SETH KOTRABA
Animator and Visual Development Artist
Seth Kotraba
PROFILE
As a young kid, I enjoyed writing stories and creating art, not for the craft but for the smiles on people's faces and their approval. As I became older, I steered away from art and more toward politics. I wanted to impact people's lives for the better. Only problem with going into politics is that you need a lot of friends and a lot of money; I lack both. As I entered college, I fell in love with art again, no longer doing it simply for praise. On a whim, I decided to go into animation and haven't looked back. The great thing about animation is that you can impact people's lives for the better, so in a way, I have the best of both worlds.
EXPERIENCE
I am a recent graduate from Columbia College Chicago with a B.A. in Traditional Animation (Hand drawn concentration) and a minor in Illustration. During my senior year, I created my own short film, "Stone by Stone" (2024) and was an animator for our capstone team film "Frankie" (2024).
SKILLS
As a 2D animator, I am proficient in software such as Toon Boom Harmony, Storyboard Pro, Photoshop, and After Effects. Currently, I am taking 3D animation workshops post-college to expand my skills in 3D animation/modeling and become familiar with software such as Autodesk Maya and Blender. Additionally, I am a reliable team player, have a great work ethic, and have impeccable organization skills as well as attention to detail.
CONTACT
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