Hometopia is a Sims-like house building game on Steam that I worked on as the Lead Technical Artist for the studio EveryRealm. In this role, I acted as the communication bridge between the Art and Engineering teams, collaborating closely to create custom tools, pipelines, and in-game systems that expedited the art development process.

Some of my key contributions included:

• - Developing tools in both Python and C# to help optimize and organize game assets, establishing a seamless Blender to Unity pipeline.
• - Designing and implementing shaders to enhance the visual fidelity of in-game elements.
• - Creating procedural systems for generating dynamic traffic and NPC behaviors, adding to the immersion of the game world.
• - Creating optimized trees and foliage for each playable scene using SpeedTree

Through these efforts, I was able to empower the broader development team, streamlining workflows and unlocking new creative possibilities within the Hometopia project.

VFX for Miu Miu's Fall/Winter collection, directed by Cecile B Evans. I worked with INCworks Studio to create a variety of 3D assets and animations that we're displayed in the set design for the show and used for an accompanying film.

The film is centered around a speculative future in which one of the last living translators on earth recieves a series of messages in a mysterious storage center. It features a variety of different challenging 3D animations and simulations, including a procedural static system that was designed to mimic the murmuration of flocks of birds.

As the Lead VFX Artist for Moncler x Salehe Bembury's Summer 2023 clothing line campaign, I spearheaded a talented team in the creation of intricate CG forest backgrounds. These were tailored for a commercial, 12 print advertisements, and 3 large-scale billboards.

Our design process was initiated with Speed Tree for the procedural generation of trees, Blender for animation and rendering. The project was then brought to fruition with tracking and VFX compositing in Nuke, ensuring a cohesive and visually compelling presentation.

Worked with INCworks Studio to create a custom character and animation of Lil Uzi Vert, a perspective defying communion wafer consumption sequence and more for Bring Me the Horizon's AmEN!

Directed by Weston Allen.

Working with INCworks Studio and ThermoNuclear, I helped create VFX and 3D assets for Megan Thee Stallion's music video for "Cobra". 

Working with the team at INCworks Studio and utilizing Yoom's cutting edge volumetric capture technology, we created props, environments, physics simulations, and set pieces for a series of cinematic animations in Unreal Engine, featuring volumetric captures of LA Kings players.

The videos were presented on the Crypto.com arena jumbotron during LA Kings games.

In partnership with Yoom and the LA Kings

We worked in the Unreal Engine, Blender, and Davinci Resolve

As a Lead Unreal Artist at Elevate Pictures, I had the distinct pleasure of working on the cutting-edge virtual production for Ultraman Connection. I was responsible for the creation and implementation of visually stunning virtual sets using the advanced capabilities of Unreal Engine 5.

In my role, I tackled a range of key tasks, including asset modeling, texture mapping, assembly, lighting, animation, and post-production effects.

The virtual sets were designed with careful attention to detail and an eye towards creating a fully immersive experience. We utilized the latest technologies and techniques to create vivid, lifelike environments that were integral to the overall success of the production.

Working as a Lead Unreal Artist, I contributed to the creation of Adventureverse, a dynamic and engaging web series produced by Elevate Pictures. My role on the project encompassed a range of vital tasks, including 3D design, modeling, animation, character design, and virtual production.

To bring this exciting project to life, we utilized a state-of-the-art virtual production pipeline, leveraging powerful tools such as Blender, Reallusion, and Unreal Engine. This allowed us to create a seamless and fully immersive experience that transported viewers into the heart of the Adventureverse.

One of the most thrilling aspects of being a technical artist is the potential to create powerful procedural tools that function as dynamic systems, capable of generating algorithmically driven animations while simultaneously streamlining the animation process. This allows for a highly efficient workflow, while also providing endless creative possibilities for pushing the boundaries of what is possible in animation. Here are some animations made with procedural tools that I have created as well as a Blender Plugin that I helped develop with INCworks Studio

In 2021, I completed my MFA in Digital Art from Tulane University, where I honed my skills in creating dynamic and ever-evolving generative artworks. Using Unreal Engine 4 as my primary platform, I leveraged both procedural and AI mechanisms to produce complex and visually stunning pieces that are constantly in flux.