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930 Palm Ave # 211 • West Hollywood, CA 90069 • 262.490.0024 • adam@alteredrealitystudios.com

www.alteredrealitystudios.com

ADAM KUGLER
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Software Experience
Maya – Mental Ray; Scripting with Python, MEL, Pymel – Real FLow, 3ds Max, Softimage,
Nuke, Motion Builder, Endorphin, Cortex, Z–Brush, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office
Summary of Qualifications
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Experience as both a technical and art director for many projects; managed teams of 4 to 10
• Extensive knowledge of Autodesk Maya, including Python, Mel and Pymel scripting
• Understanding of digital simulations including fluids, particles, nParticles, and cloth
• Comfort with expression-based FX; created a tornado rig through scripting and expressions
• Thorough understanding of Composting (Nuke); created/managed a 5,000+ node network
• Complete knowledge and troubleshooting experience with an entire project pipeline
• Enjoys working in a team environment and working with directors.
• Passionate about the animation industry; eager to learn and grow
Education
2008–2009 Full Sail University – Computer Animation Bachelor of Science
• 3.8 gpa – 104 gps – 99.8% attendance
• Valedictorian
• Course Director´s Award – Portfolio Content Creation from Shawn Rinehart
• Course Director´s Award – Production Modeling from Tim Bowser
• Course Director´s Award – Character Animation from Eileen Middleton • Course Director´s Award – 2-D Animation from Kathy Blackmore • Course Director´s Award – Object Perspective from Holly Earhart
Course work at University of Wisconsin – Madison
Philosophy, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Psychology, and Economics
Work Experience
2008–2009 – Student Artist under Malcolm Thomas Gustave – Full Sail University
• Wrote a Python script that constructs a rig allowing for complete post-motion
capture control in Maya; applicable to multiple base meshes and joint setups
• Modeled props for a short film
2008–2009 – Teacher´s Assistant (TA), Peer Tutor, Lab Monitor – Full Sail University
• TA for rigging and scripting under Ken Norman and Michael Clavan
• Tutored students in multiple disciplines including scripting, rigging,
modeling, compositing, physics, and psychology
2007 – Freelance Artist – The Minstrel Cycle
• Produced 45 minutes of background animation for a rock concert using 3ds Max
• Directed lighting and animation synchronization for full 90 minute show
2005-2006 – Vice President – Technology Advisor – Reduce the Rake LLC
• Created, implemented, and maintained multiple websites that generated traffic
for online gaming companies such as Party Poker, Eurobet, and Full Tilt Poker
• Responsible for SEO, ad banner creation, and seamless integration of content
Additional Information
• Passionate about games and game theory
• Professional Poker Player 2003-2005
• 2004 Wisconsin State Champion – Magic: The Gathering Tournament
• Competed at the DCI Pro Tour London – Magic: The Gathering Tournament
• Tactical officer and recruiter for guild: Inquisition in World of Warcraft;
completed all 40–man raid content including several top 20 world firsts
• Proficient at piano, saxophone, and auxiliary percussion
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