This is my most current demo reel, consisting of projects that showcase my CG lighting, look-dev, and compositing work from my junior and senior years of college, as well as post-graduation. REEL BREAKDOWN:

1. The first half of a project I worked on with my one-on-one CG lighting and compositing mentor from The Lighting Lab. I am responsible for the lighting, shading, some texturing (environment, man’s tie, girl’s shoes, and her weapons), rendering, and compositing. Maya, Substance Painter and Designer, Arnold, NukeX.

2. A shot from my co-directed senior thesis film, Beach Trip! (May 2024). I am responsible for the lighting, shading, all texturing (except for the drink machines and slurpee cups, textured by Anna Riva), character modeling, rendering, and compositing. All animation and layout done by my thesis co-director, Cara Fulton. Maya, Substance Painter and Designer, Marvelous Designer, ZBrush, Arnold, NukeX.

3. 2-week midterm project from a lighting/rendering class I took during my junior year of college. The assignment was to create a still life, using a painting as reference for light and color. I used a Rembrandt painting, and emphasized the dramatic contrast in lighting values, as well as deep reds and black. Responsible for lighting, shading, set-dressing, and rendering. Maya, Arnold, Photoshop.

4. 2-week final project from a lighting/rendering class I took during my junior year of college. The assignment was to create anything we wanted, so I decide to create a morning sunrise scene inside of an old barn. Responsible for lighting, shading, barn wood textures, set-dressing, and rendering. Maya, Substance Painter, Arnold, Photoshop.

5. 2-week lighting assignment from a lighting/rendering class I took during my junior year of college. The assignment was to master interior lighting with a given scene, and lighting/time of day was our choice. Responsible for lighting, shading, set-dressing, and rendering. Maya, Arnold, Nuke.

6. A shot from my co-directed senior thesis film, Beach Trip! (May 2024). I am responsible for the lighting, shading, texturing, character modeling (only daughter; father modeled by Cara Fulton), rendering, and compositing. All animation and layout done by my thesis co-director, Cara Fulton. Maya, Substance Painter and Designer, Marvelous Designer, ZBrush, Arnold, NukeX.

7. Personal project I made during summer ‘24, after I graduated from college. I found concept art that I really liked, and decided to recreate the composition in 3D. Responsible for lighting, shading, texturing, set-dressing, rendering, and final touch ups. Maya, Substance Painter and Designer, Arnold, Photoshop.

8. The second half of a project I worked on with my one-on-one CG lighting and compositing mentor from The Lighting Lab. I am responsible for the lighting, shading, some texturing (environment, man’s tie, girl’s shoes, and her weapons), rendering, and compositing. Maya, Substance Painter and Designer, Arnold, NukeX.

This is my most current demo reel, consisting of projects that showcases work from my junior and senior years of college. This includes work from my senior thesis “Beach Trip!,” as well as my own personal work, and other class projects. My reel consists of work made with Maya, Substance Painter & Designer, ZBrush, Marvelous Designer, and Nuke.