About Me
 

Hi, I'm Don. I’m a visual storyteller, virtual cinematographer, and animator, and I’ve been lucky enough to turn my love for movies and animation into a career as a previs artist. Since 2020, I’ve worked on feature films, streaming series, and commercials—including Star Wars, the Avatar sequels, and Disney’s Emmy-winning Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers.

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I’m originally from Seoul, South Korea, where my dad sparked my love for movies by taking me and my brother to the theater or letting us watch films at home on VHS. What fascinated me most were the special effects—even before I realized they were made with computers. That curiosity grew into a passion that led me to the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), where I earned my BFA in Animation. At SCAD, I enjoyed my time learning from industry veterans, leading the layout and animation team on my senior capstone film, and most importantly, meeting many kind and talented friends from around the world.

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After graduating, I took my first step in the industry at MAKE in Minneapolis as an animation intern, gaining hands-on experience in commercial production, and working with 3ds Max pipelines, which was new to me. Soon after, I joined MPC LA as a previs artist for a Disney film—my dream opportunity. Working on film visualization was fast-paced and specialized, primarily using a Maya pipeline, which I was more comfortable with, and those early months helped me grow quickly as an previs artist.

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Since then, I’ve collaborated with studios of all sizes in Los Angeles, including The Third Floor, Lightstorm and Day for Nite, focusing on cinematic storytelling through camera work, character animation, and visual storytelling.

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Thanks for stopping by! Explore my portfolio or reach out—I’d love to connect and chat about animation, VFX, or filmmaking.