Chris Yearn
@chrisyearn.bsky.social
Senior Animator @sledgehammergames.com • Prev: Lecturer, worked on some old games • ✝️ • Dad x 3 • Drummer • Opinions are my own.
📍 Brisbane, Australia
🔗 https://linktr.ee/chrisyearn
📍 Brisbane, Australia
🔗 https://linktr.ee/chrisyearn
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Chris Yearn
@chrisyearn.bsky.social
· Oct 11
Time to make a pinned post!
Hi, I'm Chris, I'm an animator and gamedev 👋
I can't show any of my recent work-work so here's a compilation of some old personal work:
Hi, I'm Chris, I'm an animator and gamedev 👋
I can't show any of my recent work-work so here's a compilation of some old personal work:
Bargaining with tech artists
November 15, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Bargaining with tech artists
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credits that include the names of everyone who worked on the game at any point
November 11, 2025 at 4:32 AM
credits that include the names of everyone who worked on the game at any point
A "recap" option for players who are picking it back up after a long hiatus
"Here's the story so far, this is what you've unlocked, this is your current goal, these are the controls--ok let's go"
"Here's the story so far, this is what you've unlocked, this is your current goal, these are the controls--ok let's go"
November 12, 2025 at 12:15 PM
A "recap" option for players who are picking it back up after a long hiatus
"Here's the story so far, this is what you've unlocked, this is your current goal, these are the controls--ok let's go"
"Here's the story so far, this is what you've unlocked, this is your current goal, these are the controls--ok let's go"
"How to Orchid" by Telepathic Instruments
YouTube video by Telepathic Instruments
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:21 AM
This was a good day to be online. Well done USA
November 5, 2025 at 9:34 AM
This was a good day to be online. Well done USA
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🔥⚔️Another week, another Wicked Animation ⚔️🔥
Starting with a kick that flows into a big greatsword swipe, using the momentum to drive the impact! 🦵💨💥
No Rest for the Wicked by Moon Games Studio 🌖
#GameDev #Animation #3d #game
Starting with a kick that flows into a big greatsword swipe, using the momentum to drive the impact! 🦵💨💥
No Rest for the Wicked by Moon Games Studio 🌖
#GameDev #Animation #3d #game
November 4, 2025 at 10:53 AM
🔥⚔️Another week, another Wicked Animation ⚔️🔥
Starting with a kick that flows into a big greatsword swipe, using the momentum to drive the impact! 🦵💨💥
No Rest for the Wicked by Moon Games Studio 🌖
#GameDev #Animation #3d #game
Starting with a kick that flows into a big greatsword swipe, using the momentum to drive the impact! 🦵💨💥
No Rest for the Wicked by Moon Games Studio 🌖
#GameDev #Animation #3d #game
Wow, this is a great trip down memory lane...I was in high-school in the early 2000s and was *obsessed* with these stick fight sequences.
I've never thought about it this way but they probably contributed to me becoming an animator. Thanks Mr Zhu!
I've never thought about it this way but they probably contributed to me becoming an animator. Thanks Mr Zhu!
It wasn't deep. It didn't have much to say. But Xiao Xiao inspired millions to try Flash animation for themselves.
A Beijing artist made this series -- and turned stick fights into a phenomenon. We're exploring why and how he did it:
animationobsessive.substack.com/p/when-stick...
A Beijing artist made this series -- and turned stick fights into a phenomenon. We're exploring why and how he did it:
animationobsessive.substack.com/p/when-stick...
November 5, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Wow, this is a great trip down memory lane...I was in high-school in the early 2000s and was *obsessed* with these stick fight sequences.
I've never thought about it this way but they probably contributed to me becoming an animator. Thanks Mr Zhu!
I've never thought about it this way but they probably contributed to me becoming an animator. Thanks Mr Zhu!
Reposted by Chris Yearn
another scene from the film A Magnificent Life (Marcel et Monsieur Pagnol) by Sylvain Chomet, which is out in french cinemas and starting to screen around festivals.. this time i got to animate some animals which was cool! #2danimation #film #animation #linetest #marcelpagnol
October 31, 2025 at 7:06 AM
another scene from the film A Magnificent Life (Marcel et Monsieur Pagnol) by Sylvain Chomet, which is out in french cinemas and starting to screen around festivals.. this time i got to animate some animals which was cool! #2danimation #film #animation #linetest #marcelpagnol
Old school animators often had to wait days to get their work shot to see how it worked in motion, so they learned how to predict how it would look
In some ways gameplay animation is an evolution of this: we often create animation out of context and are thinking ahead about how it will work in game
In some ways gameplay animation is an evolution of this: we often create animation out of context and are thinking ahead about how it will work in game
October 31, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Old school animators often had to wait days to get their work shot to see how it worked in motion, so they learned how to predict how it would look
In some ways gameplay animation is an evolution of this: we often create animation out of context and are thinking ahead about how it will work in game
In some ways gameplay animation is an evolution of this: we often create animation out of context and are thinking ahead about how it will work in game
Reposted by Chris Yearn
After six years my time at Outerloop has come to an end along others - it’s been a blast!
