CV

Here is my CV after getting some advice some Mike. I will send this to Ollie from Matter&Co to get some further feedback.

Ollie Simons

Lincoln LN1 2PT

07500832365

Simons.Oliver@hotmail.co.uk

@Tale_Technician

Personal Statement

The medium of animation means that anything can become a setting or character in which an audience can become incredibly involved. As an animator I strive to create immersive stories, furthermore the method of telling stories such as shot framing and non verbal action. The future of British animation catered to adults is something I am passionate about. America and Japan both have incredibly successful animation industries, I aim to research and combine the successful elements of both nations industries in order to help fuel animation catered to adults locally.

Skills

Storyboarding

Cinematography

Animation

Illustration

Creative feedback

Software

I am experienced with Photoshop, After Effects (Including DUIK, Rubber hose and Mr Horse), Premiere, Animate CC, and I have a working knowledge of Maya, Blender.

Experience

Animator - Matter&Co April 2017

Working at Matter&Co was in incredible experience. My role was to completely edit a series of interviews, this included animating a sting, title, lower third and closing credits, and editing elements of the interview itself, such as audio and colour correction.

Freelance Animator 2015 – Present

While my passion for animation lies in storytelling, my experience lies mostly in smaller animations with a visual focus moreso than a story one.

Lifting Tower Project (MEPC) November 2016

Worked with Lumen for MEPC to produce multiple short Christmas themed animated visuals to project on The Lifting Tower in Leeds.

Leeds Light Night October 2015, October 2016

2015 – worked with Lumen to project live visuals onto the Leeds College of Art Vernon St building, working with TagTool to manipulate images live

                        2016 – Created Three 1 second animations to be shown alongside others around the theme                   of “We are the universe” to be played alongside music

Do It In 10 Winner February 2016

Based on the theme of Dark I created a 10 second animation depicting a guitar player at the bottom of the ocean, for which I won best of the month, and audience vote for the year.

Digital Volunteer - Manchester Animation Festival 2015

At MAF 2015 I was responsible for photographing events. This was alongside offering help and advice for those getting around the festival.

Education

Leeds College of Art – BA(Hons) Animation (Grade Pending) 2014 - 2017

Lincoln College – UAL Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Merit) 2013 – 2014

Lincoln Christs Hospital School – A-levels (2Cs, Photography, Fine art) 2011 – 2013

Hobbies

Film – I keep up to date with latest releases whilst also taking keen interests in directors such as Wes Anderson

YouTube – I’ve produced videos for YouTube including film reviews and digital essays whilst also keeping up to date with independent content creators

Dungeons and Dragons – Recently began a Dungeons and Dragons campaign, great for team building skills and problem solving

Music Production – Teaching myself multiple instruments, created music for YouTube Reviews

References available upon request