http://raymondross.com/DemoReel2009.mov

When time permits, I’ll find my newer stuff. Until then, here’s my reel from a few years ago.

I’ve finished up on IA4 and have officially moved on to Leafmen! I’ll have some free time to update this site in the next week so keep an eye out! For reals.

We are nearing the end of animation on IA Continental drift! Stay tuned for more random posts!

So as usual, life’s been busy. I’ve been fortunate enough to have another batch of great students, Ice Age is going well and family life has never been better. As soon as time finds its way to me, i’m going to update this site with new animations, some photography and all that jazz. Until next time yall.

-RayRo

TRAILER 2

I animated the shot where scrat slams into the ship and it reveals that he is a mermaid.

Love it!

You get this question a lot when your in the industry and I thought I’d shed some light on the answer. Animation is great, I would NEVER trade my job with anyone. I smile and laugh on a daily basis and it’s because I have the greatest job in the world! The misconception is that the job is easy and that I draw pictures all day long. Animation is an art form like painting and sculpting etc so it takes a lot of time and passion. Behind all of the jokes and playing around, is an animator who dedicates a lot of time and thought into each and every frame. We emotionally invest ourselves into every shot, which can be mentally draining at the end of the day. My favorite part of my job is when the movie is finished and I watch it with an audience. Hearing the laughs, gasps and screams tell me that we’ve convinced someone that he/she/it is alive. I didn’t get into this business for fame or fortune (which would be nice ) I got into it so that I can leave a piece of my art with the world for as long as possible and to do what I love.  So, what is it like working as an animator? It’s like not working at all. <———- cheesy as hell but true.

-RayRo

So Class 1 is in full force and it’s been going really well. The energy from the students is amazing and inspiring. On the home front, baby Sofia is growing up too fast and I don’t want to miss a minute of it. As busy as I am with work and teaching, I’m never too busy for my family. If don’t return emails, please understand, be patient and I’ll get around to it soon!

-RayRo

I’ll give a quick update on both work and life so that I can play catch up to the 1 person who reads this blog. The wife and I had our daughter almost nine months ago! Baby Sofia We’ve been busy on the home front so I’ve had little time to update or even think about updating this blog. Watching our daughter grow up has been the best I’ve ever experienced. On the work front, I’ve been teaching for animation mentor and that has been a blast! The energy from the students is amazing and  I’m loving every minute of it. I will be updating the Rio reel soon and will post it on here within the week or so. Other then that, busy with the family and busy at work.