YOLANDA ZHU
CG Generalist
&
Motion designer
Hi! I’m Yolanda.
I’m originally from Beijing, China, and I graduated from the School of Visual Arts in New York. I currently work as a CG Generalist at Crafty Apes.
As a CG Generalist, I focus on modeling, look development, layout, and lighting. I’m especially interested in the use of color in lighting and how it can convey emotion. I enjoy experimenting with different styles of lighting and rendering to create striking frames for VFX and animation.
In addition, I also take on freelance motion graphics projects, especially for music-related work. I love combining movement with music, as I believe the rhythm of motion can tell powerful stories. Through my work, I aim to express more of my creativity and personal voice by shaping rhythm and movement.
experiences
2022/9/19 -
CG Generalist
modeling, lookdev, lighting for VFX movies and TV series at Crafty Apes VFX
2021/7/30 - 10/01
Video Design
A part-time job at Max Stax Media
2021/5/8 - 7/16
Motion Graphics Design
An internship at 502 studio
2021/1 - 4
Senior Thesis Collaborator
Using Redshift light in Maya
2020/1 - 4
Senior Thesis Collaborator
1 film with lighting
2 films with character animation
1 film with camera and animation
1 film with modeling
2020/8/18 - 8/31
SVA Orientation Leader Helped first-year students move in, Lead students in orientation activities
2019/8/18 - 8/31
SVA Orientation Leader
Helped first-year students move in
Lead students in orientation activities such as amazing race
2019/10/12
SVA Student Ambassador
Assisted in signing in and setting up for events
2018/6 - 7
TV program editor Assistance
Got an internship in CCTV children's channel as an assistant to cut source videos by Premiere
Created Motion Graphic opening for a TV show called "Jia you Q mei"