I've had my hand in every facet of production for advertisement, film, and games. My biggest strength lies in motion graphics, but given the time you'd be hard pressed to find something I won't excel at. I look forward to making great things together.
Work History
Co Owner
Figment Forge
May 2016 - Present
Multimedia Entertainment Production.
Intellectual property management, CGI Animation and Illustration.
Editor and Motion Graphics Animator
The Sussman Agency
January 2015 - March 2020
Southfield, Michigan
3D Modeler
Mackevision
October 2019 - October 2019
Troy, Michigan
Hard surface modeling and model retouching work for jewelry client catalogue.
SFX, Prop Design, and Animation
Alpha Omega Animation LLC
2010 - May 2016
Creating a new look development pipeline for a proposed 2D traditional animation project. Designing props and special effects in both illustration and 3D modeling with Maya.
Collaborative development of story concepts and character ideation.
Pre-Vis Animator
Panic DTW
November 2013 - October 2014
Pre-Visualization animation for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Post visualization for internal trailers.
Adjunct Instructor
College for Creative Studies
January 2013 - December 2013
Detroit, MI
Instructor of "2D Digital Animation" with After Effects
Instructor of "Intro to 3D" with Maya
Instructor of "Animation Projects 1" the Junior Studio course, Fall 2013
Instructor of "Creative Visualization" Practicum, Fall 2013
Character Animator
Organic
August 2013 - September 2013
3D Modeler
Panic DTW
May 2013 - May 2013
Greater Detroit Area
CAD automotive product model cleanup for Indian Motorcycles and Yakima, destined for both print and video production.
3DS Max, Maya
Motion Graphics Animator
Method Studios
March 2013 - March 2013
Greater Detroit Area
Clients: Ford and American Idol/Fremantle Media
Motion Graphics Animation for "Fiesta Movement Idol Missions" broadcast TV, web, and bumper spots with alternate versions for sweepstakes progression.
After Effects
Independent Contractor, 3D Animator and Compositor
Doner
February 2013 - February 2013
Remote Independent Contractor for AutoZone "Show It Off America" broadcast spot.
Duties Included:
Background plate cleaning, dust removal, and logo/badge removal from RED raw (.R3D) footage.
3D Modeling and rendering of grille guard and hood scoops for CG replacement, and compositing these results into ad's closing shot.
Maya, Vray, After Effects
Compositor/Motion Graphics Animator
Independent Freelance
October 2012 - November 2012
Greater Detroit Area
Compositing and Motion Graphics animation for Drew32 music video "I Am King" ft. Jon Connor.
After Effects
Compositor
Speedshape
April 2012 - August 2012
Stereo 3D Compositing for feature film "Escape From Planet Earth"
Nuke, Maya
Storyboard Artist
Speedshape
July 2012 - July 2012
Storyboard and Production Planning work for a US Postal Service advertisement.
Photoshop
Animator, Client Ford Motor Company
Speedshape
June 2012 - July 2012
Character rigging and animation for the Ford Fusion Advertisement projection piece on display at Ford Field.
After Effects
Instructor of Motion Graphics
International Academy of Design and Technology
February 2012 - July 2012
Greater Detroit Area
Instructing students in how to apply Motion Graphics, Special Effects and Compositing principles using After Effects.
Animator, Client Ford Motor Company
Speedshape
December 2011 - February 2012
Motion graphics and special effects work for 2012 Ford Focus Electric branding video to coincide with visual change in marketing campaigns.
After Effects, Maya
Film Restorer
Thunderbean Animation
September 2011 - December 2011
Digital film restoration and cleanup work for Thunderbean Noveltoons DVD release.
After Effects
Animator, Client Hg/Mercury
Speedshape
August 2011 - September 2011
Traditional animation, compositing, digital animation and effects for MOBIBO web and broadcast commercial.
After Effects, Photoshop, FlipBook
Compositor
Speedshape
March 2011 - July 2011
Stereoscopic conversion and compositing on Spy Kids 4
Nuke, Maya
Animator/Director
Centurion Medical Products
June 2009 - November 2010
One-man crew for two traditionally animated trade show commercials, 3 minutes each. Special effects and compositing for bumpers and instructional content.
Traditional Animation, After Effects, Flash, Maya
Cleanup Artist / Compositor
Thunderbean Animation
February 2008 - April 2008
Traditional animation cleanup, and shot compositing in After Effects for Biore web ads