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Gameplay,
Cinematic &
Technical
Animator.

17 years bringing characters to life — from combat systems and mocap direction to animation pipelines and custom tools.

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17+
Years in animation
AAA+Indie
Studio experience
UK→NZ→CA
International career
∞
Frames keyed

Selected Work

Projects &
collaborations.

Gameplay, cinematic and technical animation across AAA and indie titles worldwide.

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Gameplay · Animation Systems · Tools

Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Gears 5

Cinematics · Creature · Tools

Gears 5

Injustice 2

Gameplay · Cinematics · Prop Rigging · Faceware

Injustice 2

Phantom Brigade

Gameplay · Animation Systems · Rigging · Pipeline

Phantom Brigade

Path of Exile

Gameplay · Rigging · Tools

Path of Exile

Battleborn

Cinematics

Battleborn Trailer

A selection of recent work — 17 years of projects spans much more.

About

Animator.
Problem solver.
Collaborator.

I'm Pete Thorneycroft — a Principal Gameplay Animator currently at Skydance New Media, with over 17 years of experience across gameplay, cinematic, and technical animation.

I specialise in designing combat and locomotion systems, directing mocap shoots, and building animation pipelines and tools from the ground up. I've shipped titles across AAA and indie studios in the UK, New Zealand, and Canada — bringing the same care to every frame whether it's a creature rig, a cinematic performance, or an auto-processing mocap tool.

Gameplay Anim
Cinematics
Motion Capture
Rigging
Maya
MotionBuilder
Unreal Engine
Unity
Faceware
Rokoko Studio
Python / C#
State Machines
StudioRolePeriod
Skydance New MediaPrincipal Gameplay Animator2023–Now
Brace Yourself GamesLead Animator2019–23
The CoalitionCinematic Animator2018–19
Waterproof StudiosAnimator & Lead Animator2016–18
Grinding Gear GamesAnimator & Rigging Specialist2013–15
Ragdoll ProductionsAnimator & Layout Artist2011–12
Echo PeakAnimator2012–13
Zoë ModeMotion Editor & Technical Animator2012–13
Le Singe MediaAnimator, TD & Project Manager2009–11
University of PortsmouthMotion Capture Technician2009

Contact

Let's work
together.

Based in BC, Canada. Feel free to get in touch.