Think Tank Training has graciously partnered with the Sisler’s CREATE program by providing cutting-edge educational talks and access to their world renowned Asset Creation Foundation online portal.
Founded in 2005 in Vancouver BC, Think Tank Training Centre specializes in the latest software, techniques and technologies used by 3D artists working in the film, television and video game industries. In 2018 we ranked #1 in Canada (#4 worldwide) for Game Development, and #2 in Canada (#3 worldwide) for Visual Effects, and have consistently placed in the top four in previous years. Think Tank’s campus is an inspirational place of learning, delivering a one-of-a-kind mentorship program which gives our students the edge as they transition into fully-fledged working professionals.
Thank you Scott Thompson your your ongoing love and support!
About the Think Tank Training program:
Today’s CG industry is very demanding, so having a diverse set of skills and being able to understand the core foundation of the production pipeline is essential. Think Tank’s Asset Creation Foundation semester tackles these requirements. From ground zero, you will be guided through every aspect of the building blocks that make up the basis for all career paths related to asset creation. This includes:
- A broad understanding of Maya
- The basics of texturing in Photoshop and Mari
- Digital sculpting in Mudbox
- Comprehensive understanding of 3D modeling theory
- Shading, lighting and rendering in Vray
- Looking at the overall big picture and planning for what is to come
https://www.tttc.ca/online/#term-breakdown
Think Tank-Sisler students
| Breinard Cruz | Sisler Post-High & Think Tank Training | Foundations in 3D and VFX | 2020 |
| Jaskaran Kalsi | Sisler Post-High & Think Tank Training | Foundations in 3D and VFX | 2020 |
| Erik Sirkkunen | Sisler Post-High & Think Tank Training | Foundations in 3D and VFX | 2020 |
| Miguel Viado | Sisler Post-High & Think Tank Training | Foundations in 3D and VFX | 2020 |
Think Tank Industry Talks
Industry Talk with Animator & Think Tank Training Mentor Tony Mecca – March 27, 2020
Tony has been a professional animator for about 10 years now working in both video games and feature films. During his time as a video game animator he contributed to all aspects of game development including the award winning control system in Conduit and Conduit 2. He also assisted in design, concept and weapons systems.
Tony has since transitioned into feature film where he has animated on an extremely diverse set of both VFX and full CG animated movies.
- He worked as a lead Animator at Rhythm and Hues for almost 2 years animating on “Mr Poppers Penguins”, “Alvin 3”, “Snow White and the Huntsman”, and “R.I.P.D.”
- Blue Sky Studios on “Epic” and “Rio 2”
- Digital Domain on “Xmen – Days of Future Past”, “Lost River” and was the animation lead on “Fast and Furious 7”
Tony is currently at Magic Leap as a senior animator.
Recorded Event:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l9zkDbdEQ0ivcf_Q_zCbT1IhsmLRJYWF/view?usp=sharing
Industry Talk with VFX artist & Think Tank Training mentor Giuseppe Improta – April 9, 2020
About Giuseppe:
Demo Reel: Vimeo Demo Reel
“Visual Effects 3D Lighting and Lookdev Supervisor, Fine Art Nature Photographer, Mentor and Creative Entrepreneur.
Currently busy creating a Lighting and Lookdev Online School and setting up my own Photography Gallery: “Moments of Living Shapes”.
For over 15 years I have worked in different roles in the media production world for VR, TV and Film content creation while shooting as a freelance photographer at first in the commercial and fashion industry, then moving into fine art nature photography.
I founded my own company at the age of 19 then helped other companies building their post-production pipelines. I have extensive experience as CG Supervisor, Lighting and Lookdev Supervisor and as Photographer and Cinematographer.
I enjoy the whole creative process, from early concept to post-production and finishing. I strive to help clients getting they need at the best possible quality in the available time.
I love team-work. My team is key to reaching the high-quality standards I like to achieve. I enjoy building new teams with skilled people and see the incredible things that happen when each person adds its own to the group.
One sentence summarizes it all:
“what I love and desire the most is creating images.”
G. Improta IMDB page
3D Modelling with Think Tank Training mentor & artist Thiago Vannuchi – May 7, 2020
Join Thiago Vannuchi on May 7. Thiago is an Intermediate Modeler / Surfacing Artist at ICON Creative Studio and a Global Mentor at Think Tank Training. In this online session Thiago will discuss his path into the industry and do a hands-on example of the Modeling process: from sculpting to modelling to texturing to rendering.
A list of participants should be submitted to me with their email addresses prior to connecting.
About Thiago:
Modeler / Texture Artist at ICON Creative StudioMar 2019 – Present 1 year, 2 months, Vancouver, Canada Area
Responsible for modeling and surfacing assets and characters.
Global Mentor at Think Tank Training Centre
- Nov 2018 – Present -1 year, 6 months
- Responsible for providing extra support on 3D modelling and texturing for the students attending their mentorship programs.
Links
https://www.artstation.com/vannuchi
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/thiagovannuchi