Samantha Raja

Work History

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  Technical Director

  Pixar

  February 2011 - Present

  --Writing workflow scripts and tools in Python
  --Asset sim parameter setup and rigging
  --Cloth, hair, volume, rigid body shot simulation

  

  
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  CG Summer Research Intern

  University of Pennsylvania

  May 2010 - December 2010

  Conducted a graphics research project investigating the simulation of fruit decay, including patterns of mold formation and volume change due to fluid loss. Coded in C++ using the Maya API. See the paper "Fruit Senescence and Decay Simulation" below.
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  Technical Director Intern

  Palma VFX

  June 2009 - August 2009

  ● Wrote MEL scripts and Maya expressions to automate various tasks
  ● Set up shaders and lighting for scenes, and created cloth effects for character clothing using Maya
  ● Assisted in modeling, texturing, and animating characters and environment elements