I’m Nate VanderPlas and I consider myself an animation “jack of all trades.” I’m an animation director creating everything from fully CGI scenes, to motion graphics, visual effects (VFX), character animation, and even stop motion and puppetry. I graduated from Calvin College (University) with a Bachelor’s degree in Media Production in 2008. I live with my beautiful wife and two kids in Grand Rapids, Michigan.…

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I’m Nate VanderPlas and I consider myself an animation “jack of all trades.” I’m an animation director creating everything from fully CGI scenes, to motion graphics, visual effects (VFX), character animation, and even stop motion and puppetry. I graduated from Calvin College (University) with a Bachelor’s degree in Media Production in 2008. I live with my beautiful wife and two kids in Grand Rapids, Michigan.…

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I’m Nate VanderPlas and I consider myself an animation “jack of all trades.” I’m an animation director creating everything from fully CGI scenes, to motion graphics, visual effects (VFX), character animation, and even stop motion and puppetry.

I graduated from Calvin College (University) with a Bachelor’s degree in Media Production in 2008. I live with my beautiful wife and two kids in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Skills

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Experience Level

Adobe After Effects
Expert
Animation
Expert
MAXON Cinema 4D
Expert
Motion Graphic
Expert
Rotoscope
Expert
Adobe Illustrator
Expert
3D Animation
Expert
3D Model
Expert
Adobe Photoshop
Expert
Adobe Character Animator
Expert
Stop Motion Animation
Expert
Adobe Premiere Pro
Intermediate
Character Design
Intermediate
Logo
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent

Education

Bachelor's in Communications at Calvin University
May 1, 2008
Majored in Media Production

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
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