Akira Thompson

3D Animator and Designer

Framestore

If you're unsure, try as many things as you can. Don't be afraid to fail.

About Akira

Grew up in a small town in New Hampshire.
Did his undergraduate studies in studio art at Skidmore College.
When he was a senior in college, he took a class in 3-D animation.
He'd thought that computer-based design was more for a smarter set, but that class proved him wrong.
That semester-long class was his only exposure to the field, but he sought out a computer design job after graduation.
He began freelancing for Framestore, then was eventually hired on to the staff.
In 2013, Framestore won a host of visual effects awards for their work on the film Gravity.
Says that the key to success is putting yourself out there and trying as many things as you can.