If anyone needs an experienced Unity developer with 14 years under their belt - specialising in 3D character art and stylized look development then give me a buzz, I’m around!
I’ll link to the others below 👇
If anyone needs an experienced Unity developer with 14 years under their belt - specialising in 3D character art and stylized look development then give me a buzz, I’m around!
I’ll link to the others below 👇
October 21, 2025 at 9:27 PM
After six years my time at Outerloop has come to an end along others - it’s been a blast!
If anyone needs an experienced Unity developer with 14 years under their belt - specialising in 3D character art and stylized look development then give me a buzz, I’m around!
I’ll link to the others below 👇
If anyone needs an experienced Unity developer with 14 years under their belt - specialising in 3D character art and stylized look development then give me a buzz, I’m around!
I’ll link to the others below 👇
Reposted by Chris Yearn
By popular demand, here are the details about our upcoming Animation Jam in November! We're hosting a month-long online community event to give artists space to collaborate on original portfolio pieces. -Mike
October 18, 2025 at 2:59 AM
By popular demand, here are the details about our upcoming Animation Jam in November! We're hosting a month-long online community event to give artists space to collaborate on original portfolio pieces. -Mike
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Hello #PortfolioDay! I'm Jaron, a Senior Gameplay Animator! I've worked on a wide variety of titles from Guild Wars 2, Call of Duty, Never Alone, Marvel's Avengers and Perfect Dark! I'm on the job hunt now, so if you're looking for someone who can make things move, I'm your guy!
JaronGittlemanDemoreel2025
This is "JaronGittlemanDemoreel2025" by Jaron Gittleman on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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October 14, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Hello #PortfolioDay! I'm Jaron, a Senior Gameplay Animator! I've worked on a wide variety of titles from Guild Wars 2, Call of Duty, Never Alone, Marvel's Avengers and Perfect Dark! I'm on the job hunt now, so if you're looking for someone who can make things move, I'm your guy!
Yup. High fidelity narrative moments in AAA (which involve work from basically every gamedev discipline) are really expensive; adding a meaningful choice can potentially double the scope of what follows it.
So it's *very* impressive when it's done well in big budget games.
So it's *very* impressive when it's done well in big budget games.
I think choice is becoming a victim of technological advances and player expectations. If you choose whether Bob or Jim live in a SNES RPG, you’ve got a different set of pixels and text boxes. Now you‘ve got a new set of voice lines, Hollywood tier animations, etc.
Thinking about it, the original Deus Ex may be the king of choice in a game with a story, because your choices are significant, linked to gameplay and unforced. From the very start, for instance, whether you use or avoid lethal force against the “terrorists” determines something about you.
October 10, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Yup. High fidelity narrative moments in AAA (which involve work from basically every gamedev discipline) are really expensive; adding a meaningful choice can potentially double the scope of what follows it.
So it's *very* impressive when it's done well in big budget games.
So it's *very* impressive when it's done well in big budget games.
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Pour yourself into your work only in the hours you're legally required to in your employment contract.
When you're off the clock build yourself a life outside of games.
It's much easier to handle the ups and downs of this industry when it's not your entire world.
When you're off the clock build yourself a life outside of games.
It's much easier to handle the ups and downs of this industry when it's not your entire world.
Those of you who have been in gamedev for 5yrs+
What do you wish you knew before you joined the industry? What life lesson would you pass down to someone just joining today?
What do you wish you knew before you joined the industry? What life lesson would you pass down to someone just joining today?
October 10, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Pour yourself into your work only in the hours you're legally required to in your employment contract.
When you're off the clock build yourself a life outside of games.
It's much easier to handle the ups and downs of this industry when it's not your entire world.
When you're off the clock build yourself a life outside of games.
It's much easier to handle the ups and downs of this industry when it's not your entire world.
Reposted by Chris Yearn
Personally, few things cut deeper as an artist than having your work referred to as Content.
October 10, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Personally, few things cut deeper as an artist than having your work referred to as Content.
