Resume March 2012

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