564 Central Ave . APT: 217

Alameda , CA , 94 501 .

(510)-847-1220

mail@RaphaelSuter.com

www.RaphaelSuter.com

Raphael H. Suter (3D Character Animator)

Education

Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA

§     BFA  - Character Animation May 2005

§     Completed Character Animation 1 taught by Pixar Animators Stephen Gregory, and Billy Merritt

§      (Admittance though portfolio review) 2004

§     Completed Character Animation 2 taught by Pixar Animators Andrew Gordon and Mike Ventutini

§      (Admittance though portfolio review) 2005

§     Steady 3.5+ GPA: On the Presidents Honor List.

§     Exhibited in annual “Spring Arts Show” in May 2001.

§     Exhibited in annual “Spring Arts Show” in May 2005 (“Animation Test” First Place Winner).

Skills

 

§     Comprehensive knowledge of Maya - 4½ years of computer animation and character setup classes.

§     A solid background in traditional foundations and fundamentals from years of classes taught by industry professionals.

§     Familiarity with:  Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Final Cut, and Shake, Html, Basic Pearl and Mel scripting, as well as word, and spreadsheet applications.

§     Solid camera, story, and storyboard principles.

§     Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

§     Strong Communication and organizational skills.

§     Able to work well under deadlines.

Experience

 

Summer 2002                                               Pratt Fine Arts                                           Seattle, WA

Contract Freelance Documentary Project

§     Filmed many hours of stock photography for the Pratt Arts Center of Seattle.

§     Responsible for composing all shots, and interviews.

§     Responsible for editing and scoring the finished promotional documentary.

 

Winter 2001                            AT&T Northwest Access & Production Center                  Seattle, WA

Contract Web Site Design and Update

§     Updated Parts of the SCAN Website

§     Reconstructed parts of the old site

§     Turned the old static SCAN icon into an animated logo

 

Summer 2000                                         Pacific Science Center                                  Seattle, WA

Science Interpreter

§     Worked at different stations throughout the Science Center and presented science facts to guests of all ages.

§     Helped run the outdoor exhibits, (High rail bike, Kayaks).

§     Helped close down the center and secure the buildings at closing.

 

Interests

Computers (construction of), 3D Modeling/Animation, Art (clay, charcoal, computer), Graphic Design, Video / Motion picture direction and editing, Web Design, Video games, and movies.

 

References

Available upon request.

 

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