Hey! I'm Ian McBride (they/them). Is that a new tie? It suits you.
I'm an Animation Artist (Story, Visdev, 2D Character) and Screenwriter. I graduated from
ArtCenter College of Design in April 2024 with a Bachelor's of Science in Entertainment Design
and a Minor in Creative Writing. You heard that right--"Jungle Boy Draw Good" and they write pretty too!
My work honours our interconnected world, to remind us that losers can be heroes if they set their minds to it.
In directing my Capstone film "The Wild Life" I lead a small team to shine a light on dark shadows of the history of Los Angeles, while delivering thrills, action, and laughs.
I believe in the mutual exchange of ideas between mentor and student. While directing "The Wild Life" I helped students meet their academic and personal goals as a Coach in ArtCenter's Writing Center, while also expanding my own knowledge of the subjects they sought help communicating!
In a world of specialists, I only resist categorization because I know how to keep all the plates spinning
with bold and economical solutions. That and, to be frank, I just want to help everyone!
Relevant Skills
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ToonBoom StoryBoard Pro
- ToonBoom Harmony
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Photoshop
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Illustrator
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Adobe After Effects
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Adobe Premiere
Design
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Screenwriting
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Storyboarding
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Animation Pipeline
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Character Design
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Prop Design
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World Building
Language
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English (fluent)
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Spanish (beginner)
Ian McBride
Story Artist, Animator, Screenwriter
Bachelor of Science in Entertainment Design, Minor in Creative Writing
April 2024 - Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA, USA
Director, Writer, Casting, Editor, Art Director, Storyboard Artist, Lead Animator, Character Designer, Layout Illustrator, Background Painter - "THE WILD LIFE" | February 2022 - April 2024
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Wrote, directed, and animated and original animated short of 12 minutes; recruited and managed a team of 15 animators and illustrators to develop and oversee project aesthetics.
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Animated and Storyboarded original plot consisting of 100+ images using ToonBoom Harmony and Storyboard Pro; assigned layouts to illustrators from completed storyboards.
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Animated 85 sequences to finalize short. Approximately 4-5 sequences per week.
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Designed 9 original characters from concept through final digital render, including color and original sketches.
Illustrator, Storyboard Artist - "DOWNTOWN BUS" | April 2024 - July 2024
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Created 5 original eye-catching illustrations for use in a live action film production. Worked independently and collaboratively with Director to render illustrations to fit production needs.
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working from descriptions of location, choreographed a boxing sequence, and drew storyboards to depict action, performance, and drama.
Storyboard Artist - "MIXTAPE FOR THE END OF THE WORLD | July 2024
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Composed original illustrations communicating action and drama, working from location reference.
Director, Animator, Storyboard Artist - "UMIDASU" | Fall 2022 - Spring 2023
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Wrote, directed, and animated and original animated short of 4 minutes.
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Managed a team of animators and illustrators to develop and oversee aesthetics of the project.
Storyboard Artist - "FIVE HYPE REEL" | October 2022
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Created original storyboard sequences for a Commercial, depicting camera placement, focus, and storytelling.
Animator, Storyboard, Character Design, Layout, Background Paint, Color - "WINDSWEPT" | October 2019 - January 2020
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Directed and animated an original 40-second sequence.
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Working from descriptions, developed storyboards that depict action, camera placement, and acting of sequences.
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Designed 2 original characters from concept through to final digital render.