cg animator Wes Parham 3933 Stanton Trail, Marietta GA 30062 (404) 277 2953 [email protected]

I am seeking employment in the production of computer generated content, including and visual effects compositing. My motivation is visual storytelling and entertainment. No task is too small, though my dream projects are those with the power to reach people and move hearts and minds.

Experiences / Professional History

Floyd County Productions | animator, compositor, Lead 3D Animator | (May 2010 - present) Character animator / compositor for the adult animated series “Archer” during seasons two and three. I helped to establish a 3D department during the third season and focused on rigging and animation throughout my time there. Software used included After Effects, Cinema 4D, 3DStudio Max, Photoshop, Illustrator, and some Fusion. contact: Chris Appel, 3D Department Head 678.537.1920

The Center For Puppetry Arts | freelance projections animator | 2010 – 2013 Provided first-ever animated projections for five stage productions. Coordinated with Center producers and directors to provide the visual clarity and meet the performances’ storytelling needs.

Turner Studios | freelance CG animator | (March 2006 - present) Producing 3D elements and compositing for use in on-air projects for the Turner family of networks and cable brands. Software used included Maya, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Boujou. contact: Blaine Cone 404.575.5386

Radical Axis | freelance CG compositor | (Aug 2006 - Nov 2006) Compositor for 9 episodes of ’s animated property “Freakshow” using Adobe After Effects. contact: Craig Hartin 404.875.5150

Shaw Science Partners | freelance CG animator | (May 2006 - 2008) Producing 3D and composites, usually demonstrating the function of emerging pharmaceuticals. Software included Lightwave 3D, Softimage XSI, Maya, and After Effects. contact: Charles Goetz 404.845.9994

Bishop Studios | independent CG animator | (Jul 2005 - Sep 2005) Produced CG creature effects for the independent feature “the Other Side”. Shots included compositing digital creature into live action plates and some limb replacement of live talent. Software included Maya, Photoshop, After Effects. contact Greg Bishop 213.359.4947

NLX Broadcast Design | contract CG animator | (Aug 2000 - Apr 2002) 3D animation and compositing for corporate and broadcast projects. Clients included Golden Flake and the Southeastern Conference and the Sunshine Network of Florida. the Toon Factory | staff and contract CG animator | (Mar 1997 - May 2000) Produced 3D animation and helped to train a small staff in beginner to intermediate concepts of 3D animation.

Nowhere Productions | contract CG animator | (Jan 1998 - Nov 2000) produced 3D animation and motion graphics for use in athletic venues on the UGA campus.

Georgia Public Broadcasting | freelance tape operator | (Oct 1997 - 2005) videotape recording and playback for live-to-tape studio productions and live teleconferences.

Univ. of GA Center for Continuing Education; TV services | tape operator/ night editor | (Feb 1994 - July 1996) tape duplication, linear Beta SP editing and tape playback during live teleconferences, including one season as editor of “Inside Georgia Football” (1995) for broadcast on SportSouth. animation: Animated openers for two PBS productions "Forge & Anvil" and "And On This Farm" as well as promotional animation for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Centennial Conference (1993). education References: 02/92 12/94 University of Georgia Josh Grubbs (828) 551-7618 CGI animator, technical director, Floyd CO Productions Fine Art; Drawing and Painting Kevin Rich (520) 370-7934 CGI animator, Derald Hunt (404) 575-5078 CGI Animation Director; Turner Studios, Atlanta 01/90 02/92 Berry College Rob Rainey (770) 446-0796 Owner: Rob Rainey Video; videographer and DP Computer Science / Fine Art