Objective:
Creative and dynamic 3D artist with proven experience at successful projects is looking to tap in to his potential and to bring innovative talent to a long term employer.
2007 - Present: Vertical Learning Curve, New York, NY
3D Animator
• Installation, setup & operation of "PhaseSpace" optical motion capture system.
• Clean up and correction of Motion Capture data using Autodesk MotionBuilder.
• Manual character animation for a virtual learning environment.
2006 (Project based Freelance): Aestheticom, New York, NY
Video Editor/Creative Director
• Created a TV spot for s Nelly Furtado’s album ‘Loose’.
• Edited commercials for various companies such as Universal Music Group, Geffen Records, Huntington Nutcueticals, The Wheelchair Foundation and others.
• Created short animations and motion graphics for web sites, TV commercials and web banners.
2006 (Short Term Project): ikandi entertainment, Edgwater, NJ
3D animator
• Animated a teaser for two new children shows. Animation included mainly character animation.
• Modeled characters, props and sets
• Rigged characters.
• Setup of lights and rendering.
2000 - 2006: Swed Masters Workshop, New York, NY
Graphic Designer
• Created product renders for marketing purposes.
• Modeled 3D models of products both for marketing and for production purposes.
• Conceptualized and designed a logo for a planned product line.
• Worked on the production of various brochures, including product manuals.
• Designed the interface for the company’s database, including its “shopping cart” style price list.
2005 (Short Term Project): Inter8ing, Israel
Web Designer
• Designed the company’s website.
• Designed the company’s logo.
2002 - 2005: New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY
• B.F.A. in Computer Graphics. Summa Cum Laude.
• GPA: 3.77/4.0
2001: Orian School of design, Israel• Alias Wavefront Maya training.
Qualifications:
• 3D computer modeling and animation using Autodesk Maya, 3D Studio Max and Reallusion iClone.
• Stop motion animation, including “Lunch Box” operation.
• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Macromedia Flash, Dreamweaver, Apple Final Cut Pro
• SolidWorks 3D CAD.
• FileMaker Pro database programming.
Army Service:
1997 - 2000 Israeli Defense Force (IDF), Israel
• Position in IDF intelligence unit.
• Commanded a team of up to six soldiers.
Honors:
• 2005, NYIT Computer Graphics Faculty Award.
• 1998, IDF Regional Excellence in Service Award.
