Perry Harovas

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Gender Male
Industry Communications or Media
Occupation Visual Effects and Animation
Location New York, NY, United States
Introduction I have over 21 years experience in film, television and games. I have created visual effects for six feature films, directed 2 half-hour animated children's shows which aired in 31 million households, co-authored the best-selling 848 page book "Mastering Maya" which was the first book released about Maya. I also speak regularly on the subjects of animation and visual effects across the country, primarily at universities such as Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and New York University (NYU). I have taught at multiple colleges and universities, including NYU and Emerson College. I Graduated in 1990 from Emerson College with a BA in Film and Television Credits and clients: Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular 2006 “Casper: A Spirited Beginning” “Commandments” “Crossworlds” “Cremaster 3” “Not of This Earth” “Black Scorpion” 1 & 2 “CSI: Miami” (Episode from Spring 2006) “Evolution” (PBS Miniseries funded by Paul Allen) “The Super Snoopers” (2 half hour children’s shows) “Black Scorpion” (Showtime TV series) “The History Channel” “The Discovery Channel” (Shark Week Promos)
Interests Movies, SciFi, Indiana Jones, Comic Books, Time Travel, Quantum Theory (and Computing), swimming, biking, nature walks, Sports Cars, and a million other geeky things. Despite what order this list is in, first, and most important, is my family.
Favorite Movies Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Incredibles, Star Wars, Defending Your Life, Ratatouille (or anything Pixar, really).
Favorite Books Replay by Ken Grimwood

Which is easier to make a model airplane out of and why: a banana peel or a wet sock?

A wet sock, because it will eventually dry, then harden. The banana peel will just rot and evaporate. Sort of.