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| Aloha. My name is Edwin Ushiro. Transplanted from Maui to California, I attended the Art Center College of Design and attained a BFA in Illustration with Honors. Since then, I have been working in the amazing world of entertainment as a Production Designer, Visual Consultant, Art Director, Storyboard Artist, and Concept Designer. My clients include the following: |
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| 2009 William Morris Endeavor > Storyboard Artist for a Poloroid commercial in collaboration with Writer, Emilia Serrano and Creative Director, Lady Gaga. Fox Television > Concept Designer for numerous science fiction related projects currently being developed. More to be announced sometime in the near future. Real D 3D > Storyboard Artist for animation sequence for Real D 3D theatrical announcement. Art Directed by Henry Steingieser from award winning design firm, Backward Heroes. 2008 NBC Universal > Visual Effects Consultant/ Storyboard Artist for the prequel of Battlestar Galactica entitled, "CAPRICA." Worked under the vision of Director, Jeff Reiner (Friday Night Lights). NBC Universal > Storyboard Artist for television series, "Life." Under the supreme direction of Director and friend, David Straiton (House M.D.). Ring of Fire > Concept Designer for interface designs on 2 Yellowbook commercials. In collaboration with Director, Vadim Perelman (House of Sand & Fog) with VFX Guru, Justin Beaupre. East West Productions > Illustrator for the 5 time Tony Award Winning Broadway production of "PIPPIN." Responsible for projection designs with Production Designer, Alan E. Muraoka. MK Productions > Character and Costume Designer for Korean based production company to develop designs for an upcoming science fiction film by Director, Kang Je Gyu (Taegukgi: The Brotherhood of War). 2007 Luma Pictures > Art Director on an ongoing project. Many film projects can either be in pre-production or unannounced phases & thus cannot be listed until they become public. Thank you for your patience. Ring of Fire > Concept Designer for a Valvoline commercial. Responsibilities included rough concepts drawings, final art renderings, and key art positioning on plates. Art Directed by Gregory Anderson and Justin Beaupre. Acme Filmworks > Concept Designer for a CVS commercial pitch. Directed by John Dilworthand Produced by Gwynn Addik. 2006 Odd Lot Entertainment > Storyboard Artist for "THE LIVING HELL," a feature film written & directed by Richard Jeffries. Executive Producer is Steve Ecclesine. New West > Storyboard Artist for animation sequences of Australian Musician, Ben Lee's music video, "WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER." Directed by Nabil Elderkin. Northwestern Mutual > Concept Designer/Set Design for NW Mutual commercial. Production Designer, Amy Ancona in association with Independent Media. 2005 Mitsubishi > Storyboard Artist on Mitsubishi commercials. Art Directed by Zoic Studios Creative Director, Loni Peristere. Insomniac Games > Cinematic Storyboard Artist/ Layout/ Cinematographer on "RATCHET: DEADLOCKED" & "RESISTANCE FALL OF MAN." Responsible for translating writer’s idea into visual form, and finally layout/lighting of shots in MAYA. Collaborated with Chief Creative Officer, Brian Hastings and Writer, Steve Schneir. Dunhill Ltd. > Character Designer/ Set Designer/ Storyboard Artist for London based luxury company to design an animated short for their products geared at a younger demographic. Art Directed by Dr. Romanelli and Nathan Cabrera. Sony Pictures > Concept Designer for the 2010 feature film release of "I DREAM OF JEANNIE." 2004 Sony Computer Entertainment > Concept Designer/ Storyboard Artist on numerous video games for Sony Playstation. Art Directed by Ron Padua. Highlighted projects include "SOCOM III" and "FIGHTING SPIRITS." Fuji > Concept Designer/ Storyboard Artist for numerous commercials developed for Fuji Japan. Creative Director, Ron Ishimoto. Also including projects with Creative Director, Ming Lai. X1FX > Production Designer for a music video for Musician, Irregular. Directed by Mark M. Larranaga. Platinum Dunes > Production Designer/ Concept Designer for a "UNTITLED MICHAEL BAY PROJECT." Collaborated with Writer, Nick Daniels. Disney Creative Development > Layout Artist for Disney Publishing on "THE INCREDIBLES." Art Directed by Scott Tilley with Director of Creative Services, Brent Ford. 2003 Warner Brothers Television > Storyboard Artist for Directors, David Straiton and Bill Norton. Concept Designer for Production Designer, Stuart Blatt on "ANGEL" season 4-5. NBC Universal > Concept Designer/ Storyboard Artist for a themed attraction in Shanghai. Art Directed by Director of Creative Resources, Dawn Rivera-Ernster. Sony Computer Entertainment > Concept Designer/ Storyboard Artist for "SOCOM II: U.S. NAVY SEALS." Art Directed by Ron Padua with Cinematic Project Manager, Nonet T.M. Vargas. Fox Television > Storyboard Artist, Designer and Consultant to Director, Russell Mulcahy for "SKIN." Produced by Dwayne Shattuck. Jerry Bruckheimer is the Executive Producer. Paramount Pictures > Designer for a NBC Mini-Series drama called, "HOMELAND SECURITY." Production Designer, Ida Random with Art Director, Dins W.W. Danielsen. Produced by Clayton Townsend. 2002 Touchstone Television Productions > Storyboard Artist for Directors Davis Guggenheim, Nick Gomez, John Coles and Gary Winick on "PUSH NEVADA." Executive Produced by Ben Affleck, Matt Damonand Jim Parriott. CBS Studios > Concept Designer for "CSI: MIAMI with Production Designer, Carlos Barbosa and Executive Producer, Jerry Bruckheimer. NBC Universal > Art Department Coordinator/Designer for "BOOMTOWN," collaborated with Director, Jon Avnet, Production Designer, Michael Z. Hanan and Art Director, Dins W. Danielsen. Produced by Phil Parslow. ABC Studios > Concept Designer for the city design of a normal town and the hell world on "PORT CHARLES," a "GENERAL HOSPITAL" spin-off with Production Designer, Chip Dox. Produced by Hope Harmel Smith. 20th Century Fox Film Corporation > Concept Designer for "CHASING POPI" under the guidance of Production Designer, Ed T. McAvoy to create set designs and character development. Produced by Forest Whitaker. 2001 Jim Henson Company > Character Designer for "THE HALLOWEEN CAT" and Concept Designer for "HARRY AND LULU." All projects were under the direction of Director of Design Services, Ed Eyth. Sony Pictures > Art Director/ Concept Designer for a proposal to Sony Digital Entertainment under the vision of Director of Content Development, Michael Edwin Bloom. Mary-Kate + Ashley Olsen > Fashion Designer/ Illustrator for the Fall clothing line. All designs under their company, Dualstar Central Design with direction of Designer, Sam Ciardi. * Additional non-film related clients include: Gehry Partners, LLP, MacMillian, Sanrio and Linkin' Park. |
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