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Sheng Liang

3D generalist

Skills / Competencies

  • Skilled Hard Surface Modeling and reasonably UV unwrapping.

  • Proficient in photorealistic texturing, making PBR shaders and cinematic style lighting.

  • Proficient in Vray rendering, good at optimizing rendering settings for different scenes to achieve a balance between rendering speed and quality, and also familiar with other mainstream renderers such as Corona and Arnold.

  • Ability to compost render elements in Nuke or AE and good at color grading. Familiar with using AE to add various VFX, and proficient in using mainstream plug-ins such as Form, Particular, Element 3D and Optical Flares, etc.

  • Familiar with the standard industry pipelines of the film post-production, have studied Match Moving, Rotoscoping and Dynamic, and well in collaboration with other departments.

  • Ability to create miniature models, props and build scenes to help with special effects shooting.

  • Know well the use of DSLR and MILC cameras, good photography skills.

  • Open mind on design ideas, solid fine art foundation. Nice aesthetic taste and artistic skills. Good eyes on detail.

  • Good at communicating with customers, even if they're not good at expressing, I also can quickly understand their intentions and successfully complete the project.

  • Ability to withstand stress and work under tight deadlines while maintaining high quality work.

  • Good at learning new knowledge and skills. Have a strong ability for self-study. Able to keep eyes on the most cutting-edge industry trends and acquire the latest techniques

  • Willing to share my expertise and work experience. Good coordination and cooperation ability. Practical experience in leading domestic and international teams.

Technical Skills

Proficient in

3ds Max
Quixel
Maya
Metashape
Mudbox
Unfold 3D
Vray
After Effects
Photoshop
Red Giant
Video Copilot

Familiar with

Nuke
PFTrack
Houdini
Speed Tree
Arnold
Unreal Engine
Corona
Substance Painter
Premiere
Illustrator
Light Room
Capture One
Shotgun

Work Experience

2017 – 2020

AAU STUDIOX

3D Texturing & Lighting Artist,
Look Development Leader

Interned at StudioX, Academy of Art University, USA. Participated Projects:

CALL ME (Animated Short Film) : 3D Texturing and Lighting Artist

SWEET FRIENDSHIP (Animated Short Film) : 3D Texturing and Lighting Artist

REDEMPTION (Animated Short Film) : Look Development Leader

2009 – 2012

JSBC PROMOTION STUDIO

Motion Graphic Designer

Worked as a motion graphic designer in the Promotion Studio, JSBC. As the main creator, participated in major projects including:

JSTV IF YOU ARE THE ONE 2010-2012, motion graphic design and parts of promotional videos

JSTV New Year EVE (2011&2012), opening intro and lower third design

JSBC Spring Festival promotional videos (2011&2012)

BEAUTIFUL JIANGSU GALA 2012, on-stage screen design

JIANGSU PROVINCE LITERARY and ART LANTERN FESTIVAL GALA 2012, on-stage screen design

JSTV SPRING FESTIVAL GALA 2012, Opening Title

THE NIGHT of JIANGSU 2011, (Gala) on-stage screen design

THE ODES DEDICATE TO THE GREAT PARTY 2011, (Gala) on-stage screen design

THE 4TH NATIONAL VOCATIONAL SKILLS COMPETITION FOR DISABLED PERSONS, opening intro and lower third design

FAMOUS TEACHERS AND EXCELLENCE APPRENTICES 2010, opening intro and lower third design

Jiangsu Public Channel 2010-2011, broadcast design

JSTV NO OVERTIME ON WEEKENDS 2009, opening intro and lower third design

2007 – 2009

CUC Drama Stage Design Studio

Scenic Design Assistant

Interned in the Drama Stage Design Studio of Communication University of China (Beijing) as a scenic design assistant, responsible for the stage model, the prop production and the scenery. The main projects involved:

2009

LOVE HOME DELIVERY, Modern Drama - Prop Making and Scenography

DARWIN - SON OF NATURE: COMMEMORATING DARWIN'S 100TH BIRTHDAY, Documentary - Prop Making and Setting

2008

MAHUA FUNAGE - SWEET AND SALTY, Comedy Drama - Prop Making and Scenography

YUAN CHONGHUAN, Peking Opera Film - Prop Making and Setting

XIN YU MENG TONG FEI Gala, Beijing TV - Stage Design

TING SHUO HEN HAO KAN, The Program of University TV - Studio Design

Graduation Joint Internships at the School of Theatre, Film and Television, Communication University of China - Stage Design

2007

NO ANIMAL DRAMA, French Drama - Stage Mechanism Design and Scenography

BENZ, BENZ, Modern Drama - Prop Making and Scenography

LU YOU and TANG WAN, Yue Opera - Stage Model Making

Education

2015 – 2019

M.F.A, Animation & Visual Effects, Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA, USA

2005 – 2009

B.A, Theatre, Film and Television Art Designing, Communication University of China, Beijing, China

Honors/Awards

Animated Short Film REDEMPTION Awards

2021

Destiny City Film Festival (Tacoma, WA)

- Official Selection

ARFF Barcelona International Awards (Spain)

- Best Animation Honorable Mention

2020

LA Shorts International Film Festival (Oscar Qualifying Festival, Los Angeles)

- Official Selection

Spark Animation Festival (Oscar Qualifying Festival, Canada)

- Official Selection

Foyle Film Festival (Oscar Qualifying Festival, United Kingdom)

- Official Selection

Academy of Art University Spring Show (San Francisco)

- Winner

New York Los Angeles International Film Festival (Los Angeles)

- Winner

Global Film Festival Awards (Beverly Hills, CA)

- Best Student Filmmaker

Accolade Global Film Competition (La Jolla, CA)

- Humanitarian Award Award of Distinction

The IndieFest Film Awards (La Jolla, CA)

- Award of Excellence

Overmountain Animation Festival (Johnson, TN)

- Best of Student Award

Gold Coast International Film Festival (New York)

- Jury Award For Best Student Short Honorable Mention

Oniros Film Awards (Italy)

Honorable Mention Monthly Edition (May 2020)

L’Age d’Or International Art-house Film Festival (India)

- Winner

Calcutta International Cult Film Festival (India)

- Outstanding Achievement Award

Paris Art and Movie Awards(PAMA)

- Best Aninmation Nomination

Animation Chico International Festival (Chico,CA) 

- Official Selection

San Jose International Short Film Festival (San Jose, CA)

- Official Selection

Mosaic World Film Festival (Illinois)

- Official Selection

Rhode Island International Film Festival

- Official Selection

Pittsburgh Shorts Film Festival (Pennsylvania)

- Official Selection

Anchorage International Film Festival (Alaska)

- Official Selection

Toronto Shorts International Film Festival (Canada)

- Official Selection

Montreal International Animation Film Festival (Canada)

- Official Selection

ENFOQUE International Film Festival of Puerto Rico

- Official Selection

Kuandu International Animation Festival (Taiwan, China)

- Official Selection

2011

Obtained the 2010 Excellent New Staff Award of Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation

2007

The space and material work was officially selected to participate in the exhibition of the Chinese Academy Group at the Prague Quadrennial 2007