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	     ERIKS VITOLINS    

	 - character animator - 

	  eriks@evdesigns.com
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OBJECTIVE:
	• Further my skills as a Character Animator


EDUCATION:
	• Academy of Art College, San Francisco, CA
	BFA Computer Arts, May 2004
	Emphasis on Character Animation    

	• Herron School of Art, Indianapolis, IN
	Digital Media



WORK EXPERIENCE:
	• 2005-present
	Rhythm & Hues - Animation TD, Los Angeles, CA
	Character and Effects Animation on feature films including:  The Chronicles of Narnia, Superman Returns, Garfield 2 and Happy Feet

	• 2005
	Rhythm & Hues - Animation Apprentice Program, Los Angeles, CA
	Completed 4 week course learning proprietary animation package and working on a mock production shot

	• 2002-2003
	Keeco, LLC., South San Francisco, CA     
	Freelance 3D rendering/modeling
	 Conceptual bedrooms and textiles

	• 2001 - 2002
	HNTB, Indianapolis, IN        
	Architectural 3D Modeling/Animation from 2D AutoCAD drawings


AWARDS:

	• Best Visual Effects
	Clone directed by Steven Salisbury
	Academy of Art Film Festival, Spring 2003



RELEVANT KNOWLEDGE:
	
	• Professional experience in several major software packages including:  Voodoo (R&H proprietary software), Houdini, Maya, 3D Studio Max & Viz, & AutoCAD

	• Professional experience using WinNT/XP , MacOS & Linux platforms

	• Scripting skills using MEL, PHP and Parsley (R&H proprietary language)

	• Certified by discreetฎ for training in 3D Studio Max & Viz



HOBBIES:
	• photography, MEL Scripting, watching as many movies as possible, figure drawing, computer maintenance, playing my guitar




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