Contributors

Mark Christiansen—Author of After Effects CC Visual Effects and Compositing Studio Techniques (Adobe Press), Mark has created visual effects and animations for feature films, network television, computer games, and an array of high-technology companies. Recent clients include The Orphanage (Dimension Films), Telling Pictures (The History Channel), and the Couturié Company (HBO), as well as Seagate, Sun, Intel, and Medtronic. Feature credits include The Day After Tomorrow and films by Robert Rodriguez.

Lee Daniels—Lee is a freelance animator, illustrator, and motion graphics artist working from his home studio in South London. Following a career in magazine design and image retouch, Lee has spent the last 10 years producing bespoke animation and visual effects for a wide range of international corporate, TV, and new media clients including Channel 4, Discovery US, National Geographic, Mirror Group, Exxon Mobile, and Cancer Research. Recently, he has worked on several newly commissioned UK TV shows for the 4oD short-form comedy platform. He generously shares tips & tricks in After Effects animation with the growing subscriber community on his LeeDanielsART YouTube channel. See more of his work at leedanielsart.com.

Takeshi Hiraoka—Plucked out of paradise, Hiraoka moved to chilly San Francisco from Honolulu, Hawaii, one cold winter day in 2002. In San Francisco, he attended the Academy of Art University, graduating in May 2004. This is where Hiraoka met Sheldon Callahan, with whom he directed and produced the feature-length DV film Origin. In addition to being a DV producer, Hiraoka is also a 2D and 3D animator.

Stephen Schleicher—Traveling from Kansas to Georgia to California, Stephen has worked as an editor, graphic designer, videographer, director, and producer on a variety of small and large video productions. Currently, Stephen teaches media and web development at Fort Hays State University. He also works on video and independent projects for state and local agencies and organizations, as well as his own works. Stephen is a regular contributor to Digital Media Net (www.digitalmedianet.com).

Anna Ullrich—Anna is a pale but fine digital artist based in Seattle, Washington, although her heart resides in Minnesota, where her spry and brilliant Democratic grandmother lives. Anna earned a BFA from the University of Washington in Seattle and an MFA from the University of Notre Dame in Indiana (both in photography).

Special Thanks

We offer our sincere thanks to Victoria Nece for her support and help with this project. We couldn’t have done it without you!