Passionate aspiring animator and storyboard artist with a drive for storytelling and visual creativity. Unique perspective shaped by experiences in collaborative filmmaking and animation mentorship programs. Eager to contribute to the Titmouse Artistic Mentorship Program. Background in cinema production and animation techniques, committed to continuous skill enhancement and exploring innovative visual narratives. Ultimate goal is to build a successful career dedicated to creating meaningful and engaging stories that deeply resonate with audiences.
Hi, I’m
Zakary Carter
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Animation Mentor
Animation Student
05.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Actively participated in team meetings and critiques, offering constructive feedback to improve overall project quality.
- Delivered high-quality animations under tight deadlines, maintaining consistent performance across multiple assignments.
- Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging animation objectives.
Community College of San Francisco
Student
04.2020 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Completed editing by cutting and arranging footage to create final versions of films.
- Utilized lighting, camera angles, and movement to create visual styles of films.
- Reviewed scripts to determine appropriate methods to use for directing both actors and crew members.
- Used dialogue, sound effects, and music to create soundscapes for films.
Education
Animation MentorNew York, NY
Certificate in 3D Character Animation from 3D Character Animation
06.2026
University Overview
- Developed a strong foundation in 3D/2D Character Animation, and Character Design. These subjects emphasized crafting expressive character movements, constructing dynamic visual narratives, and designing characters with attention to detail and storytelling depth.
- Acquired advanced proficiency in industry-standard tools such as Maya, Blender, Toon Boom Harmony, and Storyboard Pro, enabling the creation of professional-grade animations and storyboards with a focus on efficiency, detail, and artistic impact.
Community College of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA
Cinema and Film Production
01.2021
University Overview
- Relevant coursework: Scriptwriting, cinematography, video editing, and post-production.
- Hands-on experience in pre-production planning, storyboarding, and editing short films.
Skills
- Maya
- Blender
- Toon Boom Harmony
- Adobe After Effects
- Clip Studio Paint
- DaVinci Resolve
- Storyboarding
- Character animation
- Keyframing
- Timing
- Composition
- Iterative feedback processing
- Meeting deadlines
- Teamwork
Awards
Awards
10th Annual Festival of the Moving Image, 11/01/21
"Mind Games," a 4-minute short film I conceptualized and directed, was recognized by the cinema department at CCSF and featured in the prestigious 10th Annual Festival of the Moving Image.
Timeline
Animation Student
Animation Mentor
05.2023 - Current
Student
Community College of San Francisco
04.2020 - 01.2022
Animation Mentor
Certificate in 3D Character Animation from 3D Character Animation
Community College of San Francisco
Cinema and Film Production
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