Jinglei Shu

I have received systematic training in animation and developed a comprehensive understanding of the full animation production pipeline, from concept development to final output. I possess a solid understanding of animation workflows and digital production pipelines, and I am proficient in industry-standard tools such as Autodesk Maya and Unreal Engine, enabling efficient integration across modeling, animation, cinematography, rendering, and real-time production environments.

In creative practice, I am capable of independently completing short- to mid-length animation projects, including concept development, visual style design, animation production, shot composition, and post-production editing. I have strong experience in dialogue-free storytelling, visual rhythm control, cinematic language, and spatial expression, and I am able to construct clear visual narratives through composition, motion design, and spatial relationships.

I also possess a systematic understanding of Motion Capture workflows, including performance capture, data cleanup, retargeting, and animation integration. I can effectively incorporate motion capture data into character animation and real-time engine environments, exploring the expressive potential of performance data across different visual styles and rhythmic structures.

At the same time, I have practical experience applying Generative AI in animation and visual production. I understand its role in concept generation, visual exploration, style development, and production assistance. Rather than treating AI as a tool separate from the creative process, I integrate AI tools directly into production workflows to accelerate visual prototyping, stylistic experimentation, and technical problem-solving.

In addition, I possess foundational skills in 3D programming and technical implementation, allowing me to optimize animation workflows through scripting and procedural thinking. I am able to combine AI tools with 3D production pipelines and real-time engine systems to improve production efficiency and visual control. I pay close attention to the relationship between algorithms, system logic, and visual outcomes, and I regard technical decisions as an integral part of aesthetic construction.

My project experience spans independent auteur animation, commercial CG production, and large-scale public cultural projects. In collaborative and commercial productions, I have contributed to character animation and cinematic animation with strong execution, time management, and teamwork skills. In cultural and public-oriented projects, I am able to translate social themes and cultural contexts into structured three-dimensional visual expression.

Overall, my strength lies in integrating animation technology, real-time systems, motion capture workflows, Generative AI, and visual design into a cohesive production methodology, enabling me to create visually driven and highly polished animation works hrough a systematic.