Ritz Nihalani
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
3D Character Modeler
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah , GA
09.2020 - Current
- Interpreted concept art and sketches to create innovative virtual characters, environments and props.
- Followed design guidelines, asset naming conventions and other technical constraints to produce results compliant with industry and platform standards.
- Built upon expertise with motion graphics and after effects to create unprecedented visual experiences for next-generation consoles.
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of character rigs, game animation pipelines, animation integration into game engines and current animation tools.
SCAD Back 40 Promotional Video
SCAD
Savannah , GA
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Modeled main character and blocked out scenes for promotional video
- Collaborated with other team members.
Influencer
MFA Thesis
Savannah , GA
11.2021 - Current
- Designed and developed virtual influencer for social media platform Implemented 3D character model in Autodesk Maya with Texturing, Rigging,
- Animating, Shading, lighting and Rendering
Education
MFAAnimation -
Savannah College of Art And Design (SCAD)
Savannah, GABachelors of Arts - Art and 3D Animation
Pace University
New York, NY05.2020
Skills
- UV Mapping
- Retypologizing
- Texturing
- Lighting
- Attention to Detail
- Organization and Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Softwares
● ZBrush
● Autodesk Maya
● Microsoft Blender
● Substance Painter
● Cinema 4D
● Marvelous Designer
● Unreal Engine 4
● Marmoset
● Adobe Creative Suite
Accomplishments
- Member of USFSA (US Figure Skating Association) for 12 years
- ● Participated in US figure skating North Atlantic Qualifying Regional
Championship, 2015 EXPERIENCE:
Timeline
Influencer
MFA Thesis
11.2021 - Current
SCAD Back 40 Promotional Video
SCAD
03.2021 - 05.2021
3D Character Modeler
Savannah College of Art and Design
09.2020 - Current
MFAAnimation -
Savannah College of Art And Design (SCAD)
Bachelors of Arts - Art and 3D Animation
Pace University
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