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Joseph
L. Rivers II Character Animator |
697 Brockhurst St. Oakland, California 94609 510/915-1374 jorivers.com/jorivers@jorivers.com |
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OBJECTIVE |
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To
transfer successful illustration skills into the creation of dynamic,
memorable character animation |
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TECHNICAL
QUALIFICATIONS |
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Platforms |
Advanced User |
Proficient User |
Basic User |
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Mac
OSX PC
Windows XP |
Autodesk Maya 8.5, Adobe PhotoShop CS2 |
Adobe After Effects 7, Adobe Illustrator CS2,
MatchMover Pro 4.0, Final Cut Pro |
MotionBuilder 7.5, Adobe ImageReady CS2, Macromedia
DreamWeaver |
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SKILLS |
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2D/3D
Animator |
Create
expressive pose to pose, straight ahead, and non linear animation. Ability to
thumbnail ideas, develop ideas from concept to completion, incorporate
multiple story points, pitch performance, offer & receive critical
feedback. Basic character rigging, setup and modeling. |
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Convenient |
Team
leadership, organizational & time management skills. Excellent
traditional art background. Adheres to tight deadlines. Self motivated. Grace
under pressure. |
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EXPERIENCE |
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Pixar
Animation Studio “Rat Science Fair” Video
and sound editor, render wrangler and asset coordinator for internal
documentaries highlighting developments in art, technology, and r&d for
the production pipeline. Rex
Rey Productions “The Day My Soul Became a Star” |
2008 |
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Team
leader, project manager, character animator, storyboard artist, background
painter, and character designer for a 3D independent short film. |
2007 |
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Tango
Productions “Star Crazy” |
2007 |
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Character
designer and story contributor for a 3D independent short film. |
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Northern
California Graphic Artist Guild |
Chairman
Lunch Committee |
2003-2004 |
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Host
bi monthly luncheon event & guest speakers. Choose topics, schedule
lecturer, set up audio/visual equipment, advertise luncheons, book and work
with venue, RSVP’s, ticketing. |
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Northern
California Graphic Artist Guild |
Communication
Committee Editor |
2002-2003 |
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Update
and maintain NorCal Guild website, broadcast "Incite" email
newsletters. |
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EMPLOYMENT |
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Cup
o’ Jo Illustration
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Owner
Sole Proprietor |
1993-Present |
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Create
humorous scratchboard, pen and ink, and watercolor illustration. Interpret
abstract text into accessible visual metaphors. Construct compelling
compositions to express complex narrative information. Design logos and
identity for small business. Website design & print design. Marketing and
general accounting. |
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Gripitz
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Office
Assistant |
2003- 2004 |
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Create
e-commerce interface for website and tradeshow marketing material. Set up
office clerical and accounting system. |
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Rhode
Island School Of Design (RISD) |
Visiting
Lecturer |
1999-2000 |
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Train
students to explore multiple visual solutions to complex editorial themes. |
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EDUCATION |
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Ex’pression
College For Digital Arts, Emeryville, California |
(expected graduation) Jan 2008 |
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Bachelor
of Applied Science, Animation & Visual Effects |
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Rhode
Island School Of Design (RISD) Providence, Rhode Island |
1989-1992 |
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Bachelor
of Fine Arts, Illustration |
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Mohawk
Valley Community College, Utica, New York |
1987-1989 |
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Associates
Degree, Advertising Design and Production |
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