Michael Pardoe MP

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Fairfax, VA 22030

571-***-****

acv658@r.postjobfree.com

www.michaelpardoe.com

Summary

Versatile animator with a history of working in a variety of roles such as animation, visual effects, photography, concept illustration, and film. Adept at mastering new software platforms and techniques. Dedicated professional, able to excel in any position in a collaborative environment. Skills

Detail-oriented illustrator skilled in developing and translating concepts into art Talented animator with specialization in digital 2D/traditional formats and experience in 3D formats Proficient with an array of software including;

Adobe Photoshop (Adobe

certified expert 2007 & 2013)

Adobe Flash

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

AutoDesk 3DS Max

AutoDesk Maya

Cinema 4D

Final Cut Pro

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Indesign

Adobe Illustrator

TV Paint

Dragonfame

Microsoft Office

Experience Animator - Contractual

Cool Girl (short film) - Vancouver, Canada (remote work) Mar 2015 – Ongoing Sole animator for the animated short film “Cool Girl.” Responsible for all aspects of animation. Worked closely with director during preproduction to translate initial vision into fully developed characters. Creating all animated assets using the Adobe Creative Suite. Working independently via video conferences with the director, producers and visual effects supervisor, to produce the film. Technical Director/Animator - Contractual

Safronov Nikolay Stephanovitch, London, UK Jun 2014 - Oct 2014 Worked in a team of five to produce an animated promotional video for Russian artist Safronov Nikolay Stephanovitch. Responsible for developing methodology and animating assets for the video. Director/Lead Animator – Contractual

The Royal Society Winton Book Awards - London, UK Sep 2013 – Nov 2013 Directed a three-person team to produce two 15-second animated shorts incorporating traditional 2D, 3D matte painting and 3D animation using Maya and the Adobe Creative Suite. Both shorts were selected from a field of 200 entries for two of six available spots at the Winton Book Awards presentation ceremony.

Photographer

Peter Cutts Photography - Washington D.C. Sep 2006 – Jul 2014 Served as primary and assistant photographer for political events, conventions and business portraiture in cities along the United States eastern seaboard. Interfaced directly with clients to evaluate requirements and design product packages. Assembled and led photography teams for large conventions and events to include all phases of service from planning through product delivery. Education Bachelor of Arts in Animation Sep 2011 – Jul 2104 University of the Arts London, London, UK

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