Tyler Ricks
1285 North 200 West Apt. 60, Provo, UT 84602 (385) 201-0171 tylermricks@yahoo.com
Demo Reel: http://vimeo.com/36208515
Education
B.F.A. Degree Candidate, Animation Major, Brigham Young University
- Expected Graduation Date: April 2012, Cumulative GPA 3.7/4.0
Experience
Writer, Director, Producer, and Editor, “Lost and Found,” January 2012
- Modeled, Textured, Rigged, Layout, Animated, Lighted, Rendered, Composited, and Edited 6:30 animated film using Maya, Photoshop, and After Effects
- Directed voice actors, musician, and sound effects artists
Student Animator, BYU Center for Teaching and Learning, January 2011 – Present
- Animated multiple projects for faculty and university use
- Worked on creative teams to pitch to faculty for future projects
Student Effects Artist, “Estefan,” January 2011 - Present
- Conducted research and development of dynamic hair simulations
- Lighting, rendering, and compositing
Game Design and Artist, “Alpha Warriors” game, January 2012
- Designed game and modeled, textured, and lit game assets in Maya
Student Effects Artist, “Meats,” Brigham Young University, January 2010 – December 2010
- Conducted research and development of muscle and atmospheric simulation
Student Assistant Director, “Izzy,” Brigham Young University, January 2009 – April 2010
- Collaborated on the preliminary story and storyboarding process
- Conducted research on environment and character design
Student Animator, “Crossing,” Brigham Young University, January 2008 – January 2010
- Modeled and UV mapped over 25 models used in the final film
- Assisted the second story unit in completion of final story pass
- Collaborated on character and environment concept work
Intern, Corporation of the Presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah, January 2008 – December 2008
- Conducted interviews with former and current employees of Deseret Industries
- Prepared, compiled, and wrote interviews for future publication on the website www.lds.org
Volunteer Representative, Ribeirao Preto, Brazil, May 2005 – May 2007
- Conducted and Presided over training meeting for full-time volunteers
- Communicated with over 10,000 individuals as part of the volunteer effort.
Skills
Modeling: working knowledge and experience in Maya modeling practices
Effects: experience with dynamic hair, cloth, and particle simulations
Skilled in Animation, Layout, Lighting, Scripting, Story, Rendering, Compositing, and Editing
Software: Maya, Photoshop, After Effects, Toxic, Houdini, Nuke
Programming/Scripting: Mel, Python, and Java
Language: Portuguese, fluent oral and written.
Leadership: self-starter with proven leadership ability
Problem Solving: creative, reliable, and punctual
Awards
- Recipient of four-year Presidential Scholarship from Brigham Young University
- Valedictorian of 2004 graduating class, American Fork High School