Jimmy Wu – 3D animator

163 West 44th Ave
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