Emily Yi

Work History

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  Lighting Artist

  Walt Disney Animation Studios

  December 2021 - Present
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  Senior Lighting Artist

  Electronic Arts

  February 2018 - November 2021
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  Senior Lighting Artist

  Crystal Dynamics

  June 2015 - February 2018
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  Senior Lighting Artist

  DreamWorks Animation

  2011 - June 2015

  Responsible for lighting, rendering, and compositing key shots to establish look of sequence, while working under the creative direction of the Art Director and CG Supervisor.
  Projects:
  Penguins of Madagascar (2014)
  Home (2014)
  Peabody and Sherman (2014)
  Turbo (2013)
  Rise of the Guardians (2012)
  Madagascar 3 (2012)
  Puss in Boots (2011)
  Monsters vs. Pumpkins: Night of the Living Carrots (2011)
  Megamind DVD (2011)
  Megamind (2010)
  How to Train Your Dragon (consumer products/commercials)
  Monsters vs. Pumpkins (2009 TV special)
  Merry Madagascar (2009 TVs

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
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  Image Finaling/Digital Artist

  DreamWorks Animation

  2007 - March 2008

  - Enhanced and touched up rendered images using compositing, animation, roto and paint skills
  - Created and animated motion graphics for elements in Monsters vs. Aliens
  - Trained and mentored new hires on workflow and productivity
  Films:
  Monsters vs. Aliens
  Kung Fu Panda
  Shrek the Halls
  Bee Movie
  Shrek the Third
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  Visual Effects Intern

  Nickelodeon Animation Studio

  May 2006 - August 2006

  Created and composited 2D/3D effects and motion graphics for 8 episodes of the animated tv series “The X's”.
  Credited on episodes:
  Accidental Hero/Untied
  Train Rex/Homebody
  Live and Let Diaper/In-Law Enforcement
  Truman Scorned/Y's Up

• Design Intern

  Trace Pictures

  April 2005 - July 2005

  Toronto, Canada Area

  Textured, animated and lit 3d object for OLN show opening sequence “BBQ showdown”. Keyed, rotoscoped and animated short segments and composited layouts for 2D commercial clients. Designed mock layouts for movie posters for parent company Oasis International.