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
