Sasha Tomanec

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3D Artist - Modeler

A dedicated, creative and team-oriented artist with high work standards and academic scoring resulting in a high quality of work produced and creating an enjoyable and efficient studio environment.
The ability to work under tight limits of time and resources while interpreting 2D and written concepts, including transitions between art styles to maintain accuracy and appeal. The capacity and drive
to investigate, adapt and employ a variety of techniques and resources in order to problem
solve and execute project  outlines effectively and to exacting  specifications is an aptitude and a passion.

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

3D Artist                       EDDEE DESIGN STUDIO, Toronto, Ontario                                 2008-2009
Field of Asphodel (Graphic Novel)

• Working closely with a concept artist to derive 3D equivalents from 2D design work, anticipating and implementing elements to accommodate transition between the two mediums working
  within a 10-12 day time deadline
• Referencing multiple sources (photographs, sketches, the internet) to model, texture and light environments, set elements, character props and character costumes for a graphic novel due
  for release in Fall ‘09
• Modeling objects and sets of varying degrees of complexity and resolution while maintaining
  high levels of accuracy and working in a timely manner
• Conferencing with client and concept artist then performing UV layouts and painting textures
  for a variety of objects and surfaces
• Creating shader networks using a variety of shader utilities and techniques thereby ensuring
  final assets mirrored design concepts
• Optimizing personal workflow to accommodate tight production time constraints for design
  and render work flow
• Maintaining naming and organization of assets in order to facilitate a production pipeline

 

Rotoscope Artist          DEEP MAGIC (IMAX), Toronto, Ontario                                     2008

• Rotoscoping and keying live action footage with high levels of accuracy under tight time restrictions resulting in mats for use in a feature length film

 

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:

International Academy of Design & Technology / Toronto Film Schoo, Toronto ON      2008
3D Computer Animation and VFX Diploma
High Honors achieved; received award for outstanding character animation

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE:

3D:           Maya 8.X  ·  Adobe Photoshop  ·  Mudbox  ·  3D Studio Max
2D:           Photoshop  ·  After Effects  ·  Fusion
Other:       Windows  ·  Mac  ·  Linux  ·  Word  ·  Dreamweaver  ·  Adobe Audition