With 16 years of industry experience, I'm a versatile 3D generalist with an emphasis on innovative problem-solving. I thrive with high-paced and intensive workloads and have a passion for creativity.

Eli Tucker

With 16 years of industry experience, I'm a versatile 3D generalist with an emphasis on innovative problem-solving. I thrive with high-paced and intensive workloads and have a passion for creativity.

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With 16 years of industry experience, I’m a versatile 3D generalist with an emphasis on innovative problem-solving. I thrive with high-paced and intensive workloads and have a passion for creativity.

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Work Experience

Auaha Makerspace Librarian at Hamilton City Council
November 1, 2024 - Present
Planning and facilitating STEM lessons for library visitors including safe and effective use of new technologies such as 3D Printing, Vinyl cutting, and audio recording. Teaching chess piece modeling in Blender and Game Design in Godot.
Company Director at Crabmech FX Ltd and ScimitAR Ltd
November 1, 2015 - Present
3D VFX and Augmented Reality, developing innovative solutions for client projects, including VFX for 'Power Rangers' and 'Automata the Series'.
Teaching Fellow: Character Animation at Victoria University of Wellington
February 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Planned and delivered exciting class lectures to engage students and promote deeper understanding of course material. Taught Animation Principles, Body Mechanics in Maya, and real-time Motion Capture in UE5 for Virtual Production.
Assistant Head of Faculty: Multimedia and Level 7 Advanced 3D Graphics Tutor at Yoobee School of Design, Wellington
March 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Developing curriculum and tutoring second-year 3D Animation students in various subjects including Concept Art, Modeling, Rigging, Texturing, Animation, Lighting, Rendering, and Compositing.
Digital Artist in Character Effects and Rough Layout at Animal Logic
January 1, 2010 - September 1, 2010
Feature film experience on Zack Snyder's 'Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole'. Simulated wind, collisions, and secondary animation to deform 3D objects.
Assistant Technical Director in Layout and Creatures at Weta Digital
June 1, 2009 - November 1, 2009
Feature film experience on James Cameron's 'Avatar'. Environment layout of terrain, trees, and shrubs to match previs.

Education

National Certificate in Adult Education and Training at Tai Poutini Polytechnic
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
Level 7 Diploma in Advanced 3D Animation at Lifeway College
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
Level 6 Diploma in 3D Animation at Lifeway College
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Government