CONRAD FORD 305 - 2365 2nd Ave. West, Vancouver, B.C. V6K1J3
Phone: (306) 581-8590
Email: conradford1@gmail.com
Website: www.conradford3d.com
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OBJECTIVE:
To bring stories to life through animation and to leave a lasting impression through quality work
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HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to critique, create and modify animation to a director’s satisfaction in a fast paced studio environment
• Graduation Certificate from Capilano University in Digital Animation
• Exceptional knowledge of Maya, XSI, Photoshop and 3ds Max
• Intermediate knowledge of motionbuilder
• Academic studies and previous work experience have developed my ability to meet deadlines and deliver quality work under pressure.
• Passion for art and animation, a career that is both enjoyable and rewarding
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EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
Senior Animator
Waterproof Studios May 2019 - Current
Senior Animator
Atomic Cartoons December 2018 - May 2019
• Animating in a very different style, quick and cartoony
Animator
Waterproof Studios March 2018 - December 2018
Vancouver, BC
• Working on a AAA game title using Motion Capture Software
• Was able to quickly adapt to new software and pipelines that are used specifically on game projects
Senior Animator
Atomic Cartoons Oct 2017 - Feb 2018
Vancouver, BC
• Worked on a project that was 2d Meshed with 3d
• Learned how to work alongside 2d in a very Unique pipeline
• Constant problem solving required working with a pipeline the studio had never tried before
Animator
Bardel Entertainment March 2016 – October 2017
Vancouver, BC
• Worked on Mack and Moxy for 3 months and am currently working on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
• Learned how to be part of a small team on Mack and Moxy with a quick turnaround
• Achieved animation with complex action demanded by the Ninja Turtles
• Put in extra work hours when problem shots needed to be taken care of, or to aid coworkers when their workload was too heavy
Freelance Animator November 2016 - January 2017
Hype.CG Studio Porto Alegre, Brazil
• Animating for a children's show in Brazil
• Learning how to overcome obstacles when a company is in another country where English is not a main language
Animator
Icon Creative Studio January 2015 – March 2016
Vancouver, BC
• Created animation fit for a Disney supervised television show
• Dealt with issues that arise when developing a television project from scratch including problematic rigs and newly built pipeline tools
• Met deadlines on time, and went above and beyond to achieve extra detail in the show’s animation
• Put in extra work hours when problem shots needed to be taken care of, or to aid coworkers when their workload was too heavy
Animator
Studio Voltz February 2014 – January 2015
Vancouver, BC
• Created animation in a fast paced environment for a Marvel video game, following the guidelines of the director
• Reviewed outsourced animation and either gave notes or modified the animations to Marvel’s quality standard
• Aided in Modeling, texturing and environment creation
• High degree of responsibility being the lead animator of the project
• Collaborated with a team of artists to provide a uniform art style
Animation Ipax Intern
Sony Pictures Imageworks June 2013 – August 2013
Vancouver, BC
• Became familiar with studio quality animation tools and workflow
• Worked quickly to efficiently meet deadlines
• Adapted to a professional studio pipeline
EDUCATION:
iAnimate Online School Motion Capture Workshop 1 Jan 2013 – Dec 2013
iAnimate Online School Games Workshop 1 Sept 2013 - December 2013
Certificate in Digital Animation Sept 2012 – April 2013
Capilano University
Vancouver, B.C.
Citation Computer Animation-Visual Effects July 2012 – Aug 2012
Capilano University
Vancouver, B.C.
Bachelor of Arts Geography April 2010
University of Regina
Regina, SK
References
Available Upon Request
Phone: (306) 581-8590
Email: conradford1@gmail.com
Website: www.conradford3d.com
___________________________________________________________________
OBJECTIVE:
To bring stories to life through animation and to leave a lasting impression through quality work
________________________________________________________________________
HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to critique, create and modify animation to a director’s satisfaction in a fast paced studio environment
• Graduation Certificate from Capilano University in Digital Animation
• Exceptional knowledge of Maya, XSI, Photoshop and 3ds Max
• Intermediate knowledge of motionbuilder
• Academic studies and previous work experience have developed my ability to meet deadlines and deliver quality work under pressure.
• Passion for art and animation, a career that is both enjoyable and rewarding
________________________________________________________________________
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
Senior Animator
Waterproof Studios May 2019 - Current
Senior Animator
Atomic Cartoons December 2018 - May 2019
• Animating in a very different style, quick and cartoony
Animator
Waterproof Studios March 2018 - December 2018
Vancouver, BC
• Working on a AAA game title using Motion Capture Software
• Was able to quickly adapt to new software and pipelines that are used specifically on game projects
Senior Animator
Atomic Cartoons Oct 2017 - Feb 2018
Vancouver, BC
• Worked on a project that was 2d Meshed with 3d
• Learned how to work alongside 2d in a very Unique pipeline
• Constant problem solving required working with a pipeline the studio had never tried before
Animator
Bardel Entertainment March 2016 – October 2017
Vancouver, BC
• Worked on Mack and Moxy for 3 months and am currently working on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
• Learned how to be part of a small team on Mack and Moxy with a quick turnaround
• Achieved animation with complex action demanded by the Ninja Turtles
• Put in extra work hours when problem shots needed to be taken care of, or to aid coworkers when their workload was too heavy
Freelance Animator November 2016 - January 2017
Hype.CG Studio Porto Alegre, Brazil
• Animating for a children's show in Brazil
• Learning how to overcome obstacles when a company is in another country where English is not a main language
Animator
Icon Creative Studio January 2015 – March 2016
Vancouver, BC
• Created animation fit for a Disney supervised television show
• Dealt with issues that arise when developing a television project from scratch including problematic rigs and newly built pipeline tools
• Met deadlines on time, and went above and beyond to achieve extra detail in the show’s animation
• Put in extra work hours when problem shots needed to be taken care of, or to aid coworkers when their workload was too heavy
Animator
Studio Voltz February 2014 – January 2015
Vancouver, BC
• Created animation in a fast paced environment for a Marvel video game, following the guidelines of the director
• Reviewed outsourced animation and either gave notes or modified the animations to Marvel’s quality standard
• Aided in Modeling, texturing and environment creation
• High degree of responsibility being the lead animator of the project
• Collaborated with a team of artists to provide a uniform art style
Animation Ipax Intern
Sony Pictures Imageworks June 2013 – August 2013
Vancouver, BC
• Became familiar with studio quality animation tools and workflow
• Worked quickly to efficiently meet deadlines
• Adapted to a professional studio pipeline
EDUCATION:
iAnimate Online School Motion Capture Workshop 1 Jan 2013 – Dec 2013
iAnimate Online School Games Workshop 1 Sept 2013 - December 2013
Certificate in Digital Animation Sept 2012 – April 2013
Capilano University
Vancouver, B.C.
Citation Computer Animation-Visual Effects July 2012 – Aug 2012
Capilano University
Vancouver, B.C.
Bachelor of Arts Geography April 2010
University of Regina
Regina, SK
References
Available Upon Request
