Hi, I am Tom Nypaver, a versatile animator, visual effects artist, motion graphics designer, video editor, and videographer based in Pittsburgh. I have spent decades creating animations, immersive visuals, and compelling video content for television, sports, and corporate clients using Maya, Lightwave, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and more. I love helping clients stay visible and ahead of the competition through engaging, on-brand visuals. Samples of my work can be found here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I am a proactive, approachable team player and a proven leader who excels in take-charge situations. I have managed post-production and VFX, contributed as a designer and storyboard artist, and collaborated across departments to keep projects on time and on budget. References available on request.

Tom Nypaver

Hi, I am Tom Nypaver, a versatile animator, visual effects artist, motion graphics designer, video editor, and videographer based in Pittsburgh. I have spent decades creating animations, immersive visuals, and compelling video content for television, sports, and corporate clients using Maya, Lightwave, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and more. I love helping clients stay visible and ahead of the competition through engaging, on-brand visuals. Samples of my work can be found here: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I am a proactive, approachable team player and a proven leader who excels in take-charge situations. I have managed post-production and VFX, contributed as a designer and storyboard artist, and collaborated across departments to keep projects on time and on budget. References available on request.

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Hi, I am Tom Nypaver, a versatile animator, visual effects artist, motion graphics designer, video editor, and videographer based in Pittsburgh. I have spent decades creating animations, immersive visuals, and compelling video content for television, sports, and corporate clients using Maya, Lightwave, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and more. I love helping clients stay visible and ahead of the competition through engaging, on-brand visuals. Samples of my work can be found here: Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

I am a proactive, approachable team player and a proven leader who excels in take-charge situations. I have managed post-production and VFX, contributed as a designer and storyboard artist, and collaborated across departments to keep projects on time and on budget. References available on request.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Computer Animator at Free Lance
January 1, 1996 - November 21, 2025
Freelance animator working with Maya, Alias Power Animator, and Lightwave; produces stills and motion graphics; edits with Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, and Media 100; uses After Effects; occasional videography; creator and animator of the Pittsburgh Pierogies for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Post Production / Visual Effects Supervisor at Mirage Advertising / Mirage MarCom
March 20, 2020 - March 20, 2020
Oversees post production and visual effects; edits with Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro; 3D animation with Maya and Anime Studio Pro 10; Metaio augmented reality programming; still and motion graphics with Photoshop/Illustrator/After Effects; Mocha motion tracking; whiteboard animation with Easy Sketch Pro; videography; VO recording; storyboard art; WordPress site updates.
Computer Animator at Home Run Pictures
August 1, 2005 - August 1, 2005
Maya 3D / Alias Power Animator programming; work on dome show / immersive video; After Effects; motion graphics.
Freelance Animator / Chyron CG Operator / In-game Laser Disc Playback at Pittsburgh Penguins Jumbotron Booth
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Freelance animation and in-game graphics for Penguins Jumbotron; Chyron CG operator; laser disc playback for in-game presentations.
Computer Animator at North Coast Communications
December 1, 1995 - December 1, 1995
Alias Power Animator programmer; Video Editor – Turbo Cube; Flame operator; occasional videography; storyboard artist.
Freelance Computer Animator / Video Editor at Free Lance (Pittsburgh, PA)
January 1, 1996 - November 21, 2025
Freelance animator and editor providing Maya and 3D animation, 2D/3D motion graphics, Photoshop/After Effects, Premiere Pro/Final Cut Pro editing, and videography; created 'Pittsburgh Pierogies' animation for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Freelance Animator / Chyron CG Operator / In-game Laser Disc Playback at Pittsburgh Penguins Jumbotron Booth (after work freelance)
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Freelance animator and in-game graphics operator for Penguins Jumbotron; Chyron CG operator; laser disc playback.

Education

Suma Cum Laude - Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design at La Roche University
January 11, 1982 - May 5, 1984
Straight A's in a heavily concentrated Graphic Design Curriculum

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Agriculture & Mining, Healthcare, Energy & Utilities, Manufacturing, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Professional Services
    uniE608 Animation/Visual Effects 2020
    Animation, Visual Effects, Motion Graphics, Editing
    uniE608 Animation / Visual Effects 2024
    Animation, Visual Effects, Motion Graphics, Video Eidting
    uniE608 Tom Nypaver - Animation / Visual Effects 2023
    Demo samples from 2023 animator videoeditor