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Experienced Filmmaker and Studio Artist
Barry M.

4,140 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Hourly Rate: $35
Response time: 2 hours
Barry M.'s Photo

Experienced Filmmaker and Studio Artist
Experienced Filmmaker and Studio Artist
Barry M.

4,140 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

4,140 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Barry


Bio

I am a passionate and experienced online tutor, holding a Bachelor of Arts degree in Multidisciplinary Studio Arts with a minor in Communications and Graphic Design. With a love for art and a desire to share my knowledge, I specialize in various art-related subjects, including Art History, Art Appreciation, Film Studies, Life Drawing, Art, Digital Photography, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Motion Graphics.

With over 3,500 hours of online tutoring experience and three years of...

I am a passionate and experienced online tutor, holding a Bachelor of Arts degree in Multidisciplinary Studio Arts with a minor in Communications and Graphic Design. With a love for art and a desire to share my knowledge, I specialize in various art-related subjects, including Art History, Art Appreciation, Film Studies, Life Drawing, Art, Digital Photography, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Motion Graphics.

With over 3,500 hours of online tutoring experience and three years of in-person tutoring at Bakersfield College and California State University Bakersfield, I have developed a keen ability to tailor my teaching approach to suit each student's learning style and needs. My ultimate goal is to help students succeed and find enjoyment in the learning process.

Beyond tutoring, I have a background in film-making, where I have directed, filmed, and edited multiple projects. This experience has provided me with a unique perspective on storytelling, enhancing my sense of aesthetics and composition, which I incorporate into my teaching.

As an educator, I prioritize creating a safe and inclusive learning environment that caters to all students. Recognizing that everyone learns differently, I take the time to personalize my teaching approach, accommodating visual and auditory learners alike.

Being neurodivergent myself, I am dedicated to ensuring that every student I work with feels comfortable and understood. I have experience teaching neurodivergent students and firmly believe in every student's potential for success. With patience, empathy, and a willingness to go the extra mile, I strive to help my students reach their full potential.

In summary, I am a passionate and experienced tutor committed to helping students of all backgrounds and ages excel. Whether your interests lie in Art History, Digital Photography, or Motion Graphics, I am here to guide you in unleashing your creativity and achieving your goals. Let us embark on this exciting journey of learning and discovery together!


Education

• California State University Bakersfield
Studio Arts

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $35
  • Rate details: I offer discounts for groups and multiple hour lessons.
  • Lesson cancellation: 12 hours notice required
  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Art

Adobe Illustrator,

Adobe Illustrator

I have been using the Adobe Master Suite of programs for personal use for several years before studying graphic design, digital illustration, photo restoration and manipulation more formally at Bakersfield College, and California State University Bakersfield. I have a dual focus AA degree in Digital and Studio arts, as well as a Multidisciplinary BA degree.
Adobe Photoshop,

Adobe Photoshop

I have been working in Photoshop for many years, initially I was self taught, but then I went to college where I studied Graphic Design, Photography, and Digital Illustration. I received a dual focus AA degree from Bakersfield College before gaining my BA from California State University Bakersfield in Multidisciplinary Studio Arts.
Drawing,

Drawing

I have been drawing for almost 40 years. I have studied art more formally for the last 10 years, including drawing, painting, screen printing, graphic design and many more, most of which require preliminary drawings. I have taught drawing in an elementary after school program. I have drawn everything from gestural sketches, to highly detailed charcoal portraits, cartoons, storyboards, comic books, and caricatures.
Film,

Film

My earliest memories are of watching films. I have collected, watched and studied movies for over three decades. I have taken multiple film history and theory courses on my way to getting my Bachelors degree, including genre specific studies, gender, and cultural considerations as they relate to film writing and production.
Photography,

Photography

I began taking pictures as a child on family vacations and events. I practiced for years before studying formally in college. I took several classes in basic to advanced photography learning techniques from traditional portraiture, to trick photography, HDR, high speed, long exposure et al.
Video Production

Video Production

I began shooting videos at family events more than 20 years ago. Since then I have filmed short narrative films with friends, filmed live concerts, created experimental interactive DVD projects, and independent short and feature length films. I have worked with SD, HD, 4K, analog and digital cameras and camcorders, DSLR is my current preference because of the balance of cost and features with interchangeable lenses.

