The following links are my sources of resource and at times inspiration.  This list is ever growing, drop me a line if you have any additional websites.

 

Animation Resources and Inspiration

 

Toon Institute The site of Larry Lauria, the one who taught me the founding principles of animation.


10 Second Club Online monthly animation contest

 

Animation World Network Up to the minute news in the animation industry.

 

CG Char The greatest forum for any animator.  Alot of pros post here

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Keith Lango One of the most inspiring animators to me.  I am an avid fan of his monthly video tutorials.

 

Mark Behm Blue Sky animator!  Amazing concept artwork as well.

 

Cameron Miyasaki Influential Pixar animator.  Check out his Buzz Lightyear animation!

 

Professional Colleagues

 

Alexander Manresa Very close friend of mine.  Genius animator working at Activision in Santa Monica.

 

Cup O' Jo Good friend of mine and one wicked traditional animator.  Jo currently works for Primal Screen in Atlanta.  

 

David Bokser His short "Old Man and the Fish" has won many awards.  Fantastic animator.

 

Kiel Figgins Animator at NCsoft in Austin TX.  Kiel has some amazing weight and timing with his work.

 

Ben Willis Lord of the shorts.  Be sure to watch "Quark".  Ben works at Charlex in NYC.

 

Julian Palacios My favorite Argentinean.  Julian worked with me at Pendulum Studios.  Currently he is freelancing in Miami FL.  

 

Mattias Jervill This native of Sweden is an absolutely brilliant rigger.  Makes the most intuitive rigs for animators to use.  Works at Pendulum Studios.  

 

Stev Kalinowski Stev currently works at Pendulum Studios.  This TD knows his dynamics and clothing simulation very well.

 

Malcom Thomas-Gustave Malcom is one hell of a TD.  I worked with him at Pendulum Studios.  Currently he is at Blur.  

 

Josh Burton The creator of "The Potter".  This very nice guy works at Midway Games in Chicago.

 

Scott Englert Scott works along with Josh at Midway Games in Chicago.  Another fellow SCAD grad.

 

Sam Chi Sam has the best website for any individual I have ever seen. I am a huge fan of his links page!  Sam works at Turner in Atlanta

 

Kevin Williams Animator, concept artist, great friend.  Plys his trade at IBC Digital in Buffalo NY.  

 

Jim Jagger Jim has quite a handful of video game titles released.  This guy knows his stuff very well and it shows!

 

Sean Feeley Sean is the king at shading and problem solving in general.  He spent last summer at Pixar Animation Studios!

 

Chris Frobose I worked with this TD at Pendulum  We shared many a laugh sitting next to each other. 

 

Up and Coming Friends.
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Chris Grim Great friend.  Chris is a great hybrid modeler/animator.  He also likes to drink apple juice with salt in it!

 

Thomas Kim This guy has some mad skills at modeling and the passion to back it up.  Thomas is very dependable and spends every waking minute perfecting his craft.

 

Lisa Casani Need someone to make you an amazing website?  Lisa is your answer!  

 

Matt Ornstien Fellow student and friend from SCAD.  Watch out he's coming!

 

Joshua Gore One talented sound designer.  I work closely with him to help me add that final touch to my animation.

 

Kyle Mohr Kyle has fantastic talent in Animation.  Take a look at his short "Help Wanted".

 

Tracy James Watch out world she is coming!  Her short "FatherHOOD" is running the festival circuit.

 

Aaron McGriff Aaron is a buddy from SCAD and recent graduate.  Extremely nice guy.  

 

Chris Myers Chris is a buddy from the Animation I days a few years ago.  He is currently a grad student at SCAD. slot games affordable business insurance