39 Llewellyn Court, Rathfarnham,

Dublin 16, Ireland

0862138272/014439163
adamkemp2327@gmail.com

PERSONAL PROFILE
I have always been enthusiastic about animation, eager to keep trying new things and improve my
skills. I have an excellent attendance record and ability to meet deadlines with high quality results.

ACHIEVEMENTS
2016
The Stop Motion Animated Short Film has been selected for screening in the following festivals

Lisbon International Film Festival, Lisbon

Animation Attack, Atlanta, Georgia
Dragon Con, Atlanta, Georgia
New Animation and Film Cartoon and Script Festival, Los Angeles
Animation Dingle, Co. Kerry
People of Passion Film Festival, Australia

2015
Digital Cut Out animation The Prince, the Princess and the Monster was selected for screening at
the Dingle Film Festival

2014
The Wolf Cub and the Rabbit Kit was selected for inclusion in the American Online Film Awards

2013
Awarded Best Animation Student in Colaiste Dhulaigh
Cut out Animation The Fly Olympics was selected for inclusion in the Dingle International Film
Festival

2008
Awarded Student of the Year Graduating from St. Augustine's School Blackrock

KEY SKILLS
I have used several different methods and styles of animation,

Traditional. Drawing each frame with a pencil

Digital. Using the computer to create animated productions efficiently
Clay. Manoeuvring clay models incrementally for each frame
Cut out. Manoeuvring flat images incrementally for each frame
Armature. Manoeuvring wire rigged models incrementally for each frame

SOFTWARE PACKAGES USED

Adobe

Flash. Creating quality 2D Animation quickly and efficiently

Photoshop. Manipulating Images by combining image sources and adding effects
Illustrator. Design and construction of 2D characters and props
After Effects. Used to add special effects to films and remove green screen used during
production
Premiere Pro. Timing each scene before production and finalizing the finished production
for showcasing
Audacity. Sound Recording and editing to remove background noise

ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE

Monkey Jam. Camera control for traditional pencil animation

AnimatorHD Camera control for stop motion animation

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

2014-2015
BA Honours Degree in Animation Colaiste Dhulaigh College of Further Education

2011-2013
Higher National Diploma in Animation Colaiste Dhulaigh College of Further Education
Distinctions: Context and Cultural Referencing in Art and Design, Professional Practice in Art and
Design, Digital Media in Art and Design
Merits: 9

2010-2011
FETAC Level 5 in Art Ballyfermot College of Further Education
Course: Portfolio Preparation

2008-2010
FETAC Level 5 in Multimedia Roslyn Park College
Distinctions: Multimedia Authoring, Communications
Merits: 6

WORK EXPERIENCE
3rd June 2016 - 17th July 2016: Children's Book Illustrator for CreateSpace Independent Publishing
Key Duties involved: Designing Characters and drawing the background layout, character gestures
and expressions on each page for a book called Jack, the Giant and the Beanstalk
Skills Developed: Ability to interpret a respected author's text through visualization in a form
similar to storyboarding
14th May 2015: Assistance in the Stop Motion Module for Colaiste Dhulaigh
Key Duties involved: Introducing Higher National Diploma students to stop motion software and
teaching students walk cycle development.
16th January 8th May 2015: Internship at Magpie Media 6 (Tuesdays to Thursdays)
Key Duties involved: Transcribe Phonetics and lip sync from the English language to the Irish
language for the television series, Inis Spraoi
Skills Developed: Introduction to Toon Boom Harmony. Software used in leading Animation
studios.

ANIMATION SKILLNET COURSES

11/10/13 Writing Features for Animation Professionals.

Tutored by Maria O Loughlin

9/11/13 Developing a Short Animation and getting it funded.

Tutored by Damien O Connor

01/03/14 Movement Analysis for Animation

Tutored by Sue Mythen

23/02/15 Toon Boom Harmony Training

Tutored by Anita Gaughan

25/02/15 Story & Script Skills

Tutored by Maria O Loughlin