ABOUT CEDRIC LAVANCHE

 Cédric Lavanche - Expert in Animation and Technology in the Video Game Industry

"With over 17 years of experience in the video game industry, Cédric Lavanche has dedicated his career to bringing characters to life through a blend of creativity and technical expertise. A lifelong video game enthusiast, he has held a variety of prestigious positions, ranging from 3D Animator to Technical Director, in renowned studios such as Arkane Studios, Ubisoft, and Build a Rocket Boy, the studio founded by Leslie Benzie. His journey has also taken him to independent studios like Tactical Adventures, where he explored greater creative freedom.

A specialist in character creation, Cédric is driven by a passion for breathing life into them, whether through animation or technical processes. His curiosity has led him to excel in demanding areas such as tool development and behavior implementation in game engines—tasks he both masters and enjoys deeply.

Alongside his professional career, Cédric has shared his knowledge by teaching, believing firmly in the importance of passing on what he has learned. In his free time, he constantly explores new techniques and deepens his skills, fueled by an unrelenting enthusiasm for continuous learning.

His personal website reflects his exploratory mindset, showcasing some of his research as well as Rabbit Rampage, a game prototype he developed as a playground for creative and technical experimentation.

Cédric Lavanche embodies the perfect balance between the technical challenges of AAA studios and the creative versatility of independent environments, making him a key figure in the video game industry".