SAMAR MINGSHAN CHEN
Often a layout artist;
Sometimes an animator & painter;
Always a storyteller.
0:04 - 0:40
STRANGE WORLD (2022) - Layout
Based on the storyboard, set up cameras, roughed out character animation, and proposed alternative angles. Additionally, polished over 100 final layout shots.
0:41 - 0:52 & 2:22 - 2:40
WISH (2023) - Layout
Created temporary forest, hill, and cliff sets for the sequence, providing the geometry as a visual reference for the visual development team. Responsible for camera and staging, establishing character blocking, and finishing rough editing.
0:53 - 1:27
ENCANTO (2022) Test Sequence - Layout, Boards
Developed original storyboards and camera ideas based on the story. Created assets, blocked rough animation, incorporated effects work, and set up lighting.
1:28 - 2:21
WISH (2023) - Layout
Worked closely with the crowd team. Setting up cameras, staging shots, and composing scenes to integrate crowd elements seamlessly while maintaining visual clarity and storytelling flow.