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Chris Myers
Character Animator
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Objective
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To bring characters to life through animation while continually
challenging my artistic abilities.
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Highlights of
Qualifications |
• Experience in expressing thoughts, ideas and emotions
through animation
• Extensive fine art background
• Proven ability to learn new programs effectively and efficiently
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Professional
Experience |
| Animator, April 2008 - present |
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Neversoft Entertainment, Woodland Hills, Ca.
Create key frame animation and work with motion capture data on in-game animations
and cinematics.
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| Freelance Animator, Nov. 2007 - present |
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Walsh Family Media, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Remote freelance character animator on multiple shots and
characters for the short film “The Cool Beans: We Need A Hit.” |
Motion Graphics Artist, Oct. 2003 - April 2008 |
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D61 Video Productions, Savannah, Ga.
Design and create motion graphics, handle all aspects of character animation and incorporate 3D graphics and characters into production pipeline. |
Animation / New Media Designer, June 1999 - Aug. 2003 |
Architechnology, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio
Animated characters, vehicles and props for productions and performed rigging, lighting
and texturing duties as needed. Worked with management to plan timelines and budgets
and interacted with clients. Provided training and technical support for Cinema 4D and Electric Image. |
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Achievements
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• 2007 Bronze Telly Award, D61 Project
• 2007 Official Honoree, 11th Annual Webby Awards, D61 Project
• Co-director/animation director of “Solomon Grundy”
• •••••2006 SIGGRAPH Animation Theater
•••••* Please see Filmography provided for additional "Solomon Grundy" screenings,
•••••••publications and awards
• Computer Graphics World, Interviewed for cover article,
•""A+ Animators, Students Get High Marks for Their Animated
••Shorts," Jan. 2007 issue
• Featured in Hewlett Packard advertisement about student•films in the 2006 SIGGRAPH • •••
• Computer Animation Festival, displayed in Digital Content Producer Magazine
• Completed 10-week course on improvisation by Steven
••Pierce of “The Groundlings”
• 2004, 2002 and 2001 Gold and Silver Axiem Award for
••Absolute Excellence in Electronic Animation
• Received personal mentoring from 24-year Disney animator Phil Young
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Software
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Maya, Cinema 4D, BodyPaint 3D, Electric Image, After Effects,
Photoshop, Media 100, Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver
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Education |
Master of Fine Arts in Animation, Dec. 2007
Savannah College of Art and Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, May 1999
Art Academy of Cincinnati
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References |
Available upon request |
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