"As unit director I recently had the pleasure of working with James who was in charge of storyboard revisions. James is a conscientious self-starter and team player. He takes direction well, performs under pressure and is always eager to deliver what is required. He also paints and has a keen interest in the arts. I was glad to have him on board and found his outgoing and affable manner brought a welcome air of positive energy to the project."
-Nick Vallinakis
Unit Director Bardel Entertainment
DC Superhero Girls
"Moonbot hired James Bourne for a contract position and ended up extending his contract because of his usefulness. He not only works hard but also works fast. James’s attitude was always very positive, and his energy was phenomenal. James shows enthusiasm toward his craft and was constantly learning outside of work yet gave 100% at the office. It was a pleasure to work with James, and we would work with him again in the future if the need arose. We would highly recommend him to a prospective employer."
-Limbert Fabian
Emmy-Award winning Director
-Nick Vallinakis
Unit Director Bardel Entertainment
DC Superhero Girls
"Moonbot hired James Bourne for a contract position and ended up extending his contract because of his usefulness. He not only works hard but also works fast. James’s attitude was always very positive, and his energy was phenomenal. James shows enthusiasm toward his craft and was constantly learning outside of work yet gave 100% at the office. It was a pleasure to work with James, and we would work with him again in the future if the need arose. We would highly recommend him to a prospective employer."
-Limbert Fabian
Emmy-Award winning Director
Moonbot Studios
"James is a good board artist with great ideas, excellent staging skills and a very nice person to work with.
He is very prolific and his boards are clear. I'd recommend him to any studio looking for story artist."
"James is a good board artist with great ideas, excellent staging skills and a very nice person to work with.
He is very prolific and his boards are clear. I'd recommend him to any studio looking for story artist."
-Moroni Taylor, Story Artist at Blue Sky Animation Studios
"James is an outstanding artist with great enthusiasm and energy for storyboarding. I have known James for six years and from the beginning have been impressed with his ability, dedication, and extreme passion for the art of telling stories. He is consistently energized and motivated in all aspects of the creative process. He has a friendly personality, a good sense of humor, and the ability to be a leader among his peers."
-Tyler Carter, Designer and Color Artist at Blue Sky Animation Studios
"James is a passionate and dedicated artist, always making huge efforts towards meeting his ambitious personal goals. I've always been impressed with his tenacity and drive. He's a joy to work with and always brings a positive, forward-thinking attitude to the mix."
-Anthony Holden, Story and Development Artist at Laika
"James a not only a great guy to have on a
project, he puts a lot of himself into the projects he's given and
produces fantastic work. Loved having that guy around the production
office."
"James is a talented artist who did amazing work
for the audience preview reels project I managed at Blue Sky Studios. He
was always willing to put in the extra time and effort it took to
perfect his frames. The project was on time and under budget thanks to
his help in finishing much more than his daily quota. I would welcome
the opportunity to work with James again."
"James makes things happen. He possesses a deadly combination of professionalism and fanboy zeal which continue to propel himself and the people around him forward.
As part of the comics anthology team he successfully mobilized and led in the charge to the CTN animation expo, I got to see first hand how reliable of a leader he is, and how flexible he can be to make sure all our goals were reached. He's an invaluable asset I'd recommend on any worthwhile project."
-Kevin Merriman, Comic Book artist of Mariachi Dachi
"I have yet to meet anyone more honest than
James. He has a tenacious vision for art and story that is infectious
to those around him. I have never seen anyone share stories or
communicate on a technical/business level with such clarity and
sincerity."
-Nephi Hepworth, Storyboard Artist
"James and I worked together on a small team at Blue Sky Studios,
painting storyboards for Ice Age: Continental Drift. Our work was used
in screenings and were an integral part of the pacing and plotting of
the film's final cut. James presented himself as a very enthusiastic and
hard working professional artist, with a very easy-going and likable
disposition. His friendly demeanor and eagerness to complete his work to
the very best of his abilities made him stand out as an exemplary team
player. James has solid drawing and painting skills that continue to
blossom with every project he works on.
It was a pleasure working with James and I would encourage anyone with the opportunity to work with him to take it. He is a valuable asset to any team and will give hit utmost to any project put before him.
I hope I can work with James again in the future."
It was a pleasure working with James and I would encourage anyone with the opportunity to work with him to take it. He is a valuable asset to any team and will give hit utmost to any project put before him.
I hope I can work with James again in the future."
-Tom Kirrane Martinez Senior Designer and Digital Artist at Scholastic
"James did amazing detailed storyboards for the horror film I wrote and
directed. After just a couple of meetings, James was able to catch my
vision of the film and deliver interesting boards that moved the story
forward, many times coming up with ideas I had not considered myself.
James also took direction well, making changes to meet my vision when
necessary. The boards themselves were an invaluable resource while
shooting, helping us to get the film done in a timely manner, with the
results I was looking for."
-Ruston Jones Writer and Director, Sugarcube Visuals
