Hi, I'm Tom Burazin, a CGI artist specializing in images and animations for products, packaging and advertising. I have a long background as an ad photographer, which has helped me separate myself in 3D work from others, as I have a real understanding of lighting in a virtual space. Please check out my portfolio at burazincgi.com and my animation reel at burazincgi.com/url-reel, and feel free to reach out if you think my work fits any projects you're working on. Thanks for considering me for your team. I was an ad photographer for many years, which has helped me develop a strong eye for lighting and composition in virtual environments. I bring practical photography experience to CGI workflows and enjoy collaborating on creative, technical projects that push the boundaries of 3D visuals.…

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Hi, I'm Tom Burazin, a CGI artist specializing in images and animations for products, packaging and advertising. I have a long background as an ad photographer, which has helped me separate myself in 3D work from others, as I have a real understanding of lighting in a virtual space. Please check out my portfolio at burazincgi.com and my animation reel at burazincgi.com/url-reel, and feel free to reach out if you think my work fits any projects you're working on. Thanks for considering me for your team. I was an ad photographer for many years, which has helped me develop a strong eye for lighting and composition in virtual environments. I bring practical photography experience to CGI workflows and enjoy collaborating on creative, technical projects that push the boundaries of 3D visuals.…

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Hi, I’m Tom Burazin, a CGI artist specializing in images and animations for products, packaging and advertising. I have a long background as an ad photographer, which has helped me separate myself in 3D work from others, as I have a real understanding of lighting in a virtual space. Please check out my portfolio at burazincgi.com and my animation reel at burazincgi.com/url-reel, and feel free to reach out if you think my work fits any projects you’re working on. Thanks for considering me for your team.

I was an ad photographer for many years, which has helped me develop a strong eye for lighting and composition in virtual environments. I bring practical photography experience to CGI workflows and enjoy collaborating on creative, technical projects that push the boundaries of 3D visuals.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance CGI Artist at Burazin CGI
February 14, 2025 - Present
Currently servicing new clients and delivering 3D renders and animations for various brands; focusing on 3D design, rendering and motion workflows.
Senior CGI Artist at Design Partners Inc
September 7, 2015 - February 14, 2025
Lead a team of 3D artists; collaborated, advocated and guided workflows. Improved animation pipeline efficiency by 90% and built custom workstations for CAD/3D departments; boosted social media engagement with CGI animations; created pipelines for all CAD-imported assets into 3D workflows.
Ad Photographer at Burazin Images for Advertising
January 27, 1993 - September 5, 2015
Evolved from over 20 years as an advertising photographer; stock images with Getty Images; worked with Johnson Controls, Kohl's, Boston Store, Napa, Kimberly-Clark.

Education

continuing education at Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design
September 1, 1992 - December 15, 1992
Associate's degree, Photography at Milwaukee Area Technical College
September 1, 1988 - May 11, 1990

Qualifications

Adobe Photoshop
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025
Cinema 4D
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025
Redshift
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025
Continuing Education
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Manufacturing, Education, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Financial Services, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Other