The document is a resume for an animator named Mike Ross Long. It summarizes his experience and skills in areas such as animation, modeling, rigging, and visual effects work. He has worked on several short films involving motion capture animation. His resume highlights his training in all aspects of CG film production and strengths in work ethic and versatility as an artist.

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Animation - Studied all aspects of computer
animation, and motion capture techniques, with a
focus on character/creature animation.
Modeling - Experienced with modeling high/low poly
hard-surface and organic projects that can be
integrated into both film and CG pipelines
Rigging - Comfortable with the Maya rigging
package. Able to create simple, animator friendly rigs
that integrate easily into production pipelines.
‘Pay the Piper’ - As part of three person team,
storyboarded and directed two motion capture actors
through a 25 second short. Worked around problems
such as props interfering with motion capture
cameras. Cleaned up and edited motion capture data
for two character puppets, also providing corrective
animation for both characters.
‘Cave Troll’ – Independently applied motion capture
data to a cave troll rig for one shot. Added corrective
animation and corrective blendshapes. Also provided
soft body particle jiggle effects, nCloth, nHair, and fur
effects.
'Miss Possible’ – Animated two characters across
multiple shots while working with a team of other
animators to preserve character and continuity.
Summary
I am a 3d artist specializing character animation. I
have been trained in all aspects of CG film production
including modeling, rigging, and VFX/compositing
work. My greatest strengths lie in my vigorous work
ethic and versatility as an artist.
Proficiencies
Autodesk Maya
Autodesk Motionbuilder
Adobe Phototoshop
Zbrush
Nuke
Final Cut
Python
Pymel
Skills
Academic Experience
500+ hours of recorded
Volunteer service
5+ Years experience as
graphic artist
Some experience setting
up stage equipment for
music festivals
Education
Bachelors of Science
Computer Animation
Full Sail University
Aug 2012/May 2015
Employment
Piggly Wiggly
Bagger/Cashier
June 2009/July 2012
Super 8 Chinese Restaurant
Delivery Driver
Cashier
Food Management
Dec 2013/Present
Additional
Information
Character Animator