Resume


TonySilva.me

Objective

Looking for freelance or full time work in film/television with a motivated company creating award winning pieces through visual effects, animation, and filming.

 

Skills

Well versed in 3D, VFX, motion graphics, shooting, editing, and sound effects.

Fluent in After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, Encore, Softimage, Maya, while familiar with Final Cut Pro, Cinema 4D, 3D Studio Max, and other industry leading software.

In depth understanding of video formats including both digital and tape.

Expedient problem solver with the ability to learn very quickly.

A very dedicated and focused worker with the ability to handle pressure well.

Understanding knowledge of the Principles of Animation.

Great understanding of color theory and its application.

 

Related Experience

Freelance – JAN 2010 to Present.
Working with clients, agencies, and different studios performing a range of tasks including Producing, Directing, filming, animating, Motion Graphics, and Editing. These projects include Broadcast Production, Commercials, Internet Videos, Corporate/Internal Videos, and Training Videos.

ClearVision Studios – NOV 2005 to JAN 2010.
I held many hats at this small production studio in the Phoenix area. These duties included pre-production work on upcoming projects and determining the resources needed to complete each project per clients request. Production work involved filming, capturing audio, and lighting setups. Post work duties included animation, visual effects, motion graphics, compositing, editing, and audio work. Other duties included organizing, maintaining, and researching equipment and software.

Freelance – APR 2002 to NOV 2005.

“Crocodile’s Tears” – 3D animated short, selection of the St. Louis International Film Festival 2004. Credits: Co-Director, Technical Director, Lead Animator, background modeler and texturer.

 

Education

SEP 1999 – APR 2002
BA in Computer and Video Imaging
Henry Cogswell College
Everett, WA

SEP 1997 – MAR 1999
General Studies
University of Washington
Seattle, WA