Aaron Deerfield
Character Animator
12617 Mitchell Ave Apt 4
Los Angeles CA 90066
(518) 852-3500
www.animationbar.com

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Summary of Qualifications:
Dedicated hardworking individual, seeking a fulltime position as a Character Animator.
Familiar with large variety of hardware, including most PC, Unix andsome Macintosh platforms.
Knowledge of software programs, including, Autodesk MAYA, Voodoo, Photoshop, After Effects, and Flash.
Working Knowledge in 3DS Max and Motionbuilder.
Comfortable working within groups to achieve a common goal as well as working with clients to meet their goals.
Responsible and able to work independently or with large groups.
Looking forward to continue developing my talent and sharing my artistic skills at a production level.
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April 2010 - Present
Rhythm and Hues Studios / Lead Animator (April 2011 - Present) / Animator (April 2010 - April 2011)	
Provide convincing character animation in a live action tracked environment. 
Work with animation directors and a team to create animation suitable for client needs. 
Animate within in a pipeline to reach a common goal.

Work Experience
November 2009 - January 2010
Luma Pictures / Match Move Artist / Animator
Track character geometry to a live action camera plate. 
Roto animate geometry to match a live action characters movements. 
Cleanup and reanimate characters according to supervisor's direction.

June 2009 - October 2009
Rhythm and Hues Studios / Animator and Animation Apprentice	
Provide convincing character animation in a live action tracked environment. 
Work with animation directors and a team to create animation suitable for client needs. 
Animate within in a pipeline to reach a common goal.
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Awards and Accomplishments
Savannah College of Art and Design
Combined Honors in both academic and artistic endeavors.
Graduated Cum Laude
Advanced Character Animation Class
Accepted to study under visiting artist Gary Goldman after a juried portfolio review.
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Education
May 2008 
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Georgia
Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation		                      
Concentration in Animation, Rigging, Conceptual Art and Design for an Animated Short, Creation of an Animation Short, Drawing and Art History.

May 2006
Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY
Degree: Associate of Fine Arts	   				           
Concentration in Drawing, Painting, Photography, Graphic Art and Design, and Art History.
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References/Reel
Available Upon Request