Jonathan Alexander
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Neil Bonsteel
There are far too many positive things I can say about Jonathan, that I don't know where exactly to begin in writing this recommendation for him. Beginning chronologically, I first met Jonathan while working with him as animators at Image Metrics. There I knew him as a strong, dedicated employee, a good friend, and a positive, upbeat, and fun presence in the office. His work was superb, and despite how the company might have taken advantage of him, he remained a model employee. Over the course of time we would both end up leaving Image Metrics, but would eventually end up working for Hydrogen Whiskey together. All of his positive traits had grown, especially in regard to his skills as an animator. Although he wasn't on my team, he was always my first go-to guy when I needed help. Jonathan, always ahead on his own work, would always oblige. Always he worked quickly, dependably, and never sacrificed quality. The man was a life saver for me. Furthermore, even though he was just an animator (not a lead or senior) he possessed impressive foresight into his team's tasks and the project as a whole, even though though animators weren't supposed to concern themselves with those matters. By being attentive and vocal on his insights (though never stepping out-of-line), he saved his team a lot of agony down the line. It didn't take long for his expertise to get noticed, and he was soon promoted to lead of his team. And no person better deserved it more, as he made his team more sufficient, better acclimated to the project, and far easier to work with. As the Tech Team lead, I can profess that after Jon had become lead on his animation team it was like night and day - their work had improved ten-fold, and integrating their work into the engine was far less of a burden. Unfortunately, no matter how much I write here will do justice to Jonathan. It should be noted that I am writing this review not because he requested it of me, but because I insisted I would write one for him. That's the sort of guy he is - you'll want to write him a positive recommendation. Knowing Jonathan in and out of the office, I know for sure you couldn't ask for a better person to work with, a person more responsible to work for you, or a greater person to call your friend. Without a doubt, I would work with or for Jonathan again if the opportunity presented itself.
Freddy Burgos
I worked with Jon over at Image-Metrics on the same projects and have to say he was a great person to work with. He's easy to get along with and has a strong work ethic. Jon's a talented animator and is always striving to learn as much as he can about animation. I recommend working with him and hope to work with Jon again in the future.
Neil Bonsteel
There are far too many positive things I can say about Jonathan, that I don't know where exactly to begin in writing this recommendation for him. Beginning chronologically, I first met Jonathan while working with him as animators at Image Metrics. There I knew him as a strong, dedicated employee, a good friend, and a positive, upbeat, and fun presence in the office. His work was superb, and despite how the company might have taken advantage of him, he remained a model employee. Over the course of time we would both end up leaving Image Metrics, but would eventually end up working for Hydrogen Whiskey together. All of his positive traits had grown, especially in regard to his skills as an animator. Although he wasn't on my team, he was always my first go-to guy when I needed help. Jonathan, always ahead on his own work, would always oblige. Always he worked quickly, dependably, and never sacrificed quality. The man was a life saver for me. Furthermore, even though he was just an animator (not a lead or senior) he possessed impressive foresight into his team's tasks and the project as a whole, even though though animators weren't supposed to concern themselves with those matters. By being attentive and vocal on his insights (though never stepping out-of-line), he saved his team a lot of agony down the line. It didn't take long for his expertise to get noticed, and he was soon promoted to lead of his team. And no person better deserved it more, as he made his team more sufficient, better acclimated to the project, and far easier to work with. As the Tech Team lead, I can profess that after Jon had become lead on his animation team it was like night and day - their work had improved ten-fold, and integrating their work into the engine was far less of a burden. Unfortunately, no matter how much I write here will do justice to Jonathan. It should be noted that I am writing this review not because he requested it of me, but because I insisted I would write one for him. That's the sort of guy he is - you'll want to write him a positive recommendation. Knowing Jonathan in and out of the office, I know for sure you couldn't ask for a better person to work with, a person more responsible to work for you, or a greater person to call your friend. Without a doubt, I would work with or for Jonathan again if the opportunity presented itself.
Freddy Burgos
I worked with Jon over at Image-Metrics on the same projects and have to say he was a great person to work with. He's easy to get along with and has a strong work ethic. Jon's a talented animator and is always striving to learn as much as he can about animation. I recommend working with him and hope to work with Jon again in the future.
