About me
I have always had a particular passion for animation, the arts and film. This subsequently led me to undertake a degree course in Illustration and Animation. Which has given me a more refined ability artistically, but also because of my experience in storyboarding I have developed a deeper understanding of the film making process - whether it be an animated film or a live action film.
I am an eager graduate who understands the importance of hard work and understands the level of professionalism and precision required in a media based job, and I believe my talents and skills can prove to be a beneficial attribute to your company.
Mike
Skills
I am a highly skilled traditional painter (I produce fine art pieces and can use anything from Watercolour to oil pastels). , I am proficient in Illustrator and photoshop and I incorporate my traditional knowledge in a number of my digitized work., I have also helped with a short film, music videos and documentaries using 'Adobe After effects', helping me understand the basics of film editting., I also have a good eye for shots and mise-en-scene, this helps a great deal when doing storyboarding or when realising the ideas of clients.
Sector Experience
I have been working for a graphics company (Via/Verso), that have made the decision to branch out within the field of animation/digital illustration. Within the company I was fortunate enough to be given the role of art director, which was a great opportunity to come up with the look and the feel of any up and coming projects., Similarly, I have also worked for a company called Orchid Creative on work experience. There I was commissioned to do an illustration job, a triptych piece illustrating the baseball legend Sandy Koufax., I also designed logos and an icon for a charity organization called ‘Kisharon’, which was incorporated into their monthly newsletter, and used in charity fundraising events.
Awards
MA English Literature - Merit: University of Westminster, BA (Hons) Animation - 2nd class degree: Southampton Solent University, Foundation in art and design - Distinction: Southampton City College., Nebosh general certificate in Health and Safety., St Mary’s C of E High School, A levels, Art - B, English Lit - C, And an AS in Psychology and Graphics., GCSE’s 2002, English lit: A*, English Lang: A, Art: A, Graphics: B, Religious education: B, Mathematics: C, Geography: C, German: D, Double Science: DD.