Gardner Watts

407 – 403 - 4856

gardnerwatts@gmail.com

5059 Westwinds Dr.

Orlando, Fl 32819

BACKGROUND SUMMARY

Creative CG artist with a passion for all aspects of computer animation. A strong interest in character animation, lighting, and compositing with a desire to grow as an artist in all areas.

SKILLS

· Experienced in NewTek’s LightWave 3D and Autodesk’s Maya 3D software

· Experienced in Adobe Premiere, Pinnacle’s Studio 9, and Final Cut Pro non-linear digital editing programs

· Other software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, 2D3 Boujou, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.

3D EXPERIENCE

“Creepers,” DAVE School Productions, Sept. – Dec. 2006

· Animation Lead.

· Other duties included: Modeling, Lighting, and Compositing.

“Kill Vader,” Feb. – Sept. 2006

· Creator.

· Modeling, Animation, TD, Compositing, Editing

WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE

Inbound Technician, ADT Security Services, 585-359-5840, Rochester, NY, Sept. – Dec. 2005

Assembly Line / Machine Operator, Kodak (Adecco Temp Services), 585-292-0630, Rochester, NY, June 2004 – June 2005

Stock / Customer Service, Wegmans Grocery Store, 585-723-8260, Rochester, NY,

Dec. 2001 – March 2004

EDUCATION

Graduate of the Digital Animation and Visual Effects School

Digital Animation and Visual Effects School, Orlando, Fl, December 2006

Graduate of 4-week Introduction to Maya Program

New York Film Academy at Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, July 2005

Bachelor of Science, Major in Communications: Broadcasting

State University of New York College at Brockport, Brockport, New York, December 2003

AWARDS

Virtuality Award Student Competition

· Finalist for “Kill Vader”

Demo Reel and Additional Information Available Upon Request