NICHOLAS YOON
CG ARTIST
Nicholas Yoon, b. 1992,
Based in Singapore
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3D genaralist interested in all things 3D visualization, games and visual effects.
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Skills:
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Maya & 3DS max modelling and rigging tools, lighting and rendering.
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Houdini FX simulation and effects tools.
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Zbrush, Substance Painter & Substance Designer sculpting and texturing tools.
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Nuke and After Effects compositing and matchmove.
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Adobe Creative Suite.
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Filmography:
Elf Pets: Santa's St. Bernards Save Christmas (2018)
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Junior Technical Director (Rigging)
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Progress (2019)
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Concept artist, 3D generalist, compositor
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Awards:
Progress (2019)
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The National Youth Film Awards (NYFA) 2019 - Media Student Category
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Tohorror Fantastic Film Festival, Torino, Italy - Official selection 2020
EDUCATION/AWARDS/INTERNSHIPS
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Nanyang Technological University, Singapore - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Digital Animation, Distinction
AUGUST 2015 - JULY 2019
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Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore - Diploma with Merit in Multimedia and Animation
APRIL 2010 - FEBRUARY 2013
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GHY Culture & Media, Singapore - CG Generalist, JUNE 2021 - AUGUST 2021
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Created realistic visual effects for yet unreleased television series and company showreel with extensive use of Houdini FX and Nuke.
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Responsibilities include R&D for VFX used in projects under direction from studio directors, creating FX rig templates for other artists to use, as well as assisting compositors in shot prep, camera tracking and keying.
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Digital Kitchen Studios, Singapore - CG Artist
AUGUST 2019 - MAY 2021
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Worked closely with art directors and clients to develop 2D and 3D graphic content solutions for events, social media and traditional advertising.
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Currently also transitioning to working in virtual event spaces both in traditional green screen and AR.
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Clients include international brands such as Porsche, USG Boral and Bvlgari, as well as local clients like Singapore Armed Forces and One Tampines Hub.
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EON Reality, Singapore -
3D modeler (Intern)
MAY 2018 - JULY 2018
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3D asset modelling for VR training solutions based in Unity game engine. Worked on projects from large commercial clients such as: Changi Airport, SMRT and GlaxsoSmithKlein (GSK).
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One Animation, Singapore - Junior Technical Director (Rigger) (Intern)
JUNE 2017 - AUGUST 2017
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Building character and prop rigs and enveloping (body and faces) for TV and web animation.
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