First week at Reel FX

My workspace. Note the classy potted plant. Thank goodness it's plastic, so I won't be responsible for killing it. Monday was my first day at Reel FX in Dallas! So far I've gotten my first two shots assigned, sat in on dailies with the director, and constantly hounded the poor supervisors with my incessant questions. Actually, everyone's been really nice and helpful, and I'm really excited about the projects I'll be a part of!


Oh, and they've really made me feel welcome:

Migrating South!

I'm pleased to announce I've accepted a job as an animator at Reel FX Creative Studios! In just over a week I'll be zipping down to Dallas to start work on commercials for Shrek 4. I know there are quite a few mentors and fellow grads from my school down there, so I'm really excited to work with some folks that I can learn a lot from!

I will of course be keeping in touch with all my friends and family here in Washington, and hopefully making new friends down in Texas!

AM Graduation!

This past weekend I got to meet up with my fellow graduates for Animation Mentor's 7th graduation ceremony! If you've ever attended an AM graduation you know it is quite a show. My family came down to share the time with me and we got to celebrate my mother's birthday in San Fran as well.

What other graduation ceremony starts off with ninja action?!




















Carlos's Avatar getup.
















The Founders! Shawn Kelly, Carlos Baena, and Bobby Beck.





















Gradeatin'




















Bobby BOOM!




















Nicole Herr, my class 1 mentor!




















Fellow grads Emilie Goulet and Rob Somers, watch out for these guys!































Fellow grad, Washingtonian, game animator and video ref partner... Dennis DeMercer!










My wonderful and supportive family!

Demo Reel

Update with some new polish.

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Seattle Animation Mentor Gathering

A bunch of Animation Mentor ninjas in the Seattle area got together tonight to enjoy a few liters at Feierabend. We had a few folks starting next quarter, a graduate from the first ever AM class, and everything in between. Thanks to Faisal (Fes) Navqi for setting it up!