Ryan Light
Story Artist
Education
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San Jose State University Animation / Illustration8/2015 – 5/2020Bachelor in Fine Arts (BFA)
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College of the Canyons Animation Production8/2012 – 5/2015Associate's Degree
Experience
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Writer / Artist / CreatorThunderstar (Web Comic) — Independent2/2021 – present
- Writing the original story / drawing each page
- Publishing two pages per week
- Managing the website
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Caricature ArtistL.A. Zoo8/2021 – 1/2022
- Drew caricatures for patrons
- Worked retail to process transactions
- Paid percentages to the Zoo after every day
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Story Artist / Voice DirectorDianasaurus Rex (Animatic) — Freelance7/2020 – 8/2020
- Developed storyboards / closely collaborated with author
- Directed voice talent accordingly
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2nd Assistant CameramanPass the Salt — Independent Film4/2014
- Ran slate
- Kept track of shots
- Coordinated information with Cinematographer
Skills
- Artistic Storyboarding, Character Design, Screenwriting, Editing, Inking for comics
- Personal Collaboration, Problem-Solving, Time Management, Utilizes feedback
- Technical ToonBoom Storyboard Pro, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, Animate)