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Tom Ruegger

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What is your name and your current occupation?
Name:  Tom Ruegger.   Current occupation:  various animation jobs.

What are some of the crazier jobs you had before getting into animation?
I ran the film society at my school.  I worked for Twyman Films, a company that rented movies to colleges.  And I worked for my brother Jim Ruegger at Hillside Construction Company where I painted houses — interiors and exteriors — and did roofing.   After I fell off the roof a couple of times –  my mind was busy with cartoon scenarios –  my constructions career came to an end.

What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part of?
I’m proud of most of the shows I’ve worked on, especially “Animaniacs,”  “Tiny Toons,” “Pinky and the Brain,” “Histeria,” “Freakazoid,” “Road Rovers,” “A Pup Named Scooby Doo,” and individual episodes of lots of other shows.

How did you become interested in animation?
I loved cartoons ever since I saw them for the first time.  As a little kid, I drew my versions of the cartoon characters I saw on TV –  Yogi, Fred, Popeye, Bugs, Daffy, Porky, Mickey, Donald — – and my interest in Continue reading

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Eduard Ersek

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What is your name and your current occupation?
Hi, my name is Eduard Ersek and I currently work as an animation supervisor.

What are some of the crazier jobs you had before getting into animation?
I’m not sure if I can call them crazy, but I used to be a tourist guide. My job was to take a smaller group of tourist around the place where I live and show them nature and culture. So one day I took them on a trip to the mountains the next we visited towns, castles or museums. For a short period I also worked as a translator.

 

What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part of?
There are very few projects I could say I’m proud to have been a part of. Usually when working under a contract time is very short and there is always a compromise between quality and speed. But Continue reading

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Jobs- Experienced 3D Animators wanted- Boulder Media

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Experienced 3D Animators wanted

Boulder Media – Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Job Description

Boulder are looking for 3D Animators to work on our exciting new 3D series.
The successful candidate will have all of the skills and characteristics listed below:
  • Proven 3DS Max/Maya software skills, preferably on a long form animation series
  • A strong grasp of the basic animation fundamentals and a great work ethic
  • Must be able to work to a weekly quota
  • Must have good creative vision and be detail orientated
  • Must be flexible, willing to learn and self-motivated
  • Must have good interpersonal skills

If you think you have the necessary skills and are interested in applying please forward your cv and cover letter toali@bouldermedia.tv. Don’t forget to include links to your harmony specific work examples, your portfolio/reel and/or website

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Jobs: Nickelodeon Animation Studio – Fall 2015 General Internships

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Nickelodeon Animation Studio – Fall 2015 General Internships

Nickelodeon Animation Studio – Anywhere

Job Description

For over 20 years, Nickelodeon has been making creator-driven, kid-approved, award winning animated series, but Nickelodeon Animation Studio is far more than the shows we’re famous for.  Yes, it’s here that we put the SquarePants on SpongeBob, make a snake talk and a bread truck fly, but we also make animated shorts and films, digital content, and let’s not forget our industry renowned education and training programs.  Our content development is creator driven, our work culture is collaborative, and our mentorship of new talent is second to none!

In addition to superb internships, Nickelodeon Animation Studios offers fantastic perks! NICKterns are encouraged to participate in our internship classes and various studio networking opportunities. Some of the perks include:

  • Lunch with Show Creators, Executives, and veteran NICKterns
  • Portfolio/Reel Critique
  • How to Write a Resume and Cover Letter
  • Costumed Life Drawing Sessions
  • Free Movie and Toonpics Screenings
  • Practice Art Tests
  • Record Studio Sit-ins
  • Character Design and Storyboarding Classes

The list of internships options at the Nickelodeon Animation Studio may include but is not limited to the departments listed below.  Please be sure to indicate your area(s) of interest within your cover letter.

  • Animation Development
  • Live Action Development
  • Animation Current Series
  • 2D Animation Production
  • CG Animation Production
  • Post Production
  • Talent Outreach & Development (Artist and Writers Programs)
  • Talent & Casting
  • Original Movies
  • Digital Operations
  • Media Technology Services (IS&T)
  • Business Operations
  • Archive & Resource Library
  • Office Services/Facilities
  • Special Events
  • Community Relations
  • Business & Legal Affairs
  • Human Resources
  • Finance
  • Communications & Publicity
  • Digital Development & Community (Website & Social Media)
  • Content Relations
  • TV Production & Technology

Please complete the internship application by clicking “Apply for this Position” at the bottom of this posting.  You will need to include a cover letter and a current resume, which you will upload using the ADD RESUME & ATTACHMENTS link in the “Resume Attachment” section of the online application.

A College Relations representative will contact you directly, should we have an appropriate internship based on your areas of interest and skills. Please check to see that you meet all of the eligibility requirements prior to applying.

application link: http://bit.ly/1JFaYOJ

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Jobs: Cartoon Network – Intern Comedy Animation Dev Dept

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Cartoon Network – Intern Comedy Animation Dev Dept

Cartoon Network Burbank, California, United States

Job Description

Duties: The Cartoon Network Comedy Animation Development department is looking for a motivated intern to learn about the development process. Ideal candidate will assist in providing coverage for scripts, books and treatments, as well as researching talent and projects, reviewing storyboards, animatics and work prints of current shows in production. Additional duties include but are not limited to converting media, organizing, filing and other various general administrative and clerical tasks. Special projects may be assigned. Candidate will also have the opportunity to sit in on voice records, pitch meetings as well as to pitch their own project at the end of their internship.

Qualifications: In order to facilitate the learning experience, the following qualifications are preferred: Should be able to commit to 12 weeks of the internship and be able to work 15-20 hours per week. Course credit is optional. Should be self-motivated, ability to work in a team environment and multi-task, have a good attitude, and be able to function well in an environment with short deadlines and quick turnaround projects. Student should also have working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Preferably a student with a major in either Film or Television who is interested in learning about the Animation Development process specifically. Experience with Final Draft is also preferred.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers Minorities/Females/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

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Application link: http://bit.ly/1JFanNa