EDUCATION

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Academy of Animated Art (2023 – 2024)

• Completed specialized training in lighting artistry for animation and games under industry professionals.

• Developed advanced skills in lighting design, composition, and rendering for cinematic storytelling.

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EXPERIENCE

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Freelance Lighting Artist & 3D Generalist (2018 – Present)

• Designed and implemented real-time and pre-rendered lighting for 3D environments in Unreal Engine, Blender, and Maya.

• Created visually compelling scenes by balancing contrast, mood, and storytelling elements.

• Developed expertise in 3D modeling, texturing, animation, and rendering, utilizing industry-standard tools.

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Shadowed Michael Tanzillo (2023 – 2024)

• Gained hands-on experience in professional lighting workflows from a former Disney & Blue Sky Studios lighting artist.

• Studied advanced lighting techniques, cinematic composition, and color theory for high-quality animation and game visuals.

• Applied insights from AAA-level productions to personal and professional projects.

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Cinematography & Video Production (2015 – 2021)

• Developed lighting, composition, and post-production skills through hands-on work in cinematography and video production.

• Directed and shot high-quality video content, refining an understanding of light shaping and storytelling.

• Built foundational skills that transitioned into digital 3D lighting and rendering.

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SKILLS

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Software Proficiency

• Maya (Advanced)

• Blender (Expert) 

• Nuke (Advanced)

• Unreal Engine (Advanced)

• Unity (Advanced)

• Adobe Suite (Expert)

• DaVinci Resolve (Expert)

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Technical Skills

• Real-Time & Pre-Rendered Lighting, Rendering Optimization, Compositing, Color Grading

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Additional Strengths

• Strong problem-solving abilities and adaptability to new technologies & workflows

• Excellent collaboration & communication skills in creative team environments

• Passion for storytelling & immersive world-building through lighting