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About Me.
My name is Tyrussia Sommerville. Art is my passion and expertise. Through the fusion of VFX and graphic design, I create immersive digital experiences that push the boundaries of creativity. My portfolio showcases a journey of innovation and artistry, reflecting the depth of my digital skills and techniques.
Experience
2024-present
Visual Effects
Savannah College of Art and Design
As a VFX student, my responsibility is to learn the skills of creating and altering imagery, when it comes to video production, filmmaking and computer programming. Learning computer-generated imagery, rending/lighting, matte painting and coding. Studying and utilizing Houdini, Python/C++ and Nuke software.
2021-2023
Media Arts and Animation
The Art Institute of Virginia Beach
As a media arts and animation student, I have learned the basic skills when it came to creating multimedia art. From 2D/3D animation, material and lighting, hard surface modeling, life drawing, storyboarding, 3D rigging, video production and graphic design.
By using software like Adobe photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro and InDesign. Also, Blender, 3D max and Sketchfab. I have created my own projects but also with other students using this software to add to my portfolio.
2021-2023
Student Worker
The Art Institute Virginia Beach
As a student worker, my responsibilities included assisting the technician with the computer lab as far as rebooting and connection. Designing student IDs for upcoming students. Performing inventory with school technology and supplies. Designing posters and decorating for college events.
2016-2019
Motor Transport Operator
United States Army
Responsible for PMCS, which is Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services. Transporting food and heavy equipment to different checkpoints. Working in teams to clean out or pack containers that were being shipped. Perform training on training days.
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