Seth Strong
Animator, Motion Graphics Artist, CG Generalist
Los Angeles, CA, USAMy name is Seth Strong. I am a CG generalist/ 2D&3D Animator with over 12 years experience working in various aspects of the television/entertaiment industry. I am currently working in Culver City for the Comedy Central Show "Tosh.0".
In the past I have worked for TBS, Comedy Central, Ketchum Labs, Mousetrappe, Pixomondo, Encore Hollywood, Borderline Amazing, Klasky Csupo and Duck Studios, NBC, CBS, Trailer Park, Hidden Door, Psychic Bunny, Channel M, BoxSet Pictures and Evil Cat Animation.
I am skilled in traditional hand drawn "cell" animation as well as digital 2D and 3D animation, modeling, texturing, 3D character design, animation & rigging, particle effects and liquid, fire and demolition simulations usin RealFlow, Fume FX and Rayfire, prop and character modeling, rigging and animation and environment design.
I use 3DS Max, Cinema 4D, Z-Brush, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Mocha and Boujou in addition to a wide variety of other software packages.
In the past I have worked for TBS, Comedy Central, Ketchum Labs, Mousetrappe, Pixomondo, Encore Hollywood, Borderline Amazing, Klasky Csupo and Duck Studios, NBC, CBS, Trailer Park, Hidden Door, Psychic Bunny, Channel M, BoxSet Pictures and Evil Cat Animation.
I am skilled in traditional hand drawn "cell" animation as well as digital 2D and 3D animation, modeling, texturing, 3D character design, animation & rigging, particle effects and liquid, fire and demolition simulations usin RealFlow, Fume FX and Rayfire, prop and character modeling, rigging and animation and environment design.
I use 3DS Max, Cinema 4D, Z-Brush, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Mocha and Boujou in addition to a wide variety of other software packages.
Work Experience
Any Given Wednesday With Bill Simmons
Motion GFX
Creating Animation, Motion Graphics, visual gags and visual effects for an HBO talk show themed around sports an popular culture.
August 2016
- November 2016
Los Angeles, California, United States
Tosh.0
Visual Effects and Motion Graphics
Visual effects, compositing, animation and visual gags for a popular Comedy Central show.
November 2015
California, United States
The Pete Holmes Show
VFX & Motion Graphics
Creation of VFX, visual gags and motion graphics for a late night comedy talk show.
February 2014
- Present
Los Angeles, California, United States
Gnomon School Of Visual Effects.
instructor
Introduction to Compositing In After Effects.
February 2010
- Present
Los Angeles, California, United States
Motion Sickness
Art Dirsctor/ Animator
Motion Graphics, Design, Character rigging and animation and Art Direction for various projects
April 2011
- Present
Los Angeles, California, United States
Ketchum Labs
Animator & Character Rigger:
Setting up character rigs, props and environments, as well as creating animatics and character animation for a 2.5D animated
music video in After Effects.
music video in After Effects.
December 2013
- February 2014
Los Angeles, California, United States
@Midnight
Graphic Artist
Creating and prepping visual gags and photos for broadcast.
November 2013
- November 2013
Los Angeles, California, United States
Encore Hollywood
CG Generalist/VFX
Creation of props, animations, VFX and motion graphics for several pilots and TV shows.
March 2013
- May 2013
Los Angeles, California, United States
Love You, Mean It With Whitney Cummings
CG Artist\Motion Graphics
Staff Animator and Motion graphics artist for late night comedy talk show “Love You, Mean It, with Whitney Cummings,
creating of segment titles and visual gags.
creating of segment titles and visual gags.
November 2012
- March 2013
Los Angeles, California, United States
Mousetrappe
CG Artist/ Generalist
6000 x 3000 pixel Content for a 3D projected show at DisneyWorld theme park in Florida. Heavy use of particle simulations
and dynamics using MassFX, FumeFX, RayFire and Particle Flow.
and dynamics using MassFX, FumeFX, RayFire and Particle Flow.
September 2012
- November 2012
Los Angeles, California, United States
Pixomondo, Santa Monica
CG Generalist
180 degree projected dome show animation for EMC trade show using 3DS Max, Particle Flow and V-Ray dome Camera.
Previz of theme park for Luminous Bejing.
Previz of theme park for Luminous Bejing.
