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A little Personal History
I have worked professionally in the 3d industry
for over 9 years. (does school count? if so...11 yrs)
Over time, my vast experience has included...
- Concept/ Development
- Character Development
- Storyboarding
- 3d Modeling
- IK Rigging
- 3d Animation
- Sound effects/Audio/Music Composition/Jingles
- Compositing/ Post
I continue to write short stories and books that
could keep me busy for the rest of my life and
beyond. I love a good story, and admire those who
can pull off writing a good story without rehashing
old ideas. In everything I do, I try to keep my
ideas as clever and as original as I possibly can.
The software programs used daily are...
- Maya
- Photoshop
- After Effects
- Flash
- SoundForge
- Acid Pro
(I have proficiently used Softimage, Alias, Max,
Illlustrator, Premeire, Director, Nichimen, Mirai)
Most of my experience is in 3d modeling and 3d
animation. I have decided to put my own creativity
into action and stop putting up with crummy
Saturday morning cartoons.
It's time to end our suffering.
Music Influences
I have been in a "garage band" since I was a small
child (starting on my "Muppet Show" drum! )
Some of my Favorite Music influences are . . .
Plimsouls
Material Issue
The Creeps
Taxiride
Kyle Vincent
Boston
Sonny Geraci
Oingo Boingo
Jason Mraz
Jackopierce
Beautiful South
Housemartins
Nick Heyward
Roman Holliday
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Posies
Del Amitri
Jellyfish
Queen
Guess Who
Matchbox 20
Wet Wet Wet
Mollys Yes
INXS
Freddy Jones Band
Nikki Hassman
Beatles
Keali'i Reichel
Doobie Brothers
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Other Influences
Many of my favorite influences have come from everywhere in my
childhood. I watched everything on T.V. from Mr. Rogers, the Electric Company,
Sesame Street, to the Muppets and Disney. I especially loved the old time stuff.
I loved monster films and the"The Twilight Zone" series from the 60's. My brothers
and I always woke up to "The Krofft Super Show" on Saturday morning. We
grew up singing Schoolhouse Rock, and songs from the Bay City Rollers .
In middle school I was hooked on Mad Magazine, and worked hard on my
caricature skills. (thanks Mr. Drucker!)
I love great art and amazing talent. I especially admire those in the artistic
community who have a total passion for what they do and are committed
to helping others learn . . . . . I know I have been helped many, many times!
Some of my absolute favorites in the industry are. . .
| -The Nine Old Men | (..especially Milt Kahl, Ollie Johnston, Frank Thomas!!) |
| -Tex Avery | (Man, he oozes pure genius!) |
| -Walt Disney | (What can I say? Do you think he is happy with Disney today?) |
| -Brad Bird | (Super talented visionary. I would love to work with him one day!) |
| -Richard Williams | (A passionate master in animation. . I am bowing.) |
| -Chuck Jones | (A pioneer of vision, creativity and talent.) |
| -Sid & Marty Krofft | (Absolute childhood fun!) |
| -Ub Iwerks | (A true animation pioneer!) |
| -Fred Moore | ( I am a bottom feeder, oh master! ) |
| -Jim Hensen | (He brought me so much happiness as a child! ) |
| -Frank Oz | (What a great talent and a great Director.) |
| -Mort Drucker | (My caricature mentor.) |
| -Harry North | (His art always made me chuckle...hee hee.) |
| -Preston Blair | (Another master. ) |
| -Don Bluth | (Super talent...just work on the storylines . .heh heh . j/k.) |
| -Rod Serling | (Talented writer, and master storyteller.) |
| -Bob Dorough | (Man, I love this songwriter! And his simple vocals.) |
| -Astrid Lindgren | (Famous Pippi Longstocking creator) |
| -Steve Axtell | (Visionary in puppetry) |
| -Hal Roach | I love The Little Rascals! |
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