Kevin Koch
Senior Cinematics Animator
Guerilla Games
Kevin Koch has been a professional animator since 1998 and is currently a senior cinematics animator at Guerrilla Games, known for the Horizon video game series. He started as a 2D animator at Warner Bros. Feature Animation and went on to work at DreamWorks Animation, Blue Sky Studios, and Sony Animation. Before becoming an animator, Kevin was a doctor and neuroscientist. He has been a mentor since 2007 and currently teaches Body Mechanics, the second Core Character Animation Course at Animation Mentor.
Kevin’s Credits
Horizon Forbidden West
Hotel Transylvania
Rio
The Prince of Egypt
Films
- Hotel Transylvania
- Hop
- Rio
- Madagascar
- Shrek 2
- Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
- Over the Hedge
- Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas
- The Road to El Dorado
- The Prince of Egypt
- The Quest for Camelot
Short Films
- Raising a Rukus
- Taking Flight
- The Raven
- The Cask of Amontillado
- Silent
- The Scarecrow
- The Numberlys
- Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas
- Donkey Live!
- Go to Sleep
- Georgy
- Lady D
- Lefty
- Sean
- Judy M.D: Super Surgeon
Games
- Horizon Forbidden West
- Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes
- Moonbeeps: Hide & Seek
- The Scarecrow
Documentary
- Flight of the Dragon
- Flying Over America
What Kevin’s Students are Saying
Prepared Us for the Real World
Kevin was an awesome mentor! Even though he was having a really busy time with moving from the US to Amsterdam,, and working at the same time, he always found time to answer my questions and give me his career advice (something that I can’t thank him enough!). I think he really prepared us for the “real world”, giving his feedback and critics without sugar coating, I think that’s what makes you improve so much! Couldn’t recommend him more!
Upfront with Expectations
The thing I appreciated the most was how he was upfront with his expectations. It didn’t feel like there were any surprises when I received my grades. This is personal preference but I am really glad he focused on capturing life and the tenants of animation before trying to ‘break’ the rules. That to me also helped define what my expectations were to be.
Informative Q&As
I enjoy hearing about Kevin’s adventures working in the industry. His Q&As are very informative in regards to animation tips and how the animation industry works. You can ask him anything and get a detailed response. Also, his grading is tough but fair, following professional standards, which I value a lot. It’s nice to have an honest gauge of where my skill level is at.
Knows What it Takes
Kevin tells it the way he sees it from a professional point of view. He knows what it takes to succeed in this industry so he has very high standards which I think is helping me improve my skill set on a week to week basis. His e-crits are exact and to the point, and his Q&A’s are always a joy and thought provoking.
Clear and Precise
Clear and precise critiques. I feel like his methods of teaching are forcing us to develop our animator eye and look for the smallest details which brings the character to life and also helps me come one step closer to a career in animation.
Prepared Us for the Real World
Kevin was an awesome mentor! Even though he was having a really busy time with moving from the US to Amsterdam,, and working at the same time, he always found time to answer my questions and give me his career advice (something that I can’t thank him enough!). I think he really prepared us for the “real world”, giving his feedback and critics without sugar coating, I think that’s what makes you improve so much! Couldn’t recommend him more!
Upfront with Expectations
The thing I appreciated the most was how he was upfront with his expectations. It didn’t feel like there were any surprises when I received my grades. This is personal preference but I am really glad he focused on capturing life and the tenants of animation before trying to ‘break’ the rules. That to me also helped define what my expectations were to be.
Informative Q&As
I enjoy hearing about Kevin’s adventures working in the industry. His Q&As are very informative in regards to animation tips and how the animation industry works. You can ask him anything and get a detailed response. Also, his grading is tough but fair, following professional standards, which I value a lot. It’s nice to have an honest gauge of where my skill level is at.
Knows What it Takes
Kevin tells it the way he sees it from a professional point of view. He knows what it takes to succeed in this industry so he has very high standards which I think is helping me improve my skill set on a week to week basis. His e-crits are exact and to the point, and his Q&A’s are always a joy and thought provoking.
Clear and Precise
Clear and precise critiques. I feel like his methods of teaching are forcing us to develop our animator eye and look for the smallest details which brings the character to life and also helps me come one step closer to a career in animation.
Courses Taught By Kevin
Courses may vary from term to term.