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web：_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Hello, I’m Gaohan Zhen, an animator and visual effects graduate with experience in 2D and 3D character animation, styled motion, visual storytelling, and real-time production. I thrive on bringing characters to life, exploring timing, body mechanics, and expressive design, with hands-on experience in Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine, After Effects, and Nuke.…web：_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Hello, I’m Gaohan Zhen, an animator and visual effects graduate with experience in 2D and 3D character animation, styled motion, visual storytelling, and real-time production. I thrive on bringing characters to life, exploring timing, body mechanics, and expressive design, with hands-on experience in Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine, After Effects, and Nuke.

Gaohan Zhen

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Animator, 3D Animator, Storyboard Artist, +2

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web：_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Hello, I’m Gaohan Zhen, an animator and visual effects graduate with experience in 2D and 3D character animation, styled motion, visual storytelling, and real-time production. I thrive on bringing characters to life, exploring timing, body mechanics, and expressive design, with hands-on experience in Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine, After Effects, and Nuke.…web：_Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ Hello, I’m Gaohan Zhen, an animator and visual effects graduate with experience in 2D and 3D character animation, styled motion, visual storytelling, and real-time production. I thrive on bringing characters to life, exploring timing, body mechanics, and expressive design, with hands-on experience in Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine, After Effects, and Nuke.

Available to hire

Sydney, Australia

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Hello, I’m Gaohan Zhen, an animator and visual effects graduate with experience in 2D and 3D character animation, styled motion, visual storytelling, and real-time production.

I thrive on bringing characters to life, exploring timing, body mechanics, and expressive design, with hands-on experience in Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine, After Effects, and Nuke.

Skills

Autodesk Maya

Blender

Animation

Experience Level

Autodesk Maya

Expert

Blender

Expert

Animation

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Chinese

Fluent

Work Experience

Animator / 3D Animation / Visual Storytelling at UNSW Graduate Project

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Project RPM – Stylised Animation Short. Produced a short stylised animation exploring frame rate as a narrative and emotional device. Animated character movement and shot transitions across multiple visual styles, including pixel animation, hand-drawn inspired animation, and 3D animation. Developed 3D animated sequences in Blender, focusing on timing, rhythm, camera movement, and visual clarity. Integrated different animation styles into a cohesive final short using After Effects. Refined pacing, staging, and motion continuity to support storytelling and audience engagement.