Experienced 3D Artist with vast experience in professional studios
Experience in real-world Lighting and photography, background in Cinematography
Natural troubleshooter,Thrives in dynamic and changing environments
Creative self-motivated with an extremely productive performances under pressure
E: baruchz@me.com \ M: (604) 779–6326
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Software skills: Maya, Nuke,Houdini,XSI ,Vray, Arnold, Mental Ray, RenderMan, RedShift, Photoshop, AfterEffects, Deadline Operating Systems: Linux, OSX, Windows
AWARDS
Graduated with Honors from Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanArts)
Award for Excellence in Teaching 3D Design at the Institute of Technology (HIT) in Israel
Winner of the "Golden Lens" Award for the best Second Camera Assistant for Music Clips
EDUCATION
Institute of Media Arts – VanArts | Diploma in VFX for Film & Television
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FX Artist
A+E Entertainment Vancouver Nov 2019 - Mar 2020
Project Blue Book Season 2
Research and create realistic large scale ocean simulation, along with boat's wake foam
and ocean spray for the show's desired look, using Houdini, rendering in Mantra & Redshift
Close collaboration with compositors within an existing Studio pipeline
Managing and delivering renders and passes for Compositing department
Animation Production Instructor
Langara Collage Vancouver Sept 2019- present
Class Instructor - Compositing in AferEffects and supporting final demo submission
3D Generalist 2013-2017
Keshet - Israel Major Commercial Channel Tel-Aviv, Israel
Supporting motion graphics, branding and TV promos
Modeled Assets, Uv's texturing, and lighting elements, worked with Maya and Vray
Collaborated and supported the creative and compositing teams to create the refined look
Management and hand-over of tasks to ensure the project is delivered on time on-air
Lead 3D Artist 2006-2012
Promotheus Multi Channel Satellite tv Tel-Aviv,Israel (YES TV)
Introduced the 3D discipline as a part of the creative process
Modeled, match-moving, animating, lighting and rendering, shots for
TV Promo's ,VFX and Channel Branding with collaboration of the Art Directors
Supporting the Compositors with the rendered elements for the final compositing
Managed 3D projects: for "YES TV" Worked with Maya, Photoshop and AfterEffects
Lead Lighting Artist 2004-2005
DPSI Jerusalem , Israel / full long feature - Happily Ever After
Building Lighting rigs, creating photorealistic lighting for shots, working with Maya and RenderMan
Collaborated with the R&D to develop tools for the feature, developing Shaders and Grooming,
acquired proficiency with Maya and RenderMan while working simultaneously with Pixar team
and conducted testing for innovative tools that were used for the feature
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Instructor & Mentor 2006-2014
Holon Institute of Technology (HIT) - One of the major Institutes in Israel
Taught Maya and Postproduction techniques for students across different disciplines
Visual Communication, Interior and Industrial Design
Mentored senior students in their final project