Yo Suzuki
6086 Cashio Street #2
Los Angeles, California 90035
Phone: (323) 939-6874
Email: lovemushroom@ca.rr.com
Website: lovemushroom.com

Objective

Motion graphic designer

Notable Achievements

*  Created motion graphics for Paul Oakenfold's "Voyage Into Trance DVD", charted: 
   #14 in the U.S. - 2004 TowerRecords.com, Bestsellers/New Music Video 
   #48 in Japan - 2004 HMV, Top 50 Music Videos/Dance & Soul DVDs 
*  49th Drama Desk Awards, nominated for "Unique Theatrical Experience Award" for the projection 
   design of "Ramayana 2K3", N.Y, 2004
*  DJ Magazine, World Top 20 VJs Award 2006, #16 in the world
*  DJ Magazine, World Top 20 VJs Award 2005, #19 in the world

Relevant Skills

* 2D & 3D motion graphic design using Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere.
* Highly experienced in all aspects of video production, including video shooting, editing, and directing.
* Expertise in live video mixing using Arkaos, Resolume, Motion Dive and Composite Station.
* Professional web design using Macromedia Dreamweaver and Flash.
* Bilingual English/Japanese

Experience

Motion Graphic Designer, Director, Projection Designer, VJ
September 2000 - Present
Freelance, Lovemushroom Studio, Los Angeles, CA

* Created motion graphics for a diverse group of clients, including: major corporations and advertising companies, prominent museums and theaters, musicians, and concert/nightclub venues. Managed and directed every stage of the process.

* Installed and performed original live video projections for over 300 events throughout North America.

* Conceived and developed innovative motion graphic art exhibits combining three-dimensional video projections and 3D glasses for established museums, such as the Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles (MOCA), LACMA, and the Architecture + Design Museum.

* Formulated and realized ideas in projected motion graphics for theater arts productions. Projection designer for 8 productions /160 performances across the U.S. and Canada.

Education

University of California Los Angeles, UCLA Extension,
Film & Video Production, 1999
Los Angeles City College, Cinema, 1998

References

Personal and professional references furnished upon request.