Are you a trained or self-taught animator?

self-taught

Where are you located or based?

USA

Do you have an online portfolio or link to your work?

http://www.iclone.tv

What's your favorite animation (tv show, short, feature film)?

Machinima

What or who influenced you to started animating?

My TRS-80 BASIC graphics programming + Pink Floyd's The Wall + 8 bit Nintendo + Flash web animation + Star Wars + iClone & CrazyTalk

Do you work in the industry or create animation as a hobby?

I am VP Marketing for Reallusion. www.reallusion.com, makers of iClone & CrazyTalk

Tell us a bit about the software and hardware used in your creative work.

iClone, CrazyTalk, After Effects, iMovie, Garage Band, Audacity, Camtasia, Fraps, various Game Engines

Where has your work been showcased on television, internet, film festivals, mobile etc?

http://www.iClone.tv, http://www.Reallusion.com, Machinima Festival 2006, Euro Machinima Festival 2007, Lion's Gate Films

Any projects we can look forward to seeing from you in the near future?

iClone 3

Can you recommend an animation film or animation book that every animator should see/read?

BEAST, by Binary Picture Show - I'm Still Seeing Breen, Paul Marino, Male Restroom Etiquette