Michael Asanuma
With a background in Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Fine Arts and an overall love of Arts and Creativity since childhood, Michael has had many wonderful experiences and opportunities in the fields of: Film, TV, Video Games, Commercial/ Medical/ Industrial Products & Children's Toys. Recent work including: -Honda 2015 Holiday "Advent Calendar" Multiple-spot T.V. Commercial campaign: Filming Miniature Design & Fabrication -McCune Masterworks "Nova Docking Station" Display Prototypes: Product Fabrictaion & Design -"Interstellar" Academy Award-winning Motion Picture: Filming Miniature Fabrication
Expertise Includes:
- 3D Modeling, 3D Scanning & Rapid Prototyping for production process.
- Miniature Construction/Fabrication
- Conceptual Illustration/Design (various mediums: pencils, charcoals, inks, markers, as well as computer graphic illustration/enhancement.
- Sculpting with various materials (ie: Castilene, Polymer Clays, Earthen Clays, Waxes, Foams)
- Casting and Moldmaking techniques (ie: Casting Plastics, Polyester & Urethane Resins, RTV Molds/ Silicones, Fiberglass, Waxes)
- Airbrushing/Painting Techniques
- Various Traditional Fabrication Techniques (Plastics, Metal, Wood, Fabrics, Paper, Foamboard)
- Operation/Maintenance of Fabrication/Prototyping related tools (ie: Mill, Lathe, Drillpress, Table Saw, Routers, etc.)
- Plastic Vaccum-forming Techniques
- Oxy/Acetylene Welding/Cutting
- Corel: Painter X, Draw, Photopaint
- Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator
- SolidWorks 3D Modeling Software
- Google Sketchup Pro, Layout
- ZBrush 3D Modeling software
- Rhinocerous 3D Modeling software
- RhinoCAM Toolpath/CAM software
- Modo 3D Modeling/Animation software
- MAYA 3D Modeling/Animation software
- Autodesk "123" Suites
- FaceGen 3D Modeling Software
