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I first became interested in the entertainment industry when i was doing my engineering degree. Having just started the degree, i realised that the it is not for me. As i was thinking about what i am gonna do, i saw a giant poster at the train station which lead me to my very first school where i did my Bachelors of Animation and the rest was history.
I started studying animation during my bachelor studies and enjoyed making animations, especially exploring character movements and emotions, communicating with creative workers and gathering various inspirations. Through my bachelor studies, I have become more certain of my career goal - to become an animator. I am continuing my studies at UTS Animal Logic Academy to improve my animation skills further.
I've always done something creative and been curious in learning different creative skills. I initially started studying marketing as I wanted to challenge myself and learn something I was scared of. On the side I still continued to pursue creative projects like film-making, graphic design, or oil painting. Eventually I realised that I can merge my past skills as a production coordinator serving as a bridge between the creative, technical and business.
I've always been in love with drawing ever since I was young, but if I had to pinpoint the moment I realized I wanted to work in the creative industries, it would be when I discovered Zach Hadel on YouTube. Watching his journey and seeing how he transformed his unique style and humor into a successful animated series has been my biggest inspiration.
Since I was a kid I have always been the creative type often losing myself in stories and worlds. It wasn't in till high school that I realised working in the creative industries was an option. After learning this I started out in art before moving over to animation. As of now my dream is to work on 3D animated films or tv series as an animator.
I came from a corporate career as a content creator for learning programs. When the pandemic hit there was no longer a way to travel, film or collaborate in-person so 3D Animation became a viable and exciting world to jump into. Eventually my passion for the 3D craft took over and decided to quit my job and study a Masters in Animation and Visualisation full time.