Aaron Kaplan
www.akapportfolio.com
E-mail: *******@*****.*** Phone: 858-***-****
Specific Skills:
Computer Graphics
I have expert level knowledge of Photoshop, Mirage, and digital photography.
I have advanced knowledge of Illustrator and other Adobe products.
3D Video Compositing
I have expert level knowledge of select proprietary 2D to 3D conversion software.
I have advanced knowledge of Nuke.
3D Modeling
I have expert level knowledge of Silo and Maya modeling programs.
I have advanced knowledge of Lightwave and Mudbox.
Website Design
I have expert level knowledge in HTML coding, Dreamweaver, and Frontpage.
I have intermediate knowledge of Flash design.
Programming
I have basic knowledge of Java and C++ programming.
General Skills:
I have excellent writing and typing skills and type over 60 words per minute.
I am comfortable working as a member of a large group or independently.
I have expert level knowledge in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Frontpage.
I am exceptionally hardworking, reliable, organized, and punctual.
Work Experience
Legend 3D - 3D Stereo Artist: I used Legend 3D's proprietary software to convert portions of the movie "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" from 2D to 3D (Feb 2011 - June 2011).
Sony Online Entertainment - Quality Assurance Tester: I was responsible for identifying "bugs" in new game software, "Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures" (July 2010 - Feb 2011).
Property Law Group www.propertylawca.com - Web Designer (temp): I designed, developed, and coded a new look and feel for their website (Jan 2010 - June 2010).
Chico State Game Studio www.chicostategamestudios.com - 3D Modeler (internship): I took artwork provided by the Concept Artists and turned it into 3D models within specific polygon and texture resolution limitations (2008 - 2009).
Blockbuster Video - Cashier (2005, 2006, 2008)
Ultra Star Theatres - Usher (2004)
Education:
Graduated from CSU Chico with Bachelor of Science in Dec‘09
Major: Applied Computer Graphics
Minor: Communication Design
Relevant Coursework:
Computer Graphics Computer Art Digital Photography Storyboarding Script Writing
3D Modeling/Animation Character Modeling Web Page Design Game Design/Production/Project