Christopher Perkins

222 19th Street    Huntington Beach, Ca 92648                

Phone (714) 287-4603    www.perkinsartgallery.com

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Education 2003 - 2006

The Art Institute of California - Orange County

Bachelor of Science in Media Arts and Animation

· Dean’s List

Professional Experience 1999-2011     20th Century Fox Studios       Los Angeles, CA

Molding Department Head

· Supervised the creation and building of functional sets and props based on conceptual renderings provided by Production Artists and Art Directors.

Eliminated hand written record keeping and databases by implementing the use of technology throughout the Fox mill.

· Supervised mill in the absence of director.

· Ensured that feature film deadlines and network schedules were met.

· Designed and built “Galloping Gobbler” trophy for Fox Turkey Bowl.

1997 -1999                  20th Century Fox Studios       Los Angeles, CA

Prop maker Foreman / Special Effects Team

· Promoted within 12 months from Prop Maker to Prop Maker Foreman.

· Worked on Production Team to provide practical effects for Fox Network series including “Dharma and Greg,” “Chicago Hope, “NYPD Blue,” and “Judging Amy.”

· Oversaw the design and construction of sets and props based on conceptual drawings for various Fox TV shows and feature films.

· Set up machinery and designed knives for custom orders using Photoshop and MegaCad.

1994 – Present

Freelance Graphic Artist

· Created original designs and layouts using Photoshop.

· Set Designer for Clubhouse Theater and Black Box Theatre.

· constructed kiosks for tradeshows and Dodger’s Stadium

Skills

*Maya  *2D Animation  *3D Animation *Photoshop  *Lighting & Texture  *Flash *Modeling  *Rigging  *Life Drawing

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