My name is Justin Wai and I am a character animator.
I focus mainly on character animation in 3D to create shorts, gaming, film, and marketing tools for companies. Currently a junior animator at Edge of Reality, I work on character interaction animation and quadrapedal animation for in-game sequences. Other personal skills include modeling, lighting, texturing, compositing, storyboarding, and classical animation.
note** In order to have an ongoing knowledge of the industry, I continuously take on the arduous task of playing the finest video games and watching prominent animation movies. Only through comprehensive analysis of the aforementioned activities will my knowledge of entertaining diversions and how to generate them, will grow.**
Exposure to a studio like working environment at Vancouver Film established my sincere appreciation in working with others to develop projects on a short deadline. I recognize other members of the team for their part in accomplishing strong productions. It is others who inspire me through their creativity to embrace my own.
To advance as an artist in the CG industry alongside a team of respectful artists in order to pursue a career goal of becoming an important role as a 3d animator.
Education
Vancouver Film School – Vancouver, Canada
3D Animation and Visual Effects
Graduated Honors May, 2009
University of Texas at Dallas
Major of Arts & Technology
Graduated May, 2008
Final GPA: 3.026
Relevant Courses: Intro to 3D, Lighting and Texturing, Advanced Modeling, Character Modeling and Rigging, Computer Animation,
2D Animation, 2D/3D Design, Drawing Foundations, Digital Photography, Preproduction
Professional Experience
Edge of Reality
Austin, Texas
Junior Animator
February 2011 – September 2011
- Animated complex characters for in-game interaction sequences
- Animated quadrupedal dog and cat characters for in-game interaction sequences
- Participated in quality analysis workflows and documentation
Liquid Logixx Studios
Dallas, Texas
Freelance Animator
April 2010 – January 2011
- Created hyper realistic 3d models and diagrams for use by Sentry Air Filters
- Animated characters with dialogue for an Angelina Ballerina project
- Established the animation workflow process for the Angelina project
Marriott Hotels
Dallas, Texas
Audio/Visual Specialist
February 2007 – August 2008
- Assisted in the training of new employees hired into the Audio/Visual Department
- Operated AV equipment for large hotel functions
- Responsible for the assembly of major business functions
- Maintained electronic equipment for in house functions and events
COMPUTER SKILLS
Software: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/Flash/Dreamweaver/Premiere/After Effects,
Autodesk Softimage/Maya/3DSMax/Motion builder
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