Jeffrey Leung
Richmond,BC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Lighting Artist and Compositer
Kickstart Entertainment
09.2023 - Current
- Composite shots and building light rig sets for scenes
- Help and train over seas collaborators in Team Hong Kong
- Review Shots and find out alternative fixes
- Build Nodes and codes to help Hong Kong Team
- Work closely with the Art Director and Creative Director on solutions to bring up the quality of the show
- Portfolios includes: Barbie Mysteries Season 1, Barbie Mysteries Season 2.
- Enhanced visual quality by developing and implementing advanced lighting techniques for various projects.
- Streamlined workflows by sharing knowledge on new tools and techniques with other team members through presentations or documentation.
Lead Lighting artist and Compositer
Mainframe Entertainment
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Composite shots and building light rig sets for scenes
- Help and train junior and lighting artist on programs and splitting workloads
- Review Shots and find out alternative fixes
- Portfolios includes: Barbie Movie: Skipper Movie, Barbie a Touch of Magic.
- Managed asset integration into game engines, ensuring technical requirements were met while maintaining artistic vision.
- Established color grading pipelines to ensure consistent visuals across different platforms and devices.
Senior Lighting artist and Compositer
Mainframe Entertainment
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Composite shots and building light rig sets for scenes
- Help and train junior and lighting artist on programs and splitting workloads
- Portfolios includes: Barbie Movie: Skipper Movie, Chelsea Birthday, Barbie Dream Big.
- Mentored junior artists on industry best practices, enhancing team productivity and skill levels.
- Balanced artistic vision with technical constraints, producing high-quality content optimized for various platforms.
- Established consistent visual styles across multiple projects through close collaboration with other senior artists.
- Collaborated with art directors to create visually stunning environments, improving overall aesthetics.
Lighting artist and Compositer
Mainframe Entertainment
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Composite shots and completing deadlines on time
- Re organize lighting rigs if scenes doesn't match up with the models
- Portfolios includes: Barbie Vlog and Barbie Dream House Season 2 (YouTube Series).
- Evaluated emerging technologies such as ray-tracing to stay ahead of industry trends.
- Supported marketing efforts by creating high-quality screenshots showcasing compelling lighting compositions.
- Enhanced visual quality of game environments by creating and implementing dynamic lighting schemes.
- Created visually stunning cutscenes through careful placement of lights and shadows that complemented character animations.
CG Modeller
Atomic Cartoons
09.2018 - 04.2019
- Build Lego 3D model based on concept design
- Build Lego pieces into Maya
- Portfolios includes: Lego Jurassic world (TV Series).
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Lighting artist and Compositer
Rainmaker Entertainment
03.2017 - 09.2018
- Composite shots and completing deadlines on time
- Evaluated emerging technologies such as ray-tracing to stay ahead of industry trends.
- Supported marketing efforts by creating high-quality screenshots showcasing compelling lighting compositions.
- Re organize lighting rigs if scenes doesn't match up with the models
- Portfolios includes: Spy kids: mission critical (TV Series), Barbie Dream House Season 1 (TV Series).
3D Character Modeller, Rigging and Animation
Vivid Wish Game
02.2013 - 03.2013
- Provided quality realistic 3d models, texturing, rigging and animation
- Worked with the Director and Game Designer to assess possible issues and fixes for the game
- Flexibility to work extended hours to meet deadlines
- Movie portfolios includes: Sole Game, Vivid Mon App.
- Utilized advanced statistical methods for more accurate and reliable model predictions.
- Evaluated existing models'' performance, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.
- Increased client satisfaction by tailoring models to address unique business challenges effectively.
- Leveraged cutting-edge software tools for enhanced visualization of modeling data.
3D Animator, Texture and Props Modeller
Disrupted Logic Interactive
02.2013 - 03.2013
- Provided quality realistic 3d models, texturing, rigging and animation
- Worked with the Director and Game Designer to assess possible issues and fixes for the game
- Flexibility to work extended hours to meet deadlines
- Movie portfolios includes: Toxin 3D: The Game, Dead Corps.
