SUMMARY:
** ***** ** **** *****, high energy, multi - platform, animation and mobile game studio experience . Trained animator in both classical 2D and 3D computer animation. In depth experience in Adobe Flash, After Effects, Maya, and other 2D and 3D software. Versatile skill set drawing from traditional and technical disciplines.
Website: http://anim8ortim.wixsite.com/timbergeron
Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-bergeron-7a065341
OBJECTIVE:
I am seeking a company where I can use my experience and education to help the company meet and surpass its goals, where I can use my talents, skills, and knowledge to help the company and my coworkers be successful in a stimulating and challenging environment of growth and excellence.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
ANIMATION SPECIALIST
Performance Associates International, Inc
January, 2012 December, 2016 (4 years 11 months)
2D / 3D Animator / 3D Modeler/ Compositor / Graphic Designer 3D Animator and Modeler – model, composite, animate, and create FX for mining equipment used internationally. Creating Dynamic Exciting 3D animations that illustrate the functions of equipment for a mining industry computer training program based on script requirements
Skills used are 3D animation using Autodesk Maya, 2D animation using Adobe Flash, Composite and video editing and adding visual effects using Adobe After Effects
Adobe Photoshop and illustrator skills
Building storyboards with Adobe In design
Video format conversion
Delivering a final movie output based on client specifications.
2D / 3D ANIMATION AND VIDEO HGAME DESIGN CONSULTANT TO ADVISORY BOARD
The Art Institute of Tucson
April, 2011 August, 2013 (2 years 4 months)
Selected to serve on the animation and video game department's advisory board due to past animation experience
Responsible for providing feedback for animation curriculum development.
ANIMATOR
Rose Management Group / Twisted Finger
January, 2005 January, 2012 (6 years 12 months)
2D / 3D Animator / 3D Modeler / illustrator / Designer / Compositor Creating,designing, and animating multimedia content for educational and professional development purposes
Creating 3D models and animations for video games for the mobile platform. Games Published and in Progress Exodus Earth: Sol Survivor, Sneaky Snakes, Carnival Cutouts. Flash, Maya, After Effects, Unity, 2D, 3D Animator
E- learning, Video games
3D SCENE SET UP / CLEAN
Disney Feature Animation
January, 2000 January, 2002 (2 years)
3D Scene Set Up/Clean Up for The Academy Award Nominated feature film “Treasure Planet”
Maya, CAPS, updated 3D character models, Matched 3D with 2D elements, created 3D line art plots for Effects animation, updated timing on exposure sheets, composite layers of characters in CAPS CAPS, Maya
FINAL CHECK
Fox Feature Animation
January, 1998 January, 2000 (2 years)
Final Digital Check for the feature film “Titan A.E.”
Correct animation errors, rotoscope tattoos, Fix camera moves, Update exposure sheets, composite elements in Digital Videos's Toonz, Needed to understand all modules in the Toons pipeline.
Toonz, Matador, Maya
EDUCATION:
The Art Center Design College
Certificate,
Degree date: 1998
Saint Michaels College
Bachelors Degree,
Degree date: 1989