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Chenyu Zhai

Summary

Talented and hard working 3D Animator eager to create natural, believable, high quality, and well-developed 3D character animation. Proficient with animating in Maya, Blender, and Unreal Engine while executing animation principles as well as design intuition with succession through academic experience. Motivated to adapt as well as learn collaboratively, while skilled at problem solving through eager determination and organizational skills. Passionate about 3D animated films, Virtual Reality, and video games.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

3D Animator

Guru Studio
04.2023 - 01.2024
  • Paw Patrol Season 10. Maintaining quality character animation at ~25-30s/wk.
  • Character animation and posing for internal libraries and promotional use.
  • Tasked with dynamic bodymechanic shots as well as acting shots through creating fluid and dynamic 3D animation. Emphasizing weight, balance, texture, and form.
  • Created stylized animations including bi-ped, quadrupeds, props, and vehicles, of both human and creature characters.
  • Participated in critiquing sessions where constructive feedback was shared among peers leading to higher-quality final results.
  • Delivered high-quality animations within tight deadlines, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively.

3D Animator

Wild Brain
05.2022 - 02.2023
  • Fireman Sam s13 tasked with creating dynamic and entertaining character animation at 20s/ week
  • Developed realistic styled and believable body acting/facial acting shots as well as funny slapstick- style comedic shots.
  • Enhanced visual storytelling by designing and animating 3D characters, environments, and props for Fireman Sam.
  • Attended company workshops to stay current on emerging trends, techniques, Ai, and tools relevant to 3D animation.

3D Animator

Advocacy Initiative For Youth
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Made entertaining and fun animations for a children's' health infomercial that focus on helping children empower their futures and embolden minds.
  • Creating quality animations while closely working with animators in small teams, limited resources, and tight deadlines.

Animator

Kratt Brothers Company LTD
06.2017 - 12.2018
  • Actively participated in team meetings and critiques, offering and receiving constructive feedback to improve overall animation quality.
  • Developed realistic and believable creature animations for episodes with animals from a diverse array of species and ecosystems.
  • Produced Tv industry standard animations while consistently completing deadlines.
  • Collaborated with supervisors, directors, and animator peers to create entertaining and informative episodic shows for children with curious minds!

Education

Bachelor of Arts - 3D Animation

Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Oakville, ON
04.2023

3D Character Animation For Appeal And Entertainmen

Animschool
US
03.2024

3D Modeling And Rigging

IAnimate
US
08.2022

Skills

  • 3D Character Animation
  • Proficient in Maya, Unreal Engine, Blender
  • Acting
  • Body Mechanics
  • Creature Animation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Storytelling
  • Visual Effects

Websites

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional Working

Timeline

3D Animator

Advocacy Initiative For Youth
01.2024 - 03.2024

3D Animator

Guru Studio
04.2023 - 01.2024

3D Animator

Wild Brain
05.2022 - 02.2023

Animator

Kratt Brothers Company LTD
06.2017 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Arts - 3D Animation

Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning

3D Character Animation For Appeal And Entertainmen

Animschool

3D Modeling And Rigging

IAnimate

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