Google defines animation as the act of living or the state of being alive. So animators must understand that life defines the animation but also that animation can be used to define life. It captures life with interesting characters, action and emotion in a way that a live action camera cannot. Alex uses animation to share his experiences and be a positive influence and addition to our culture. He started college studying physics, but animation has taught him far more about the world and the way life works than a physics degree ever could have.
In May 2011, Alex graduated with a BFA in Digital Animation from University of Colorado at Denver. Him and his peers finished their short film called 8 Second Dance and has been winning award after award in international film festivals. This was the greatest experience of Alex's life, and he can’t wait to find another project to become his next greatest experience. This production enabled him to be involved in every aspect of the production from story boarding, voice acting, character modeling, texturing, rigging, lighting, animating, rendering and compositing.
The production started with a small 4 page script and adapted it to a strong heart filled story about a rodeo family that sticks together no matter what. From script to DVD, the entire production lasted 18 months and was produced by 13 student artists working under the guidance of 4 faculty producers. All their hard work paid off in the end when the audience gave them a standing ovation at the end of the premier at Starz Theater.