CHRISTOPHER CHO

Software and Skills

Maya

Blender

zBrush

Concept Art

Sculpting/Modeling

3D Printing

Mudbox

Photoshop

Illustrator

Digital Painting

Compositing

Editing

After Effects

Nuke

Premiere

Rigging

Texturing

Animating

Education  

Bachelor of Science-Media Arts and Animation- Graduated December 2017 Art Institue of California, San Diego

Bachelor of Arts- Psychology Graduated May 2007 University of Southern California, Los Angeles.

Creative Experience

"Too Cocky" 2017

I worked as the main sculptor and UV texture artist for a student 3D animation

"Washed Ashore" 2017

I worked as a concept artist and background artist for a student 2D animation

Freelance Illustrating and 3D Printing and Modeling 2009 to present

I do freelance illustration, mostly comic book related, as well as make costumes and props for myself and others to be worn for Halloween or various Comic Book Conventions throughout the country. Projects include creating armor out of foam/plastic/3d printed materials all sculpted by hand for Aquaman, Captain America, Darkness, Shazam, Superboy, Superman, Batman, and Colossus. I also sculpted from scratch and created unique individual pieces for clients that were to appropriate scale as well as . Projects include Cosplay Props, Belt Buckles, Wedding Cake toppers, and various miscellaneous items. Clients include Comic Artist Ryan Benjamin, SoloRoboto Industries, Rick Basaldua Photographies, Stan Lee’s Comikaze, Knightseeker (independant comic), Lady Dane Fitness, Dynamite’s Red Sonja (issue #6 as a featured artist).

Work Experience  

Bartender 2014 to Present

I worked as a bartender, adding my creativity to coming up with new cocktail ideas in service of bars and restaurants, working with a team to serve guests and ensuring quality customer service. Bars include West Coast Tavern, Brick Bar, Kalifornia Distilleries and Monkey King.

NOSC Norfolk  September 2012 to August 2014

Medical Officer in charge of medical requirements for 3000+ Navy Reservists. I raised all critical requirements from "failing" to "exceptional".

USS WILLIAM P LAWRENCE DDG110 October 2009 to September 2012

Gunnery and Ordnance Officer, and Anti-Terrorism Officer. I was responsible for all the weapons and ammunition for the ship as well as coming up with effective plans to mitigate terrorist threats when traveling abroad

USS BARRY DDG52 June 2007 to October 2009

I was the Electrical Officer and Assistant Chief Engineer. I was in charge of the electrical plant of the ship, ensuring power for all critical systems. As the Assistant Chief Engineer, I maintained and accounted for all engineering operations during critical operations.