May 2012
- September 2012
Los Angeles, California, United States
CBS/ The Doctors
CG Generalist/ Motion Graphics
Motion graphics and 3D modeling and animation for Emmy Award winning television show “The Doctors”. Medical simulations
and animations in 3D studio Max, Z-Brush. Compositing in After Effects.
and animations in 3D studio Max, Z-Brush. Compositing in After Effects.
June 2008
- May 2012
Los Angeles, California, United States
NBC/Minute 2 Win It
Motion Graphics/ Animation
Show package design and character modeling, rigging and animation for popular TV game show, “Minute 2 Win It”, using Cinema 4D and After
Effects.
Effects.
May 2010
- August 2010
Los Angeles, California, United States
Psychic Bunny
Motion Graphics Artist
Motion graphic design for game logos, elements and environments for a British theatrical video game, using Cinema 4D,
After Effects, Photshop and Illustrator.
After Effects, Photshop and Illustrator.
March 2008
- June 2008
Los Angeles, California, United States
Trailer Park
Motion Graphics Artist
Motion graphic design for theatrical movie trailers and television Promotional spots & Trailers using Maya, Cinema 4d and After Effects.
Print design for posters and billboards using Photoshop, Illustrator and Maya.
Print design for posters and billboards using Photoshop, Illustrator and Maya.
January 2008
- March 2008
Los Angeles, California, United States
Lussier Poductions
Motion Graphics Supervisor
Overseeing and participating in the design and production of animated title sequences, banners, bumpers, title cards, interstitial
graphics and promotional spots, using After Effects, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Illusion Particle Studio, and Combustion. Clients
have ABC, Disney, Fox Cable Networks, USA , FX and Spike Television.
graphics and promotional spots, using After Effects, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Illusion Particle Studio, and Combustion. Clients
have ABC, Disney, Fox Cable Networks, USA , FX and Spike Television.
June 2006
- January 2008
Los Angeles, California, United States
Anything Printed
Lead Designer, Print
Layout and design of brochures, business cards, greeting and holiday cards, logos specialty advertising items and
websites of local businesses in the Woodstock/Quechee area. Other work produced ranged from truck lettering,
signs, banners and magnetic signs. Software: CorelDRAW 12, Photoshop7, Illustrator 10, Page Maker 7, Quark 4,
MS Publisher 2002, Adobe Streamline, Gerber Composer, Dreamweaver MX.
websites of local businesses in the Woodstock/Quechee area. Other work produced ranged from truck lettering,
signs, banners and magnetic signs. Software: CorelDRAW 12, Photoshop7, Illustrator 10, Page Maker 7, Quark 4,
MS Publisher 2002, Adobe Streamline, Gerber Composer, Dreamweaver MX.
August 2002
- September 2005
Woodstock, Vermont, United States
Duck Studios
Animation Director
Development of commercial advertising content for television and creative development of animated television series from
concept to production. Software: 3D Studio Max, After Effects, US Animation. Clients: Marinella Corporation, Night Owl
pitch with Adam West.
concept to production. Software: 3D Studio Max, After Effects, US Animation. Clients: Marinella Corporation, Night Owl
pitch with Adam West.
October 2001
- February 2002
Los Angeles, California, United States
Klasky Csupo
Animator
Duties include production of both traditional and digital animation content for television broadcast as well as theatrical
trailers. Clients included Earthlink, Post Cereals, ABC, Noggin Networks. Used a wide range of software packages, including
Maya, 3DS Max, Photoshop, After Effects, Flash, Illustrator and US Animation, (ToonBoom)
trailers. Clients included Earthlink, Post Cereals, ABC, Noggin Networks. Used a wide range of software packages, including
Maya, 3DS Max, Photoshop, After Effects, Flash, Illustrator and US Animation, (ToonBoom)
June 2000
- November 2001
Los Angeles, California, United States
Education
California State University, Los Angeles
Bachelors of Arts
January 1996
- June 1998
Los Angeles, California, United States
Languages
English (Native),
Spanish (Conversational),
French (Beginner),
Russian (Beginner),
Skills
3ds Max,
Cinema 4D,
Flash,
Illustrator,
Maya,
Photo Shop,
RealFlow,
Traditional Animation,
Z-Brush,
Adobe After Effects,
Illustration,
Resume of Seth Strong
Seth.Jason.Strong
www.sethstrong.com
seth@sethstrong.com
818-694-0132
818-245-2938
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
VFX & Motion Graphics: The Pete Holmes Show
Creation of VFX, visual gags and motion graphics for a late night comedy talk show.
