Magnus Yu

Magnus Yu is a seasoned technical animator with extensive experience in the gaming and film industries. Currently serving as a Senior Technical Animator at Respawn Entertainment since August 2023, Magnus focuses on building a cinematic pipeline. Prior to this role, Magnus contributed to the development of a motion capture pipeline at Moving Picture Company and led a team of animators at Ubisoft Toronto, managing multiple AI behavior features and establishing animation systems. Previous roles also include working as a Motion Editor at Weta Digital on major films such as "Alita: Battle Angel" and "War for the Planet of the Apes," as well as serving as a Senior Animator at Ubisoft Singapore and working on projects like "Skull and Bones." Magnus has a strong educational background in animation, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Arts and certifications in advanced character animation.