Tina Zhao
Summary
A CG 3D modeling specialist I am actively seeking opportunities in CG environment modeling. Have experience in hard surface environment modeling, texturing, and scene lighting for Animation Production Studios. Currently, working on a Indie Animation Film called 'Fowl Heist'. Proficient in Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, and Adobe Substance 3D Painter. Additionally, have experience in community leadership and teaching.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
3D Environment Modeler
Indie Animation Film
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with a team of 3+ other artists to build an environment for the short film named 'Fowl Heist.'
- Conducted hardsurface modeling for an abandoned warehouse and designed the character's interior office.
- Handled UV unwrapping and texturing."
3D Environment Modeler/ Scene Lighter
Animation Production Studio - Columbia College Chicago
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborating in a team of 6+ environment modelers to create an interior scene for a Award Winning short film called 'Magical Mishap' under 10 weeks
- Team of 4 lighting members to move animation shots, relink textures to Blender, and lighting assigned animation shot lists under 15 weeks.
3D Environment Modeler/ Screen Lighter
Environment Modeling and Design - Columbia College Chicago
09.2022 - 12.2022
- With Tight deadline of 14 weeks to hard surface 3D model a Medieval town concept, get criticism from mentor and revise the scene
- UV Unwrap, texturing, Arnold Lighting, and Arnold Rendering
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Animation
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2023
Skills
- Autodesk Maya
- Adobe Photoshop
- Blender
- Adobe Substance 3D Painter
- ZBrush
- 3ds Max
WORK EXPERIENCE
TEACHER ASSISTANT | 12/2023 to Current
Smart Learning Center - Chicago, IL
- Collaborated effectively with fellow teachers, administrators, and parents to support students in achieving learning objectives.
- Maintained regular communication with parents, students, and faculty to offer feedback and engage in discussions about instructional strategies.
- Graded and evaluated student assignment, papers, and course work.
YOUTH MEMBER | 07/2021 to 08/2022
Youth Leadership Academy - Enlace Chicago
- As a member of a team of 7 youth to create a banner for downtown Marching to fight for immigration rights
- Door Knocking and passing out flyers to bring community awareness.
Timeline
3D Environment Modeler
Indie Animation Film
05.2023 - Current
3D Environment Modeler/ Scene Lighter
Animation Production Studio - Columbia College Chicago
09.2022 - 05.2023
3D Environment Modeler/ Screen Lighter
Environment Modeling and Design - Columbia College Chicago
09.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Animation
Columbia College Chicago
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