Aaron Deerfield - Character Animator - Los Angeles CA

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.

Work Experience

April 2010 - Present

Company: Rhythm and Hues Studios / Lead Animator (April 2011 - Present) / Animator (April 2010 - April 2011)

Tasks: 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.

November 2009 - January 2010

Company: Luma Pictures / Match Move Artist / Animator

Tasks: 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

Company: Rhythm and Hues Studios / Animator and Animation Apprentice

Tasks: 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.

Education

2008 Graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design / Cum Laude

Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation
Concentration in in Animation, Rigging, Conceptual Art and Design for an Animated Short, Creation of an Animation Short, Drawing and Art History.

2006 Graduate of Hudson Valley Community College

Degree: Associate of Fine Arts
Concentration in Drawing, Painting, Photography, Graphic Art and Design, and Art History.

Awards and Accomplishments

- 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.

Filmography

- Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2010)
- Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011)
- Hop (2011)
- Mr Popper's Penguins (2011)
- Red Riding Hood (2011)
- Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010)
- Yogi Bear (2010)