Project Brief
represents a complete studio transformation journey. I joined The Hive Pro as an Environment Artist to work on a complex maritime sequence, but as the project expanded into a multi-studio collaboration with Funkeyz Animation, I was promoted to CG Lead to solve critical production challenges.
Role Progression: Environment Artist → CG Lead
Production: Multi-studio animated feature
Studios: The Hive Pro & Funkeyz Animation
Tools: Blender 4.2, Substance Painter, Comfy-UI, Photoshop
Production: Multi-studio animated feature
Studios: The Hive Pro & Funkeyz Animation
Tools: Blender 4.2, Substance Painter, Comfy-UI, Photoshop
Chapter 1: The Boat Environment
My entry point into TOTI was designing and building the central maritime environment. The boat needed to support dynamic camera movement and character animation while serving as a key storytelling location
Challenge: Late project entry with evolving creative requirements that couldn't be reflected in existing concept art.
Challenge: Late project entry with evolving creative requirements that couldn't be reflected in existing concept art.
Solution: Developed a modular boat system where individual components (deck sections, rigging, props, machinery) could be rapidly reconfigured, replaced, or enhanced without affecting the overall structure.
Chapter 2: props AND TEXTURES
Developed comprehensive asset library supporting the boat environment and broader production needs.
-Modular prop library for rapid scene assembly
-Procedural weathering systems for realistic aging
-PROP OPTIMIZATION
Chapter 3: urban environments
Led visual development - photographed Tel Aviv streets to create authentic Israeli urban assets including Hebrew signage and local architectural details. created some of the Urban environments as well after successfully delivering the order on the boat seen before.
Led visual development - photographed Tel Aviv streets to create authentic Israeli urban assets including Hebrew signage and local architectural details. created some of the Urban environments as well after successfully delivering the order on the boat seen before.
Chapter 4: pipeline development
Promoted to CG Lead to solve cross-studio collaboration challenges. Developed automated pipeline supporting two international studios.
CG Lead Responsibilities:
-Built 3D pipeline and team from scratch
-Created Blender master file system for unified editing/rendering
-Integrated AI-assisted workflows (ComfyUI) for rapid iteration
-Managed deadlines, hiring, and employee training
-Streamlined animation iteration process for Funkeyz collaboration
-Established file management protocols and production add-ons
-Led layout work and cross-studio coordination
Pipeline Impact:
-Scalable multi-studio architecture
-AI integration accelerating iteration and not taking any artists work.
-Reusable system adopted for future productions
