Daniel Andrews
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My Contact Number:
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Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2011 |
Storyboard Artist
Film |
Olive Patrick Gilles/ Hooman Khalili / Cavescribe productions |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2011 | Animation Visual Effects | ex'pression college of digital arts |
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About me
Visual storytelling is my passion. Recently I have graduated from E'xpression College for Digital Arts, an accelerated program in which I learned and gained extensive experience in all aspects of the digital pipeline. Whether it was 3D modeling, animation, texture and lighting, compositing or storyboarding, deadlines were always a common thread. Although most of the technical and art skills taught at E'xpression focus on the digital aspect my real love is in the pre-production arena. I love attacking the blank page whether it is for concept art or storyboarding.I've honed my pitch skills and also my ability to process and deliver on notes received during critiques while in school. I've had the opportunity to work with industry professionals from Tippet Studios and Pixar to help develop a more professional thought process and workflow with respect to my film language. Time management and strong organizational skills were a necessity in order to make it through this program of total emersion.
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To whom it may concern,
Daniel Andrews is consummate artist and professional. He is hungry and
passionate and quick three rare qualities to find in a story board artist. And while
his draftsmanship may not be like some other super polished artists in the biz, its
not all about a great drawing its about expressing the idea clearly, its about selling
the moment.
His grasp on story, structure and pacing is solid. He is a thinker and not just give
you the standard fare, long medium close up, or flat shots. Dan will deliver thought
out envying staging and action, fabulous blocking and camera work in every panel.
In short, all the choices you can want. Also he is quick. So if you need more he is
there skill in hand to deliver what you need in a friendly confident and professional
manner.
Sure he's older than some of your typical "straight out of school" applicants but with
his age you get a fantastic work ethic and an energy that rivals the younger sort.
And that is something you can't put a price tag on. Sure he's short on experience
but who isn't these days. Face it everyone is already booked or working. What you
have before you is an opportunity to get a storyboard artist that has the skills and
know how of an experienced board artist but without the wait or high cost. You'll get
great work, a comfortable personality and hard worker. Basically a great value.
Hire him before someone else does.
Mark Andrews Director at Pixar Animations studios
ps. no relation
To Whom It May Concern,
My name is Andrew Dayton, I am a Technical Director at Pixar Animation Studios. I have been working at
Pixar since 2002, prior to that I was a 3D art director at a studio called Black Logic in New York City. In my
spare time I also teach at Ex'pression College in Emeryville focusing on 3D Animation. I have also taught at
School of Visual Arts, NYU, Parsons School of Design, California College of Art and the Animation Workshop
in Denmark.
I am writing this letter of recommendation for Daniel Andrews. Daniel was a student in my Reel Production
class at Ex'pression College. Daniel is a natural story teller and I was captivated by his unique sense of humor and
ability to convey story through his story boards and reels. Daniel is execptional and I fully expect with enough
experience to be one of the best story artists in the industry. His pedigree is impeccable as well as his work ethic.
After the class I taught, myself and a fellow Pixar artist Joshua Qualtieri decided to create a short animation to
be produced at Ex'pression College. As producer my first order of business was to snag Daniel to come up with
the first draft boards, all the way to final story reels. Daniel added some great ideas and gave us some really
fantastic angles and shots to work with. He was enthusiastic, dilligent and what really matters most, extremely
talented. Our short almost became a shot by shot match for Daniel's boards, at Pixar that is a great testament to the
story artists!
I admire Daniel both professionally and personally. He is an excellent artist, talented story teller. He is insane in
a good way. If I were to start another short production Daniel would be the first person I would contact.
If you wish to discuss my recommendation further you may feel free to contact me:
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Sincerely,
Andrew Dayton
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Concept Artist |
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Job Titles | Concept Artist, Storyboard Artist |
Years in industry | 1 to 3 years |