Neil Bonsteel
There are far too many positive things I can say about Jonathan, that I don't know where exactly to begin in writing this recommendation for him. Beginning chronologically, I first met Jonathan while working with him as animators at Image Metrics. There I knew him as a strong, dedicated employee, a good friend, and a positive, upbeat, and fun presence in the office. His work was superb, and despite how the company might have taken advantage of him, he remained a model employee. Over the course of time we would both end up leaving Image Metrics, but would eventually end up working for Hydrogen Whiskey together. All of his positive traits had grown, especially in regard to his skills as an animator. Although he wasn't on my team, he was always my first go-to guy when I needed help. Jonathan, always ahead on his own work, would always oblige. Always he worked quickly, dependably, and never sacrificed quality. The man was a life saver for me. Furthermore, even though he was just an animator (not a lead or senior) he possessed impressive foresight into his team's tasks and the project as a whole, even though though animators weren't supposed to concern themselves with those matters. By being attentive and vocal on his insights (though never stepping out-of-line), he saved his team a lot of agony down the line. It didn't take long for his expertise to get noticed, and he was soon promoted to lead of his team. And no person better deserved it more, as he made his team more sufficient, better acclimated to the project, and far easier to work with. As the Tech Team lead, I can profess that after Jon had become lead on his animation team it was like night and day - their work had improved ten-fold, and integrating their work into the engine was far less of a burden. Unfortunately, no matter how much I write here will do justice to Jonathan. It should be noted that I am writing this review not because he requested it of me, but because I insisted I would write one for him. That's the sort of guy he is - you'll want to write him a positive recommendation. Knowing Jonathan in and out of the office, I know for sure you couldn't ask for a better person to work with, a person more responsible to work for you, or a greater person to call your friend. Without a doubt, I would work with or for Jonathan again if the opportunity presented itself.
Freddy Burgos
I worked with Jon over at Image-Metrics on the same projects and have to say he was a great person to work with. He's easy to get along with and has a strong work ethic. Jon's a talented animator and is always striving to learn as much as he can about animation. I recommend working with him and hope to work with Jon again in the future.
Neil Bonsteel
There are far too many positive things I can say about Jonathan, that I don't know where exactly to begin in writing this recommendation for him. Beginning chronologically, I first met Jonathan while working with him as animators at Image Metrics. There I knew him as a strong, dedicated employee, a good friend, and a positive, upbeat, and fun presence in the office. His work was superb, and despite how the company might have taken advantage of him, he remained a model employee. Over the course of time we would both end up leaving Image Metrics, but would eventually end up working for Hydrogen Whiskey together. All of his positive traits had grown, especially in regard to his skills as an animator. Although he wasn't on my team, he was always my first go-to guy when I needed help. Jonathan, always ahead on his own work, would always oblige. Always he worked quickly, dependably, and never sacrificed quality. The man was a life saver for me. Furthermore, even though he was just an animator (not a lead or senior) he possessed impressive foresight into his team's tasks and the project as a whole, even though though animators weren't supposed to concern themselves with those matters. By being attentive and vocal on his insights (though never stepping out-of-line), he saved his team a lot of agony down the line. It didn't take long for his expertise to get noticed, and he was soon promoted to lead of his team. And no person better deserved it more, as he made his team more sufficient, better acclimated to the project, and far easier to work with. As the Tech Team lead, I can profess that after Jon had become lead on his animation team it was like night and day - their work had improved ten-fold, and integrating their work into the engine was far less of a burden. Unfortunately, no matter how much I write here will do justice to Jonathan. It should be noted that I am writing this review not because he requested it of me, but because I insisted I would write one for him. That's the sort of guy he is - you'll want to write him a positive recommendation. Knowing Jonathan in and out of the office, I know for sure you couldn't ask for a better person to work with, a person more responsible to work for you, or a greater person to call your friend. Without a doubt, I would work with or for Jonathan again if the opportunity presented itself.
Freddy Burgos
I worked with Jon over at Image-Metrics on the same projects and have to say he was a great person to work with. He's easy to get along with and has a strong work ethic. Jon's a talented animator and is always striving to learn as much as he can about animation. I recommend working with him and hope to work with Jon again in the future.
Experience
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Sucker Punch Productions
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United States
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Computer Games
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Cinematic Animator
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May 2022 - Present
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Bungie
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Cinematic Animator
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May 2017 - May 2022
Destiny 2 Destiny 2
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Monolith Productions (WB Games)
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United States
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Computer Games
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100 - 200 Employee
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Cinematic Animator
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Sep 2015 - Apr 2017
Middle Earth: Shadow Of War - Camera layout, mocap cleanup and hand keyed body and creature animation. Middle Earth: Shadow Of War - Camera layout, mocap cleanup and hand keyed body and creature animation.
