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SLICE Creative Network is your "one stop shop" to find available and talented Orlando-based Freelancers in the theme park and entertainment industries.

RAY KEIM

Graphics/Digital Animation/Models

October 2011 Featured Freelancer

Ray Keim is a multifaceted artist who produces digital illustrations, models and animations for theme parks, film, television, live stage, DVD titles, and the web. Ray is a seasonal member of the Entertainment Art and Design Department at Universal Studios Orlando, producing art, graphics, animations and scale model concepts for special events and live shows at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure theme parks. For the last 6 Halloweens, Ray has been a member of the Halloween Horror Nights Design Team, serving as Graphic Designer, Modeler and Illustrator for all aspects of the event, as well as contributing to theme concepts and story-lines. Ray is also a contributor to Universal Creative, designing concept art, scale models and graphics for future Universal theme parks, rides and attractions. Past projects include The Simpsons Ride and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and he served as Art Director for the live ski stunt show "Hydro Action" at Islands of Adventure.

Along with an interest in theme parks and architectural renderings, Ray is known for designing 3D cut paper illustrations, gingerbread houses, and sculpture. Online, Ray is known for his web site, Haunted Dimensions. Haunted Dimensions is a gateway for art by Ray Keim, news related to Disney's Haunted Mansion attractions, the haunt industry, FREE spooky 3D paper models, gingerbread architecture, photo-logs of "haunted" places and all things Halloweeny.

Although Ray's recent work revolves around Halloween, his background and abilities go far beyond that, covering a full range of themes, subjects and media.

Visit Ray's website: http://www.raykeim.com

Email Ray: haunted3D@raykeim.com

What a great month! We've added 9 new fantastic freelancers to the site.

BRIE RITCHEY
Graphic Designer

PRESSCOTT MCDONALD
Photographer

ANDREW HUNGERFORD
Architectural Designer
Interior Designer
Theme Park Designer

BARRY ANDERSON
Figure Maker
Illustrator
Sculptor

PJ TAMAYO
Designer
Illustrator
Art Director

ANDRE ECHEVARRIA
Designer
Art Director

CINDY WHITE
Scenic Designer
Art Director
Conceptual Illustrator
Parade Designer

MANUEL CORDERO
Designer
Art Director

OZ DESHAW
Sculptor

Bryan Ebenhoch: Designer

• Did the Production Design on the film "The Sacred", which debuts in November.

• Just completed a site plan for a sustainable city for a design & development firm.

• Ongoing work with Universal Creative.

PJ Tamayo: Designer

• Currently completing Food & Merchandising graphics for Halloween Horror Nights 21.

• Ongoing retail expansion efforts on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

• Providing illustrations for 2 books: The Magical Musical Tour and First Children.

• PJ's first film "Star Wars: A Light in the Darkness" has just premiered online and has already won 2 awards from LucasFilm.

• His children's book "Legend of the Dragon Gate" is going to print this month.

Harry Moore: Designer & Illustrator

• Currently working on design & illustrations for: SeaWorld merchandise lines

• Hasbro (the Avengers, Spiderman 2012 movie, new boardgame concept)

• Mattel (World Wrestling Entertainment packaging comps)

• Sponge Bob licensing illustrations

Melody Matheny: Designer

• Designing graphics with Fathom Video

• Beginning work with Nickelodeon Recreation

• Designing websites for various local Orlando clients.

David Ruzicka: Show Writer

• Is now a major part of the writing team for Renegade Theater's musical entry into this year's Fringe Festival.

• Is teaching Playwriting at Renegade's kids program.

• PAPS, David's ghost hunting mockumentary, debuts in December!

Tyssul Patel: Motion Graphics

• Developing his 3D rendering skills. Check out his HAIR renderings, wow.

Presscott McDonald: Photographer

• Photographing models TODAY! for Ocean Drive Magazine.

Misty Miotto: Photographer

• Working on a new website for The Heart Gallery of Central Florida.

• Working on community photography event, Help Portrait 2011.

• Ongoing operation of the Central Florida PUG photography organization.

Barry Anderson: Figure Maker & Sculptor

• Appearing as a Guest at Spooky Empire this weekend.

• Working on illustrations for a printed apparel company.

• Creating sculptures and silicone skins for a robotics company for museum display.

Kim Gromoll: Designer & Art Director

• Designed the set for Bill & Ted's Excellent Halloween Adventure at HHN 21.

• Co-Designer for Haunted Houses at HHN 21.

• Currently working on 4 float designs for Mardi Gras Parade 2012 at Universal Studios.

• Kim Gromoll will be designing a haunted house for the Hub children's network "Haunt Your House" contest. Some lucky kid will be choosen to have his house transformed into the coolest house on the block for Halloween. Kim will lead a team of designers that will fly to the location and design and install the house over the October 20th weekend. The finished house and install will air on Halloween weekend on Hub.

Andre Echevarria: Designer & Art Director

• GRAPHIC DESIGN - working on product packaging designs and labeling for a supplement company that will go in GNC, Vitamin Shoppe, Costco, CVS, & Walmart next month.

• ATTRACTION DESIGN – working on sketches for themed fun play areas and photo ops in outdoor malls

• WEB DESIGN – designing 2 CMS websites

Steve Rugg: Illustrator, Concept Developer, Designer

• Working on a new website for a company located in San Diego.

Adam Icenogle: Illustrator

• Working on graphic design/branding for a new local company.

• Finishing up illustrations for a book of children's poetry.

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