Masaki Yokochi, a spirited creator with a touch of elegance and humor, thrives on bringing imaginative projects to life from their inception, skillfully blending direction, design, and animation for a unique result. With decades of experience, Masaki has been an essential creative force behind numerous high-profile projects, collaborating with prominent brands and film companies including but not limited to Apple, Google, Disney, Paramount, Warner, and more. His contributions span the entire creative process, from initial concept to polished motion content. His proficiency encompasses a wide array of tools, enabling him to craft diverse designs and animations, including Motion Graphic, 3D, Interactive, AR/VR/XR, Broadcast, Film, VFX, and UI/UX design. His work embodies a harmonious fusion of balance, elegance, and order.

Masaki's animation expertise has been acknowledged on a global stage, contributing to an Oscar-winning documentary and earning him a place on multiple Emmy award-winning teams. His extensive capabilities allow him to adeptly oversee projects from inception to their final realization, demonstrating his commitment to excellence in the creative process.

In recent years, Masaki has broadened his creative horizons by exploring real-time rendering and cutting-edge technologies. He is particularly captivated by the endless potential of real-time rendering, and his most notable work is strongly tied to technology. While his expertise spans design, animation, and VFX, his true passion lies in pioneering innovative and groundbreaking projects fueled by emerging technologies within the uncharted creative landscape.

As we witness the rapid advancements in GPU technology, it is evident how these developments have had a significant impact on the evolution of neural networks. The powerful processing capabilities of modern GPUs have opened the doors to a new, exciting era in the world of computer graphics, AI, and digital art. Embracing these technological breakthroughs, Masaki is committed to continuing his creative journey, exploring the limitless possibilities they offer, and ultimately, crafting unique and captivating experiences that reflect his passions and interests.

Served Clients:

  • Apple,
  • Google,
  • Beats by Dre,
  • The Walt Disney Company,
  • Marvel,
  • Paramount Pictures,
  • Warner Bros.,
  • HBO,
  • The 
  • Coca-Cola Company,
  • Adidas,
  • Acura,
  • AT&T,
  • Boeing Digital Cinema,
  • Barbie,
  • Carl's Jr.,
  • DC Comics,
  • Dimension Films,
  • DreamWorks SKG,
  • Fox,
  • Hyundai,
  • Miramax,
  • MTV,
  • National Geographic,
  • New Line Cinema,
  • Nintendo, 
  • Nissan,
  • Porsche,
  • Rose Bowl Stadium,
  • Sony Pictures,
  • Universal Pictures,
  • Walmart, 
  • Xbox

Awards/Recognitions/Exhibitions:

Academy Awards - Best Documentary Short Subject (Participated as an animator)
Emmy Awards - Part of three winning teams
Vimeo Awards
Japan Media Arts Festival
Prix Ars Electronica
onedotzero adventures in motion film festival
Off and Free Film Festival
Siggraph
Asia Siggraph
stash media
Maxon Showcase
Deep Space LIVE
EcoVelocity
The FILE – Electronic Language International Festival Canal+
The National Art Center Tokyo
Tokyo Game Show
Tokyo Graphic Passport
Sapporo International Short Film Festival and Market
Nagasaki Prefectural Art Museum
Kobe Biennale
Okayama Digital Museum
Arita Contemporary Art Garden Place
RESFEST
Aoyama Design Award
Canon Digital Creators
Telly Awards
CQ
Typo Exhibition
e-Gallery artgene