Resume

Tan Jit Quan
66 West Coast Terrace Singapore 127263

pendragon83@gmail.com

+65-97203982 (HP)

PROFILE

Jit Quan is a highly driven person who is constantly looking for self-improvement. He is a keen learner and always willing to take on new challenges. Dedicated and responsible, he will give his best in anything that he does.

EDUCATION
2009 - 2010	CG Protégé Animation School Pte. Ltd. WSQ Diploma in Animation (3D Modelling & Texturing)
2005/06 – 2009	Nanyang Technological University, Singapore School of Art, Design and Media Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons) –2nd Upper Class Division Major: Digital Film Production
2000 – 2003	Singapore Polytechnic School of Information, Communication and Technology Diploma in Multimedia Software Engineering Major: Content Creation

Additional Certification
Jun 2010 – Aug 2010	CG Protégé Animation School Pte. Ltd Create Fluid, Particle and Rigid Body Effects

EXPERIENCE Lighting Artist at Ubisoft Singapore ·       Lighting in a real-time environment for next-gen consoles (e.g. Xbox One, PS 4) using Ubisoft’s proprietary game engine o   Global Lighting o   LUT maps o   Local Lighting §  Modify Light Fixtures in 3ds Max §  Lighting Optimisation ·       Liaise with the Art Director to bring his envisioned direction into reality. ·       Liaise with Lighting Artists in the overseas branches to have updated knowledge in the ever evolving software ·       Liaise with other departments to ensure everyone is aligned with how lighting fits into the pipeline, as next-gen lighting is a new introduction into the system. ·       Plan and execute tasks to be achieved during the milestone. ·       Project worked on: Assassin’s Creed Syndicate Nov 2014 – Current
Lighting Technical Director at Tiny Island Productions Shot lighting and compositing for G-Fighters TV series Build tools for Lighting department in Maya using Python Work closely with the lighting supervisor to build tools that are relevant in the current production pipeline Simplify the workflow for the lighters by minimizing steps to increase department’s efficiency Build scripts for adhoc fixes in the scene files. Errors that cannot be rectified directly at the master file require scripts that fix them at the scene file level. Usually this is done for episodic fixes Own Contribution: Build tools for Animation Department in Maya using Python Tools are used to simplify Animation’s workflow and standardize their outputs for the lighting department. I work closely with the Animation Lead to ensure my tools are relevant and not imposing. Tools are also fully tested in stages. First test is done by the Animation Lead, followed by a small group of senior animators before fully releasing to the whole department. All tools are built to be none project specific in order to support a standardized pipeline.	Dec 2013 –  Oct 2014
Lighting Technical Director (R & D) at One Animation Build lighting related tools (Houdini, Python) under the direction of the R & D supervisor. Asset Light Rig Purpose: Standardise the assets throughout the pipeline Use: Quick lighting setup with company’s asset settings and presets for multiple lighting conditions.  Used by: VFX artists, Shader Artists, Modellers. Scene Light Rig Purpose: Create lights efficiently with company’s required settings. Contains functions that react to the camera position for automated lighting. Use:  Creates lights with in-house shaders and controllers.  Simplified UI for efficient usage. Used by: Lighting Artists Environment Map Generator Purpose: Generate different types of environment maps (vertical cross map, Longitude Latitude map, diffuse lighting map) in user-defined settings. Use: Attach the tool to a Locator or any asset in the environment. It will generate an environment map from that location. Used by:  R & D department Some shot lighting for a television series pilot Insectibles.	Mar 2013 – Oct 2013

