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.

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Kenneth Pedersen
Analyst at Emdeon
Motion Pictures and Film | Greater Nashville Area, US

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.
Specialties: Post Production, Computer Graphics & Animation, Photography, Computer networking, Computer Repair Web Design

Experience

  • Dec 2010 - Present
    Analyst / Emdeon
  • Jun 2010 - Oct 2011
    Video 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 2011
    Photographer / Press-Register
    Bay weekend Freelance Photographer,
  • Jan 2010 - Jun 2010
    Digital Artist / Motion and Graphic Image Corporation
    News 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 - 2006
    Video Editor / Clear Channel Broadcasting
    Video Editor for the Morning News
  • Jul 2004 - Dec 2004
    Field Technician / Dell
    Fixed 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 2004
    Help Desk Specialist / Thomas Hospital
    Changed 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 2004
    Information Management Specialist / US Army Corps of Engineers
    Responsible 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 2004
    Senior Help Desk Technician / ADAM Software
    Assisted 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 2001
    Head Computer Technician / Tarrant Board of Education
    Supervised 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

  • 2008 - 2009
    The Dave School
    Associate in Digital Animation & Visual Effects
  • 2007 - 2008
    Full Sail University
    Bachelor in Film
    Activities: special effects society
  • 1994 - 1996
    Virginia College
    Associate in Electronics

Additional Information

Websites:
Personal Website, Company Website
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.
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