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ALEX HARMAN
646-522-9369
email: alex@harman3d.com
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PROFILE
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Accomplished Photo Retoucher proficient in all aspects of the industry, experienced working with demanding photographers at the highest levels of the fashion magazine world
3D animator and illustrator with work appearing in television, film, trade show installations and web presentations
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE |
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Retouching of digital and analog photographs. A discerning eye for aesthetics and composition. A deft sensibility for applying artistic touches. Expert at lighting and compositing techniques.
Studies in Artistic Anatomy inform abilities in composite figure work and animation.
Adept, efficient and knowledgeable with all the tools in Adobe CS4
3D software expertise includes Maya and Cinema4D
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CLIENTELE |
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FASHION: Vogue, Rolling Stone, Harper’s Bazaar, TVGuide, Vibe
Matthew Rolston, Moshe Brakha, Leor Levine and Peter Duke
ENTERTAINMENT: CBS, GE, Sony, IBM, Disney, Discovery Channel, SciFi, FX, Warner Bros.
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EXPERIENCE
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Photo Retouching and Illustration
Freelance
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June 1988 - Present |
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Digital image manipulation and illustration
High-end fashion and commercial photographic retouching and archival photographic restoration, specializing in delicate Duo-toned and Tri-toned prints.
Digital tools: Photoshop
Traditional tools: airbrush, sable handbrush, bleach & dye, etc.
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Notable Clients:
Matthew Rolston
Moshe Brakha
Leor Levine
Peter Duke
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Computer Animation
Freelance |
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February 1995 - Present |
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Production Companies:
TMBA, Spot Creative, Sci Fi Channel, PrinczCo, Blur - New York
Fuel, Picture Mill, Goodspot, mOcean, Clarity Station, Cirrus Arts
- Los Angeles
Computer animation on
a variety of broadcast and large-format presentation projects
Acted as Lead Animator
in creation of the main title sequence for the feature film Inspector
Gadget |
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Notable Clients:
Walt Disney Pictures
FX Networks
America Online
Sony Electronic Entertainment
IBM
Discovery Channel
SciFi |
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Animator/Content Developer
Viewpoint Corporation - New York |
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April 2002 - March 2006 |
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Design, modeling, animation,
and rendering on numerous GE Aircraft Engines projects, for use
in industry marketing campaigns, trade shows, video and high resolution
prints
Internet advertising
production; creation and integration of 3D, Flash and video assets
for delivery as web-ready ad units
Production process development
and training for customizable web-based animated 3D characters for
instant-messaging, including client training sessions in Shenzen,
China
Design, modeling, animation,
and integration on numerous AOL projects, including technical lead
on Instant Greetings and Superbuddies, and character design and
specification for animated version of AOL Running Man corporate
ID
Identified Viewpoint
software requirements and, working with engineers, aided in the
testing and development of animation integration tools and capabilities,
and specification documents
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Image Editor and Compositor
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January 1992 - November 1994 |
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Executed all scanning,
compositing, retouching and illustration required by clients of
this entertainment industry ad agency
Transitioned Print Production
department from traditional to digital tools.
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Notable Clients:
CBS Television
Republic Pictures
Cinergi
Warner Communications
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PERSONAL ENDEAVORS |
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Digital Ecorche - web-based human anatomy education
3D Entomological Morphology project
Burma Angel - screenplay about the first helicopter rescue
Old Post House - Vermont farmhouse renovation
Subway portrait sketchbooks
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EDUCATION
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Art Students League, New York - Intensive human anatomy sculptural
studies
ArtCenter College of Design, Pasadena - Commercial Illustration
University of California, Santa Cruz - Biological Illustration
University of Vermont, Burlington
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