Raymond Rodriguez:
CLASS OF 1964
Western International High SchoolClass of 1964
Detroit, MI
University of MichiganClass of 1979
Dearborn, MI
Detroit College of BusinessClass of 1978
Dearborn, MI
Neinas Junior High SchoolClass of 1959
Detroit, MI
McKinstry SchoolClass of 1957
Detroit, MI
Raymond's Story
After graduating from WHS in January 1964 I started college. Unfortunately I did not have a student deferment so I wound up being drafted in the U.S. Army. Most of the duty was in Asia including Vietnam. After my military service I went back to school. I attended The Detroit College of Business (now Davenport University) and the University of Michigan. I managed to make it through both institutions with a very good GPA. After that I worked for GM at the GM Tech Center in Warren. Lost my job because of cutbacks in the auto industry. I was transferred to Detroit Diesel (then a GM Division). Detroit Diesel was later sold to several different investors (including Roger Penske at one time). Later Daimler Benz bought Detroit Diesel and after some time MTU (a division of Daimler Benz) bought Detroit Diesel. After 30 plus years of working I took an early retirement from MTU/Detroit Diesel (in 2001...Expand for more
). My wife (Lauri) was a free lance animator/motion graphics artist during this time. We decided to start our own business (Chimera Studios LLC). I was in training during this time to learn all the ins and outs of good camera work as well as animation. We do Animation, Cinematography, DVD's for Promotions, Motion Graphics, Videography and Post Production work. I (we) have filmed several full length films with Independent Film Producers that have won awards in film festivals. We have also filmed short movies that have also won awards. Filming of commercials, DVD's and training films for various businesses has also been accomplished .
Currently, my wife Lauri and I are working on a children's animation. We have completed a book and are preparing to have it published. The full animation is taking longer. However, we do have 3 episodes completed that will be available for viewing by investors.
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