Brian Vagie
3D ARTIST
ABOUT ME
Hello, I'm Brian Vagie, a passionate 3D artist with a strong foundation in creating captivating visual experiences. With a keen eye for detail and a deep love for bringing ideas to life, I specialize in crafting immersive environments and characters that tell compelling stories.
My journey into the world of 3D artistry began with a fascination for merging technology and creativity. With years of experience under my belt, I've honed my skills to masterful levels and continue to push the boundaries of digital innovation.
Proficient in a wide range of tools, I'm well-versed in Maya, Unreal Engine, V-Ray, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and more. Each software is a brush in my artistic palette, enabling me to mold and shape intricate worlds and characters with precision and finesse.
Having worked on various projects, from TV shows to personal creations, I bring a unique blend of adaptability and creativity to every endeavor. My expertise in creating realistic environments, captivating lighting, and dynamic camera work has been showcased in projects that span both the fantastical and the modern.
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If you're looking for a dedicated 3D artist who thrives in a collaborative environment and consistently delivers top-notch results, I would love to connect and explore the possibilities of working together. Let's create something extraordinary!
Feel free to reach out to me at [brianvagie@outlook.com] to discuss potential collaborations, job opportunities, or just to share creative ideas.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree
Full Sail University, Online
October 22, 2012 - June 26, 2015
Graphic Arts
Monroe Career & Technical Institute
August 25, 2009 - June 03, 2010
Software proficiency
- Maya
- Unreal Engine
- Blender
- V-Ray, Arnold
- ZBrush
- Substance Painter
- Unity
- Sketchup
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere Pro
Experience
Environment Artist
Robinson Features
March 05, 2023 - July 12, 2023
- Created captivating 3D environments for children's books sold atBarnes & Noble.
- Utilized artistic skills and 3D modeling expertise to bring stories to lifethrough immersive visuals.
- Collaborated with authors and publishers to deliver custom-madeenvironments that complement the book narratives.
Unreal Artist
CBS VFX
November 9, 2020 - May 12, 2023
- Designed 3D environments (including modeling, layout, texturing,materials, animation, lighting, and rendering) for 9 TV shows anddevelopment projects. Merged video game PBR low-poly workflowswith VFX to create visually captivating environments.
- Utilized Unreal Engine 4/5 to establish camera shots and rendersequence images of our environments. These images were thenforwarded to VFX compositing, where they were seamlessly integratedwith a green screen for on-set actors.
- Additionally, created Blueprints and Niagara particles, enhancing theimmersive quality of environments within Unreal Engine.
VR Environment Artist
Super Universe LLC
October 16, 2019 - July 9, 2020
- Designed and crafted captivating 3D environments for virtual realityexperiences and VR Video Game rooms.
- Utilized VR technology to visualize and capture immersive scenes for360° viewing on YouTube.
- Contributed to creating interactive and engaging VR content foraudiences to explore.
LET'S CREATE!
FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME FOR FUTURE PROJECTS AND COLLABORATIONS