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Gainesville, Fl, Us

-Responsible for creation of animated sequences including scene setup, modeling, rigging, lighting and rendering

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Develop and teach courses related to 2D/3D animation utilizing industry-standard software such as Autodesk Maya, Toonboom Harmony, Cinema 4D, and Adobe Creative CloudResponsible for the creation and facilitation of the following animation courses:-DIG3305 3D Digital Animation Techniques: Students learn the basics of component modeling, UVing, texturing, lighting, rendering, and character animation using Autodesk Maya. Requiring no prerequisite knowledge, students finish the course by creating an 8-15 second story-based animated film using a basic pre-rigged character interacting with an object. -DIG4306 Advanced Digital Animation Techniques: Students start the semester learning the basics of parametric modeling and texturing using Cinema 4D, creating an environment using skills from both DIG3305 and DIG4306. Students spend weeks 5-15 of the semester doing a deep-dive of character animation using a production-level character rig. Projects include acting exercises, pose demos, advanced motion, and a final multi-shot story-based film. -DIG4354 3D Character Animation: Students spend the semester working on 4 demo reel projects that include character acting, 2 character dialogue shots, cartoony animation, and participation in the 11 Second Club animation competition for the month of November. Students have achieved as high as 18 out of 195 entries in this competition. -DIG4970 Senior Project in Digital Arts and Sciences: Animation. Senior students are tasked with developing the concept creation, production management, and animation of a 2D or 3D animated film in 16 weeks. As a capstone project required for graduation, students in this course aim to develop films that will help them achieve placement in film-festivals and/or employment at animation students. Student work from this class has been featured in the Florida Animation Film Festival

Gainesville, Florida Area

3D animation, modeling, and visual effects2D animation/motion graphicsCompositing, sound and video editing.

Chesapeake Virginia

Learning Worlds Institute Animated multiple biped characters and vehicles for client presentation. Designed scene layout, camera movement and optimized environment models/character rigs. Rigged vehicle assets and performed lighting, rendering, and compositing.Private Commissions Create portraits, landscapes, and logo designs utilizing traditional and digital art mediums. Manage projects with clients to incorporate project goals into successful designs. Complete commissions within time and budget parameters.

Savannah, Georgia Area

Responsible for managing film equipment and asset distribution and accurate accounting of student kits. Kept accurate inventory of available and loaned assets as well as assisted students with the reserving equipment and classrooms.

Savannah, Georgia Area

Studying animation with a specialty in 3D Character animation. Proficient in modeling and texturing with a working knowledge of visual effects.

Uss Nimitz(Cvn-68) Use Tarawa(Lha-1)

Responsible for the maintenance and repair of mission critical avionics components for both the F/A-18 and E/A-6B aircraft systems

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Interactive Design And Game Development, 3.94

Bachelor’S Degree, Animation, 3.6

Activities and Societies: SCAD Student Veterans-Worked on over 10 student films in various roles from animator to assistant director.

Visual Arts

Activities and Societies: Senior Exhibition "Cheesyrice" with Francis Fave-Organized a senior art exhibition with one other student.