Maya
Tiaan Botes
3D Generalist
Cape Town,WC
Summary
Experienced and dedicated 3D Generalist skilled in both realistic and stylized art styles. Holds a Diploma in Animation and proficient in Houdini's special effects, animation, hard surface modeling and texturing, rigging, and lighting. Currently focused on the gaming and film industries, but eager to expand into other digital development and entertainment sectors.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
More Than A Sword - Student Short Film
Team 4 The Animation School
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Successfully coordinated and handled the rigging and animation departments for a student short film
- I spearheaded the implementation of Unreal Engine in our educational pipeline, providing necessary tutorials and instruction on how to utilize the application
- Utilized excellent communication, organizational, technical, and problem-solving skills, ensured timely and effective completion of all departments, including those outside of Rigging and Animation
- Successfully supplied resources and solutions to meet project needs
- Coordinated a team of 10 personnel, ensuring a cohesive, collaborative, and professional environment, Ensuring that tasks were executed accurately and efficiently
- Effectively Collaborated with our lecturers, production designer, production manager, and sound artist to ensure all sequences aligned with the film's narrative, vision, and quality requirements
- I ensured that team members and other groups in our year have the necessary skills and resources to accomplish their project
Intern
Seamonsterstudios
06.2024 - 06.2024
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
Education
Diploma - Digital Animation
The Animation School
01.2022 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Stirling High School
East London, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Problem Solving
Detail Orientated
Multitasking
Communication
Flexibility
Leadership
Organization
Adaptability
Special effects
References
Jarrod Hasenjager - 3rd year lecturer @The Animation School
Email: jarrod@theanimationschool.co.za
Luke Viljoen - 3rd year lecturer @The Animation School
Email: luke@theanimationschool.co.za
Software
Houdini
Blender
Unreal Engine
JengaFX
Photoshop
Timeline
Intern
Seamonsterstudios
06.2024 - 06.2024
More Than A Sword - Student Short Film
Team 4 The Animation School
01.2024 - 11.2024
Diploma - Digital Animation
The Animation School
01.2022 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Stirling High School
04.2001 -
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