Akira Thompson
Framestore
New York, NY USA
"If you're unsure, try as many things as you can. Don't be afraid to fail."
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Art/Art Studies, General
Skidmore College
Graduate Degree
Digital Arts
School of Visual Arts
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Grew up in a small town in New Hampshire.
2.
Did his undergraduate studies in studio art at Skidmore College.
3.
When he was a senior in college, he took a class in 3-D animation.
4.
He'd thought that computer-based design was more for a smarter set, but that class proved him wrong.
5.
That semester-long class was his only exposure to the field, but he sought out a computer design job after graduation.
6.
He began freelancing for Framestore, then was eventually hired on to the staff.
7.
In 2013, Framestore won a host of visual effects awards for their work on the film Gravity.
8.
Says that the key to success is putting yourself out there and trying as many things as you can.
