John Cernak: Prior to becoming a digital animator, his professional career was that of an award-winning graphic artist, proficient in graphic design, photography and illustration. These traditional art skills have allowed for an understanding of composition, lighting and image-based story telling, which now serve as the foundation of his animation career. John Cernak is known for Dear, Sweet Emma (2003), The Little Wizard: Guardian of the Magic Crystals (2008) and Joyride (2005).