Aston Hart

Aston Hart

3D Artist with degrees in Computer Animation and Fine Art.

Senior 3D Artist / 17 yrs

Los Angeles, CA

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A highly creative, passionate, and technically accomplished 3D Artist with over 10 years of film and TV experience built upon a strong artistic education. Possess a firm knowledge of form, composition, and design aesthetics. Quick to learn with good problem solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure. Adaptable team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Work History
  • Adjunct Professor - ZBrush

    Fashion Institute of Technology

    August 2021 - Present
    New York, United States

    Introduction to Digital Sculpting
    Teaching ZBrush and Photoshop skills for Illustrators

  • 3D Artist

    Aston Hart Creative LLC

    November 2016 - Present
    New York City Metropolitan Area
  • 3D Artist

    The Mill

    September 2022 - November 2022
    New York

    Modeller for IBM Quantum 'System Two & Osprey Chip'

  • 3D Artist

    Brigade.tv

    June 2022 - June 2022

    Environment Modeller for Ciarra 'Jump' Music Video

  • 3D Artist

    Phosphene

    March 2022 - March 2022

    Environment Modeller for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

  • Adjunct Professor

    Pratt Institute

    January 2020 - May 2020
    Brooklyn, New York, United States

    Teach an intensive course in creating a character from conception to final animated result.
    Course includes concepting a 2D character design into a 3D character model which can be retopologized, textured and rigged for an animated short film. Skills: 3D Graphics · Attention to Detail · Computer Animation · Fine Art · Art Education · Teaching

  • Previsualization Artist

    Self-employed

    January 2014 - November 2017
    London, England, United Kingdom

    Freefolk
    Proof Inc
    Nvizable Skills: Polygon Modeling · 3D Graphics · Attention to Detail · 2D art · Topology

  • cg generalist

    Blacksmith

    March 2017 - April 2017
    New York
  • Texture Artist

    VaynerMedia

    November 2016 - December 2016
    New York
  • Previs Artist at Proof Inc

    Proof Inc

    January 2014 - February 2016
  • Freelance MCR operator

    Technicolor

    May 2013 - December 2013
    London, United Kingdom


    Assisted editing suites, technical operations, quality control, encoding, mastering, authoring and creating client deliverables in various tape and file formats
    Software included: Final Cut Pro, Adobe packages: Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Media Encoder, Content Agent, Digital Rapids, Compressor, DVD Studio Pro

  • 3D Artist

    Fluid Pictures

    January 2011 - February 2011
    London


    Shot creation including modelling and animation for Big, Bigger, Biggest (Discovery Science)

  • MCR Operator

    Finish

    January 2008 - December 2008
    London, United Kingdom

    Assisted editing suites, Technical Operations, Quality Control, Encoding, Mastering, Authoring and created Transmission deliverables in various tape and file formats Skills: Video Production

  • Senior Technical Operator

    scramble soho

    2005 - 2007
    London, United Kingdom


    Supervised team of three Audio/TV VT operators. Managed video department. Performed general video and audio transfers including QC for broadcast mastering, archiving, laybacks, matte painting, preparation of artwork and file formats

  • Assistant Operations Supervisor

    Pepper Film & Television

    2001 - 2005
    London, United Kingdom


    Supervised MCR team, Assisted Senior Editors, Coordinated transmission of copies and playouts. Dubbing, conforming, pan and scanning in SD & HD. Created client deliverables in various tape and file formats

Education
  • MA

    NCCA, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth

    February 2007 - October 2008
  • Maya Foundation Course

    Escape Studios

    2006 - 2007
  • BA

    Winchester School of Art

    ? - ?
  • NCCA Bournemouth

    ? - ?