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Hi friends. Unfortunately, my time at Heart Machine is coming to an end. I’m seeking a new role and would appreciate your support. Saying goodbye to such a talented team is difficult, but I am excited for the next adventure. <3
I'll have more info soon.
Thanks everyone. Stay strong out there.
I'll have more info soon.
Thanks everyone. Stay strong out there.
October 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Hi friends. Unfortunately, my time at Heart Machine is coming to an end. I’m seeking a new role and would appreciate your support. Saying goodbye to such a talented team is difficult, but I am excited for the next adventure. <3
I'll have more info soon.
Thanks everyone. Stay strong out there.
I'll have more info soon.
Thanks everyone. Stay strong out there.
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![[David Lynch looking awesome in sunglasses] i hope you all are having a lot of fun working on your favorite projects](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:td4mnlpthftwg3sevrodjyql/bafkreiaku2dcu5a3zt3wod4w37bvgm4kawdliwyvwzujm53zxkjpnzlvhy@jpeg)
Elon: I'm going to make an AI-generated game
Gamedevs: Haha yess!
Elon: Wait, aren't you upset? I'm disrupting your industry!
Gamedevs: No no it's fine, go for it, I'm sure it will be a roaring success! Also you should invest heavily in this idea
Gamedevs: Haha yess!
Elon: Wait, aren't you upset? I'm disrupting your industry!
Gamedevs: No no it's fine, go for it, I'm sure it will be a roaring success! Also you should invest heavily in this idea
October 7, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Elon: I'm going to make an AI-generated game
Gamedevs: Haha yess!
Elon: Wait, aren't you upset? I'm disrupting your industry!
Gamedevs: No no it's fine, go for it, I'm sure it will be a roaring success! Also you should invest heavily in this idea
Gamedevs: Haha yess!
Elon: Wait, aren't you upset? I'm disrupting your industry!
Gamedevs: No no it's fine, go for it, I'm sure it will be a roaring success! Also you should invest heavily in this idea
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Hi again, there is one week left of my contract with Blind Squirrel Games so I am officially looking for work again! I also now have 5 years experience as an animator! Which is pretty nifty.
If you know of any 3D animator jobs or are in need of an animator please reach out. Thank you! ❤️❤️
If you know of any 3D animator jobs or are in need of an animator please reach out. Thank you! ❤️❤️
Hey everyone! I am currently on the lookout for 3D Animator roles!
✨I have almost 5 years experience in the Games Industry
🎨Looking for Animation, Concept Art, QA, and other similar roles.
💼 Open to Remote or near Boston/Rhode Island
Thank you!
#animator #animation
✨I have almost 5 years experience in the Games Industry
🎨Looking for Animation, Concept Art, QA, and other similar roles.
💼 Open to Remote or near Boston/Rhode Island
Thank you!
#animator #animation
September 22, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Hi again, there is one week left of my contract with Blind Squirrel Games so I am officially looking for work again! I also now have 5 years experience as an animator! Which is pretty nifty.
If you know of any 3D animator jobs or are in need of an animator please reach out. Thank you! ❤️❤️
If you know of any 3D animator jobs or are in need of an animator please reach out. Thank you! ❤️❤️
Yeah sex is great but have you ever poked your nose into a random work thread you had no business participating in, realised it could affect what you are working on and flagged an issue, worried that you've jumped to conclusions, then had somebody say "oh yeah very good callout"?
September 30, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Yeah sex is great but have you ever poked your nose into a random work thread you had no business participating in, realised it could affect what you are working on and flagged an issue, worried that you've jumped to conclusions, then had somebody say "oh yeah very good callout"?
today was not a good day to doomscroll :(
September 18, 2025 at 7:26 AM
today was not a good day to doomscroll :(
Great advice from legendary bassist Victor Wooten, I think there are lessons we can learn from this for teaching/learning other art forms too
www.youtube.com/shorts/Uc_bP...
www.youtube.com/shorts/Uc_bP...
The Mistake Music Teachers Make
YouTube video by The Improv Therapist
www.youtube.com
September 18, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Great advice from legendary bassist Victor Wooten, I think there are lessons we can learn from this for teaching/learning other art forms too
www.youtube.com/shorts/Uc_bP...
www.youtube.com/shorts/Uc_bP...
Another long day of writing lengthy replies in Slack, then not sending them and reacting with a thumbs up emoji instead 👍
September 18, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Another long day of writing lengthy replies in Slack, then not sending them and reacting with a thumbs up emoji instead 👍