MICHAEL D. BOAS PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
ANIMATOR/GRAPHIC DESIGN ARTIST
Offering an outstanding record of achievement in the design/execution of high-impact digital animation for commercial application. Particularly effective in melding traditional animation techniques with advanced technological capabilities. Collateral qualifications include excellent client relations skills, a strong background in AV production and editing, scriptwriting, website design, and the ability to meet daily deadlines.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT GENESEO
Geneseo, New York
- BA, Art Studio, 1996
- Co-Founder of Subterranea Literary Magazine
- DJ for WGSU 89.3 FM
- Featured Artist and Organizer, Senior Art Exhibition, Opus Gallery
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ANIMATUS STUDIO, Rochester, New York
1998-Present
Animator and web designer
Major clients: Kodak, Xerox, Hemex Medical, Heart Associates of Rochester, Paychex, Dick's Clothing and Sporting Goods.
- Proficient in creating innovative animation and storyboards for a corporate clientele.
- Experienced in using traditional hand-drawn and stop motion techniques in conjunction with programs such as Flash and After Effects.
- Worked as supervising animator on Clicker Clatter and the high-definition Sirens, two shorts from director Benjamin Radford.
- Contributed to the Derf the Viking cartoon series, which have screened at Rochester’s Little Theatre, the Rochester International Film Festival, and other venues.
- Authored DVD releases for It Came From Animatus, The End of the Line – Rochester’s Subway, and Irondequoit: Lacrosse Town U.S.A.
- Developed websites for Animatus Studio and other clients.
- Organized promotional materials for Rochester’s High Falls Film Festival animation events.
THE ANIMATION WORKSHOP, Rochester, New York
2000-Present
Instructor for basic through advanced animation
- Guiding students through pencil testing, inking, scanning, coloring, lip sync, editing, and sound design.
- Worked with student groups to create shorts honoring women in history for the High Falls Film Festival.
- Assisted students in producing Frederick Douglass biographical short film for International Underground Railroad Conference.
- Tutored several young filmmakers whose shorts have gone on to play in festivals.
MAD DOG MOVIES, Rochester, New York
2003-Present
Creator of independent films and online content for maddogmovies.com
- Produced “H.P. Lovecraft’s The Other Gods”, official entry to the H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival and several other festivals. Soon to be released on DVD through established label Lurker Films.
- Animated award-winning fan film “Jason: The Rebirth”, 1st place NecroComicon Film Contest, 2nd place ManiaFest “Cut ‘Em Up” Film Contest.
- Creator and webmaster of Ominous Events: The Horror Festivals and Cons Database.
- Co-writer on Lake Midnight, a live-action feature in development with Philrose Productions.
- Co-host and producer of The MAD DOG MOVIES Podcast, a behind-the-scenes show about independent film production
WCMF – FM 96.5, Rochester, New York
1996-2000
Producer/Board Engineer – Radio Free Wease
Comprehensive responsibility for the technical direction and management of Rochester’s top rated morning show and radio personality, Brother Wease, with a 50,000-watt presence in Western and Central New York.
- Arranged interviews, performed audio production, coordinated live remotes, screened calls
- Produced Radio Free Wease, B.J. Shea, B.J. and the Bull, and the Beth Donahue shows
- Utilized strong technical/artistic capabilities to produce high-impact commercials
