Hello. My name is Sunny Chan, and I’m a Freelance 3D Artist working in the Commercial, Film, Visual Effects, Game, and Motion Graphics industries. I have a strong foundation built on Design aesthetics, Web Development, and project coordination. I’d like to pursue a 3D Modeling / Maya Generalist position because I believe I can adapt and contribute my artistic touch to accomplish a wide range of creative tasks.
Experience
3D Modeler, Maya Generalist , Logan . Los Angeles, California . Spring 2009 – Current
Previs, Modeling, Texturing, Rendering for a wide range of commercial, video game, and feature film visual effects projects requiring various modeling approaches and techniques. Zombieland(2009), Vanquish Debut Trailer, Dante’s Inferno E3 Trailer, Intel, Exxon/Mobil, Clinique, Kohler, Twizzlers, Balisto.
www.hellologan.com
3D Generalist , Superfad . Culver City, California . Early 2009
Worked with a small team of freelancers to put together a K-Mart Protege basketball shoe commercial aired during the NBA Playoffs. Helped with 3D modeling, texturing, and animation.
www.superfad.com
3D Modeler , Logan . Los Angeles, California . Winter 2008
Primary Modeler on a Sony PSP spot and various commercials that require a wide range of 3D modeling approaches. ( Organic, hard-surface, conceptual, and photoreal. )
www.hellologan.com
Freelance Designer , Prologue . Venice , California . Fall 2008
Worked on serveral feature film main titles such as Valkyrie(2009), Whiteout(2009), commercial pitches, 3D animatics, motion tests, Visual Effects elements, and various design boards.
www.prologue.com
Freelance Designer , Capacity . Culver City , California . Summer 2007
Pipeline and workflow production on various projects for Cartoon Network’s Master Control, MSNBC’s rebranding package, and truTV’s The Real Hustle.
www.capacity.tv
Creative Director , Reactor LLC . Marina Del Rey, California . 2008 – Present
Responsible for numerous web ventures that have been featured on various magazines and publications, Wikipedia, CNet, KillerStartups, and LifeHacker. Developing web strategies and making creative decisions regarding project direction / execution.
www.reactorllc.com
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design . Savannah , Georgia – BFA Visual Effects, Minor in Broadcast Design and Motion Graphics.
Skills
Proficient in various applications including Maya ( Previs, 3D Modeling [environmental, hard surface, organic, stylized, conceptual.], UV Mapping / Texturing, Rendering.), iRush, zBrush, Photoshop, and After Effects. Comfortable with learning new software packages and production techniques to get the job done quickly and efficiently. Linux / Mac / PC savvy, can easily learn and adapt to any situation or challenge presented.