Michael Dunfield

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Hi! My name is Michael. I am a designer specializing in motion graphics, but I have skills covering a wide variety of multimedia.

I have 3 years of academic experience in video and motion graphics design. I also have 2 years of academic experience (post-secondary) in music and audio design, and many more in my earlier childhood.

I’m fascinated by the challenge of conveying relevant content and information in as short a time as possible. I find that there’s a lot of importance in the details which others can sometimes miss. I also feel that a good foundation in audio design is key, because I feel that audio is an often overlooked aspect of these types of advertising projects.

Work Experience

Algonquin College

Research Assistant (Animator)

My first commercial project. I was contracted as a motion designer/animator through Algonquin College to work with DLS Technology Corporation on one of two animated videos for their product, vKey.

The contract was completed to the satisfaction of the client.
August 2013 - September 2013 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Simple Story Videos

Motion Designer

This was an internship as part of my college studies, but I worked as part of the SSV team on projects for real clients, as well as some internal projects.
April 2013 - May 2013 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Camp Kodiak

Leader in Training

Contributed to planning and leading of activities for children as a leader in training at Camp Kodiak for three summers. Not technically employment as I was still a guest, but the 'Leader in Training' program at this camp was primarily designed as a way to develop team skills and other work and employability skills for visitors.
August 2008 - August 2010 Ontario, Canada

Kanata Food Cupboard

Volunteer

Volunteer labor every Wednesday morning, mostly moving boxes of food around.
January 2014 - Present Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Education

Algonquin College Of Applied Arts And Technology

Interactive Multimedia Developer

My areas of study encompassed a wide range of digital media (and some print), including web development, motion graphics, 3D modelling and animation, vector illustration, video and audio editing, film production, and photography. It's a very well-rounded program, and it gave me the exposure to motion graphics I needed to inspire me to pursue it.
September 2010 - Present Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Languages

English (Native),

Skills

Adobe After Effects, Adobe Flash, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Animated Advertising, Audio Editing, Digital Photography, Explainer Videos, Film Photography, Flash Banners, Motion Design, Motion Graphics , Photography, Video Editing,