Vancouver B.C. V5Y 2V3
1-778-686-2080
jimmy.cy.wu@gmail.com
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
- Expertize in animation
- Proficient in storyboard, model, rig, texture, light and render
- Strong leadership, problem solving and multi-task skills developed through working and extra curriculum experiences
- Effective working under tight deadline, in a team and individual environment
Software
- Autodesk Maya
- Softimage XSI
- Adobe Photoshop/After Effects/Premiers/Illustrator
Art
- 3D/Classical Animation
- Storyboard
- Life Drawing
- Acting
ACHIEVEMENTS
November 2009
- 11 Second Club monthly online competition ranked 7 out of 246
WORK EXPERIENCE
July 2009 – November 2009
Animator, “Hot Wheels Battle Force 5″ – Nerd Corps Entertainment
- Produced 25 seconds of production quality animation per week for the YTV and the Cartoon Network animated series, Hot Wheels Battle Force 5
- Animated in a realistic style of animation as well as vehicle animations using XSI
- Achieved exciting dynamic action shots by pin point the timing of the action and camera move
- Collaborated closely with the directors and the supervisors to produce scenes that exceeded their expectations
January 2009 – June 2009
Animator, “League of Super Evil” – Nerd Corps Entertainment
- Produced 25 seconds of production quality animation per week for the Cartoon Network animated series, League of Super Evil
- Adapted quickly to the style and the pipeline of the production and to the workflows of the directors
- Animated in a funny and exaggerated style of animation using Softimage XSI
April 2008 – October 2008
CG Animator, “Zeke’s Pad” – Bardel Entertainment Inc.
- Produced 25 to 30 seconds of production quality animation per week for the new YTV cartoon series, Zeke’s Pad
- Animated camera, props, humanoid and animal characters using Autodesk Maya
- Acquired the trust of the entire production by working diligently and always be on schedule
March 2008
Scene Assembly, “Zeke’s Pad” – Bardel Entertainment Inc.
- Analyzed the storyboard and referenced in the necessary assets for a weekly quota of 200 shots
- Identified the missing assets and reported them to the appropriate department
- Identified and solved scene assembly team’s efficiency problem by developing a script that automates lengthy manual process
December 2005 – July 2006
Research Assistant, Taipei Medical University
- Performed biochemical experiment on adrenal C21 gene.
EDUCATION
2006 – 2007
3D Animation and Visual Effect, Honour Diploma, Vancouver Film School
2001 – 2005
Biochemistry, Honour Bachelor degree of Art and Science, University of Toronto
OTHER ACTIVITES
2004-2006
Captain and Founder, team TT Typhoons of JCBL
- Assembled a solid baseball team of fifteen players while searching for a community league to play in
- Scheduled practice each week and strictly set up regulations making sure every player committed equally
- Led the team to the first season in a league
2004-2005
Vice President of External Affairs, ROCSAUT
- Built up and maintained sponsorships to fund the monthly events and the bi-monthly club magazine
- Interacted with other student associations
- Worked as a team with two other presidents on major decisions
2003-2004
Art Director, ROCSAUT
- Designed and printed visual promotions, including membership cards, staff business cards, posters, flyers and banners for club events and announcements
- Participated in layout and art design of the club magazine