West Virginia) and I am now seeking employment in the games or film industry.
I am greatly excited by the opportunity to become a part of the entertainment world. Please take a look at my demo reel and other materials as I continually update this site.
Thanks again!
-Joe
I am greatly excited by the opportunity to become a part of the entertainment world. Please take a look at my demo reel and other materials as I continually update this site.
Thanks again!
-Joe
Gallery section updated again!
Two new videos added to the Animation section of the GALLERY, with a more detailed look at some animation done specifically for game projects.
Also, I added a section for Graphic Design work, including motion graphics, posters, and magazine page layouts!
Also, I added a section for Graphic Design work, including motion graphics, posters, and magazine page layouts!
New items added to Gallery section!
I added a few new items to the GALLERY, including a couple of things that were rotated out of my most recent Demo Reel, among others.
Go check 'em out!
Go check 'em out!
NEW DEMO REEL now available!
I have just completed a brand new DEMO REEL, featuring work I did for Fisher-Price and
Voidstar Creations! I'm very excited to put my latest work out there, and I
invite anybody who takes a look to send me your comments and critique. I love being a part of this industry,
and I'm always looking for opportunities to improve my skills.
Little People Wheelies now online!
One of the DVD entertainment projects I worked on during my time at Fisher-Price is now available to view on YouTube! Check out the Little People Wheelies episode here. This project was executed by a six-person development team; my responsibilities included a substatial share of the storyboarding, layout, and animation, as well as some compositing tasks and the construction of the end credit sequence. I'm quite happy with how it turned out!
In the next few days, I'll have a new demo reel up with clips from this and other projects I worked on at FP.
In the next few days, I'll have a new demo reel up with clips from this and other projects I worked on at FP.
A winter in Buffalo
Since September, I've been working as a Design Animator at Fisher-Price, just outside of Buffalo, NY! I'm in the Vizlab department, where we work as small teams to produce 5-minute CG shorts. These cartoons will be put on DVD's, which will be packed in with their associated toys (and they will also be available on the web). It's been a lot of fun so far! The responsibility and hard deadlines can be quite challenging, but I'm working with some very talented people, and we've been doing our best to exceed all expectations.
Check out my updated résumé, and come back soon to see a new demo reel with some of my latest professional work!
Check out my updated résumé, and come back soon to see a new demo reel with some of my latest professional work!
Update time!
For the past couple months, I have been working in contract with Voidstar Creations on an upcoming Xbox Live Arcade title! The game features a biped character capable of combat on the ground, hovering in the air, and while flying at high speeds. I was responsible for constructing all of his animations, as well as transitional poses to help them blend together. The game is still in development process, but I've had a great time and hope to work more with Voidstar in the future.
I have updated my résumé with the latest info, and changed my address information to reflect my current (though possibly temporary) location!
I have updated my résumé with the latest info, and changed my address information to reflect my current (though possibly temporary) location!
In case you're curious...
I've written a bit about myself in the About Me section. Just some info regarding my history, my reasons for becoming an animator, and some of my other hobbies. Check it out, if you're into that kind of thing. :)
Gallery is up!
I've finished the initial version of the Gallery section! Please visit the Gallery and check out a collection of my figure drawings, other illustrations, and extra animation work that isn't on my demo reel.
I'll be updating the Gallery section in the future with more artwork and animation, so make sure you check back soon!
I'll be updating the Gallery section in the future with more artwork and animation, so make sure you check back soon!