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Makarand Desai

Email: *********@********.***

Address: *** ****** ***** **.

City: Thousand Oaks

State: CA

Zip: 91360

Country: USA

Phone: 805-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $48,000

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MAKARAND DESAI

436 Ramble Ridge Dr. Thousand Oaks, CA 91360. e-mail *********@********.*** Ph.805-***-****

EDUCATION

1986 - 1991 Raheja school of art Mumbai, India

G.D. Art (App. Art)

Five years Diploma in Advertising art/ History of art/ Illustration/ Photography (both Theory & Practical)

Intermediate Grade Exam, [B] Grade (1985).

TITLE Animator/ Illustrator

EXPERIENCE 2003-present Freelancing and working on projects for self promotion.

2001-2003 KALI RA Productions LLC. Director: J.P. DILLARD

Worked for Kali ra productions in NY, USA on freelance basis for one episode of television series.

1998-1999 UTV TOONS Director: RAM MOHAN

Worked again for RMUSL, Mumbai, India previously known as RMB. Where I did animation for Singapore's one short film project "WETLANDS" and three episodes of "JO KI Lat" and also worked for two episodes of UNICEF'S short film "SARA".

1996-1997 SOUMITRA RANADE Productions

Animator Director: SHILPA RANADE

"THE CHILD HOOD OF KRISHNA" for Channel 4 UK

This animation short film is based on Indian miniature style.

1992-1996 RAM MOHAN BIOGRAPHICS

Asst. Animator Director: RAM MOHAN

Worked for Ram Mohan Biographic Mumbai- INDIA as an assistant animator. Mainly worked on lot of Ad. Films. And short films. Here I got on the job training & learned about animation techniques. Also worked on short film projects like UNICEF'S "MEENA" episodes, CFSI'S "A MONKEYTALE". Did key animation for UNESCO'S "THE WHITE ELEPHANT" and for UNICEF'S short film project named "SARA", a story based on African life style. Also did some Breakdown keys for "RICH Animation"(U.S.A.) Feature film "SWAN PRINCESS'S trial episode

Did a complete 30 seconds film (including Story board & character designing) for the Government of India on National Literacy mission.

From 98-2001 I've worked as a freelance Animation artist. In that period I've got good experience working on different projects of various style with different animation studios.

Reference will be provided upon Request.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Knowledge of complete Animation process.

Story board, Character designing & Caricature, book illustration is an additional work experience as a freelancer.

Software Programs: Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel Painter.

Basic knowledge of Maya & Aftereffects.

Web address: www.makarandesai.webs.com/

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