Resume

David C. Young
54 Murdoch Dr
Brampton, ON
L6X 4G9
Email: antixdesign@rogers.com
Phone: 289 752 7448
www.antixdesign.blogspot.com

Objective
I would like to work for a successful and dynamic Visual Effects studio or Video Game
developer, to assist in creating stunning visuals for feature film or television, or console
and PC- based games. I am especially interested in creating 2d and 3d effects and
compositing.

Profile
I consider myself to be the ‘perpetual student’. I value knowledge highly, and am very
receptive to learning and discovering new ways to complete tasks. I enjoy experimenting
with new technologies, and evaluating their potential helping to achieve quality results for
the tasks at hand.
I have been described by some as being very detail-oriented, and analytical. I have a
refined ability for problem solving, and find myself more at home in a dynamic
environment, rather than a routine one.
I have been described as a mild introvert, gravitating more toward to small social
occasions, as opposed to large gatherings. I see myself as being intellectual, with an
active imagination. I enjoy a friendly competitive atmosphere.
I am, by nature, a creative person, and I delight in being able to entertain others through
my art and music.
Currently, I am directing most of my creative energies to becoming more proficient with
Maya’s Fluid Dynamics, and creating effects in compositors, such as After Effects.
My current website is a work in progress, and I am working to create something that is
able to showcase my work more efficiently.

Education

Sheridan College, Computer Animation Post-Grad Certification w/ High Honours (2008)

I have recently completed certification at Sheridan College in Oakville, ON for
computer animation. During my time spent there, I have completed one tensecond
interstitial, and a one- minute final short film. The curriculum is
constructed to give students the opportunity to produce full animation through the
entire pipeline, from concept to completion.

Completed courses included:
Animation Systems: Maya 3D modeling and construction techniques, primarily
poly- based. Character construction using smooth proxy. Displacement and
normal map creation in Mudbox. Full character rigging utilizing techniques such as
reverse foot, and stretchy spine using spline IK. Full environment modeling and
texturing, utilizing Paint Effects, 3D Paint, and Photoshop techniques. Lighting and
rendering, as well as compositing techniques utilizing After Effects.
Animation Design: Concept art creation, character turnarounds, and storyboards
with full animatics.
Animation Methodology: walk cycles, turn and walk, jump, and full body animation
with lip sync.
Animation Technologies: lecture-based, including studying emerging technologies,
TV and film technical studies, screenings, and guest lectures from industry
professionals.
* copies of completed films are available on request
**a detailed educational transcript is available upon request.

Art Institute of Toronto, Diploma, Animation Art and Design (2007)
I have completed a diploma in Animation Art and Design. The courses covered are
primarily focused at CG art, animation, and visual effects. I also was honoured as
Valedictorian of my graduating class, with a cumulative GPA of 3.8.
Completed courses included:
3D Modeling in Maya. Both hard surface and organic modeling techniques were
studied. Also texturing, lighting, and rendering techniques.
3D Animation. Applying the 12 principles of animation to 3D, blend- shaping, walk
and run cycles, as well as lip-sync techniques, and full body animation techniques.
Visual EFX. Particle simulation, soft and rigid- bodies, basic MEL scripting, and
expression creation.
Compositing using Shake, and video editing techniques using Final Cut Pro,
Soundtrack Pro, and Motion
*a detailed educational transcript is available upon request.

Art Institute of Toronto, Diploma, 2D Art and Animation (2006)
As a pre-requisite of the Animation Art and Design program above, I have also
completed a diploma which focused on traditional art and animation.
Courses Completed included:
Colour Theory. Understanding primary colour theory, composition, contrast
Principles of 2D Animation: Studied at length the 12 principles, and timing for
animation.
Observational and Life Drawing. Conducted extensive studies of human anatomy
and form, and the effects of light and shadow.
Perpective. Extensive study of all points of perspective
Work Experience

Ganz Studios, Woodbridge, ON
April 2010- Present- 3D Artist
- 3d content creation for Webkinz Childrens MMO
includes, modeling, texturing and animation. All work done in 3DS Max, Photoshop. rendered with Final Render, using Final Toon

RUNE Entertainment Toronto, ON
August 2008- October 2009 Maya Generalist
- High quality 3D web- banner ad for client - participated in modelling and texturing of
props and rendering.
- VFX shot for television documentary - particpated in modelling and texturing of assets,
particle dynamics R&D, animation, and rendering
- Created 3d assets for web site “Hail The Villain” rock band- signed by Roadrunner
and Warner- not yet released.
- Created 3d assets and animation for World Roads Conference in Singapore. Shot was
created for and displayed on Musion Holographic system
- Created assets and animation for Canadian Centre for Subtstance (CCRA) website
www.xperiment.ca . Character animation was primarily mo- capped (puppeteered by
myself). Also performed clean up animation on some of the shots, and created all
VFX (particle dynamics, including fluids).
- Created and rendered product turnarounds for PetroCanada Olympic “Dream Big”
glasses for website www.iwilldreambig.ca

October 2008 Freelance Animation
- Participated in 3d animation of 'Coke Zero Dance Hero’ Flash- based game, which has
recently won a DMA award



Positions at the Art Institute of Toronto
April 2006- December 2006 Assistant Technology Analyst
October 2007- December 2007 Teaching Assistant- Video Editing


Software skills:

Autodesk Maya
Autodesk 3DS Max
Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects
Fusion
Apple Final Cut Studio, Shake
Autodesk Mudbox
MS Office
SAP
MARC GS
Mercury Test Director
MS Project