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Gameplay, Cinematic & Technical Animation

Diana Donado

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Animation Director and Technical Animation/Art Director with 20+ years of experience across AAA/AA games and film. Credits include BioShock, Transformers: Reactivate, Spider-Man: Miles...

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Studio experience UbisoftAsobo StudioSumo DigitalKujuKylotonnRebellion DevelopmentEpic Animation (Cubic Motion)Starbreeze StudiosSplash Damage2K

Core coaching topics

Gameplay animation Locomotion, combat, NPC behaviours and FPV weapon animation for AAA games. Learn how to build animations that feel responsive, readable and production-ready.
Cinematic animation Storytelling through movement. Work on shot composition, performance direction and how to make cinematic sequences land emotionally and technically.
Keyframe animation Improve body mechanics, acting, posing, timing and spacing. Practical feedback to bring your shots closer to production quality.
Facial animation Performance, lip sync and expressive character acting. Learn how to make faces feel alive and emotionally authentic in games and film.
Technical animation (pipelines, rigging) Character and facial rigging, pipeline setup and workflow design. Understand the technical foundations that make animation production run smoothly.
Showreel reviews & career advice Honest, director-level feedback on your reel plus practical guidance on CVs, interviews and navigating the industry at any stage of your career.

Meet Diana Donado

Diana Donado Bornacelli is an Animation Director and Technical Animation/Art Director with over 20 years of experience across major AAA/AA studios including 2K, Splash Damage, Rebellion, Starbreeze and Epic Games. Having worked on franchises like BioShock, Transformers: Reactivate, Payday, Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Quantum Break, Diana brings a rare combination of creative direction and deep technical expertise to every project she touches. Areas of mentoring: gameplay animation, cinematic animation, keyframe and facial animation, procedural animation, technical animation (pipelines, rigging), mocap workflows, showreel reviews and career advice.
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Mentorship packages

One Hour Coaching £130 session

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Most popular One Week-Long Coaching £223.60 2 sessions

1h twice over a week (2 hours total). Book the days and times that suit you.

One Month-Long Coaching £416 4 sessions

1 hour once a week over a month (4 hours total). Book the days and times that suit you.

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