SUMMARY:
A self-motivated, responsible 3D artist with a proficiency in lighting, texturing and look development. I am searching for an environment that embraces innovation and produces visually compelling stories.EXPERIENCE:
Sony Pictures Imageworks | Vancouver, BC 2018- present Senior Lighting Artist 。 Lighting and compositing for feature animation Digital Domain 3.0 | Vancouver, BC 2016- 2018 Lighting Artist 。 Photo-realistic 3D lighting and lookdev 。Maya Python tool development Mr.X Inc. | New York, NY 2013 – 2016 LookDev / Lighting TD 。 Developed Python Mari texture exporter and other tools for the company’s texturing and lookdev pipeline 。 Photo-realistic 3D lighting and lookdev 。Compositing (CG environment and character integration) Mr.X Inc. | New York, NY 2012 -2013 3D Artist 。Worked on all aspects of 3D such as texturing, lookDev, FX, animation and rigging for feature film projects UVPHACTORY | New York, NY 2012 -2012 3D Artist 。Worked on all aspects of 3D such as texturing, lookdev, FX, animation and lighting Rockwell Group | New York, NY 2012-2012 Freelance Maya Artist 。Worked on texturing, shading, lighting and rendering for 3D architectural visualizations CMYK+WHITE | New York, NY 2011-20123D Artist 。Produced 3D product visualization for Estee Lauder 。Introduced and integrated RealFlow into the company’s production 。Developed 3D content for websites Pratt Institute Digital Arts Lab | New York, NY 2011-2012
Graduate Research Assistant 。Scripted custom file management tools for OpenPipeline (an open source framework for managing animation production) 。Modified game engine code to accommodate character rigs in Maya; This project was funded by the NEA 。Collaborated with modelers and sculptors to develop characters with an emphasis on rigging and texturing Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation | Taichung, Taiwan 2008
Contracted Consultant 。Directed and edited a flight safety video for the airline Victor Advertising Corp | Taichung, Taiwan 2004
Graphic Designer (Intern) 。Assisted with graphic design for branding and packaging Computer Tech Lab | Yunlin, Taiwan 2003
National Yunlin University of Science & Technology
Teaching Assistant
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY:
Software。Maya, Arnold, Vray, Mental Ray, Mari, Nuke, Realflow, Zbrush, Mudbox
Programming Languages
。Python, C++ Maya – All aspects of 3D pipeline, Python scripting Mari – Texture painting, Python scripting
Nuke – 2D and 3D compositing, Python scripting
RealFlow – Fluid simulation, rigid body and soft body simulation, Python scripting
Zbrush – 3D sculpting, texture painting
Photoshop – Matte painting, texture painting and photo manipulation
After Effects – 2D compositing
Cinema 4D – Animation, lighting and rendering
CERTIFICATES AND AWARDS:
NYC ACM SIGGRAPH MetroCAF 2012 。Outstanding achievement SIGGRAPH Asia 2012 Computer Animation Festival Pratt Circle Award for Excellence in Academic Achievement 2012 Adobe Design Achievement Awards。Semifinalist in category Animation 2012 CG Student Awards
。Student of the Year 2012 Finalist Taipei Grand Award of 2007 Taipei Film Festival
。Nominated for best experimental film
EDUCATION:
Master of Fine Arts in Digital Arts, Pratt Institute | Brooklyn, NY。Graduated with distinction and earned the Pratt Circle Award for Excellence in Academic Achievement Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication Design, National Yunlin University of Science & Technology | Yunlin, Taiwan High School Diploma in Arts and Craft, Ming-Dao High School | Taichung, Taiwan