Sterling Kai is personality and antics incarnate and it shines through his animations. From big facials and exaggerated poses to subtle, almost unnoticed asides, his characters exude personality and charm. At a young age he was given opportunity and privilege to act in a plethora of film, television and print projects. These experiences gave him first hand lessons with understanding a scene and what helps it become the best it can be for the audience. While in college he switched gears from acting in the scenes to creating them. Constantly being pushed and inspired by his professors that created scenes that he adored as a child only fueled the fire and passion he had for the art form.
Currently he creates and animates scenes with the knowledge he gained through his experiences as a child on set coupled with the structure and skill gained while attending the Savannah College of Art and Design.
Welcome to the mind of Sterling Kai..
Skills:
Vector Design
Character Design
Graphic Design
Traditional 2D Animation
2D Rigging
Storyboarding
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Lip Sync
Acting
Voice Acting
Running Teleprompter
Dance Choreography
Work Experience
AVB Marketing - 2D Animator
Mar. 2019 -
Adidas - Freelance Animator
-Feb. 2019
Kid's Nation
"Let's Talk About Science" Music Video - Art PA
Dec. 2018
Creating animated videos based on scripts used for advertisements and instructional videos.
Working closely with the producer and videographers to create the animated assets that are later incorporated into live action shots.
Created animated bumper to promote company's Lunar New Year celebration.
Worked from given storyboards and made edits based on notes given by designer.
Created practical effects for classroom environment on set.
Had to maintain continuity between takes and shot progression.
Worked closely with the director and producers to ensure the quality of the environment.
Asian Doll "Rock Out" Music Video -
Art PA
Dec. 2018
Austin Awake "Took My Soul" Music Video - Art PA
Nov. 2018
Ispocka - Freelance Animator
Nov. 2018
MC&A Entertainment, LLC -
Freelance Animator
July-Aug. 2018
Stiches Design Studio -
Freelance Animator
April 2018
Created practical effects for multiple scenes; both interior and exterior.
Had to follow blue prints and mock storyboards to recreate scenes.
Had to maintain continuity between takes and shot progression.
Built a small stage from recycled materials based on references given by the producer.
Created practical effects for multiple interior scenes.
Worked closely with the director and producers to ensure the quality of the environment.
Created promotional animation with given designs.
Adjusted animation based on client's needs from rough animations to final render.
Created practical effects for classroom environment on set.
Had to maintain continuity between takes and shot progression.
Worked closely with the director and producers to ensure the quality of the environment.
Designed unique characters and layouts for promotional animation.
Created promotional animation based on client's needs.
Adjusted animation based on client's needs from rough animation to final render.
Navio Media - Storyboard Artist
March 2018
Created storyboards based on script and screen directions given by the director.
Adjustment camera angles and framing based on director's vision.
SmashBits Animation Studios LLC -
Character Animator
Dec. 2017 - Jan. 2018
Created 2 minute animation videos from given animatics and pre-rigged characters.
Worked remotely on a fast paced work schedule.
Adjusted based on critiques given by the director and TD.
Volunteer Work
Savannah College of Art and Design
Teacher's Assistant
Sept - Dec. 2016
Helped students with the development of their short films for 2D Production within a 10 week period.
Assisted in critiques and held one on one sessions with students about work.
Showed students how to rig and set up characters for their films.
Gave demonstrations on rigging in Toon Boom, and helped troubleshoot problems with students.
Positive American Youth (PAY USA)
Volunteer
2011-2017
Assisted and helped ensure the success of community service events. I.e grocery giveaways, toy drives, sports camps, and clothing drives.
Radio One Atlanta/Hot 107.9's Birthday Bash
Volunteer
Summer of 2014-2016; 2018
Responsibilities included managing artists’ routes to and from the stage,
regulating the flow backstage, communicating with managers, artists,
investors and relaying information to other volunteers and station personnel.