FRANCESCA SCIACCA
West Caldwell,NJ
Summary
Talented 3D Artist with repertoire of technical skills to handle any project. Brings history of success in diverse techniques and industry applications. Consistently delivers top-quality work.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Computer Graphics Generalist
Nickelodeon Animation Studio
New York, NY
08.2021 - Current
- Converted various character and prop designs into three- dimensional modeled assets using Autodesk Maya
- Established professional relationships with artists, animators, and programmers to execute projects on time and within budget constraints
- Followed design guidelines, asset naming conventions and other technical constraints to produce results compliant with industry and platform standards
CG Modeler and Animator
Threshold Entertainment Group
Santa Monica, CA
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Transformed over 10 vector characters into three-dimensional models in Foundry Modo while tracking development in Microsoft Excel
- Worked closely with CEO, Art Director, Production Assistants on project requisites while pursuing deadlines
- Modeled and animated company's introduction title card in Autodesk Maya for films and content seen on Netflix
Production Management Mentorship
Blue Sky Studios Inc.
Greenwich, CT
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Collaborated with Mentor to create task management charts in preparation for senior thesis
- Prepared assets for Mentor critiques to transcribe notes in order to advance senior thesis
- Studied operations of each department across studio to further comprehend animation pipeline
Compositor and Animator
ExCITe Center / Drexel University
New Philadelphia, PA
08.2019 - 09.2019
- Fine-tuned shots by creating a procedural tool that allowed co-workers to have artistic workflow in Foundry Nuke
- Animated and rigged in Autodesk Maya, tailoring shot to client's wants while prioritizing deadlines
- Textured and created particle simulation in Autodesk Maya then composited renders into final shot
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animation And Special Effects
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA06.2021
Skills
Software:
- Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere, Substance Painter & Substance Designer
- Autodesk Maya
- Foundry: Nuke, Modo, & Mari
- Side FX Houdini
- Unreal Engine
- Zbrush
Render Engines: Arnold, Redshift, & V-Ray
Additional Experience
Mentorship Circle , Women in Animation (2021)
Hostess , Woodstack Pizza Kitchen (2018-2019)
Soccer Camp Director , Pure Soccer Academy (2017)
Assistant Karate Teacher , Asian Arts Center
(2013-2017)
Timeline
Computer Graphics Generalist
Nickelodeon Animation Studio
08.2021 - Current
Production Management Mentorship
Blue Sky Studios Inc.
05.2020 - 08.2020
CG Modeler and Animator
Threshold Entertainment Group
04.2020 - 09.2020
Compositor and Animator
ExCITe Center / Drexel University
08.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Animation And Special Effects
Drexel University
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