Kristin Solid

Kristin Solid is a Professor of 3D Animation at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) in St. Paul, Minnesota. She specializes in animation techniques including forced perspective, overlapping shapes, and combining embroidery with figure drawings to enhance visual contrast. Her professional career spans over 20 Hollywood feature films, games, ride films, and commercials.

• B.A., St. Olaf College
• M.F.A. in Animation, University of California—Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Theater, Film, and Television

Her research interests focus on advancing 3D animation through innovative technical and artistic methods. Recent projects include supervising global animation teams on The Yin Yang Master (Netflix, 2021) and prior roles at award-winning studios like Rhythm and Hues (Academy Award-winning), Industrial Light & Magic (Transformers), Weta (King Kong), and Tim Burton’s 9.

Prof. Solid’s professional experience emphasizes remote global collaboration, having led teams across multiple time zones for major film productions. While no formal grants or awards are listed, her work reflects industry recognition through high-profile projects.

She currently contributes to MCAD’s animation programs, blending academic instruction with industry expertise. No student advising roles or lab affiliations are explicitly mentioned in available records.