About Puppetier
Juan Carlos Leon, also known as JC, hails from Los Angeles, California, and is a seasoned Character Technical Director with a specialization in motion capture and rigging. His professional journey began in 2007, where he initially delved into rigging for 3D animation films and online games, alongside teaching rigging and dynamics to students on weekends.As his career progressed, Juan Carlos transitioned into building rigging tools and designing character pipelines, particularly focusing on rigging for VR dome installations starting in 2013. In 2015, he made a shift towards television, working on high-fidelity creature rigs and digital doubles for popular shows like "The Flash" and "Supergirl," honing his skills in facial and body rigs.In 2017, Juan Carlos ventured into the tech industry, joining Snapchat to work on AR projects with a specific focus on 3D Bitmoji and optimizing rigs for 3D lenses. His journey led him to Wave in 2019, where he focused on real-time rigging for virtual concerts, utilizing various tools such as Unreal Engine, Unity, MotionBuilder, Maya, Xsens, and Captury. His expertise in motion capture expanded as he directed talent for real-time experiences.By 2023, Juan Carlos had moved on to Zerospace as a Character Technical Director, overseeing the character pipeline for real-time projects. He spearheaded research and development of new tech tools, including AI mocap solutions, and led a team of three individuals, providing guidance and driving character work within the company.