email: brianpop@earthlink.net


•Illustrator

•3D Graphics & Illustration

•Graphic Design & LayOut


Platforms: Mac OS 7.5 thru 9.1, MacOS X, familiar with Windows environment.

Applications: Adobe Photoshop, ImageReady, Quark XPress, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe GoLive, Canvas 6, Ray Dream Studio 5.5/Carrara, Poser 4, Painter 3D, Bryce, Electrifier Pro/QuickTime Authoring, BBEdit Lite, FileMaker Pro 5.0



RECENT CLIENTS

ArtOverNite Studios – Mac Production Artist – 06/2000 - 04/2002 – created advertising storyboard comps and animatics for NYC advertising companies using manipulated digital photos and renders of 3D models. Requires advanced knowledge of digital camera equipment (still camera and video), image scanning, 3D modeling and rendering applications, and handling of digital images in a variety of formats. Expert knowledge of Photoshop for creating masks, silhouette figures from multiple sources, compilation of said images into a single document and then arranging them according to client specs, color correction for frame continuity, and working with multiple paint, adjustment and color layers.

Genetic Anomalies, Inc. – Illustrator – 11/2000 - 02/2001 – designed 3D models and rendered 3D illustrations for online trading card game ChronX.

• Wingbone – Artistic Director for Marketing – 04/2001 - 07/2001 – designed and successfully executed promotional campaign for theatre production. Design and layout of posters, programs, paid ads, radio promotion, production letterhead stationery and other required materials.

• The Ten Week Production Company – Graphic Design – 09/1998 - 12/2001 – produced programs, press releases and flyers for non-profit children's theatre organization 1998 - 2001.

• The Scottish Play – Graphic Design – 06/2000 - 11/2000 – developed and executed layout and design for theatre production poster, paid ads and programs.

• Swain International, Ltd. – Graphic Design – 03/2000 – commissioned design of 3D logo for print and web.



Related:

06/1999 - 02/2001
Company: MarketSource
Title: Apple Power Representative

Maintain floor models of (then) new iMac and iBooks for Sears, reinstalling system and demo software as needed and performing routine maintenance of hardware and software. Inform Sears sales staff of new developments, answer questions regarding Apple software and hardware from staff, demonstrate new software and hardware for staff. Successfully worked with Sears Brand Central Manager making suggestions for display of floor models for higher profile of Apple products. Also performed demonstrations and answered questions for interested customers. Customers would call to schedule time with me and have their questions answered in person. While involved with this job I was able to obtain certified Apple Products Professional status for two years running via the Apple Learn & Earn program.


06/1982 - 06/1987
The Image Bank, Inc.
Photo Editor/Researcher

Accept and edit stock photo submissions from photographers. Included decision making as to what images would be most effective in which markets worldwide, relaying editorial needs to photographers in order to aid them in future submissions, communicating and cooperating with clients, interpreting and determining client's needs and conducting research in order to meet those needs. Helped maintain photo library and helped determine accuracy of library categorization. Successfully designed and implemented several maintenance systems to increase efficiency in maintaining library integrity. Other skills required were the the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with sales staff when meeting needs of clients.