- Provided input during pre-production stages regarding feasibility or challenges related to proposed concepts from a 3D animator''s perspective.
- Improved project workflows by researching and implementing new tools and techniques for 3D animation production.
- Troubleshot technical issues related to rendering, lighting, shaders, or dynamics systems as needed throughout the production process.
- Participated in critiquing sessions where constructive feedback was shared among peers leading to higher-quality final results.Van
Jr. Rotomation Artist
Gener8 Digital Media
02.2011 - 09.2011
- Provided quality control for Conversion team
- Worked in partnership with Rotoscope and Conversion teams to assess possible issues and apply technical fixes and resolutions
- Proactively worked extended hours to meet deadlines
- Movie portfolios includes: Priest, Conan The Barbarian, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows: Part 2, Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengeance.
- Maintained consistency across multiple projects by adhering to specific style guidelines provided by clients or art directors.
- Participated in client meetings, presenting progress updates and addressing concerns as necessary to achieve desired results.
- Ensured stable project backups by following established file management protocols, minimizing potential data loss risks.
- Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality animations that met or exceeded expectations.
Education
3D modeling, Animation and Game Design - 3D Modeling, Art And Animation
Think Tank Training Centre
Vancouver, BC10.2016
Multimedia And Web Development - Web And Graphic Design
UBC Continuing Studies
Vancouver, BC06.2015
Diploma in 3D Modelling for Animation and Games - 3D Animation For Film And Games
The Art Institute of Vancouver
Vancouver, BC12.2010
Skills
- Profession Skill with Nuke for animation
- Profession use of Maya for 3D modeling and texturing
- Profession use of Substance Designer for texturing
- Intermediate use of ZBrush for Sculpting
- Profession Skill with Adobe Photoshop
- Intermediate use of Unity for game and design
- Professional use of Render Man for animation
- Professional use of Arnold for animation
- Intermediate use of Vray for animation
- Intermediate use in Unreal Engine for games and films
- Organized, professional, task-oriented
- Hard working and self-directed, able to work in a group or independently
- Vast knowledge, experience, and interest in technology and art styles
- Ability to fluently communicate in English and Cantonese
- Time Management Capabilities
- Continuous learning mindset
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Adaptability to Change
- Photorealistic Rendering
- Advanced Lighting Techniques
- Scripting and Automation
- Strong Composition Skills
- Lighting Optimization Techniques
- Global Illumination Knowledge
- Volumetric Lighting Mastery
- 3D visualization
- Creative vision
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Active Listening
- Team building
- Color theory
- Interior and exterior lighting
- Lighting Setup
- Lighting Design
- Lighting techniques
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Lighting Artist and Compositer
Kickstart Entertainment
09.2023 - Current
Lead Lighting artist and Compositer
Mainframe Entertainment
04.2023 - 09.2023
Senior Lighting artist and Compositer
Mainframe Entertainment
10.2021 - 04.2023
Lighting artist and Compositer
Mainframe Entertainment
04.2019 - 10.2021
CG Modeller
Atomic Cartoons
09.2018 - 04.2019
Lighting artist and Compositer
Rainmaker Entertainment
03.2017 - 09.2018
3D Character Modeller, Rigging and Animation
Vivid Wish Game
02.2013 - 03.2013
3D Animator, Texture and Props Modeller
Disrupted Logic Interactive
02.2013 - 03.2013
Jr. Rotomation Artist
Gener8 Digital Media
02.2011 - 09.2011
3D modeling, Animation and Game Design - 3D Modeling, Art And Animation
Think Tank Training Centre
Multimedia And Web Development - Web And Graphic Design
UBC Continuing Studies
Diploma in 3D Modelling for Animation and Games - 3D Animation For Film And Games
The Art Institute of Vancouver
Work Preference
Work Type
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Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursCareer advancementTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsWork from home optionCompany Culture4-day work weekPaid time offSoftware
3D Modeling
3D Lighting
Composite
Surfacing
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