JAMES ZHAO

Lightcore Studio

Hi there! I'm a 2D/3D animator from China, currently based in Sydney and studying at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). I am currently a 2d/3d animator, editor, character designer, illustrator and photographer.

My main tool is Maya, but I’m always exploring new ways to tell stories through motion. One of my proudest projects is Awakening, a short film I co-created with my teammate in just two months. It's not perfect, But I'm still proud of it !

This portfolio is my creative playground. Whether you're a recruiter, collaborator, or fellow artist — let’s connect and make some magic happen!

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