Michelle Dankowitz
Brooklyn,US
Summary
Studying 3D Animation & VFX at the School of Visual Arts. CG lighting, as well as look development/texturing and shading, along with 3D modeling for environments and characters. Has some experience with CG compositing, rigging, and basic animation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Director for SVA 3D Animation Thesis:
Beach Trip! (Coming in May 2024)
Brooklyn, NY
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Collaborating with co-director/main storyteller/animator/co-modeler on a nearly 2-year thesis film production.
- In charge of various aspects of production including lighting, look-development, texturing, character and asset modeling, and compositing.
- Took charge of communicating and directing underclassmen to produce assets/props and textures/materials.
3D Asset Modeler
SVA Thesis: Count Your Blessings (May 2023)
New York, NY
05.2022 - 09.2022
Four building models inspired by Manhattan, Soho/Brownstone architecture and one vintage-style car model.
3D Asset Modeler
SVA Thesis: Little White Lies (May 2023)
New York, NY
07.2022 - 09.2022
Modeled the two main buildings, inspired by Manhattan brownstones.
Character Modeling
SVA Thesis: Roller Skate Escape (May 2024)
New York, NY
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Character retopology assistance for the main characters
Education
Bachelor of Arts - 3D Animation & VFX
School of Visual Arts
05.2024
Skills
- CG Lighting
- Look development/ texturing & shading for characters and environments
- 3D Modeling- Characters and Environment assets/props
- Autodesk Maya
- ZBrush
- Adobe (Substance Painter & Designer, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere)
- Nuke
- Marvelous Designer
- Unreal Engine
Accomplishments
- Scholastic Silver Key Award for printmaking, 05/2019
- Exhibited work in The Brooklyn Jewish Art Gallery at CKI, 05/2019
Timeline
Character Modeling
SVA Thesis: Roller Skate Escape (May 2024)
07.2023 - 08.2023
Co-Director for SVA 3D Animation Thesis:
Beach Trip! (Coming in May 2024)
11.2022 - 05.2024
3D Asset Modeler
SVA Thesis: Little White Lies (May 2023)
07.2022 - 09.2022
3D Asset Modeler
SVA Thesis: Count Your Blessings (May 2023)
05.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - 3D Animation & VFX
School of Visual Arts
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