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Turn 10 Studios
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United States
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Computer Games
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100 - 200 Employee
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Cinematic Artist
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Jan 2015 - Aug 2015
Forza Motorsport 6 Forza Motorsport 6
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Zombie Studios
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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Animator
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Nov 2014 - Jan 2015
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Cinematic Animator
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Jan 2014 - Jul 2014
Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor
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Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cinematic Animator
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Dec 2012 - Jul 2013
Knack Cinematics for Knack. Hand-keyed body, facial and vehicle animation, as well as mocap clean-up and alteration. Knack Cinematics for Knack. Hand-keyed body, facial and vehicle animation, as well as mocap clean-up and alteration.
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Hydrogen Whiskey Studios
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United States
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Animation
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Cinematic Character Animator
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Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Ice Age 4: Continental Drift - Arctic GamesAnimated several characters for cinematics in Ice Age 4: Continental Drift (the Video game)
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Cinematic Character Animator (Team Lead)
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Jul 2011 - Mar 2012
Kinect Star WarsOversaw a team of animators while animating cinematic sequences for Kinect Star Wars. Duties included hand-keyed character and facial animation, mocap clean-up/alteration and camera layout. Also worked closely with game-engine integrators to ensure all animation imported into the game engine smoothly.
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Image Metrics
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Facial Animator
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Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
Max Payne 3 Using a combination of handkeyed facial animation and Image Metric's Faceware software, animated facial performances on several characters for Max Payne 3 cinematics. Max Payne 3 Using a combination of handkeyed facial animation and Image Metric's Faceware software, animated facial performances on several characters for Max Payne 3 cinematics.
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The Jim Henson Company
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United States
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Entertainment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mocap cleanup/Animator
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Nov 2010 - Apr 2011
Sid The Science Kid (Children's Television Show) Working with motion captured data, cleaned up and altered performances on several episodes of popular children's television show. Sid The Science Kid (Children's Television Show) Working with motion captured data, cleaned up and altered performances on several episodes of popular children's television show.
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Moo Studios
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Motion Graphics Artist/Animator
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Oct 2010 - Oct 2010
Del Taco Compositing, design and animation (after effects) for several online web-isodes for Del Taco. Del Taco Compositing, design and animation (after effects) for several online web-isodes for Del Taco.
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Facial Animator
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Aug 2010 - Sep 2010
Red Dead Redemption: Undead NightmareFacial animator for Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare.
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Facial Animator
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Oct 2009 - Jul 2010
Halo: ReachAssassin's Creed: BrotherhoodRed Dead RedemptionNBA 2K11Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1Movie:Ultramarines: A Warhammer 40,000 Movie
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Super 78
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Character Animator
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Aug 2009 - Oct 2009
Donkey Live! Animated and cleaned up shots for an animated Shrek theme park attraction. Donkey Live! Animated and cleaned up shots for an animated Shrek theme park attraction.
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Snoot Entertainment
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United States
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Animation and Post-production
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Character Animator
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Mar 2009 - Aug 2009
Johnny And The Dream Machine Animated multiple characters for a five minute short titled Johnny and the Dream Machine. Johnny And The Dream Machine Animated multiple characters for a five minute short titled Johnny and the Dream Machine.
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Sepia Productions, Inc.
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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Animator/Motion Graphics Artist
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Nov 2003 - Aug 2009
Solely responsible for design and creation of multiple motion graphics spots and elements for commercial, training, and marketing videos. Collaborated with editors and clients to ensure that motion graphic elements worked well with video footage and edits. Solely responsible for design and creation of multiple motion graphics spots and elements for commercial, training, and marketing videos. Collaborated with editors and clients to ensure that motion graphic elements worked well with video footage and edits.
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Sway Studio
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United States
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Assistant/VFX Editor
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Feb 2003 - Nov 2003
In charge of editing together rendered footage for Honda Element Lego commercial as well as other nationally airing commercial spots. In charge of editing together rendered footage for Honda Element Lego commercial as well as other nationally airing commercial spots.
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Education
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2007 - 2008
Animation Mentor
Advanced Studies in Character Animation, Character Animation -
1998 - 2002
Chapman University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Film/Cinema/Video Studies/New Media
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