Alison K. Sanders - Character Animator

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Contact:

alisonSanders@gmail.com

Profile:

A creative artist with a wide range of experience in VFX and animated film industry. Dedicated to creating innovative high quality work. Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team. First-class creative, problem solving skills. Versatile and quick to learn new skills.

Education:

AnimationMentor.com	Online Training	Graduated 2006
Hampshire College	Amherst, MA	Graduated 2001

Awards:

January 2008 Cover of Cinefex Magazine. I was fortunate enough to have one of my shots chosen for the cover of the January issue of Cinefex Magazine.
2008 - The Golden Compass won the Oscar for best VFX
2008 - The Golden Compass won the Bafta for best VFX

Career History:

Framestore-CFC Character Animator	Character Animator	2006 - present
'The Golden Compass' (animation of the main polar bear Iorek) 'The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian' (animation of the badger) 'Tale of Despereaux' (currently in production)
Freelance	Animator, Modeler, and Texturer	2002 - present
The University of Massachusetts	Instructor	2002
Anzovin Studio	Animator, Modeler	2001

Programs and Languages:

Animation:
Maya, Softimage|XSI

Special Effects:
Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere

Graphic Design:
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator

Visa:

I am a US citizen with a valid UK work visa. I can work in either country without any additional paperwork.