Kyle Tsutsumi-Hypnar                                                                         

1535 Promontory Terrace

San Ramon, CA 94583

kyle@kyleth.com                                                                                                                                            

925.980.4075

Objective

·         Animate in 3D for movies or video games.

Technical Qualifications

·         Highly Skilled in: Maya, Photoshop,

·         Proficient in: Illustrator, After Effects, UV Layout, Unfold 3D, mental ray and renderman

·         Familiar in: Matchmover and Motion Builder,

Skills

·         Comprehensive knowledge of composition and  the 12 principals of animation.

·         Knowledge of basic computer hardware and maintenance

·         Comfortable in production pipelines and team oriented work situations

·         Excellent communication skills

·         Ability to take, understand and utilize criticism

 

Experience

 

The Chocoloate Curse, Short children’s movie directed by Brett Shapiro                          September, 2007

      Animator

responsible for animation on three visual effects shots using Maya 8.5.  Achieved realistic flight and
movement animation of the dragon. Worked in a team environment with a project lead. Took group

criticism and gave feedback on utilized rig. Structured the animation to the clients wishes and achieved

deadline goals.

 

Dusk Till Dawn Game Level                                                                                       November, 2006

A recreation of the bar and surrounding area from the movie “Dusk till Dawn”. The level included

the bar area as seen in the movie as well as creating our own extended temple area created by

the team from preproduction to implementation. Created using the Unreal 2004 engine. Responsible

for making textures for puppet models, walls and the ground in the game level. Worked in a team

of over 10 people. Achieved deadline goals.

 

Employment  

Nob Hill Foods, San Ramon, CA                                                                                         2001- 2006

        Receiver

Responsible for maintaining and ordering products for the dairy department for the flagship store.

Communicated with management and delivery personnel to insure proper stock and received deliveries.

Assessed store needs and was responsible for ordering products. Accountability for sales targets,

stock and loss. Consistently achieved and exceeded weekly shrink goals for my department.

RecognizedZZ hard work and dedication through promotions and multiple exemplary customer service awards.

                 

Education

            Expression College for Digital Arts, Emeryville, California

            Bachelors of Applied Science in Animation and Visual Effects

            (Expected graduation date December, 2007)                                                                           2004-present

            Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, California

            General Education                                                                                                                 2001-2004  

References upon request