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Objective
To obtain a Junior or Freelance Animator position
Highlights of Qualifications
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Strong understanding of Acting techniques and human behavior
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Experience and training in Traditional Animation and Art techniques
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Thorough understanding of physical motion, including inanimate objects and cameras
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Likes to work collaboratively
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Strong technical ability and problem solving skills
Experience
CSUSB - San Bernardino, CA
Freelance Animator and CG Generalist
Feb 2010 - Present
Responsibilities: Advisting and aiding in the creation of all assets, characters, and rigs for the UDK total conversion game Mythic. Also in charge of a group of student volunteers creating art and assets for the game. All assets were brought into UDK and tested before sending to the programing team.
Mt San Antonio College - Walnut, CA
Adjunct Faculty teaching Flash
Sept 2010 - Dec 2010
Responsibilities: Teaching all aspects of Flash animation, drawing, and character setup. Also to introduct the students to basic scripting.
RCC Norco - Norco, CA
Adjunct Faculty teaching Flash and Maya
Nov 2009 - Present
Responsibilities: Teaching all aspects of Flash animation, drawing, and character setup. Also to introduct the students to basic scripting. Responsible for overseaing daily lab operations and assisting with students learning a wide variety of skills and diciplines.
Barbed Wire FX - Santa Monica, CA
CG Character Animator and Previsualization artist
May 2009 – August 2009
Responsibilities: Creating 3D mock-ups from storyboards with proxy characters and objects, then moving the project forward all the way to final animation with fully rigged characters, objects and cameras.
Education
The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire San Bernardino, CA
Bachelor of Science degree, Media Arts & Animation
Graduated June 2009 with High Honors
Relevant Coursework: Acting, Foundations of Design, Character Design, Color Theory, Observational Drawing, Gesture Drawing, Figure Drawing, Analytical Figure Drawing, Comparative Anatomy, Anatomical Sculpture, Intro 2D Animation, Intermediate 2D Animation, Advanced 2D Animation, Flash 2D Animation, Intro 3D Animation, 3D Character Animation, Character Modeling, Character Rigging, Conceptual Storytelling, Storyboarding, Advanced Storyboarding
Extracurricular:
Co-founded Animation Club
Founded Life Drawing Club
Member of Student Ambassador’s Club
Honors:
President’s List
Dean’s List
Student Success Award of Excellence 2009
Graduated with High Honors (GPA above 3.8)
Concept Design Academy Pasadena, CA
Relevant Coursework: Analytical Figure Drawing
Technical Skills
Maya
3D Studio Max
Mac and PC Proficient
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Adobe Suite CS4
Flash CS4
After Effects |
Final Cut Pro
Sound Cut Pro
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