Work - Pasan Dharmasena

USC Games Mar 2021 - May 2021

Created key environmental 3D assets and managed the asset library for the project while ensuring all models were real-time optimized
Designed, sculpted, modeled, textured, and rigged the main character model
Led and mentored a small team of 3 student artists to create the visual style and overall environment of the game

iD Tech Camps Aug 2020 - Jan 2021

Instructed over 30 students between the ages of 8 and 16 on the fundamentals of 3D modeling, 3D printing, and Design
Communicated with student’s guardians in order to monitor student’s progress and ensure they were meeting their learning goals
Collaborated with other instructors in bi-weekly meetings to create more comprehensive and accessible teaching methods

NYU Future Reality Lab Sept 2018 - Jan 2021

Spearheaded motion capture animation for all projects - including research and development of pipelines with Faceware and Optitrack
Led small team of 3 artists, efficiently delegated tasks, and presented work to the overall team to ensure the work was done in a timely manner, before their deadlines
Created 3D models, including UV layouts and texturing, in Autodesk Maya and Substance painter - including objects for character interaction and 3D environment props
Researched data visualization to help the lab researchers present their work in a more visual, understandable manner
Worked with a small team in order to reach tight weekly deadlines in time for project unveiling at SIGGRAPH 2019, and 2020

NYU Future Reality Lab Dec 2017 - Aug 2018

Defined project pipelines for motion capture, mocap clean-up, rigging, and animating characters
Collaborated with a small team of artists as animator and modeler under Lead Technical Artist
Created 3D models for set dressing including UV layout, texturing, and scene placement of all assets in accordance with the Director’s vision
Modeled assets and Animated characters for SIGGRAPH 2018 to showcase shared, multi-user VR experiences

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