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Resume - Jim Su
Toronto, Ontario
Education/Training:
Sheridan College (1999) Post Graduate Diploma, Computer Animation York University (1996-1999) Bachelor of Fine Arts, Visual Arts Studio
Production/Work Information:
Mr. X Inc (2006 - 2007) *Character Modeler / Character Rigger - Resident Evil Extinction* (Sony Pictures) (November 2006 - May 2006)** - Programs used: Maya and Houdini - Responsible for modelling and rigging all assets for the animation department including Crows, Vehicles and Zombies. Mostly using Maya. - Finalling Tyrant shots in Houdini. - Also worked on The Dark is Rising, retooling the Crows from Resident Evil. - Set extension on Lust, Caution. - Character Rigging on Whiteout, including using Syflex Cloth simulation. C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures (2005 - 2006) Character Rigger - Firehouse Dog (20th Century Fox Feature Film) (December 2005 - May 2006) - Main program used: Houdini - Responsible for modelling, and rigging CG dog as a stunt double. Creature tracked a few shots. - Also modelled and rigged and creature tracked Grey Child on Silent Hill. - Also worked on television shows Super Readers and Urban Vermin as a character modeler and rigger. C.O.R.E. Feature Animation (2003 to 2005) Character Modeler / Rigger - The Wild (Disney Feature Film) (August 2003- October 2005) - Main progrem used: Houdini - Responsible modelling characters from design. - Responsible for rigging human and quadriped characters. - Facial rigging and facial blend shapes Mainframe Entertainment (1999-2003) Senior Character Modeler - 2003 MTV Movie Awards (April 2003- May 2003) - Responsible for drawing character designs and initial story boards for winning pitch to MTV. - Modeled and rigged major characters: Justin Timberlake to his likeness, and Dr. Impossible. - Facial rigged Justin Timberlake and Dr. Impossible. - Created facial shapes for Justin Timberlake and Pam Prostarr. Senior Character Modeler - Spider-Man Animated Series (May 2002 - March 2003) - Responsible for modeling major and incidental characters, as well as delegating character related tasks to other modelers. - Re-Modelled and re-rigged Spider-Man for the winning pitch to Sony Pictures - Modelled and rigged major characters including: J. Jonah Jameson, Kingpin, Indy, Muang, Roxanne, Raymond. - Created facial shapes for: Kingpin, Muang, Roxanne, and Raymond. - Developed current eye rig for Season 1 and focus rig to be implemented in Season 2. - Also modeled and re-purposed some sets and vehicles. *Modeling Supervisor - Project X* (February 2002 - April 2002) - Supervised the modelling team in production. - Act as a liason between the Art Director, Animating Supervisor, and Visual Effects Supervisor concerning modelling issues. - Help create modelling schedule with the Modeling Department Head and Modeling Co-ordinator. - Create set maquettes, character and vehicle proxies for early pre-production. Prior Modeling roles include:** Art Director - Dot's Bots (2001), Senior Modeller - Action Man Season 2 (2001), Reboot Season 4 (2001), Scary Godmother (2002) Junior Modeller - Transformers Beast Machines Season 2 (1999), Casper Haunted Christmas (1999-2000), Action Man Season 1 (2000)
Other Pertinent Information:
Comic Book Illustrator - Crozonia #1, #2 (1999) Music Writer and Producer Bio If you have questions and inquiries regarding freelance services, please email me at jsu@beach-studios.com.

beach-studios.com is the personal website of Jim Su, a professional illustrator and CGI artist. I am currently a freelance artist, and am available for CG or illustration work.

Career Milestones:
September 2007: Resident Evil Extinction (Sony Pictures) theatrical release.
August 2007: 3rd Issue of Crozonia published.
February 2007: Published The Art of ReBoot, licensed by Rainmaker Animation.
Spring, 2007: Rexxx:Firehouse Dog (Touchstone Pictures) theatrical release.
July, 2006: Second Issue of Crozonia published.
April 21, 2006: Silent Hill theatrical release.
April 14, 2006: The Wild (Disney) theatrical release.
March 2006: Matchbox Missions: Dragon Adventure Storybook released.
December 2005: Began work on Rexxx: Firehouse Dog (Touchstone Pictures)
October 2005: Finished working on The Wild (Disney).
July 2005: First Issue of Crozonia published.
April 2005: I began working as a Freelance Illustrator for the Matchbox division of Mattel.
August 2004: My profile is now on imbd.com (Internet Movie DataBase). Click here to view my credits.
January 2004: I appeared on the DVD Featurette of Spider-Man the Animated Series.
August 2003: Began work on The Wild (Disney).

April 29, 2002: I was on MTV as part of the Spider-Man special hyping the feature film as well as the animated television show. In this shot, I am modelling for the pilot episode. You can find out more about the MTV special at Comics Continuum.