Tools built from production experience.

From rigging to tool development

I have worked in rigging and technical art for more than 20 years, across animation and visual effects.

My production experience includes work at Mikros Animation, where I supervised rigging on Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion and The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run, as well as VFX work at studios including Framestore and Method Studios.

Bear of Spades

Bear of Spades grew out of that production experience with a simple goal: build focused software that makes everyday 3D workflows faster, clearer, and less repetitive.

The current focus is character rigging and skinning, starting with mcSkinningBee, a Maya tool designed to streamline skinning and deformers weights workflows.

The studio is intentionally small and independent. The tools are designed and developed directly by me, with an emphasis on practical workflows and the needs of artists working in production.

Rigging services & training

Alongside software development, I am available for rigging work, as well as training for artists and teams.

I am based in Paris, France.