I am a recent graduate from SCAD looking to get started in the industry! I have animation experience along with modeling, lighting and drawing experience.

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I am a recent graduate from SCAD looking to get started in the industry! I have animation experience along with modeling, lighting and drawing experience.

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I am a recent graduate from SCAD looking to get started in the industry! I have animation experience along with modeling, lighting and drawing experience.

Work Experience

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Education

Bachelors of Fine Arts in Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design
September 9, 2019 - March 14, 2024

Qualifications

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    paper Make Your Mark - 3D Lighting Artist

    As a part of a team for a short film, I was responsible for lighting the scenes of the film. I
    lit the scenes according to mood, giving the scenes behind the curtain a cooler light for
    the character’s worry and nervousness of performing and a warmer light on stage for
    the warm welcome from the audience.

    paper Jumbo

    ● Worked virtually with a group of animators to create, edit and present a short film.
    ● Utilized enhanced communication skills to meet deadlines and make adjustments based on feedback.
    ● Assisted with shots and animated a segment that blended with the style of the film.
    ● Credited in the film that was shown at SCAD Atlantamation, the Savannah College of Art and Design’s showcase for exemplary animation

    paper SlingShot

    ● Collaborated with a team of 15 animators to create an animated short film over the span of 20 weeks.
    ● Assisted in the modeling component of pre-production for the film, creating the main 3D components to be used during production.
    ● Attended feedback sessions with the team of animators to receive critique on shot composition and execution that was applied to later revisions.
    ● Worked with an industry professional on shots for the film, using his insights and guidance to create a professional level animation.

    paper MenHeim Clinic

    ● Developed a student film with other animators both in-person and online, executing shots based on the project timeline and compositional needs.
    ● Cultivated personal knowledge on horror animation techniques and gained meaningful insights on the difference in style.
    ● Problem solved and worked through communication barriers and technical issues that halted production.
    ● Credited in the film that was shown at SCAD Atlantamation, the Savannah College of Art and Design’s showcase for exemplary animation.

    paper ZERK

    ● Worked with the director to put blocked shots into spline and cleanup.
    ● Excelled using communication skills both in person and online to meet deadlines and make adjustments based on feedback.
    ● Assisted with multiple shots demonstrating weight and animated segments that blended with the style of the film.
    ● Worked with an industry professional on shots for the film, using his insights and guidance to create a professional level animation.

    paper Petrichor - Lead Animator

    ● Was appointed the animation lead by the director for this thesis film.
    ● Utilized enhanced communication skills both in person and online to talk to animators and assist them with their shots, providing notes and
    deadlines for each phase throughout production.
    ● Animated a variety of shots throughout the film, working to expand my knowledge of animating expression shots and full body mechanics.
    ● Blocked out 36 shots in 2 weeks to keep the film on track for finishing production.

    paper Quacker Clinic

    ● Collaborated with the director weekly to produce high quality animation for the film.
    ● Constructed an understanding of specific animal movements to better enhance the animation through weight and arcs.
    ● Attended feedback sessions remotely with the director to receive critique on shot composition and execution that was applied to later revisions.