Animator: Ketchum Labs
Setting up character rigs, props and environments, as well as creating animatics and character animation for a 2.5D animated
music video in After Effects.
Generalist/VFX: Encore Hollywood
Creation of props, animations, VFX and motion graphics for several pilots and TV shows.
CG Artist\Motion Graphics: Borderline Amazing
Staff Animator and Motion graphics artist for late night comedy talk show “Love You, Mean It, with Whitney Cummings,
creating of segment titles and visual gags.
CG Artist: Mousetrappe
6000 x 3000 pixel Content for a 3D projected show at DisneyWorld theme park in Florida. Heavy use of particle simulations
and dynamics using MassFX, FumeFX, RayFire and Particle Flow.
CG Artist: Pixomondo
180 degree projected dome show animation for EMC trade show using 3DS Max, Particle Flow and V-Ray dome Camera.
Previz of theme park for Luminous Bejing.
Motion Graphics Artist: CBS/Stage29 Productions
Motion graphic design for look and style of start-up television show "The Doctors". Medical simulations and animations using Zygote Anatomy Pack in 3D studio Max, Z-Brush. Compositing in After Effects.
Instructor: Gnomon School Of Visual Effects.
Introduction to Compositing In After Effects.
Motion Graphics Artist: CBS/Minute 2 Win It
Show package design and character animation for popular TV game show, "Minute 2 Win It", using Cinema 4D and After Effects.
Motion Graphics Artist: Psychic Bunny
Motion graphic design for game logos, elements and environments for a British theatrical video game, using Cinema 4D, After Effects, Photshop and Illustrator.
Motion Graphics Artist: Trailer Park
Motion graphic design for theatrical movie trailers and television promotional spots using Maya, Cinema 4d and After Effects. Print design for posters and billboards using Photoshop, Illustrator and Maya. Jobs included "Horton Hears a Who", "Quarantine", "Jumper", "Race to Witch Mountain" and "Star Trek".
Motion Graphics Supervisor: Lussier Poductions
Overseeing an participating in the design and production of animated title sequences, banners, title cards, interstitial graphics and promotional spots, using After Effects, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Illusion Particle Studio, and Combustion. Clients have ABC, Disney, Fox Cable Networks, USA , FX and Spike Television.
Director: Evil Cat Animation/Duck Soup Studios
Development of commercial advertising content for television and creative development of animated television series from concept to production. Software: 3D Studio Max, After Effects, US Animation. Clients: Marinella Corporation, Night Owl pitch with Adam West.
Animator: Klasky Csupo
Duties include production of both traditional and digital animation content for television broadcast as well as theatrical trailers. Clients included Earthlink, Post Cereals, ABC, Noggin Networks. Used a wide range of software packages, including Maya, 3DS Max, Photoshop, After Effects, Flash, Illustrator and US Animation
Graphic Artist: Anything Printed
Layout and design of brochures, business cards, greeting and holiday cards, logos specialty advertising items and websites of local businesses in the Woodstock/Quechee area. Other work produced ranged from truck lettering, signs, banners and magnetic signs. Software: CorelDRAW 12, Photoshop7, Illustrator 10, Page Maker 7, Quark 4, MS Publisher 2002, Adobe Streamline, Gerber Composer, Dreamweaver MX.
Graphic Artist: Twin Peaks Software
Duties included web page design and implementation, design of interactive feature diskettes utilizing Macromedia Authorware, MS Powerpoint and Bricklin's Demoit., graphic layout and design of promotional advertisements and proposals, layout and technical writing of software manuals and product catalogs.
EDUCATION:
BA, California State University, L.A., Major: "Radio & Television Production", 1998.
AA, Greenfield Community College, Greenfield, Massachussets, Liberal Arts, 1995.
Maya Texturing 2 and Character Rigging at Gnomon School of Visual Effects
Maya 1 & 2 Classes at Moviola
Certificate of Completion of the Boulder Outdoor Survival School, Boulder, Utah.
Certificate of Completion of Outward Bound Leadership Training Course, Rockland, Maine.
