Patrick R.

Long
3219 Kempt Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 4X2 Email: patricklong90@hotmail.com Patrickrlong.blogspot.ca

Education
Interactive and Motion Graphics Diploma (Concentration in Visual Effects) June 2012 Nova Scotia Community College, Truro Campus Flash 8/CS3/CS4/CS5 After Effects CS4/CS5 Premiere Pro CS4/CS5 Mocha

Grade 12 Diploma - June 2008 Dr. J.H. Gillis Regional High School, Antigonish, NS

Projects
Techsploration/ Women in the Trades: Member of project team through NSCC, that created an advertisement with a series of videos using flash that highlighted women working in the trades as a career. As a team we developed an original concept that met the needs of Techsploration, and did the asset design. I also contributed Flash animation of scenes and compiling for this project. Cyber Cop: Member of project team through NSCC, that created a video for the Truro Police Force to introduce the Cyber Cop program, intended for young children ages 5 to 9 years. Cyber cop is a program that educates youth on internet safety and cyber bullying. Work included designing the concept art, filming the scenes, post production addition of futuristic visual effects in keeping with the concept of the video and compositing. Safety Video:

Commissioned to film a safety video for the Windsor Salt Mines. Focused on customer satisfaction while designing appropriate lighting and filming scenes on location as requested by film director. Also participated in project as an actor. This project came about as the director for the Salt Mine Video was the same director I worked with for the Cyber Cop video. As a customer he was very satisfied with the work done on the Cyber Cop project and came back to offer the Salt Mine Video work.

Skills
Artistic Flash animation, character design, green screen work, visual effects
i.e. fire, smoke, weather etc.

Technical - theatrical lighting (follow spot and light board), video compositor,
stage technician for theatre production, video camera recording, sound recording. Personal imaginative, works well independently or as part of a team, dedicated, attention to detail, After Effects 3D in addition to course work self-taught animation, and drawing skills. Other - Customer Service Skills - Computer Skills - OH&S and WHIMS

Work History
Theatre Antigonish - Assistant Stage Manager for One Act Play Festivals -March 2005 and 2006 Responsible to ensure the backstage area was operating smoothly during performances. Also received direction via head set from Production Director in control booth during productions to ensure actors were ready for their cues. Responsible for props being in their proper place for each scene. Responsible for making sure the back stage activities were happening as rehearsed, without problems or delay.

Theatre Antigonish - Follow Spot Operator - Aug and Nov 2004, July 2005 Working under both the Production Director and the Lighting Director, responsible to attend rehearsals, learn and deliver the lighting plan for various main stage productions including Stepping Out, November 2004; Oliver, August 2005; and The Wizard of Oz, July 2005.

Work included using the follow spot light to highlight characters through out the production and provide special lighting effects on cue. Theatre Antigonish - Technician - July and November 2006 Worked as part of the Technical Team setting up for Stage 2, a new smaller venue stage on ST. FXU campus. Set up over head lighting, and follow spot lights; designed and produced props for main stage production. Implemented the lighting design plan using the lighting board during main stage production The Hobit, July 2006 and Suessical the Musical, November 2006. Responsible to deliver varying levels and types of lighting during the play as designed by the Lighting Director. Walmart - Store Standards - August 2007 - June 2008 Helpful to customers, collect shopping carts from corrals and return to store; clean up spills, maintain cleanliness of store including bathrooms, assist customers to carry heavy items to their car; restocking and set up displays.

References available on request