Vancouver B.C. V5Y 2V3
1-778-686-2080
jimmy.cy.wu@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
- To pursue my goal of becoming a respectable animator in the animation field.
EDUCATION
2006 – 2007
3D Animation and Visual Effect, Honour Diploma, Vancouver Film School
2001 – 2005
Biochemistry, Honour Bachelor degree of Arts and Sciences, University of Toronto
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
- Expertize in animation
- Proficient in storyboard, model, rig, texture, light and render
- Strong problem solving and multi-tasking skills
- Effective working under tight deadline, in a team and individual environment
Software
- Autodesk Maya
- Softimage XSI
- ToonBoom Harmony
- Adobe Photoshop/After Effects/Premiers/Illustrator
Art
- 3D/Classical Animation
- Storyboard
- Life Drawing
- Acting
WORK EXPERIENCE
April 2010 – Current
Animator, “1001 Nights” – Big Bad Boo Studios
- Produced 25 seconds of production quality animation per week
- Animated characters and props based on the Arabian tales using ToonBoom Harmony
July 2009 – November 2009
Animator, “Hot Wheels Battle Force 5″ – Nerd Corps Entertainment
- Produced 25 seconds of production quality animation per week
- Animated humanoid characters as well as vehicles using Softimage XSI
- 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
- Adapted quickly to the style and the pipeline of the production and to the workflows of the directors
- Animated in an exaggerated style of animation using Softimage XSI
April 2008 – November 2008
CG Animator, “Zeke’s Pad” – Bardel Entertainment Inc.
- Animated camera, props, humanoid and four-legged 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 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.
ACHIEVEMENTS
November 2009
- 11 Second Club monthly online competition ranked 7 out of 246
OTHER ACTIVITES
2004-2006
Captain and Founder, team TT Typhoons of JCBL
- Assembled a baseball team of fifteen players to compete in a community league
- Scheduled practice each week and strictly set up regulations making sure every player committed equally
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