Kenneth Daniel Pedersen
My name is Kenneth Pedersen, and I am a digital artist currently living in Mobile, AL. I am a graduate of Full-Sail University and the Digital Animation & Visual Effects School (Dave School). Film-making, Visual effects, and Motion Graphics are my passion, and I have spent the last few years sharpening my skill set to be able to be as versatile as possible. I strive to be a problem solver, and I love challenges.
Profile
Summary
Greetings,
My name is Kenneth Pedersen and I am a Digital Artist. I specialize in visual effects and motion graphic work. Compositing, Rotoscoping, Editing, Color Grading, Motion tracking are the my areas of expertise.
My skills are both top notch and varied. I have a voracious appetite for learning new software packages, skillsets in my field and new creative techniques. I am at my best doing problem solving and love a good challenge.
Previous to my life in Digital Art I worked in computers for 14 years in a technical support role and am very competent in troubleshooting all operating systems, web development, and networking problems, which puts me in the particular position of not only being a creative force but also being able to solve any possible technical problems I might come across.
I have three degrees, a Bachelor in Film, and two Associates, one in Digital Animation and Visual Effects, and the other in Electronics & Computer Technology. In addition, I am a font of knowledge on just about every sort of space craft and alien technology that has ever crossed the screen. I look forward to piloting your next project.
If you have any questions at all please feel free to ask. Thanks for reading this.
My name is Kenneth Pedersen and I am a Digital Artist. I specialize in visual effects and motion graphic work. Compositing, Rotoscoping, Editing, Color Grading, Motion tracking are the my areas of expertise.
My skills are both top notch and varied. I have a voracious appetite for learning new software packages, skillsets in my field and new creative techniques. I am at my best doing problem solving and love a good challenge.
Previous to my life in Digital Art I worked in computers for 14 years in a technical support role and am very competent in troubleshooting all operating systems, web development, and networking problems, which puts me in the particular position of not only being a creative force but also being able to solve any possible technical problems I might come across.
I have three degrees, a Bachelor in Film, and two Associates, one in Digital Animation and Visual Effects, and the other in Electronics & Computer Technology. In addition, I am a font of knowledge on just about every sort of space craft and alien technology that has ever crossed the screen. I look forward to piloting your next project.
If you have any questions at all please feel free to ask. Thanks for reading this.
Specialties: Post Production, Computer Graphics & Animation, Photography, Computer networking, Computer Repair
Web Design
Experience
- Dec 2010 - PresentAnalyst / Emdeon
- Jun 2010 - Oct 2011Video Editor / Purple Heart Services, Inc.Digital artist in charge of motion graphics and video editing for the various websites of The Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation, Inc. Working in mostly after effects and final cut.
- Jul 2010 - Jun 2011Photographer / Press-RegisterBay weekend Freelance Photographer,
- Jan 2010 - Jun 2010Digital Artist / Motion and Graphic Image CorporationNews editor for the night and later on morning newscast, also in charge of running camera’s during the broadcast. Worked on a tape based linear video editing systems
- 2004 - 2006Video Editor / Clear Channel BroadcastingVideo Editor for the Morning News
- Jul 2004 - Dec 2004Field Technician / DellFixed hardware problems on location at small businesses and customer’s homes
Made and organized calls to homes and businesses in Mobile and vicinity - Apr 2004 - Jun 2004Help Desk Specialist / Thomas HospitalChanged out backup tapes and created reports on successful backups
Offered troubleshooting by telephone and in person
Created purchase orders for computer and electrical equipment for the hospital - Feb 2004 - Apr 2004Information Management Specialist / US Army Corps of EngineersResponsible for receiving, installation, and setup of Microcomputers and peripheral equipment
Installed numerous personal computer systems, peripheral devices, personal computer hardware subsystems and components
Provided customer assistance as required to resolve hardware/software conflicts - Jul 2001 - Jan 2004Senior Help Desk Technician / ADAM SoftwareAssisted trouble-shooting hardware and software issues and created good customer relations
Advised programmers of crucial program changes
Developed software
Supported customers via Citrx and PCanywhere - Jun 1998 - Jul 2001Head Computer Technician / Tarrant Board of EducationSupervised Windows 9X/NT and a system of 300+ computers running on a hybrid Novell/NT intranet
Implemented corporate mail and Internet servers
Configured workgroup communication suits and administered web applications and host servers
Assisted in the development of better computer policies
Education
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2008 - 2009The Dave SchoolAssociate in Digital Animation & Visual Effects
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2007 - 2008Full Sail UniversityBachelor in FilmActivities: special effects society
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1994 - 1996Virginia CollegeAssociate in Electronics
Additional Information
Websites:
Honors:
Special Effects Society, Full-Sail University, Winter Park, FL
Perfect Attendance, Full-sail University, Winter Park, FL
Course Directors Award – Directing, Full sail University, Winter Park, FL
Course Directors Award – Sound, Full sail University, Winter Park, FL
Employee of the month – ABMC Inc. Adam Software, Daphne, FL
Interests:
Broadcast, film, television, video, web, information technology, photography, Post-Production, Video Editing, Animation, Visual Effects, Video Composting, Non-linear Editing, linear Editing.
Updates
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The Science Fiction Effect http://t.co/nHvjelOy
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Awwwwww....The Cutest Dragonborn On Earth http://t.co/VuTDPkeG
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10 billion year old celestial bodies light up the night sky http://t.co/iCd4rlu7
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There’s something I ought to tell you, I’m not left handed either! http://t.co/qfERcaI9
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The Science Fiction Effect http://t.co/Ac2iLvJl
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You Come From This Thing: The Oldest Animal Ever Discovered [Biology] http://t.co/4RU9kfr8
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KRISTEN STEWART http://t.co/2LcbVkpJ
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Zombie Cupid http://t.co/ohwVWNQS
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Dating Fails: Desperate Measures http://t.co/WggAPECj
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HOT NERD LEVEL: http://t.co/2REKRkZU
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Star Wars R2-D2 Apron [Pic] http://t.co/llQ0bHjx
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This Is the Earliest Human Painting Ever [Science] http://t.co/ivjPgq2O
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I've sent 500 IMs using @digsby! http://t.co/nd0f6xaJ
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Cthulhu Valentine http://t.co/idmzC7kY
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Geektastic Lady Dovahkiin Photoshoot [Gallery] http://t.co/mOg3pZJ4
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Dating Fails: Romance At Its Finest http://t.co/TqARfFVk
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Need a Massage? Why not Zoidberg? http://t.co/9JyrTtrD
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Mammary Mondays: Touching is My Thing http://t.co/b8Oq1oH3
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Actor who played George A. Romero's very first zombie dead at 75 http://t.co/T4eaj2sz
