Objective
To animate with a passionate team of artists on creative and challenging projects.
Employment
Activsion/Blizzard - Shaba Games Jun – Dec 2009
Animator
Keyframe animation and editing of motion capture data for in game actions and sequences. Also created loops and blends inside motion builder and 3ds Max
House of Moves Feb – April 2009
Animator
Responsible for cleaning up motion capture data and key framing over the top of it as well as setting up constraints inside motion builder.
Titles Worked on
Uncharted 2 (Naughty Dog)
Saboteur (Pandemic Studios)
Chadam (HD Films)
Montecito Fine Arts March 2008 - June 2009
3d Animation Instructor
Taught animation in Maya everything from bouncing balls all the way to two person dialog.
Deos Animation Studios Jan 2008 - Sept 2008
Animator
Key frame animation on 32 shots for a childrens animated film.
Novint Technologies Feb 2006 - Aug 2007
Contract Animator
Responsible for acting choices, developing key poses and breakdowns as well as creating a
custom facial rig in 3d Studio max using the reaction manager.
Skills
3d Studio Max, Maya, Motion Builder, Perforce, Photoshop, After Effects,
Education
Animation Mentor, Emeryville, CA Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
Feature Film Mentorship
The Art Institute of Colorado, Denver, CO Nov 2003 - Dec 2007
Bachelors of Arts, Media Arts & Animation
Recommendations
“I had the pleasure of mentoring Mike at Animationmentor during the winter semester of 2008, I found him very professional and personable, He would be a big asset to any team. His work is top notch and is always completed on time. I see a bright future ahead of him.”
"Your animations really showed who you are. Your planning is really good, clear, thought out. You take critiques well, your assignments improved from week to week, & well animated overall also good time management."
"Mike has a ton of energy and when he can focus it on his work in the right way, he's able to do amazing things. He takes direction really well, and is able to incorporate changes and find his own ways to make them better. His posing is strong, his sense of timing is good, and his high energy comes through in his work. He's been a real presence in class, and has been a pleasure to work with."
"Mike took direction well. He has a natural style for action shots. He also had a nice cinematic flow to his film. He was also great to have in Q&A..always asking great questions and supporting his fellow classmates"
"Great to have you in the class this semester. Thanks for all the comments and contributions in the Q&A's. You showed a good progression forward with your work this semester. You seem to have a good sense of overlap and secondary action."