Mark Hofmann 3255 Daffan Drive, Catlett, VA 20119
(703) 434-958
(540)788-9806
mph2501@gmail.com
Experience and Skills
Graphic design and illustration for 2D motion graphics, print publications and web-based projects
2D and 3D animation techniques
Low and high poly CG models
Storyboarding, plot, and script development for video and animation projects
Development of character design through illustration and creation of models and maquettes to 3D CG models and sets
Non-Linear Video Editing
Creation of interactive DVD-ROMs including interface design and video content
Capable of working in both a team based and independent environment.
Applications
Final Cut Studio, DVD Studio Pro
Adobe Design Suite CS3
Adobe After Effects
3D Studio Max
Microsoft Office
Experience on both Macintosh and Windows platforms.
Achievements
Videographer's Award 2008
2 Silver Telly Awards, 1 Bronze Telly Award, 2008
Silver Telly Award, 2007
Bronze Anvil Award 2006
Student 2D animation awarded Gallery Prize in Art Institute of Washington Student Plus+ Show
Student 3D animation work used in Art Institute of Washington Funding Board presentation.
Education The Art Institute of Washington
Arlington, VA
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Media
Arts & Animation, September 2003.
GPA 4.0
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art
Graduated with Honors, May 1997
GPA 3.8
Professional History Senior Editor
2006-Present
Strat@comm LLC, Washington, DC
Non-linear video editing, design and compositing of motion graphics; design and layout of client brochures, standing
displays, event signage, white papers, and logos. DVD authoring using DVD Studio Pro, including the creation of DVD menu
interfaces and cover art.
Multimedia Animator
2000-Present
Freelance
Design and development of graphics and illustrations, non-linear video editing and compositing, and creation of
interactive CD and DVDs. Clients include the American Diabetes Association, the American Red Cross, RHED Pixel,
Angler Construction, Alibi Catering and Enduredesign.
Graphic Designer/Copy Editor
1997-2000
Studio Ironcat L.L.C. , Fredericksburg, VA
Responsible for in-house design needs, prepress procedures, company correspondence, coordination with offsite
personnel, and editing of comic book scripts.
Created templates to increase production efficiency of large projects, such as 200+ page graphic novels
Designed corporate identity materials (letter head, business cards), mastheads and logos for comic book covers.
Dynamic colorization of black & white images for the monthly magazine covers.
Freelance Writer
Photoshop for Nonlinear Editors
by Richard Harrington (2003)
Photoshop for Animators; Case study of the uses and application of Photoshop as a tool for creating animated graphics for use in
Nonlinear editing.
Heavy Gear: Character Compendium, Heavy Gear: Northern Lights Confederacy, Heavy Gear: Northern Vehicles Compendium.
Dream Pod Nine, Quebec, Canada (1996)
Wrote fictional background material for a science-fiction roleplaying game.