·      Lead Lighter/ Department 2IC at Tiny Island Productions              Assist Head of Lighting Department Substitute Head of Department if he is unavailable Master Set Lighting Shot Lighting Manage and Guide Lighting Team Assign episode’s shots to the Lighting Team Problem solving for the Lighting Team Introduce Lighting Tools to Lighters Research and develop Lighting Tools to increase the department’s efficiency and to streamline the workflow Research software for upcoming projects. Revamped existing pipeline for Lighting Department	Oct 2012 – Feb 2013
·      Assistant Lead Lighter at Tiny Island Productions                                    Assist Head of Lighting Department Master Set Lighting Shot Lighting Manage and Guide Lighting Team Assign episode shots to the Lighting Team Problem solving for the Lighting Team Introduce Lighting Tools to Lighters Research and develop Lighting Tools to increase the department’s efficiency and to streamline the workflow Revamped existing pipeline for Lighting Department	Aug 2012 – Sep 2012

·      Senior Lighting Artist at Tiny Island Productions                                    Shot Lighting for Ben 10 Destroy All Aliens Telemovie (stereoscopic) Shot Lighting for Dream Defenders TV-Series (stereoscopic) Some Master Set lighting Mentor Junior Lighting Artists •                   Additional contribution Grass roots volunteer (Lighting Department Representative) Assist CG Supervisor to improve pipeline and workflow Research and develop Lighting Tools to increase the department’s efficiency and to streamline workflow Revamped existing pipeline for Lighting Department		Jan 2011 – Jul 2012
Junior Lighting Artist at Tiny Island Productions                  Shot Lighting for Dream Defenders TV-series (stereoscopic) Additional contribution Grass roots volunteer (Lighting Department Representative) Help the CG Supervisor to improve pipeline and workflow		Jul 2010 – Dec 2010
Live Action Professional Work
·       Shot green screen for Hossan Leong Show’s Pre-show                 Lighting for Green Screen Camera Operator		2009
·       Camera assistant in Cherry Red (High Def Short film)       Assist Director of Photography Setup and Prep camera for shoot		2009
·       Junior Lighting and Camera grip in Faith Young’s MTV               Assist in setting up of lights Assist in setting up of camera equipment		2009
·       Junior Lighting and Camera grip in a Singtel commercial                 Assist in setting up of lights Assist in setting up of camera equipment		2008
·       Junior Lighting and Camera grip in a Nets commercial               Assist in setting up of lights Assist in setting up of camera equipment		2007
·       Art direction and props in Award winning short film by          Boo Junfeng - Changi Murals                                                         Assist in Art Direction Props making for production design		2007
Nanyang Technological University •                   Steadicam operator for student short films            •                   Director of Photography for student short films       •                   Directed, scripted, produced, sound designed, music composed, edited a short film	2005/06 - 2009
Ednovation Pte Ltd Sound Designer (Intern) Quality Assurance Tester (Intern)	2003

ACHIEVEMENTS
Senior Lighter on Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens awarded ·         Promax Asia o   Awarded Gold ·         17th Asian Television Awards o   Best 3D Animated Programme Award	2012
Lead Lighter on Dream Defenders awarded ·         Asia Image Apollo Awards o   Best 3D animation	2013
Director of Photography on Kitchen Quartet (Short film) awarded ·         Kodak’s Film School Competition (National)    o   Best Cinematography	2009
Tea-L’s Horizon MTV awarded in Crowbar’s Experimental Film Category ·         Bronze Award	2008
Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Band Competition ·        Bronze award	1999
Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Band Assessment Competition ·        Grade 1	1997

LEADERSHIP
Lead Lighter / Department 2IC Tiny Island Productions	Oct 2012 – Feb 2013
3rd Sergeant Vehicle Commander Armored Personnel Carrier for National Service	2004 – 2005
Band Major for a Symphonic Band	1997 – 1998

SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY

·   Houdini 12

·         Autodesk 3D Studio Max 2010, 2011, 2012 ·         Autodesk Maya 2013

·         Mental Ray Renderer ·         VRay Renderer

·         Mantra Renderer

·         Maxscript programming

·         Python programming

·         Final Cut Pro 5, 6

·         Photoshop in CS 2, 3

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

·                     English Language      - Written (Intermediate) Spoken (Intermediate)

·                     Chinese Language     - Written (Intermediate) Spoken (Intermediate)

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