Yuchun Li
3D Animator | Environment Artist | Game Developer
Yuchun Li
3D Generalist | Indie Game Developer
Phone:
718-912-5271
Email:
Skills:
3D Modeling, Lighting, Animation, Programming
A Bit About Me
Hi, my name is Yuchun Li, I'm a 3D generalist with a huge passion for indie game development. Recently I finished my first indie game as my thesis project, it's called 'The Flying Feathers', it's a first-person narrative game. I love telling a story through the games, I think the game is a really great medium for telling a story, it makes players experience the story instead of being an outsider. As a 3D generalist, I'm capable of doing environment modeling, character animation, and lighting; as an indie game developer, I can do C++ programming and level design.
When I'm not working, I like playing and reviewing video games and studying them, so as to better complete my work. Also, I love spending time with my cat Peipei, who is the sweetest cat in the world.
Education
September 2018 - May 2023
School of Visual Arts. BFA Computer Art, Computer Animation, & Visual Effects. 2023
Project Experience
'Renao'
Lighting Artist
January 2022 - Apirl 2022
'The Flying Feathers'
Independent Game Developer
January 2022 - March 2023
'Dot Gabi'
'Last Dance'
'Lucie Rose'
3D Animator
January 2022 - March 2023
Contributed to the production of the animated thesis film 'Renao,' utilizing Maya to create character lighting and Unreal Engine 4 for real-time scene lighting.
Conceptualized, developed, and produced 'The Flying Feathers,' a captivating first-person narrative game. Leveraging my skills in Maya, I proficiently handled environment and character modeling, lighting, and animation to create immersive environments and lifelike characters. Additionally, I utilized both Unreal Engine and Unity Engine to expertly manage rendering and gameplay programming, ensuring a seamless and engaging player experience.
'The Flying Feathers' is a testament to my creativity, technical proficiency, and dedication to delivering high-quality gaming experiences. Its successful launch on Steam which has resulted in overwhelmingly positive reviews.
Using software like Maya to bring characters to life with vivid movements and emotional expressions. Employing keyframe animation and montage techniques for character animation.
Work Experience
Melanin Babies
3D Animator
August 2023 - March 2024
Goldwell New Materials Technology
Freelance 3D Generalist
December 2022 - December 2023
[P1] Virtual Civilization Initiative
Volunteer Game Artist
January 2022 - March 2023
• Led and managed a team of animators to produce compelling content for YouTube Shorts. • Utilized Maya software to produce character animations for educational nursery rhyme content. • Work closely with directors and producers to understand project goals, timelines, and creative vision, and revise animations based on feedback to achieve desired results
• Proficient in utilizing Maya software for the creation of product display animations, expertly handling rendering and lighting tasks. • Adeptly employing tools such as Substance Painter to craft high-quality materials and textures.
Collaborate with the art and design teams to create captivating visual assets for games, ensuring alignment with project themes, art styles, and technical specifications.