I'm a Virginia-based animator, video editor, and visual effects artist who loves to focus in the weird and humorous! I love working with folks from all walks of life, and I've worked with several clients to bring their visions to life, effectively and frequently communicating to ensure that they receive the style they want.…

Hanna Chou

I'm a Virginia-based animator, video editor, and visual effects artist who loves to focus in the weird and humorous! I love working with folks from all walks of life, and I've worked with several clients to bring their visions to life, effectively and frequently communicating to ensure that they receive the style they want.…

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I’m a Virginia-based animator, video editor, and visual effects artist who loves to focus in the weird and humorous! I love working with folks from all walks of life, and I’ve worked with several clients to bring their visions to life, effectively and frequently communicating to ensure that they receive the style they want.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Studio Assistant at The Slover Public Library (Creative Studio)
December 31, 2024 - November 25, 2025
Assisted patrons with using The Creative Studios' sound studio and digital media spaces; support onboarding for ongoing programs and host introductory sessions; collaborate with staff on project-based learning.
Animation Intern at Slapstick Comedy Entertainment
January 1, 2025 - November 26, 2025
Collaborated with a team of animators to create animated comedy skits; assisted with storyboarding and asset creation; contributed to production pipeline; remote internship.
Video Editing Intern at CoStar Group – Homes.com
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Edited footage and audio promoting residential areas; coordinated with real estate marketing team; utilized Adobe Suite and DaVinci Resolve.
Research Assistant at Ryu (VR & 3D Artist)
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Developed and documented video content of VR performance piece 'SentimentVoice'; displayed at Torpedo Gallery (Alexandria, VA, 2024) and SIGGRAPH 2025; collaborated with programmers, sound designers, actors, and videographers to create a cohesive 30-minute VR document.
Marketing and Publicity Chair at Katie's Art Project (VCU)
December 31, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Document events and create visuals to highlight these events; develop and post visuals on social media to promote the organization's activities and outreach to children in hospitals.
Comic Artist Contributor at VCU Comic Artist – Emanata
September 30, 2021 - May 29, 2023
Contributed as a comics artist for VC U anthology; edited and refined pages with editors; collaborated with up-and-coming artists on style consistency and layout.
YouTube Thumbnail Creator at Wynn Productions LLC
December 29, 2024 - December 29, 2024
Created easy-to-read and visually appealing thumbnails for videos on the company’s website.
Creative Studio Assistant at The Slover Public Library
January 1, 2025 - Present
Working with patrons to help them understand how to utilize The Creative Studios’ sound studio and digital media spaces.
Research Assistant at Semi Ryu (VR and 3D artist)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Development and video documentation of Ryu’s VR performance piece, SentimentVoice; displayed at the Torpedo Gallery (Alexandria, VA) in 2024 and at SIGGRAPH 2025; collaboration with programmers, sound designers, actors, and videographers to create a cohesive documented video of a 30-minute VR performance.
Marketing and Publicity Chair at Katie's Art Project (VCU)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Documented the organization’s events and created visuals to highlight and promote these events to be posted on social media.
Comic Artist Contributor | Editor at VCU Comic Student Organization
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Comic Artist Contributor: development of a 1-7 page comic that will eventually be published in Anthropology's Ruin and Dream anthology.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Kinetic Imaging at VCU School of the Arts, Richmond, VA
January 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Kinetic Imaging, focus in Animation and Video Editing; Minor in Visual Effects at VCU School of the Arts, Richmond, VA
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2025

Qualifications

Dean's Award in Kinetic Imaging
January 1, 2024 - November 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other

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