Donnie Ferguson Character TD Summary of Qualifications Software Education 217.372.8855 Donnie.Z.Ferguson@gmail.com DonnieFerguson.com Passionate Character TD eager to contribute to the animation industry. Responsible worker with a proven track record dealing with commercial, creative, and individual clients in both collaborative and self-directed settings. Brings an attitude of exuberance, hard work and camaraderie to any project. Programs: Maya, After Effects, Zbrush, TopoGun, Mari, Photoshop, Cinema 4D, Illustrator, Premiere Pro Languages: Python, MEL, Processing Animation B. F. A. Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA Expected Graduation Nov. 2015 Courses of Study Included: Visual Effects, Color Theory, Painting, Drawing, Art History, Media Theory Graduated May 2006 Rhetoric B.A. Cinema Studies minor University of Illinois, Urbana, IL Courses of Study Included: Creative Fiction and Non-Fiction Writing, Literature, Liberal Arts Professional Experience George Street Photography | Wedding Videographer January 2015 – Present • Documented weddings using principles of visual storytelling and screen design • Worked efficiently in a fast-paced environment to unobtrusively capture the wedding day Hobbico, Inc | Video Technician May 2011 – August 2013 • Shot, edited and created motion graphics for product promotional videos • Worked alongside engineers and marketing professionals to maximize impact of video productions The Art Theater | Projectionist May 2010 – October – 2011 • Operated digital and film projection equipment • Interacted with clientele to promote the theater and films while smelling of popcorn “Hannah Free” | Production Coordinator November 2008 • Recruited and managed production interns • Obtained permits and oversaw logistics for on-location shoots Awards & Honors Films Dean's List | Savannah College of Art and Design • Recognized for academic excellence for five consecutive terms President | SCAD Sketch Club • Oversaw club meetings and promoted gesture drawing club Official Selection | SCAD Foundation Honors Show • Chosen to participate in a prestigious show of traditional student work Official Selection | New Art Film Festival • Music video “Wooden Houses” selected for film festival “Ginny's Book of World Records” | Director, Lead Character TD • Wrote, modeled, rigged, textured animated and composited a senior thesis film • Recruited and managed collaborators “Art of War” | Rigger • Set up characters and props for keyframe animation and motion capture Fall 2013 – Present Spring 2014 March 2014 April 2011 September 2014 - Present October 2014 - Present “Day 1” | Rigger September 2014 – January 2015 “Wooden Houses” | Director, All Roles August 2009 – September 2010 • Rigged cartoony characters with exaggerated proportions • Created the official music video for an independent band using 2D puppet animation Reel & References References Available Upon Request Click Link for Reel: www.DonnieFerguson.com