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Biography

FX Artist

Hey there, I'm Song Cao. I'm a former video editor turned FX artist with a passion for creating dynamic visual effects. Inspired by the epic scenes in Hollywood films, I pursued VFX to bring that same magic to life. With a background in Python programming, I quickly picked up Houdini and VEX, allowing me to build complex simulations and tools efficiently.

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At Gnomon, I trained in creating natural and magical effects—like smoke, fire, liquid, and destruction—while also learning 3D modeling, shading, texturing, lighting, and compositing. I’m self-motivated, reliable under pressure, and work well both independently and in teams. I'm excited to join the entertainment industry and help create stunning FX that captivate audiences.

Education

Gnomon School of VFX and Animation

North Hollywood, CA

2-year Certificate in Digital Production - Visual Effects Animation

10.2023 - 09.2025

Software Skills

Houdini

Maya (Vray, Arnold)

Nuke

Photoshop

Substance Painter

Premiere Pro

After Effect

Unreal Engine

Speedtree

Gaea

XGen

Yeti​​

Production Skills

Dynamic effects

Shading

Lighting

Rendering

Compositing

VEX

Python

Texturing

Modeling

UVing

Grooming

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