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Miner Zhu

Savannah,GA

Summary

Animation student with a background in experimental and technical animation. Proficient in the 2D animation production pipeline. Skilled in creating simple yet functional rigs and 3D character animation. Basic understanding of coding, actively improving through self-study and projects.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

3D Rigging & Animating Project

Academic Projects
Savannah, GA
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Developed and applied a comprehensive rig for bipedal animation using Maya.
  • Integrated IK/FK switching for enhanced flexibility in animation workflows.
  • Created a MEL script in the shelf editor, streamlining joint placement.
  • Engineered 3D character animations, utilizing timing and spacing principles to achieve realistic motion.

2D Animation Project

24 Hours Animation Contest for Students
Savannah, GA
10.2024 - 10.2024
  • Led character design and produced frame-by-frame animations.
  • Assisted in storyboarding and guided sound design and post-production.
  • Demonstrated strong team collaboration and adherence to time constraints by completing a 2D animated project in one day.

Interactive Web-Based Mini Game With Animation

Academic Projects
Toronto, Canada
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Created a web-based mini game using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Engineered essential game functionalities including scoring, object movement, and collision detection.

Education

Master of Arts - Animation

Savannah College of Art And Design (SCAD)
Savannah, GA
03-2027

Bachelor of Arts - Experimental Animation

OCAD University (Ontario College of Art & Design)
Toronto, Canada
08-2023

Skills

  • Maya (Modeling, Rigging, Animating)
  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript (basic)
  • Python (basic)
  • Animation pipeline

Certification

  • Introduction to Python - Uforse Education

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Japanese
Professional

Timeline

2D Animation Project

24 Hours Animation Contest for Students
10.2024 - 10.2024

3D Rigging & Animating Project

Academic Projects
09.2024 - 11.2024

Interactive Web-Based Mini Game With Animation

Academic Projects
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Introduction to Python - Uforse Education

Master of Arts - Animation

Savannah College of Art And Design (SCAD)

Bachelor of Arts - Experimental Animation

OCAD University (Ontario College of Art & Design)
Miner Zhu