Curtis Sponsler
Motion Graphics Designer, *D & *D Animator, Director, Writer, Cinematographer, and VFX Generalist.
******@***-*******.*** 407-***-**** Davenport, FL www.ahe-studios.com/demo
SUMMARY:
Expert designer and storyteller in motion graphics, 3D animation. Low maintenance self-starter who solves client’s problems that exceed expectations. Provides peace-of-mind to clients on deadlines. Inventive and innovative - embraces diverse media technologies and new production challenges. Visualizes products and concepts as photo-real 3D renderings. Creates diverse visual stories: from quirky and whimsical, to serious and critical messages. The set-and-forget animation generalist who brings clients’ stories to life.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Alienhead Entertainment
CTO & Creative Director Nov 2019 - Present
• 3D animator, modeler, and motion graphics designer for commercial, corporate, and silicon valley clients. Served as design contractor for several national design, marketing, and production facilities.
Red Rocket Studios:
Animation Director Jun 2013 - Nov 2019
• Wrote, designed, and created 3D animation & motion graphics. Installed audio-visual presentation systems using multi-screen, projection, and surround technologies running advanced computer interfaces. Created 3D product visualizations for marketing and commercials.
AniMill:
President & Creative Director Jan 1995 - Mar 2012
• Project Manager of employee and contract workers. Director of all productions and provided final touches at finish. Served commercial, corporate, broadcast, theme park, and simulation clients. Rendered 3D visualizations for marketing and simulations.
SKILLS:
Motion Graphics Design
Video & Film Editing
3D Animation & Rendering
VFX Compositing
Writing & Directing
Unreal Engine
PROJECTS:
Universal Studios
• Modeled, Shaded, and 3D Animated the Universal feature film 3D logo displayed at movie's close. Walt Disney Company
• Produced 3D Animation and 2D Motion Graphics for various marketing animations for on-property marketing or commercial use.
National Lampoon
• Created the Main Title design for the feature film, "Paradise: A Town of Sinners and Saints."
Universal Resorts
• Designed, Photographed, and Composited 3D Motion Graphics promotional videos for marketing. VFX Supervisor, Lead 3D Animator, and Compositor on national Wizarding World of Harry Potter commercials.
• Designed, 3D modeled, animated, and rendered feature film closing UNIVERSAL STUDIOS logo
Deloitte
• Edited and Designed Motion Graphics for corporate communication and explainer promotions.
Lockheed Martin
• Wrote, Designed, and Created 3D Animated technical simulation explainers for government RFP's.
Siemens
• Created 3D & 2D Animated medical technology marketing and product visualizations to promote new diagnostic systems.
PICTURE END
• Wrote, Directed, and Filmed a 12:30 Live-Action short. Log line: "An old projectionist confesses to a theatre tragedy that’s consumed his entire life." https://www.picture-end.com