
Mograph and VFX artist at Full Sail and Owner, Sketchy Pictures
Orlando, Florida Area

Mograph and VFX artist at Full Sail and Owner, Sketchy Pictures
Orlando, Florida Area
Working as a freelance compositing and motion graphic artist has allowed me to explore and improve upon my creative and artistic skills. It has also given me the chance to improve my communications and self-management skills.
Additionally, I am employed as a Content Developer for Full Sail College. In this position I create content for the online Masters courses in the form of motion graphics, videos, and illustrations. I have worked diligently to further my knowledge of the FMV asset creation and the storytelling process.
As a former Instructor for the compositing class at Full Sail I have gained a wealth of knowledge of Shake and compositing techniques. I have exceeded my standard duties by hosting extra educational workshops and presentations to train our staff. While working as a Lab Specialist a brief time with the Demo Reel Creation course I learned a range of tools involving editing, composition, design, and motion graphics.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
July 2008 — Present (4 months)
Responsible for editing and sound design for the NexIS military project. Also provided 3d animation and compositing for several shots as well.
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Motion Pictures and Film industry)
March 2008 — Present (8 months)
Responsible for compositing multiple shots for music video "Bust-a-Capacitor" by Mr. Hayday.
(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Graphic Design industry)
October 2007 — Present (1 year 1 month)
Responsible for creating original designs for motion graphics / imagery, filming and editing video content including post effects for digital content for online courses.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
January 2008 — February 2008 (2 months)
Responsible for creating designs and graphics for the new Whirlpool products.
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Motion Pictures and Film industry)
June 2007 — November 2007 (6 months)
Responsible for the following Visual Effects for short film "the Silent GI" ::
- 3D camera track of several shots.
- Modeling and texturing of cg elements.
- Compositing cg elements with live action plates.
- Roto/Paint of several shots.
(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)
June 2004 — October 2007 (3 years 5 months)
Ensure excellence in teaching skills and classroom content. Manage instructors and lab personnel to deliver the same excellence in the labs. Ensure service to students. Maintain continuing education as defined in the faculty development plan. Design and or maintain curriculum to ensure industry standards are being met.
(Public Company; 11-50 employees; Entertainment industry)
January 2007 — August 2007 (8 months)
Responsible for matte creation / keying for TV pilot Nova Rock, currently still in production.
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Entertainment industry)
February 2007 — March 2007 (2 months)
Responisble for the creation of storyboards for Between the Trees "The Way She Feels" music video
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Entertainment industry)
March 2007 — March 2007 (1 month)
Responsible for Roto and Color Correction of several shots for music video.
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Fine Art industry)
December 2006 — February 2007 (3 months)
Storyboard artist for short film "Covert" by Flyingman Pictures LLC., that is currently in production.
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Design industry)
December 2006 — January 2007 (2 months)
Worked closely with the client to design printed materials to promote math and science education for public schools.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Entertainment industry)
October 2006 — November 2006 (2 months)
Responsible for wire removal of several shots
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
2004 — 2006 (2 years)
Aid to the student's education in Shake, Final Cut Pro, and Maya by assisting with in-house tutorials and exercises designed to reinforce the day's lecture. Oversees student projects through the development stages, and reports to the Course Director the direction of student projects. Responsible for web content and the creation of new tutorials.
(Public Company; 1-10 employees; Motion Pictures and Film industry)
January 2006 — April 2006 (4 months)
Storyboard artist for short indie film "the Interview."
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Computer Hardware industry)
August 2005 — December 2005 (5 months)
Maintain expert level status in all areas pertaining to Apple’s consumer and designated professional applications, including the ability to demonstrate and offer support in all current versions. Facilitate paidstudio and free learning workshops about a designated solution using Apple approved training techniques and materials.
(Public Company; 1-10 employees; Motion Pictures and Film industry)
June 2005 — November 2005 (6 months)
Storyboard Artist for short indie film "Happy-Mart."
B.F.A., Art: Animation, 1999 — 2004
Siggraph: Orlando chapter, Special Effects Society
Orlando Camera Club
Pixel Corps.
Orlando InDesign Usergroup
Certifications ::: Shake 3.5, Final Cut Pro 5 level 1, and DVD Studio Pro 4