Computer

Adobe Illustrator,

Adobe Illustrator

I have been using the Adobe Master Suite of programs for personal use for several years before studying graphic design, digital illustration, photo restoration and manipulation more formally at Bakersfield College, and California State University Bakersfield. I have a dual focus AA degree in Digital and Studio arts, as well as a Multidisciplinary BA degree.
Adobe Photoshop,

Adobe Photoshop

I have been working in Photoshop for many years, initially I was self taught, but then I went to college where I studied Graphic Design, Photography, and Digital Illustration. I received a dual focus AA degree from Bakersfield College before gaining my BA from California State University Bakersfield in Multidisciplinary Studio Arts.
Photography,

Photography

I began taking pictures as a child on family vacations and events. I practiced for years before studying formally in college. I took several classes in basic to advanced photography learning techniques from traditional portraiture, to trick photography, HDR, high speed, long exposure et al.
Video Production

Video Production

I began shooting videos at family events more than 20 years ago. Since then I have filmed short narrative films with friends, filmed live concerts, created experimental interactive DVD projects, and independent short and feature length films. I have worked with SD, HD, 4K, analog and digital cameras and camcorders, DSLR is my current preference because of the balance of cost and features with interchangeable lenses.

Examples of Expertise


Barry has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 4 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

Ratings and Reviews


Rating

5.0 (1,596 ratings)
5 star
(1,565)
4 star
(24)
3 star
(4)
2 star
(2)
1 star
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Reviews

Barry was AWESOME!!!!

Articulate, and patient and super knowledgeable!!!! Thank you BARRY!!! He helped me see the obvious but also to show me things I didnt even consider. Now my animatic will be amazing!

Tim, 1 lesson with Barry

Dedicated tutor for my kids

Barry tutored my two boys in drawing basics over the summer. Barry is a kind instructor with a great depth of knowledge on the subject. My older son (an almost 12-year old) especially made a giant leap in both understanding and ability. Barry’s lessons have opened the door to self study and an overall interest in drawing in a that regular art classes in school had not. We hope to resume lessons with Barry next summer.

Belinda, 19 lessons with Barry

The photoshop wizard

Barry is quite honestly the best tutor you could ever find. He is funny, patient, extremely intelligent, and a pleasure to work with. I have hired 3 other tutors previously and they didn’t do a fraction of what Barry was able to. I will continue learning from Barry until I too, am a photoshop wizard.

Samantha, 3 lessons with Barry

So much patience

My son has been taking drawing with Barry for quite some time now and always looks forward to class. Last week I made the mistake of interrupting class and my son shut down. Barry was empathetic and kind and told him that he would be there when ready. But instead of doing his own thing, Barry started narrating what he was drawing until my son engaged again. When my son finally talked, Barry gave him a choice of either drawing what he just narrated together or if he wanted to watch it drawn again. What an incredible human. We are so lucky to have found him.

Shirley, 130 lessons with Barry

Knowledgeable and Patient

Barry is an excellent tutor and very knowledgeable with great intuition. He is very patient and has an excellent approach to teaching and allowing the student to learn at their own pace. I look forward to working with him more in the future.

Lori, 3 lessons with Barry

Barry is the Pro! Meticulous, Clear and Attentive - Highly Recommended!

Barry really takes the time to get to know his students and I have to say, he's got the patience of a sage. Moreover, he knows his stuff. Very thorough, detail-oriented, and yet clear in his approach Barry is the consummate professional. He's the Real Deal. Highly, highly recommended! All the Reviews here are true - he's just Excellent!

Lanvi, 2 lessons with Barry

Barry is patient, amiable and knowledgeable.

For our initial session, Barry led me through lesson material that I'd been stuck on. He was easy to work with and very helpful. We will continue working together weekly as I move forward through on line classes.

Tod, 14 lessons with Barry

Great tutor, thank you!

Barry was very clear, available. and knowledgeable! Pleasure to work with. Had an answer to all my questions and spoke to me in terms I could understand. Thanks!

Julia, 1 lesson with Barry

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Mr. Barry taught 2 sessions to my daughter and we are very satisfied with him. He is very knowledgeable and patient tutor. My daughter is planning to schedule more sessions whenever she needs help in Graphic Design courses in future.

Humera, 10 lessons with Barry

Barry is patient, amiable and knowledgeable.

For our initial session, Barry led me through lesson material that I'd been stuck on. He was easy to work with and very helpful. We will continue working together weekly as I move forward through on line classes.

Tod, 14 lessons with Barry
Hourly Rate: $35
Response time: 2 hours
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