Tony Silva

 

http://www.aptanimator.com

 

9827 N 11th St      Phoenix, AZ 85020

(602) 315-7575     silva@aptanimator.com


OBJECTIVE

 

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

 

SKILLS

 

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

 

 

Fluent in Softimage, Maya, Adobe CS4 including a deep knowledge of After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, Encore, 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.

 

 

ClearVision Studios - NOV 2005 to JAN 2010.
I held many hats at this small production studio in the Phoenix area. These duties include, videography, lighting, design, visual effects, DVD authoring, editing and animating.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Henry Cogswell College

Everett, WA

 

 

BA in Computer and Video Imaging

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEP 1997 - MAR 1999

University of Washington

Seattle, WA

 

 

General Studies