ANDREW PALOMBO
2D SKILLS: CHARACTER & EFFECTS ANIMATION - LAYOUT & CHARACTER DESIGN
A versatile 2D animator, who enjoys working as a part of a team, seeking opportunities to further expand his skills and experience within animation and design,.
Well versed in traditional and digital animation, proficient with programs such as TOONBOOM, FLASH and PHOTOSHOP.
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WORK EXPERIENCE:
2014-2015 - Karrot Animation - 2d Design & Layout
From February 2014, I will be working at Karrot Animation full time as a 2d designer for the childrens TV show Sarah and Duck.
2013 - Continued - Part Time Freelance Animator
I have worked on various projects helping me devlope a vas array of skills and techniques the i can use for future projects. To see more of my freelance work, please check my Projects page on my website.
2013 – Graduate Film SCRAMBLE – Director/ Lead Animator
As a director I was able to bring my vision to life by using my generalist skills to help understand and bring out the full potential of my team mates in their selected roles. (TOONBOOM, TRADITIONAL ANIMATION)
2012 – Poole & Purbeck Ad – Director & Character Animator
Directed a small team and helped develop the initial concept for the 2D online advert. As an animator I worked on character design, animation and lip syncing. (FLASH, DIGITAL CUT OUT ANIMATION)
2012 – Character Design at Glory & Dream Studios
1 month Internship as a Character Designer at Glory & Dream Digital Studios in China where I learnt about the production process of character development in cartoons. (PHOTOSHOP)
2011 – Graduate Film BIRD GIRL – Layout Artists/ Effects Animator
Developed my skills as a layout artist an effects animato, both digitally and traditionally during production.
(TRADITIONAL ANIMATION, PHOTOSHOP)
2010 – Guest Tutor for Animation At Cardinal Pole 6th Form
For two weeks I was requested to tutor Btec students at Cardinal Pole 6th Form on how to animate using Adobe FLASH. This was to help them with their latest unit and promote animation as a viable career path.
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EDUCATION:
2010 -2013
Arts University Bournemouth
BA honours Animation
2:1
2009-2010
London College of Communications
Foundation Art: Animation
Distinction, Distinction, Merit
2007-2009
Cardinal Pole 6th Form
Btec Art Diploma
Distinction, Distinction, Distinction
2002-2007
Cardinal Pole Secondary school
8 GCSEs including
Art B Music B English B