1. Dakota Wood
dakotammwood@gmail.com | honestimarket.wix.com/dakotaportfolio| (343)-989-1711
175 Wilson Street,Kingston, ON K7K 5Y1
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Software
 Use of Maya 2015/2016 to create 3D models, animation, textures, scenes,and camera
direction for applications in animation, film, and television
 Adobe Photoshop and After Effects to create digital paintings, logo design, seamless matte
painting, 2D & 3D videos, compositing, and editing
 Create detailed textures specific to 3D models using Mudbox
 Create 2D logo designs using Gimp specific to clients needs
Film Development
 Conceptualize stories, characters and scenery, creating an immersive storytelling experience
 Plan, design and develop storyboards; setting the tone for art direction and production staff
 Create an effective list of supplies and equipment to utilize the budget while maintaining the
quality of production
 Create a list of supplies while maintaining a budget and not compromising production quality
Pre-Production
 Apply proper file naming and cataloguing conventions in order for other staff members to
easily locate
 Create hard surface and organic 3D models for scene preparation and application
 Produce UV maps and layouts for 3D model application
Shot Production
 Plan and record scenes to produce video references for the animation stage in order to achieve
life-like animation
 Develop animation blocking in preparation for animation polish using staging, posing,
silhouettes, and exaggeration to convey the key points of each scene
 Apply the twelve animation principles to achieve realistic animation to breathe life into each
scene
 Ability to create accurate lighting, rendering and compositing for industry standard quality
Graphic Design
 Plan and design graphics for logos, t-shirts, social media and websites
 Prepare sketches and mockups for client review and approval
 Create intro and welcoming videos with audio for YouTube channels and websites
 Create graphic elements specific to clients’ specifications and needs to achieve a graphic the
client will love

2. EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Dishwasher,Marigolds & Onions, Toronto, ON 2015
General Support,United Way KFL&A, Kingston, ON 2014
Bartender,K-Rock Center (SMG), Kingston, ON 2014
Cashier,Classic Video, Kingston, ON 2013
EDUCATION
3D Animation, Centennial College, Story Arts Centre 2015-2016