Contact

Koichi Nakai (Ko-ee-chee)
3d VFX Artist
PH: 201-707-3920
EM: nakaikoi@gmail.com

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Summary

A recent graduate from New York University's Center for Advanced Digital Application (CADA) working at Manhattan Center Studios as a video editor/ VFX artist. Looking for opportunities to improve skills and expand professional network.

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28Mar2009

Education

New York University, New York, NY
Masters of Science Degree Digital Imaging and Design, May 2008
Concentration: 3d Generalist/ Technical Directing

Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ
Bachelor of Arts Degree Communication, May 2006
Concentration: Graphic Design

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Tools

XSI, Maya, 3ds Max, Boujou, Zbrush
After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator
Avid Media Composer

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Skills

Strongest skills in Lighting and Rendering (Mental Ray), Modeling (Both Organic and Rigid), Compositing
Average Skills
in 3d & 2d tracking, texturing, animation
Other Skills
in video editing, some rigging using off the shelf tools, some dynamics experience

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Work Experience

Video Editor/ Visual Effects Artist

Manhattan Center Studios

Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Entertainment industry

September 2008 – Present 

 

Contract 3d Artist

The Brigade

Animation industry

January 2008 – May 2008 ( 5 months)

Completed over 15 live action visual effects shot within three weeks

Large CG Dominoes were modeled, tracked, dynamically animated, rendered, and composited on live action plates using Boujou, After Effects, and 3d Studio Max

 

Contract 3d Artist

Thingee Corporation

Privately Held; Animation industry

April 2006 – January 2008 (1 year 10 months)

Created 3d visualizations of howitzers for Picatinny Arsenal using 3ds Max, MentalRay, and After Effects

Created 3d visualizations for pharmaceuticals using 3ds Max, Mental Ray, and After Effects