In Sum

25 years old this year, I've been working as a lighting and compositing artist since May 2009. Having been fortunate enough to be exposed to CG movies and video games as a kid, I got interested in computer graphics when I was still in school.

I've since aspired to further my career as a lighting/compositing artist, but also maintained interest in other aspects of production such as character modelling and texturing.

Many films and games inspire me, but a big inspiration in my creative life is Hiroyuki Okiura's Jin-Roh and much of Mamoru Oshii's work. I also enjoyed Blade Runner immensely. Funny thing is I played the game before watching the movie.

Outside of creative/CG hobbies, I enjoy short to medium-distance running and gym. I also enjoy going out to sea during my navy in-camp training.

Past Work Experience

- The Clone Wars
Lucasfilm Animation Singapore
May 2009 - present

I did lighting and compositing for this show, taking animated shots and lighting them based on concept art provided, as well as established shots from senior artists. In addition to my regular responsibilities, I also contributed a few improvements to the show's look.

- Legend of the Sea
Cubix Films
2 months in 2006

I took on this contract job while waiting to be enlisted in the Singapore Armed Forces. I did a variety of things such as lighting and comping a full advertising sequence, and creating facial blend shapes. I also fixed certain pipeline issues that the production was having, and modelled one human character.

- Internship at Egg Story Creative Production
Kung Fu Gecko Trailer
3 months in 2005

I did editing of the movie trailers as the shots were being finished, rendered updates of it for dailies and also cut alternative versions for their creative director's consideration. I did simple lighting for background elements for certain shots in the trailer.

Non-Production Work Experience

- Teaching assistant at Institute of Technical Education
Digital Media Design course
2 months in 2006

I took this job before enlistment as well, teaching students drawing fundamentals and Photoshop basics. I also guided 3 students through a holiday project, a 2d animated short.

National Service Information

Served in the Navy from 2006 - 2008
During active service, I was a coastal surveillance guard.
As a reserve serviceman, I'm a fastcraft seaman, operating transport craft carrying infantry and vehicles.
Holding rank of 3rd Sergeant.

Education

- Lucasfilm Animation Sg's JuMP program
Lighting & Compositing track
November 2008 - May 2009

- Diploma in Digital Media Design, Feature Animation
Nanyang Polytechnic
2003 - 2006

Graduated with distinctions in 3d, Internship and my Final Year Project

Software Proficiency

Maya, Mentalray, Shake, Photoshop, 3ds Max, Nuke, Zbrush, Mudbox, Basic MEL

References

Character references available on request