Christopher Burns
Aquebogue,NY
Summary
Animation professional with substantial experience in directing animated content. Proven ability to drive creative processes and deliver high-quality animation projects. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic project needs. Expertise in 2D animation and storyboarding, with focus on achieving outstanding results.
Lead Animator with 22 years of experience in Animation field. Passionate about developing characters that bring stories to life. Proficient with the Adobe Suite and focused on completing projects with accuracy and artistic skill.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Animation Director and Co-Owner of Exit 73 Studios
Exit 73 Studios ,LLC
03.2012 - Current
- Coordinated with other departments such as sound design, music composition, and editing to create a cohesive final product.
- Managed a team of animators, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality output.
- Led creative brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for animation content.
- Drove and empowered designers and artists on character design animations, bringing elements to life.
- Negotiated contracts with clients or distributors for project funding or distribution rights.
Lead Animator
Augenblick Studios
07.2006 - 03.2013
- Conducted regular reviews of work-in-progress assets maintaining consistency in style direction across all animated content.
- Established strong communication channels between animators, programmers, artists facilitating effective collaboration throughout project development cycles.
- Collaborated with designers to create visually appealing environments for improved player immersion.
- Streamlined animation production pipeline, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced project completion time.
Lead Animator
Funny Garbage
09.2004 - 07.2007
- Collaborated with designers to create visually appealing environments for improved player immersion.
- Assisted in creating pre-visualization materials for pitching new projects, securing funding and client approval.
- Streamlined animation production pipeline, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced project completion time.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Traditional Animation
School of Visual Arts
New York, NY05-2003
Skills
- Character Design
- Layout Design
- Motion graphics
- Background design
- Art Direction
- Animation
- Hand drawing
- Graphic Design
- Animation pipeline understanding
Timeline
Animation Director and Co-Owner of Exit 73 Studios
Exit 73 Studios ,LLC
03.2012 - Current
Lead Animator
Augenblick Studios
07.2006 - 03.2013
Lead Animator
Funny Garbage
09.2004 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Traditional Animation
School of Visual Arts
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