Charles Whitehead
Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
High School: Lakeside High School
Program: Computer Animation
Graduation Date: Summer 1998
Degree: Associate in Arts
Job Title: Animator/Digital Artist
Company: Cinema Screen Media

In operation eleven years, Cinema Screen Media, an in-theater advertising company, contracts with theaters coast to coast. Prior to the movie trailers, Cinema Screen runs ads for both local and national companies seven days a week, on every screen, continuously. This non-traditional medium of marketing works well for neighborhood establishments eager to reach local patrons as well as nationally known corporations seeking to launch a new product or service.

Charles uses Adobe After Effects, Macromedia Flash, and the latest compression techniques to create movie theater advertisements for local businesses.

“My education at the Art Institute of Atlanta laid the foundation. It helped me get into the animation industry.”

Baird Hoffmire
Hometown: Charleston, South Carolina
High School: Summerville High School
Program: Computer Animation
Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Graduation Date: Fall 2002
Job Title: Animator
Company: Marsh Cove Productions

Based in Atlanta, Marsh Cove Productions creates innovative, interactive media. Marsh Cove Productions is a spin-off of the highly successful Creative Digital Group.

Baird says he enjoys having a lot of creative input in his projects. He is involved in every aspect of production and describes his position as both “rewarding and exciting.”

“The instructors at The Art Institute of Atlanta helped me be aware of my strengths and bolster my weaknesses. I now approach things in a far more professional manner.”

Fumi Yozawa
Hometown: Saitma City, Japan
High School: GED Media Arts & Animation
Program: Media Arts & Animation
Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Graduation Date: Winter 2003
Job Title: Animator
Company: Primal Screen

In business for five years, Primal Screen is an animation service specializing in bringing together animation, live action, music, and broadcast design. Clients include ABC-TV, Cartoon Network, and The Oxygen Channel.

Fumi uses 2-D animation and motion graphics to produce character animation, modeling, and design.

“The Art Institute of Atlanta helped me find a field I enjoy.”

Adam Gershowitz
Hometown: Coral Springs, Florida
High School: JP Taravella High School
Program: Media Arts & Animation
Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Graduation Date: Fall 2002
Job Title: Animator
Company: Turbine Entertainment Software

Started in 1994, Turbine Entertainment Software is one of the most successful companies in the online video game industry. Headquartered in Massachusetts, Turbine makes multiplayer, online role-playing games.

Adam develops online virtual worlds, storylines, and characters for the company’s software products using state-of-the-art graphics.

“The best aspect of attending The Art Institute of Atlanta is the ability to work one-on-one with professors.”