\ \ VISUALIZATION SPECIALIST
Blender
Unreal Engine
Janga FX Embergen
Janga FX Liquigen
Gaea Quadspinner 2.0
Autodesk Alias
Autodesk Vred
Adobe Substance Sampler
Adobe Substance Designer
Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom
\ \ Each project poses a unique array of requirements and challenges, therefore, the pipeline is dynamic and can change from project to project. For detailed information, please connect with me via the Contact page in the site navigation.
Visualization Specialist | 2023 - Present
\ \ With oversight from GDC Senior Chief Designer, John Krsteski, and Chief Creative Officer, Luc Donckerwolke, my teammate and I have produced a series of thrilling global premiere videos for the Genesis brand, Hyundai Motor Groups luxury brand. These videos debut at the Genesis premier events worldwide garnering tremendous global exposure. These are available to view below via their Genesis Worldwide YouTube channel, please select the correlating project image.
My responsibilities include CAD data prep and conversion, landscape/environment modeling and dressing, unique asset generation and modeling, material texturing, lighting, asset/camera animations, vehicle model texturing and physics based rigging/particle simulations, etc.
\ \ HYUNDAI BOULDER— World Premier in New York
The Hyundai Boulder Concept is built to celebrate the freedom of adventure! Video begins at 12:12
\ \ GENESIS X SKORPIO — World Premier in Abu Dhabi
This was our longest running project with every ounce of passion we have poured into it. This project pushed our team further than ever before and it was a tremendous opportunity granted under the leadership of the Genesis brand directors and executives.
Engineered the high-impact "lidar" effect and integrated complex EmberGen smoke simulations with running animation sequences to create a seamless blend of high-tech telemetry and realistic environmental physics.
Leveraged 3D photogrammetry to capture and optimize intricate vehicle components such as the wheels and suspension for added realism
Spearheaded the entire material and texturing pipeline for the X Skorpio, ensuring to balance the premium "Athletic Elegance" of the Genesis brand with the weathered aesthetics of an extreme off-road concept.
Conducted environmental research to digitally recreate the feel of the UAE’s "Empty Quarter" to provides a cinematically authentic backdrop.
\ \ GENESIS MAGMA GT — World Premier in France
The Magma GT is the new symbol of Genesis Performance Vision. Likewise, this video demonstrates big leaps for our team’s visualization artistry was a privilege to introduce this vehicle to the world as the real car took the stage.
Designed and executed a bespoke racing track environment from the ground up, utilizing distinct topographical and architectural features to differentiate the Magma GT’s visual identity from previous brand assets.
Crafted high-speed, energetic camera rigging to capture the physics-defying performance of the Magma GT, ensuring to convey the full throttle nature of vehicle on the track.
Co-crafted the transition from conceptual abstract light sequence scenes to the photorealistic racing environment to amplify the emotional impact.
\ \ GENESIS GMR-001 HYPERCAR Full Scale — World Premier in New York
In this iteration of the GMR-001, we set out to orchestrate a tonal shift for its second phase, transitioning from a technical announcement to a vibrant, high-energy narrative that emphasized the performance and brand evolution of the LMDh platform.
Worked with John Krsteski to digitally translate and showcase his livery design, ensuring the vision was accurately represented through advanced material layering and material node-work.
Developed camera work and unique compositions that pushed our animation style to focus more on micro-detail and dynamic movement to highlight the hypercar’s aerodynamic features.
Leveraged and refined our existing track environment through optimizing texture application while including further track surface detailing, elevating the atmosphere to suit the storytelling of this project.
Co-produced the entire production in a tight-knit duo, demonstrating the ability to manage shared project files, consistent art direction, and deliver a world-class output within a high-stakes environment and timeline.
\ \ GENESIS X GRAN COUPE & CONVERTIBLE — World Premier in Italy
Here is another exciting project I had a chance to help put together for the unveiling of Genesis’s new G90 Gran Coupe and Gran Convertible!
Ground-up construction and sculpting of three distinct, high-fidelity digital environments— California coastline, and the vineyards and rolling hills of Napa Valley, designed to mirror the elegance and lifestyle branding of the G90 series.
Employed nuanced camera choreography and animation sequences that moved to capture the emotional experience of luxury touring, focusing on fluid movement and atmospheric storytelling.
Executed the texturing and material work for both the Gran Coupe and Gran Convertible variants, ensuring the digital finish accurately reflected the sophisticated execution of our studios world-class CMF team.
Utilized high-density environmental scattering for foliage and other roadside elements to enhance the photorealistic aesthetic.
\ \ GENESIS GMR-001 HYPERCAR — World Premier in Dubai
My colleague and I have produced a thrilling premiere video for the global debut of our Genesis GMR 001! The video was played at the Genesis event held in Dubai to announce the project/entry into LMDh racing to the world. This was a vastly exciting task where we, yet again, pushed ourselves further than before to achieve an exciting and polished result. My responsibilities included the entire set design and physical effects of the opening pit lane scene, shared task of modeling and texturing of the track environment and surrounding set dressing, the vehicle model texturing and coloring, and many of the fast motion animations throughout. It was a tremendous opportunity to be a part of introducing the vehicle to the world and give a taste of what is to come when the GMR 001 hits the track!
\ \ GENESIS X GRAN EQUATOR CONCEPT — World Premier in New York
As the video states, “Its long hood, sweeping C-pillar, and dark-clad wheels embody strength in motion, designed for those who see adventure as a way of life.” The X Gran Equator video showcased our team’s off-road landscape development, employing some staggering cliffside photo-scanned assets and subtle smoke simulations to convey the capable yet luxurious nature of the vehicle. My responsibilities included model texturing, the hangar environment design, and the cliffside scenes environments.
\ \ GENESIS X GRAN RACER VGT CONCEPT — World Premier in Busan
We proudly introduce the X Gran Race VGT. Continuing to push our creative limits with our lighting, perspectives, and motion, we strived to capture a brief yet compelling story, progressing from the powerful abstract expression of the vehicle, to the precise sculpting and technical engineering of its form, and finally to the all-out, agile performance on the track. My responsibilities include the vehicle CMF/texturing, vehicle and camera rigging, animation sequences, set and racetrack architecture design.
\ \ GENESIS MAGMA PROGRAM— World Premier
My colleague and I spearheaded the creation of the launch trailer for the new Genesis Magma line when it was first announced. My portion of responsibilities includes the vehicle CMF/texturing, vehicle rigging, many of the animation sequences, set designs, and still renders to craft this dynamic visual narrative. It was an extraordinary opportunity.
ACCD ACX Blender Instructor | 2021 - 2024
Taught Blender 3D modeling/animation to alumni and prospective students through Art Center College of Deigns’s ACX (Art Center Extension) program.
My teaching responsibilities included locating high quality inspiration imagery/reference, initial sketchwork and how to transfer into 3D via Blender, full scope walkthrough of the program and its toolsets, polygonal modeling process, texuring/material work, asset import/export, lighting, rendering and animation work.
Undergrad Transportation Design | 2016 - 2021
Alumni of Art Center College of Design from their Transportation Design undergraduate program.
My focus throughout my schooling was on exterior automotive design with a further focus on visualization. Throughout my degree, I earned scholarships and participated in sponsored classes by Infiniti and GAC, along with having work exhibited in the student gallery.
