Lumacraft Studio is a world‑building animation house that blends a handcrafted clay‑like aesthetic with modern hybrid AI / 3D pipelines. We create emotionally resonant characters, tactile environments, and visually distinct universes across multiple genres — from warm slice‑of‑life stories to imaginative sci‑fi transformations and product‑driven narratives. Our signature clay‑inspired look gives every project a sense of humanity, texture, and charm, while our hybrid pipeline ensures cinematic motion, expressive acting, and fast, flexible production. Whether we’re designing a brand mascot, crafting a micro‑animation loop, or building an entire fictional world, Lumacraft delivers animation that feels alive, memorable, and deeply connected to the viewer. We don’t just animate. We build worlds…

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Lumacraft Studio is a world‑building animation house that blends a handcrafted clay‑like aesthetic with modern hybrid AI / 3D pipelines. We create emotionally resonant characters, tactile environments, and visually distinct universes across multiple genres — from warm slice‑of‑life stories to imaginative sci‑fi transformations and product‑driven narratives. Our signature clay‑inspired look gives every project a sense of humanity, texture, and charm, while our hybrid pipeline ensures cinematic motion, expressive acting, and fast, flexible production. Whether we’re designing a brand mascot, crafting a micro‑animation loop, or building an entire fictional world, Lumacraft delivers animation that feels alive, memorable, and deeply connected to the viewer. We don’t just animate. We build worlds…

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Lumacraft Studio is a world‑building animation house that blends a handcrafted clay‑like aesthetic with modern hybrid AI / 3D pipelines. We create emotionally resonant characters, tactile environments, and visually distinct universes across multiple genres — from warm slice‑of‑life stories to imaginative sci‑fi transformations and product‑driven narratives.

Our signature clay‑inspired look gives every project a sense of humanity, texture, and charm, while our hybrid pipeline ensures cinematic motion, expressive acting, and fast, flexible production. Whether we’re designing a brand mascot, crafting a micro‑animation loop, or building an entire fictional world, Lumacraft delivers animation that feels alive, memorable, and deeply connected to the viewer.

We don’t just animate. We build worlds

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Language

English
Advanced
Turkish
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director, 3D Animation & Hybrid Pipelines at Lumacraft Studio
January 1, 2026 - Present
Lead end-to-end motion execution for cinematic product films, brand moments, and character-driven shorts—from concept and styleframes through final edit, sound, and delivery. Build hybrid 3D + AI pipelines (Cinema 4D, Redshift, Cascadeur, Nano, Kling, Pika) to accelerate previs, iteration, and asset generation while maintaining handcrafted motion clarity and emotional pacing. Direct motion systems for typography and interaction language to keep brand coherence across keynotes, 15-second cutdowns, and looping social deliverables; also personally execute high-craft animation, camera, lighting, and compositing.
Architect & CAD Designer at Yazgan Design Office
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
Create architectural visualizations and technical drawings using AutoCAD and Revit. Develop 3D models and animations for client presentations, contributing to layout, environment design, and architectural narrative development.

Education

Master of Science (M.S.) in Architecture at Middle East Technical University/Turkey
January 1, 2000 - May 31, 2004

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics
    Animation Reel 2026
    A curated showcase of Lumacraft’s clay‑inspired animation, world‑building, and hybrid AI / 3D pipeline. Featuring character acting, sci‑fi transformations, product animation, and tactile micro loops. WEB SITE: https://www.twine.net/signin…
    Hazelnut Spread Animation
    Strawberry Hazelnut is a cozy, cinematic product animation featuring two strawberry characters relaxing in a pool of chocolate.This piece was created using our hybrid pipeline: AI‑assisted image generation for early visuals, character posing, and 3D integration for motion and final composite. The workflow allowed fast production while maintaining a handcrafted feel. https://www.twine.net/signin…
    FOODIES TOWN
    Foodies, tiny handcrafted characters living in a cozy world built from everyday treats. Soft pastel houses, warm golden light, and clay‑like textures create a universe full of charm, humor, and gentle storytelling. Every corner of this town holds a small moment of magic — a place where sweetness, friendship, and imagination come alive. WATCH FOODIES EPISODES https://www.twine.net/signin…
    Mixamo Crackers Animation
    Mixamo Crackers is a playful product animation built around a walking cracker character with expressive motion and a fun, snackable tone. We used a hybrid workflow combining character motion, AI‑assisted visual generation, and lightweight compositing. This allowed fast iteration while keeping the character’s movement consistent and charming. https://www.twine.net/signin…
    Product Behavior & Technical Motion Reel 2026
    A showcase of product‑behavior animation and physics‑driven motion created through a hybrid AI + 3D pipeline. This reel highlights controlled motion clarity, object interaction, fluid dynamics, material response, and X‑Particles simulations including domino chains, glass break, buoyancy, deformation, and adhesion. It also features 3D blockout‑to‑AI render transitions demonstrating fast iteration and cinematic technical storytelling.…