Kenny Kuang

Work History

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  Senior Rigger

  Guru Studio

  April 2016 - June 2017
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  Lead Rigger

  Guru Studio

  November 2015 - March 2016

  Project: Justin Time Season 3
  
  - model and rig based on concepts provided
  - troubleshoot rigs and tackle different modeling and rigging methods for model and animation needs
  - assist and help other members to tackle different issues in modeling or rigging stage
  - confer with other departments supervisors and directors to ensure needs, project directions and quality standards are met
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  3D Modeler/Rigger

  Guru Studio

  March 2015 - November 2015

  Project: PAW Patrol Season 3
  
  - model and rig based on concept, leica, and given feedback from supervisor/director
  - construct clean and efficient topology for animation in mind while modeling
  - rig assets that range from simple to complicated but ensured that it is done in a user-friendly manner
  - troubleshoot and problem solve different asset issues in a quick and efficient manner
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  3D Modeler / Rigger

  Guru Studio

  August 2014 - March 2015

  Project: PAW Patrol Season 2
  
  - model based on concept/design and leica given as a base for animation and rigging in mind
  - rigged asset to suit animation's need and ease of use
  - deliver asset in a clean, organized, user friendly, and timely manner
  - troubleshooting different rigs and solve asset problems in a quick and efficient way
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  3D Generalist

  Guru Studio

  August 2013 - May 2014

  Project: DinoPaws
  
  - prep pre-visual set and locations for the show
  - modeling and rigging based on design and leica given
  - made sure assets were clean and validated before pushing to the floor
  - problem solving in how to tackle asset’s rig for animator use
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  3D Generalist

  Guru Studio

  May 2012 - December 2012

  Project: Justin Time Season 2
  
  - model and texture based on concept given
  - rigged for the show and episode's need
  - deliver asset clean, user friendly, and in a timely manner
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  3D Generalist

  Guru Studio

  March 2012 - May 2012

  COMMERCIAL - 3D Generalist
  - rigging, texturing, and some small animation tweak to meet client's demands
  - setup VRay shaders and renders to meet and exceed client expectations
  
  TV SHOW - 3D Generalist on "Justin Time Season 2"
  - modeled, textured, and rigged according to the show's need
  - built sets according to storyboards and camera
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  Freelance 3D Generalist

  Guru Studio

  January 2012 - February 2012

  COMMERCIAL - 3D Generalist
  - rigging, texturing, and some small animation tweak to meet client's demands
  - setup VRay shaders and renders to meet and exceed client expectations
  
  TV SHOW - 3D Generalist on "Justin Time Season 2"
  - modeled, textured, and rigged according to the show's need
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  Set Assembly Artist

  March Entertainment

  April 2011 - December 2011

  SET ASSEMBLY ARTIST for "Mia and Me"
  - assist and implement modifications to existing assets by updating assets with new art direction
  - liaison with lighting supervisor, asset department lead, layout supervisor and production manager in regards to all issues with shots and sets for upcoming episodes
  - position assets in a pleasing composition in relation to existing cameras
  
  TECH CHECK ARTIST for "Mia and Me"
  - responsible for double checking episodes for noticeable problems and noting down all other fixes that were to be made such as animation, set, texture, hair, cloth
  - took initiative to lead the tasks in terms note taking as well as informing new team members about the tasks
  - organized spreadsheet for the notes and shots from other team members into a easy to read and understandable document
  - keeping track of renderings in the render farm as well as to understand and troubleshoot the problem if possible
  - coordinated with project managers and producers about tasks and progress with the show's episodes and its progress
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  3D Generalist

  Guru Studio

  August 2010 - March 2011

  Project: Mudpit
  
  3D Generalist:
  - Modeling props, characters, sets
  - Texturing
  - Rigging
  - Everything! ;D
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  Intership

  C.O.R.E. Digital Pictures

  May 2007 - December 2007

  Worked as an Asset Manager during the internship assisting the PMs. Have also created assets for the projects and involved with creating an asset publishing tool.