CG Animator (subcontrat)
BREAKIRON Animation & Design, LLC
Raleigh, NC, June 2015 - Present
Responsibilities: Character animation / Technical Animation / Motion graphics / Animatics / Scene Layout / Rendering / Compositing / Rotoscoping / Green screen and Wire removal / Effects Animation
Animation Instructor
Living Arts College
Raleigh, NC, September 2007 - June 2014
Responsibilities: Taught classes in multiple areas within Maya, After Effects, Photoshop, and story development / developed curriculum, assignments, and course planning.
Teaching Intern and Website Assistant
University of West London
London, Greater London, UK, July 2007 - September 2007
Responsibilities: Taught one-on-one and group workshops in Maya / developed on-line video content /worked with on-line content management system.
Savannah College of Art and Design
Masters of Fine Arts in Animation, June 1st 2006
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts, May 22nd 2003
Software Skills
Maya / Softimage
Nuke / After Effects
Photoshop / Illustrator
Professional Skills
-Emphasis on storytelling and performance with close attention to timing and use of camera
-Focus on layout, camera setup, breaking down scenes, and translating boards to 3D space
-Skilled use of the principles of animation applied to CG characters
-Experience with each step in the creating a short animation including concept to modeling, rigging, animation, lighting and rendering
-Managed group student projects, designed curriculum for new classes, developed assignments, organized cross departmental student interaction
Sample of Festival Screenings
Imaginaria Film Festival, Conversano, Italy - Bradford Animation Film Festival, Bradford, England - Washington DC Independent Film Festival - Encounters Short Film Festival, Bristol, UK - Poppy Jasper International Film Festival, Morgan Hill, California
Experience
Education
Skills
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