THOMAS TAYLOR Ð  ANIMATION DIRECTOR - T-MATION STUDIODETAILSName:		Thomas TaylorAddress:	PoBox 2048 Clovelly, NSW 2031Phone:	0403 859 683Email:		tomtaylor54@yahoo.comWeb-Page:    www.t-mation.com & www.darkageoflight.comCAREER OBJECTIVESWith a background in CGI animation, my work is now moving towards writing and directing for film and television.My goal is to combine my love for Australian film and television with external influences such as Japanese animation, to create my own distinctive works.My company Ð T-Mation Pty Ltd is set up to provide a low-cost alternative to large post-production companies, while still delivering the highest quality and service.SOFTWARE EXPERIENCEMaya - 3D modeling, animation Flame - 2D animation & compositingAlias Power Animator - 3D modeling, animation 3D - Studio Max - 3D modeling, animation Lightwave 3D - 3D modeling, animation Adobe Photoshop - still graphics manipulation  Adobe After Effects - 2D animation & compositingShake - 2D animation & compositingElastic Reality - animation manipulation World Construction Set - 3D world creation, animation WORK HISTORY Created Animation Company Ð TMATION Pty Ltd           November 2001 - TodayOriginally created company for servicing the Asian TVC market, now expanding to service the Australain film and television industry.Clients - Asia- M&C Saatchi Indonesia- Toei picture company Ð Konami ( Yu-gi-oh and Hikaru )- Dentsu Inc Ð Kaoh - ( Very Very with Wakana Sakai )Clients Ð Australia- Channel 9 Television- ABC Television- New Realms Films- RB Films- Sixty40- U.F.O. Film- SBS- Advertising Advantage- Simworks MSP- Nature's Own- The Red Room- DVP Media Ð Ethics series- Enviromission- Wildfire - U.F.O.Company web-site www.t-mation.comSenior Freelance Animator/Compositor	      October 2001 - November 2001Animal Logicwww.animallogic.comResponsible for completing finished space effects shots for Ô Farscape Ô tv series post-production.FarscapeResponsibilities include:Final animation of space scenes Lighting of scenes Creation of effects elements Creation of all elements for composite shotsCompositing of final shotDesigner/Senior Animator			         November 1999 - May 2001Ambience Entertainmentwww.ambience.comResponsible for technical direction, broadcast design, 3D modeling, texturing, lighting & animation.Sony AIBOSony WEGAShowtimeWide World of sportsToyota Cami with Dancing babiesKonami Responsibilities include:Concept development Broadcast design Character modeling & setup Character animation & lightingCompositing Client liaisonManaging animation teams Animation Director				         August 1998 - August 1999QANTM Executive ProductionQANTM CMC (Queensland and Northern Territory Multimedia)www.qantm.com.auResponsible for managing and producing all 3D animation work for a range of corporate and government clients including Jupiters Casino, Queensland Art Gallery, CPI-Group, NOIE and TAFE Queensland.Imax, cinema, and TVCsanimated series promoonline nationally networked real-time 3D gameconcept development and animation productionarchitectural visualisationResponsibilities include:Concept development Storyboard design Character setup Character animation Visualisation Client liaisonManaging animation teamsDesigned and produced QantmÕs corporate identity characters, Mr Q and the Silicon Studio CrocodileConceived and organised Renderama - annual animation competition designed to generate interest in the local animation industry WORK HISTORY CONTDÉ3D/2D Animator	                		         August 1997 - August 1998AURANAuran is one of AustraliaÕs most dynamic new computer-games developers. www.auran.comKey Skills:3D image creation and animation for advertising in print, television, Internet, and CD ROM real-time modeling, texturing and animation for AuranÕs new real-time 3D strategy game, Bloodline3D character and vehicle creation for Dark Reign Add-On Pack and online downloadable unitsconceptual sketching for character and environment design3D/2D Animator	                 		       November 1995 - June 1997DVP MediaDVP Media is one of AustraliaÕs leading producers of educational and training multimedia.  www.dvp.com.au Key Skills:extensive 2D and 3D animations illustrating mechanical operations of automotive components for the 32-disc Automotive Training Series.character animation involving lip-synch researchcreation of television station logo ident animations for New Zealand-based client animation and still graphical production for CD ROM, CD-i, broadcast video, print media and Internet distributionWORK HISTORY CONTDÉ3D/2D Animator					   Sept 1995 - March 1996Smartin ProductionsThis position involved producing all 3D and 2D material for 60min animated educational childrenÕs video for national release.ContactTom TaylorPh: 02 9665 5401Mob: 0403 859 683Email: tomtaylor54@yahoo.comwww.t-mation.com