Certificate of Completion of EMT Program, Hampshire College, South Hadley, Massachusetts.
www.sethstrong.com
seth@sethstrong.com
818-694-0132
818-245-2938
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
VFX & Motion Graphics: The Pete Holmes Show
Creation of VFX, visual gags and motion graphics for a late night comedy talk show.
Animator: Ketchum Labs
Setting up character rigs, props and environments, as well as creating animatics and character animation for a 2.5D animated
music video in After Effects.
Generalist/VFX: Encore Hollywood
Creation of props, animations, VFX and motion graphics for several pilots and TV shows.
CG Artist\Motion Graphics: Borderline Amazing
Staff Animator and Motion graphics artist for late night comedy talk show “Love You, Mean It, with Whitney Cummings,
creating of segment titles and visual gags.
CG Artist: Mousetrappe
6000 x 3000 pixel Content for a 3D projected show at DisneyWorld theme park in Florida. Heavy use of particle simulations
and dynamics using MassFX, FumeFX, RayFire and Particle Flow.
CG Artist: Pixomondo
180 degree projected dome show animation for EMC trade show using 3DS Max, Particle Flow and V-Ray dome Camera.
Previz of theme park for Luminous Bejing.
Motion Graphics Artist: CBS/Stage29 Productions
Motion graphic design for look and style of start-up television show "The Doctors". Medical simulations and animations using Zygote Anatomy Pack in 3D studio Max, Z-Brush. Compositing in After Effects.
Instructor: Gnomon School Of Visual Effects.
Introduction to Compositing In After Effects.
Motion Graphics Artist: CBS/Minute 2 Win It
Show package design and character animation for popular TV game show, "Minute 2 Win It", using Cinema 4D and After Effects.
Motion Graphics Artist: Psychic Bunny
Motion graphic design for game logos, elements and environments for a British theatrical video game, using Cinema 4D, After Effects, Photshop and Illustrator.
Motion Graphics Artist: Trailer Park
Motion graphic design for theatrical movie trailers and television promotional spots using Maya, Cinema 4d and After Effects. Print design for posters and billboards using Photoshop, Illustrator and Maya. Jobs included "Horton Hears a Who", "Quarantine", "Jumper", "Race to Witch Mountain" and "Star Trek".
Motion Graphics Supervisor: Lussier Poductions
Overseeing an participating in the design and production of animated title sequences, banners, title cards, interstitial graphics and promotional spots, using After Effects, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Illusion Particle Studio, and Combustion. Clients have ABC, Disney, Fox Cable Networks, USA , FX and Spike Television.
Director: Evil Cat Animation/Duck Soup Studios
Development of commercial advertising content for television and creative development of animated television series from concept to production. Software: 3D Studio Max, After Effects, US Animation. Clients: Marinella Corporation, Night Owl pitch with Adam West.
Animator: Klasky Csupo
Duties include production of both traditional and digital animation content for television broadcast as well as theatrical trailers. Clients included Earthlink, Post Cereals, ABC, Noggin Networks. Used a wide range of software packages, including Maya, 3DS Max, Photoshop, After Effects, Flash, Illustrator and US Animation
Graphic Artist: Anything Printed
Layout and design of brochures, business cards, greeting and holiday cards, logos specialty advertising items and websites of local businesses in the Woodstock/Quechee area. Other work produced ranged from truck lettering, signs, banners and magnetic signs. Software: CorelDRAW 12, Photoshop7, Illustrator 10, Page Maker 7, Quark 4, MS Publisher 2002, Adobe Streamline, Gerber Composer, Dreamweaver MX.
Graphic Artist: Twin Peaks Software
Duties included web page design and implementation, design of interactive feature diskettes utilizing Macromedia Authorware, MS Powerpoint and Bricklin's Demoit., graphic layout and design of promotional advertisements and proposals, layout and technical writing of software manuals and product catalogs.
EDUCATION:
BA, California State University, L.A., Major: "Radio & Television Production", 1998.
AA, Greenfield Community College, Greenfield, Massachussets, Liberal Arts, 1995.
Maya Texturing 2 and Character Rigging at Gnomon School of Visual Effects
Maya 1 & 2 Classes at Moviola
Certificate of Completion of the Boulder Outdoor Survival School, Boulder, Utah.
Certificate of Completion of Outward Bound Leadership Training Course, Rockland, Maine.
Certificate of Completion of EMT Program, Hampshire College, South Hadley, Massachusetts.
Union Affiliation
Art Directors Guild, Local 800