Charles DeGroot

Charles began animating from the early age of 14 and he spent the his career working in multiple facets of design and animation industry. These projects have ranged from :30 branding spots for Verizon FiOS fiber optic system, to long format advertisements for Delallo Foods and Duquesne Beer. As Gisteo’s animation head, his diverse skills have been on display on hundreds of explainer video production projects for clients around the world.

In addition to his animated video production work, he has written, produced and recorded music for the past 10 years, garnering attention from A-list producers and gaining national radio play.

Charles studied Digital Media Production at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. In 2013, he fled the cold and snow of his native Pittsburgh and relocated to Charleston, SC, where he’s thoroughly enjoying the weather and Southern hospitality.