resume and shot breakdown

Shaun Schellings
Maya 3d Generalist / Specializing in Animation & Modeling
Professional Experience
Email: smschellings@gmail.com
Mobile: 0402 072 462
Reel: http://www.shaunschellings.com/
Work Experience
Freelance 3d - June 2015 to Present
Senior 3d Generalist
Engine - March 2008 to May 2015 (7 years)
Senior 3d Artist
I have worked at Engine as a Senior 3d Artist for the last 7 years. 6 of those years were as part of a small 3d
team and the last year as the only 3d operator.
At Engine I have worked on a large variety of 3d projects, mostly working on TVCs and Broadcast. Most jobs are
part of a small 3d team in which I act as lead/supervisor or I can work alone depending on the size of the job. As
the sole 3d resource for the last year I have been required to act as 3d supervisor and assign work to any freelancers.
Please see my demo reel for a showcase of my Engine work.
The Lab Sydney - March 2005 to February 2008 (3 years)
3d Animator / Generalist
My time at The Lab was spent mostly as an animator, working on the animated TV series Erky Perky. I was also
involved in the setup and modeling of the characters. When Erky Perky had wrapped up I worked in the TVC
department.
Main Jobs:
3d Animator for Erky Perky Children’s Animated Series aired on Channel 7
TVC Department
Ambience Entertainment - 2003 to 2005 (3 years)
Head of 3d
During my time as head of 3d at Ambience I oversaw a team of full time 3d staff as well as a large group of
freelancers. This role involved, quoting and pitching on all 3d jobs, managing and scheduling the 3d teams, client
meetings, problem solving and people management. During this time I worked on the pilot episode for Erky
Perky, modeling, rigging, animating, lighting & rendering. This children’s animated series was picked up by
Channel 7.
Main Jobs:
Peter Cotton Tail Movie
Pop Pups Animated Series ABC
Erky Perky Pilot episode
Scion TVCs
Channel 9 Re-branding
Broadcast and TVC
Ambience Entertainment - October 2001 to 2002 (1 year)
3d Generalist
During my time at Ambience I worked as a 3d Generalist / Animator mostly working on Broadcast work for
Channel 9 as well as the children’s animated series Pop Pups which aired on the ABC.
I was involved in the creation and lead animation of the Pop Pups series which received an award nomination
for best Children’s Animation.
The Walt Disney Company - March to October 2001 (8 Months)
Worked in a wide range of departments at Disney. I started out in the digital background department photo-shopping backgrounds for Peter Pan – Return to Neverland & the Tarzan series. I then moved into digital
painting where I became a paint checker and from there I was offered a position in the 3d department where I
work as an animator.
Brilliant Interactive Ideas - May to February 2001 (10 Months)
3d Animator
Superman Webisodes
Freelance - 2000 – January to April (4 Months)
Worked as a contractor for Bananamation working on a variety of projects as an Animator
Software Experience
Maya
Vray, Octane, Arnold
Mari
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe After Effects
Autodesk MatchMover
Autodesk Mudbox
3d studio Max
Education - 1999
Completed my Diploma in Computer Graphics and Animation, from the Computer Graphics College at East
Sydney.
References
Max McMullin 0437 119 663
Goals
To expand my knowledge of 3d and to continue to learn and grow.
Reel:http://www.shaunschellings.com/
Shot Breakdown Shaun Schellings
smschellings@gmail.com 0402 072 462
The Iconic
3d supervision of commercial.
Bag tear: modeling, rigging, texture.
Animated the simulated cloth
to work together. Texturing of cloth.
Rubber flower: Modeling & Animation
USA Tyre Commerical
Scene planning/layout
Camera animation,
Cloth sim of the glove.
Huawei
Modeling, texturing, shading,
lighting and animation and the
intial comp.
Huawei
Modeling, lighting, shading
Emporium
All
Samsung
Re-light 3d background and phones
shaders and animation.
Toyota
3d scene planning/previs
Animation and cloth sims of letters
Cricket world cup
3d supervision of commercial.
Modeling of stadium and crowd
simulation
The emporium
Fabric simulation, texture and
lighting
Women's day
All including comp
Investment mask
Modelling mask
Vivid Sydney
All
Toyota LC200 Vechial Tour
Lighting
Toyota LC200 Vechial Tour
Lighting
Toyota Dream Car
Animation
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Reel: http://www.shaunschellings.com/
Shot Breakdown Shaun Schellings
smschellings@gmail.com 0402 072 462
Sydney Aquarium
Animation modeling, rigging
and UV of fish
Sydney Aquarium
Modeling, rigging, texture &
animation
Rotor Xmas
3d scene planning/previs, lighting,
character body modeling, set and
building melting animation.
Platnium Tampons
Modeling, rigging and animation
of leaves, flowers & vines
Big W
Camera tracking, 3d horse modeling
and 3d background
Master Card
Buoy animation, modeling, texture,
camera tracking
Mt Franklin Water
Modeling, rigging and animation
of all characters and sets
V8
Modeling of bottle and water drop,
animation on bottle
Bingle
3d modeling, rigging & animation
Bingle Live Action
3d previs for practical shot,
3d layout for set builders,
3d modeling for pepukra to
create practical props
Listerine
Modeling, texturing and lighting
Master Card
Modeling and animation of set
and characters
Engine Promo Bee
Bee rigging, animation, flower
modeling and animation
LoopdaLoop animation Gravity
All except comp and 2d water
splash. Currently in top 150 on
LoopdaLoop website
Nutmeg Asian Cup
Modeling, rigging and animation
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Reel: http://www.shaunschellings.com/
Shot Breakdown Shaun Schellings
smschellings@gmail.com 0402 072 462
Saturday night fever
All
Stick Fight
Animation, texturing, lighting,
testing “Andy Rig”
Engine Promo Fat Santa
Modeling, rigging and animation
Special K Yogurt Bar
Modeled & animated liquid no
sim, modeling, texturing and &
animation of bar
Ch10 Biggest Looser
Modeling and animation of shatter
no sim
Kinder surprise
Animation and rigging of characters
Peter Cotton Tail Movie
3d supervision including scheduling
& planning of production, modeling
& animation.
Scion
3d Supervision
Fox sports Cricket
Modeling and animation
Fox sports Rugby
Modeling, animation and texturing
Toyota Rav 4
3d scene planning/previs. Main
task was creating the world
rotation and forest scene.
Mitshubishi EK
Camera animation, car parts and robot
arm animation. Robot arm shaders.
F1 gp and Moto Gp channel 10
Modeling, rigging, animation,
set build & textures
Bullets Sim
All, bullet sim renderd with Vray
BeeMan Kia
3d tracking of stop-motion
character for bee simulation
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Reel: http://www.shaunschellings.com/
Shot Breakdown Shaun Schellings
smschellings@gmail.com 0402 072 462
Sunday telegraph
Modeling, texturing and lighting of
products
Peter Pan 2
Log animation,
Worked in cell painting
and background departments
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ABC Australia wide
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