I’m proficient at After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, 3D Max, and Flash among others. I'm able to work start to finish individually and with others on broadcast, web and print.

Ronald Allen Bourne

Current Address
4907 Beverly Blvd #7
Los Angeles, CA 90004
412.431.7177
bourne_ron@hotmail.com
www.ronaldbourne.com

 

Professional Objective

To obtain a position in the commercial arts that will allow for the application of skills and expansion of capabilities.

Education

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, PA December 2004
Bachelor of Science Degree, Visual Effects and Motion Graphics
GPA 3.7/4.0

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, PA March 2003
Bachelor of Science Degree, Media Arts and Animation
GPA 3.4/4.0

Private watercolor, acrylic, and drawing lessons 1991 – 1997

Related Skills

3D Animating
3D Studio Max
After Effects
Camera Shooting
Combustion
Compositing
Concept Development
Drawing
DVD/Blu-ray Creation
Flash
Illustrator
Maya Autodesk
Modeling
Photoshop
Video Editing
Web Design

Work Experience

Video Builder / Duplitech, Redondo Beach, CA Sept. 2008 – Present
Motion Graphics Artist / Editor / Graphic Artist
• Work on graphics and video editing for a variety of companies
• Design and create web materials and Blu-ray/DVD menus for assorted projects

Blake Behnam, Hollywood, CA August 2008 – Present
Motion Graphic Artist
• Produced animation and design for CoComment “How To Video” that is over 2 minutes of animation
• The entire animation was in a retro style
• Created animation for the Port O’Brien – “I Woke Up Today” music video that included titles and effects
• The video premiered on Stereogum.com

Goodspot, Hollywood, CA January 2008 – April 2008
Motion Graphic Artist
• Worked on movie trailers, interactive DVD’s, an advertising campaign, and the Superhero Movie main title

AEG Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA Sept. – November 2007
Motion Graphic Artist
• Created animations for the L.A. Kings for the indoor screens
• Assisted in making the marquee signage for events to be held at AEG facilities

Parknavy Advertising, Pittsburgh, PA August 2005 – July 2006
Motion Graphic Artist
• Worked on TV commercials
• Gained experience working with strict deadlines
• Used After Effects to put together clips and to create motion graphics
• Made use of 3D Max to make three dimensional logos and objects for commercials
• Used Media 100 editing computer to edit, capture clips, and to create motion graphics
• Shot events and footage for commercials on a Canon XL series 24p camera
• Used professional lighting and sound equipment at events
• Designed and created the company web site with a client only FTP
• Often was under pressure to finish commercials for TV
• Edited audio for events, radio, and TV commercials

The Video Standard, New Castle, PA May 2005
Motion Graphic Artist
• Collaborated with a group to finish the promotional DVD
• DVD for Pyrotechnico a fireworks company
• Focused on the intro and outro motion graphics
• Used After Effects and 3D Max to create the graphics

Multiple Sclerosis Project, Pittsburgh, PA 2002 – 2003
Computer Animation Volunteer
• Worked in partnership with follow students, teachers and an associate from The Multiple Sclerosis Association
• An official cartoon animated informational video
• Functioned in many different positions (concept design, storyboarding and digital inking)
• Had meetings with follow students to bring every aspect of the animation together
• Designed color scheme of much of the characters and backgrounds
• Involved in the Pre-production of the animation
• Completed concept designs from a lamp to main characters

CommerSel Studios, Pittsburgh, PA 2001
Computer Animation Internship
• Worked with two other employees to create 3D objects
• Continued past original internship time period
• Completed rotoscoping of projects
• Used 3D Max for making 3D objects
• First started to learn html code from web design employees

Awards

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA December 2004
Best of Show in Visual Effects and Motion Graphics
• Chosen by school appointed panel of judges for having the best display for my graduation
• Made a exhibit that looked like a large present out of boxes, wrapping paper and a bow
• The exhibit had a window for the TV display, shelves that held my business card and résumé
• The TV showed my demo reel to potential employers

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 2000 – 2004
Multiple Deans List and Honors List

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA October 1999
Merit Award
• Created three original paintings from scratch to compete in contest
• Competed against other students entering The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
• Earned a scholarship

References available upon request