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Kelvin Chow

Kelvin Chow Kien Wei

3D Animator

Name:Kelvin Chow Kien Wei
Year of birth:1980
Address:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Phone:+6012 9326 331 (Malaysia)
I was born in the year 1980. '80s cartoon like Thundercats, Transformers, Disney Animated Film influenced me so much. My most important inspiration came from Glen Keane, Disney Animated Feature - Tarzan. Without this i won't become an animator.

Since then, i have immersed myself almost 10 years in the animation industry. Animating is my strength. I constantly challenge myself to achieve something more and I'm always ready to solve any difficult challenges that come my way. Most importantly i am deeply passionate towards animation.

Check out my latest animation showreel 2013

Objective

I am a passionate Character Animator / CG Generalist. I’ve been involved in CG industry for almost 10 years since I graduated from Diploma in Digital Animation. I’ve work and experienced both Animation Series and Broadcast Television.

My objective is to obtain employment in the industry of ANIMATED FEATURE FILMS and more specifically in the animating part of a production.

I’ve been specialized in key framing animation where I find myself most confidently performing. I am also constantly participating in the compositing and editing stage of a movie production, I believe this is another strength of mine.

I am currently base in CG education industry in Malaysia. I am working as an animation course lead who oversees animation course development. I’ve gained the valuable experience when guiding junior in producing animation. Working as an educator, I’ve learnt the importance of classroom and production management; therefore I have a full set of effective coaching material for junior animator.

I never stop to develop my animation skills through joining online animation competition. I’ve even enrolled myself to the Animation Mentor Online School to enhance my knowledge in Animal & Creature Animation.

Employment

2009 - Present

The One Academy of Communication Design (Malaysia)

Senior Animator / Animation Course Lead / Producer@Digital Animation Department

  • Majoring in Animation Production. Overseeing the development of Animation Courses.
  • Work with students in producing Final Project - Animation Short Film.

  • Buddha Short Film (Charity Short Film)
    Responsibility : 3D Previs / 3D Layout

2008 - 2009

Huhu Studios (New Zealand)

Character Animator

  • Angel Wars ( DVD Series )
    Responsibility : Animating
    Client : TELESTORYTOONS

  • VeggieTales ( DVD Series )
    Responsibility : Animating
    Client : BIG IDEA INC.

  • Turbo Dogs ( TV Series )
    Responsibility : Animating
    Client : CCI ENTERTAINMENT LTD (RELEASED FROM QUBO CHANNEL)

2006 - 2007

Omens Studios (Malaysia)

Lead Character Animator / Lead CG Generalist

  • GONG ONLINE GAME ( Cinematic)
    Responsibility : Major in animating. Oversee and assisting in modeling, texturing, cloth / hair simulation, lighting, rendering, compositing.
    Client : TOSE PRODUCTIONS

  • MEDAL OF HONOR : AIRBORNE (Video Game)
    Responsibility : Animating, oversee and assisting team-mates’ animations.
    Client : ELECTRONIC ARTS

  • HOOPER ( TV Series )
    Responsibility : Animating, oversee and assisting team-mates’ animations.
    Client : PBS KIDS TV SERIES

  • IMAGINEX ( Opening Sequence )
    Responsibility : Major in Animating. Oversee and assisting in modeling, texturing, rigging, lighting, rendering, compositing.
    Client : IMAGINEX SOUND STUDIOS

  • TRAPPED ( TRAILER )
    Responsibility : Animating
    Client : OMENS STUDIOS PRODUCTIONS

2005 - 2006

Flystudios (Malaysia)

Lead Character Animator / Lead CG Generalist

  • F&N GOTCHA ICE CREAM ( TV Commercial)
    Responsibility : Modeling, animating, lighting, rendering
    Client : F&N

  • SITI MALAYSIA (Tourism Introduction Video)
    Responsibility : Modeling, texturing, rigging, animating, lighting, rendering.
    Client : MALAYSIA TOURISM DEPT.

  • JACK N JILL SEA CRUNCH / JIGS / CREAM O (TV Commercial)
    Responsibility : Major in Animating. Oversee and assisting in modeling, texturing, rigging, lighting, rendering, compositing.
    Client : JACK N' JILL

  • SITI MALASIA (TV Breaker)
    Responsibility : Animating
    Client : MALAYSIA TOURISM DEPT.

  • PARACHUTE HAIR CREAM TREATMENT (TV Commercial)
    Responsibility : Major in Animating. Oversee and assisting in modeling, texturing, rigging, lighting, rendering, compositing.
    Client : PARACHUTE

  • DUNHILL (New Product Introduction Video)
    Responsibility : Major in Animating. Oversee and assisting in modeling, texturing, rigging, lighting, rendering, compositing.
    Client : DUNHILL

Education

2012 Sep - 2013 Apr

ANIMATION MENTOR ONLINE SCHOOL

Animal & Creature Animation Master Class

  • Class 01 – Introduction to Animal And Creature Animation
    Mentor: Alison Sanders

  • Class 02 – Advance Creature Production
    Mentor: Jean-Denis Haas

18th - 19th Apr 2013

DYSLEXIA AWARENESS TRAINING

by HILARY CRAIG - Learning Difficulties Consultant (B.A., B.Ed, M.Ed.)
2nd Jan - 8th Feb 2013

BASIC COURSE IN SIGNIFICANT TEACHING AND LEARNING IN TERTIARY EDUCATION

by Professor Dr. Omar Abdull Kareem
6th - 8th Dec 2011

ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL ANIMATION SEMINAR

by Shawn Kelly & Carlos Baena
2000 - 2002

THE ONE ACADEMY OF COMMUNICATION DESIGN, MALAYSIA

Advanced Diploma in Digital Animation Majoring


Extensive Abilities

  1. Independent in which able to work without much supervision.
  2. Adaptable to new environment in term of role and responsibilities.
  3. Prompt response to tasks given.
  4. Well experienced in coaching Junior Animators to work efficiently in a team.
  5. Passionate towards animation industries.

Industries Reference

Peter Monga
Position : Lead Animator. Huhu Studios (New Zealand)
Mobile : +64 21 110 6858
Email : [email protected]

Myke Sutherland
Position : Animation Director. Huhu Studios (New Zealand)
Mobile : +64 21 269 7999
Office : +64 09 425 4442
Email : [email protected]

Bill Boyce
Position : Producer / Layout Supervisor. Huhu Studios (New Zealand)
Mobile : +64 21 425 978
Email : [email protected]
Please have a look on my animation works and videography.

Seoul Our Movie - Seoul Happy Moment

This is my recent travel video in Seoul 2013. I enjoyed the trip very much!!
This is also my first time to shoot a travel video like this. I had fun to make this video.


Proposal In The Park (Wedding Video)

I have made this short film for my friends' wedding. It is a short film like Charlie Chaplin style.
Although it is not a big budget short film, but we do enjoy and got help from a lot of friends. Thanks for their support!


Angel Wars DVD Series Animation Showreel

This is the works i worked in Huhu Studios which based in New Zealand.


VeggieTales Animation Showreel

VeggieTales Animation Showreel.


Games & TV Commercial Animation Works

This includes my previous animation works. I have learnt a lot from producing TV Commercial Animation. It was rush and had fun.


11 Second Club December Animation Clip

I have a long time didn't join in this contest. Anyway the result is not so good. 24th place. I will take another chance to challenge it again.


Animation Mentor Animal & Creature Animation MasterClass - Class 01

My first time join into Animation Online school. It is very excited and challenging. Proud to be a student from Animation Mentor.


Art Demoreel

This is my Art Reel when i was in the college.

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