Adrian Ropp
Head of Story at WB Games / Avalanche- Claim this Profile
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Brenda Hawkins (Cook)
I recently had the pleasure of working with, and reporting directly to Adrian. Having had at least 16 years of experience in the games industry myself, I know first hand how difficult the work can be. I watched Adrian navigate some of the most challenging circumstances. He never buckles under the pressure. He is always a beacon of light for those he works with. He is truly an example. He is incredibly kind, humble and compassionate, yet he is strong and doesn't back down from tough situations or conversations. Adrian is a true professional. His knowledge of story, film, games, drawing, boarding etc. is exceptional. He is brilliant. I would love to work with Adrian again some day. I cannot recommend him enough!
LinkedIn User
Adrian is such a pleasure to work with! He is genuinely a great guy. Adrian is so knowledgeable about the writing process and working out the best of story's and ideas. Through the years I have enjoyed the ideas Adrian comes up with to create a great narrative throughout a game. Adrian has worked with some of the greatest story telling companies, Disney, Marvel, and Lucasfilm. Adrian has the chops to keep up with the best of them, and had incorporated his vision into those properties for the games we made. You can always count on Adrian to get the job done and at a superior quality.
Brenda Hawkins (Cook)
I recently had the pleasure of working with, and reporting directly to Adrian. Having had at least 16 years of experience in the games industry myself, I know first hand how difficult the work can be. I watched Adrian navigate some of the most challenging circumstances. He never buckles under the pressure. He is always a beacon of light for those he works with. He is truly an example. He is incredibly kind, humble and compassionate, yet he is strong and doesn't back down from tough situations or conversations. Adrian is a true professional. His knowledge of story, film, games, drawing, boarding etc. is exceptional. He is brilliant. I would love to work with Adrian again some day. I cannot recommend him enough!
LinkedIn User
Adrian is such a pleasure to work with! He is genuinely a great guy. Adrian is so knowledgeable about the writing process and working out the best of story's and ideas. Through the years I have enjoyed the ideas Adrian comes up with to create a great narrative throughout a game. Adrian has worked with some of the greatest story telling companies, Disney, Marvel, and Lucasfilm. Adrian has the chops to keep up with the best of them, and had incorporated his vision into those properties for the games we made. You can always count on Adrian to get the job done and at a superior quality.
Brenda Hawkins (Cook)
I recently had the pleasure of working with, and reporting directly to Adrian. Having had at least 16 years of experience in the games industry myself, I know first hand how difficult the work can be. I watched Adrian navigate some of the most challenging circumstances. He never buckles under the pressure. He is always a beacon of light for those he works with. He is truly an example. He is incredibly kind, humble and compassionate, yet he is strong and doesn't back down from tough situations or conversations. Adrian is a true professional. His knowledge of story, film, games, drawing, boarding etc. is exceptional. He is brilliant. I would love to work with Adrian again some day. I cannot recommend him enough!
LinkedIn User
Adrian is such a pleasure to work with! He is genuinely a great guy. Adrian is so knowledgeable about the writing process and working out the best of story's and ideas. Through the years I have enjoyed the ideas Adrian comes up with to create a great narrative throughout a game. Adrian has worked with some of the greatest story telling companies, Disney, Marvel, and Lucasfilm. Adrian has the chops to keep up with the best of them, and had incorporated his vision into those properties for the games we made. You can always count on Adrian to get the job done and at a superior quality.
Brenda Hawkins (Cook)
I recently had the pleasure of working with, and reporting directly to Adrian. Having had at least 16 years of experience in the games industry myself, I know first hand how difficult the work can be. I watched Adrian navigate some of the most challenging circumstances. He never buckles under the pressure. He is always a beacon of light for those he works with. He is truly an example. He is incredibly kind, humble and compassionate, yet he is strong and doesn't back down from tough situations or conversations. Adrian is a true professional. His knowledge of story, film, games, drawing, boarding etc. is exceptional. He is brilliant. I would love to work with Adrian again some day. I cannot recommend him enough!
LinkedIn User
Adrian is such a pleasure to work with! He is genuinely a great guy. Adrian is so knowledgeable about the writing process and working out the best of story's and ideas. Through the years I have enjoyed the ideas Adrian comes up with to create a great narrative throughout a game. Adrian has worked with some of the greatest story telling companies, Disney, Marvel, and Lucasfilm. Adrian has the chops to keep up with the best of them, and had incorporated his vision into those properties for the games we made. You can always count on Adrian to get the job done and at a superior quality.
Experience
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WB Games / Avalanche
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Story
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Jul 2016 - Present
During my current job role, I am delivering conceptual supervision for a large-scale team of writers and narrative artists for AAA games based on Warner Bros IP, The Wizarding World. I am serving as narrative design lead for numerous storylines featuring high-level discussions. To improve the skills of junior employees on story creation, I am educating and leading a team of writers and story artists. A small section of my successes include: - Produced and presented 100+ hours of engaging content by acting as Story Lead for the cinematics team. - A proposed innovative idea for storyline of massive game worth $180M. - Ensured successful franchise approval through collaboration with Pixar/Disney among two companies.
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The Walt Disney Company
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Lead Cinematics Artist/Story Department Head
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Mar 2008 - Jul 2016
In this job role, I have served as director, writer, and storyboard artist for the creation of character and story-driven gaming components across a variety of franchises, covering Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm products. I have created various features and games by delivering screenwriting, layout, animation direction, and post-production support. A few of my accomplishments in this role were: - Delivered team leadership and leveraged storyboarding talents for all playsets in series, accomplishing top-selling "Toys to Life" video game series. - Exercised direction expertise for the production of Star Wars: The Force Awakens Play Set; becoming the fastest-selling playset in franchise history.
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Actively Searching for New Employment
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Animation
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Apr 1996 - Mar 2008
I have utilized my leadership skills to direct project development activities for television, film, and video projects as well as co-developed Velveteen Rabbit film. My freelance engagements are: Archie Comic Publications, INC., Mamaroneck, NY Freelance Comic Book Writer - Designed effective classic Archie comic content by creating freelance cover jokes, interior story writing, and layouts. American Mythology Production, Baltimore, MD Freelance Comic Book Artist - Created visually appealing comic book artwork for iconic brands, such as Pink Panther, Rocky, and Bullwinkle, as well as Underdog. My Key Projects are: Video Games: Hogwarts Legacy Disney Infinity 3: Star Wars Disney Infinity 2: Marvel Disney Infinity | Cars 2 | Toy Story 3 Comics: Pink Panther Underdog | Rocky and Bullwinkle | Archie Comics Film: The Velveteen Rabbit Emperor & the Nightingale Princess and the Pea Topps: Star Wars Topps: Stranger Things Upper Deck: Marvel A small section of my successes include: - Produced new animated films by collaborating with both local and international talent. - Rendered expertise as supervising director for Pig Tales and Velveteen Rabbit.
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Production Artist and Animator
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1995 - 1996
Secrets of the Luxor CD ROM Game (Level Designer, Storyboards, Effects, Compositing) Secrets of the Luxor CD ROM Game (Level Designer, Storyboards, Effects, Compositing)
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