about me

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Profile

A Computer Animation and Special Effects graduate with nearly 3 years experience as a multimedia designer in a small design studio based in Bradford. Reliable, pleasant and outgoing personality, quick and eager to learn and a good team player.


Education

2003 – 2006 University of Bradford
Bsc. (Hons) in Computer Animation & Special Effects
Subjects studied:Conventions of Animation, Introduction to 3D animation, 3D Character Modelling and Animation, Compositing and Visual Effects, Media Analysis, Sound Theories, 2D Flash animation, Computer systems & networks, Management of small Enterprises,
2001 – 2003 Kesgrave Sixth Form - Ipswich
4 GCE A Levels: Art (A), Design and Technology (A), Mathematics (A), General Studies (B)
1 GCE AS Level: Business Studies (A)
1996 - 2001 Kesgrave High School – Ipswich
10 GCSEs (A-A*)


Experience
August 2006 - present Interactive Learning Ltd.

Multimedia Designer

  • Website design - primarily the front-end of websites using CSS and XHTML but also writing backend PHP code for content managed websites.
  • Developing multimedia applications using Flash and Actionscript to include videos, interactive tasks and narrative
  • Video production - filming on location and post production editing in Premiere. Creating special effects in After Effects.
  • Sound editing for videos and applications in Adobe Soundbooth.
  • Meeting and liaising with clients to understand their individual needs and providing a point of contact for the duration of the project.


Skills

Programs: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition, Adobe Flash, Maya, 3D Studio Max, MS Office

Programming: XHTML, CSS, PHP, Actionscript, Javascript, VRML



Interests

Keen interest in live action films and animated features
Art and photography
Keeping fit with swimming, yoga and dancing
Walking and exploring in the Yorkshire Dales
Socialising with a wide variety of people in a multi-cultural community.