My name is Rick Sliwinski. I am a freelance motion graphics artist and 2D animator from Philadelphia, PA.
I studied Graphic Design for two years at Bucks County Community College in PA. It was then I became interested in design and digital art. After two years there, I transferred to Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and received my BFA in Motion Graphics and 2D Animation.
In addition to being a digital artist, I’ve also been a musician for over twenty years and spent a few of those years playing in punk rock bands as a guitarist. In my free time I enjoy running, painting, hiking and spending time with my wife and son.
Awards:
2020 AIGA SLC 100 Show Merit Award – “Breaking the Cycle | People Walker” The AIGA SLC 100 Show is Salt Lake Cityʼs most prestigious design competition. Awarded a merit certificate for 2D animation in the video “Breaking the Cycle | People Walker” for client People Walker.
2020 AIGA SLC 100 Show Merit Award – “Coronavirus Etiquette – 10 ways to greet someone” The AIGA SLC 100 Show is Salt Lake Cityʼs most prestigious design competition. Awarded a merit certificate for 2D animation in the video “Coronavirus Etiquette” for client Avalaunch Media.
2018 AIGA SLC 100 Show Merit Award – “Content in Motion” The AIGA SLC 100 Show is Salt Lake Cityʼs most prestigious design competition. Awarded a merit certificate for 2D animation in the video “Content in motion” for client Avalaunch Media.
Telly Gold Medal – “Content in Motion” The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens. Awarded a gold medal for high level craft-use of 2D animation in the video “Content in motion” for client Avalaunch Media.
Telly Silver Medal – “Breaking the Cycle | People Walker” The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens. Awarded a silver medal for Craft-Fully Animated Piece for the video “Breaking the Cycle | People Walker”.
Telly Bronze Medal – “Breaking the Cycle | People Walker” The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens. Awarded a bronze medal for Craft-Use of 2D Animation for the video “Breaking the Cycle | People Walker”.
Telly Bronze Medal – “Breaking the Cycle | People Walker” The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens. Awarded a bronze medal for Promotional Video General Business to Consumer for the video “Breaking the Cycle | People Walker”.
Software, Hardware, and Plug-ins:
I always find my self wondering what other animators are working with/on. So maybe you do to? If so, below is a list of software, computer specs, and most used plug-ins.
My Software:
Adobe After Effects, Illustrator and Photoshop. I also use Element 3D for some 3D stuff.
My Hardware:
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017)
Two 29-inch Samsung Ultra-wide Curved Screen LED-Lit Monitors
Processor – 4.2 GHz Intel Core i7
Memory – 40 GB 2400 MHz DDR4
Graphics – Radeon Pro 580 8192 MB
My Favorite Plug-ins: