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EXPERIENCE |
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ASSISTANT
DIRECTOR & DESIGNER
Pepper Films, Inc., Santa Monica, CA (2002–2006)
• Managed each phase of 2D cel animation
(scene-planning, hiring and coordinating animators, effects, ink & paint,
and checking)
• Supervised the studio workflow for the seamless integration of
CG pre-vis, 2D cel animation,
3D environments, effects, and final compositing
• Created comprehensive element lists, maintained detailed scene
notes and breakdowns, and communicated director’s and clients’
notes to animators and staff
• Worked on commercial spots for Froot Loops, Frosted Flakes, Rice
Krispies, Keebler, and Disney
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR & DESIGNER
SimEx Digital Studios, Santa Monica, CA (2001–2002)
• Worked on commercial spots for Kellogg’s,
General Mills, Disney, Toyota, and Nintendo and the main title
sequence for The Tigger Movie
• Art-directed the website and designed printed materials, presentations,
and promotional kits
RESEARCHER / DESIGNER / TEXTURE ARTIST
SimEx Digital Studios, Santa Monica, CA (1999–2001)
• Coordinated and managed several phases
of Osaka (a ride film for the Osaka Maritime Museum) - presentations,
client liaison, research, and delivery of final elements to compositing
• Researched and provided visual references for 3D modelers
• Art-directed 3D environments and created textures based on
research
FREELANCE ANIMATOR & DIRECTOR
Los Angeles, CA (1991–1999)
Mixed-media and experimental techniques, graphic design, production
supervision, character
animation assisting, effects animation, rotoscoping (under the
camera and digital), and checking.
• Directed and animated Little Door for Mervyn’s [Colorado FX]
• Produced, directed, and animated Tour de France promo - ESPN
[Taffet Design, Inc.]
• Produced and directed Sports Figures promo - ESPN 2 [Taffet
Design, Inc.]
• Directed Cave Kids musical inserts with the Flintstones kids
[Hanna-Barbera]
• Directed, designed, and animated the trailer titles for The
Truth About Cats & Dogs
• Directed, designed, and animated Fox Family Features home video
promo [Klasky-Csupo]
• Visual effects and animation for feature film Breakfast of
Champions [Alan Rudolph film]
• Animated sequences for Reality Bites [Scratch Films]
• Roto/effects: Addams Family Values, Baby Geniuses, Attila,
and Atomic Train [VCE, Fantasy II]
• Animated collage sequences for Lily Tomlin’s Edith Ann animated
specials [Klasky-Csupo]
• Animated Symbols - Mercedes-Benz commercial [Propaganda Films]
• Animated Mad TV show open (first season) - Fox TV [Scratch
Films]
• Animated Duckman opening title sequence - USA series [Klasky-Csupo]
• Animated In Living Color 1991-93 show open - Fox TV [Klasky-Csupo]
• Character development for children’s online chat avatars [Microsoft]
• Animated Virgin Megastore West Hollywood grand opening promo
[Scratch Films]
• Animated music videos: Michael Jackson, Bon Jovi, Duran Duran,
Dave Matthews Band |
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