A little bit about me.
Dave DiPinto is a good mix of artist, technician, and teacher. Each position held has required
him to use skills from these disciplines in a variety of ways.
You can download a printable copy of my resume here
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- Skills
Management:
Product Manager for well established visual effects software title.
QA Project Manager of small focused team of testers working on several projects concurrently.
Software Quality Assurance:
QA Lead experience in charge of video game console testing,
performance testing, and compliance testing.
Also experienced in testing plug-in and standalone applications as well as filters
for Film/Television editing and effects software.
Visual Effects Creation:
One year experience creating visual effects for animated
children’s television series and commercial advertisements.
- Professional Experience
Blue Fang Games.
Waltham MA. 2008 – 2009
QA Lead.
Responsibilities include:
- Compliance Lead console game platform
- Performance Lead on both console and PC platforms
- Assisted and worked closely with Automation team
- Write and assign test plans for the QA team
Boris FX Inc.
Boston MA. 2005 – 2008
Product Manager/ Quality Assurance Project Manager.
- Managed updates of several products
- QA Lead on several released products
- Created and produced the Boris FX Training podcast
- Demonstrated product at tradeshow and user groupsWorked with beta testers and
product manager for feature tests and user feedback.
Software and Hardware:
- Adobe: After Effects, Premiere Pro.
- Apple: Final Cut Pro, Motion.
- Autodesk: Combustion.Avid: Avid DS, Liquid, Media Composer Adrenaline, Xpress Pro (HD, DV)
Northeastern University.
Boston, MA. 2005 – 2008
Lecturer/Instructor.
Course Description:
Focuses on building comprehensive modeling, animation, and compositing skills in this advanced
studio course. Students explore creating special effects through seamless mixture of
computer-generated imagery and digital video footage. Advanced compositing and lighting
techniques are introduced and explored. Students create original characters using organic
modeling and surfacing techniques. Exposes students to animation and compositing processes
through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on assignments.
Wreckless Abandon Studios.
East Granby, CT. 2004 – 2005
Effects Director.
(Dannon Yogurt "Danimals" Clifford The Big Red Dog Sponsorship Spot)
Compositor.
(Fisher-Price “Little People” TV series)
Gaffer/Grip.
(Fisher-Price “Little People” TV series)
Skills and Techniques used:
rotoscoping, matte painting, wire/rig removal,
motion tracking, keying, particle simulation, and matchmoving.
- Education
B.S. in Communications/Media
double major in Video Production and Graphic Design Fitchburg State College. 2004