Colin Raesler 2218 ½ San Antonio Ave. Alameda, CA 94501 510.521.2243 craesler@hotmail.com

Objective	To contribute to an amazing looking experience using cutting edge tech tools in a creative environment.
Qualifications Summary	· Dynamic and ready team player with giving and sharing professional people skills. · 10+ years of top Industry experience with digital imaging .2D and 3D. From PA to VFX Supervisor. · Capable Artist/Animator able to convey ideas and emotions from conception to completion in a variety of styles.
Experience	January 2005 - Present High Expectations Sherman Oaks , CA CG Artist - Senior Modeler - Rigger - Animator - Concept Artist § Senior Character Modeler, Rigger § Animator, Concept Artist § Next Generation Game Titles
	April 2002 - January 2005 Monitaur Studio Alameda, CA Freelance CG Artist - Animator - Web Designer - Product Designer - Concept Artist § Children's Book Illustrator, Web Designer, Character Development Artist, Storyboard Artist, Writer, Animator § Product Launch - Sketch Caddy § Video Game Designer, Interactive Web Graphics Artist, Children's Book Illustrator/Writer
	November 2000 - April 2002 Westwood Studios Las Vegas, NV CG Artist - Animator - Technical Director § Animator, Particles/Dynamics, Modeler, Rigger, Texture Artist, Lighter, Compositor § ELECTRONIC ARTS: Dune: Emperor, C&C: Renegade, Pirates. FMV Game Cinematics § Co - developed quick, efficient and intuitive facial capture set-up still in use today
	April 2000 – June 2000 Tippett Studio Berkeley, CA CG Effects Animator - Compositor § Dynamics Animator, Lighter, Compositor for film resolution shots § Created and composited particle FX for photo-realistic freezer breath effects § Academy Award Nominated - SONY PICTURES IMAGEWORKS: Hollowman
	March 1997 - March 2000 Metropolis Digital  San Jose, CA CG Artist & Lead Animator - Co-CG Supervisor - Art Director § Animator, Particles/Dynamics, Modeler, Rigger, Texture Artist, Lighter, Compositor, Designer § FOX: Visitor, X-Files. TBS: Fatal Error § NAMCO: Pac-Man World 3D FMV Game Cinematics § WARNER BROS’: Richie Rich. A Christmas Wish § THRESHOLD: Beowulf
	March 1993 – Feb 1996 Mainframe Entertainment Inc. Vancouver, BC Merchandising & Licensing Lead Digital Artist - Animator § Animator, Modeler, Rigger, Lighter, Compositor § MAINFRAME: ReBoot § FLEER first-ever CG trading cards, style guide and comic book lay-outs
Education	Sept1986 – June 1990 Emily Carr College of Art Vancouver, BC § Diploma in Fine Arts with Film Animation Major § Attended 1988 International Animation Festival in China with collaborative short film