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Riccardo Zanarini

Riccardo Zanarini

VFX Houdini Tutor
London

Summary

Dynamic VFX professional with a strong background as an FX TD at Milk VFX, specializing in Houdini simulations. A collaborative team player, adept at mentoring and enhancing productivity through innovative tools. Proven ability to simplify complex workflows, ensuring high-quality visual effects under tight deadlines. Passionate about teaching and empowering the next generation of artists.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

VFX Houdini Tutor

Escape Studios
09.2024 - Current
  • Teaching Houdini and FX workflows to undergraduate students
  • Designing and delivering lesson content aligned with industry standards
  • Providing 1:1 mentoring and feedback on student projects

FX TD

Milk VFX
04.2022 - 09.2024
  • Created simulations for film and episodic productions
  • Built HDAs and tools to improve team productivity
  • Collaborated with departments for seamless FX pipeline integration

3D Studios Assistant

Escape Studios
09.2021 - 04.2022

- Technical and artistic assistance to students using Houdini, Maya, Substance Painter, and 3DEqualizer.


- Responsible for Houdini short course teaching assistance.

Education

Master of Arts - VFX

Master of Arts, MA VFX
London
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design, Advertising & Multimedia

AANT, Accademia Delle Arti E Nuove Tecnologie
Rome, Italy
05.2001 -

Skills

  • Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal communication
  • Proficient in Houdini, experienced with a wide variety of simulations
  • Problem-solving and debugging complex VFX workflows, developed through hands-on teaching experience and production work
  • Ability to break down complex technical concepts and explain them clearly
  • Adaptable and quick learner, able to work efficiently under deadlines
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality visual effects
  • Experienced in mentoring and supporting students and junior artists

Timeline

VFX Houdini Tutor

Escape Studios
09.2024 - Current

FX TD

Milk VFX
04.2022 - 09.2024

3D Studios Assistant

Escape Studios
09.2021 - 04.2022

Master of Arts - VFX

Master of Arts, MA VFX
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design, Advertising & Multimedia

AANT, Accademia Delle Arti E Nuove Tecnologie
05.2001 -

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