Jack Pendino | Atlanta, GA
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Effects
Savannah College of Art and Design, Atlanta, GA
GPA: 3.91/4.0 | Graduation Date: May 2028

Relevant Coursework: Introduction to 3D Computer Graphics, Compositing, Visual Effects-based Cinematography, Intro to Scripting for Visual Effects, Fundamentals of Rigging, Collab

Honors: Dean's List Fall 2024, Fall, Winter & Spring 2025, SCAD Academic Honors Scholarship, SCAD Student Recognition Scholarship, SCAD Achievement Honor Scholarship, Zell Miller Scholarship

SUMMARY
Visual Effects student seeking a VFX internship to apply coursework in various fields including Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, Rigging, and Compositing; Production experience with tight deadlines and revisions

SKILLS
Technical Skills: 3D Modeling, Compositing, Rigging, Python, Javascript
Tools & Software: Adobe Suite, Blender, Maya, Nuke, DAWs
Soft Skills / Other: Team Collaboration, Creativity, Communication, Multi-instrumentalist

EXPERIENCE
Video Editor | Thinknoodles LLC, New York, NY | August 2021 - Present
• Edited and collaborated on content for 100+ YouTube videos with over 50 million views and brand deals
• Create 3D graphics and animations to emphasize the content and add visual interest
• Compose and perform original music and add sound effects for gameplay video

Video Editor | Shiloh and Bros, Remote | 2026 - Present
• Edit long-form and short-form YouTube content with fast turnaround and brand consistency
• Collaborate on pacing, structure, and visual storytelling for family entertainment audiences

Graphic Designer / Songwriter | B&R Homestead, Atlanta GA | July 2025 - Present
• Created an intro animation for long-form content and composed and performed music for the intro
• Delivered motion graphics, editing, and VFX elements for ongoing channel content
• Supported a PUBG brand deal with sponsored content, motion graphics, and VFX integration

Intern | Lyda, Atlanta, GA | January 2023
• Collaborated on company website design and brand advertising

Intern | GoHealth Urgent Care, Atlanta, GA | January 2024
• Created motion graphics and logo animations for video

Production Assistant | In Due Time Short Film, Atlanta, GA | June 2025
• Worked as a grip on set

Intern | Crusader Talent, Miami, FL | January 2023
• Organized content data and participated in partnership interviews for new talent

PROJECT WORK
When the Ocean Pierced the Sky Short Film | Collaborative Project | Blender, After Effects, Premiere Pro | January 2025 - Present
• Working as a VFX Supervisor and VFX Artist doing water simulations and CG integration

Volume Stage vs Green Screen Comparison Assignment | Unreal Engine, Nuke, Premiere Pro | January 2026
• Created a scene in Unreal Engine to use as a background for an LED Volume Stage
• Directed, operated the camera, keyed actors using a green screen plate as a comparison

3D Scene Creation Assignment | Maya | November 2025
• Modeled, textured, lit and color graded a full 3D scene in Maya

CG Integration Assignment | Maya, Nuke, Premiere Pro | November 2025
• Integrated CG objects into a live-action shot behind an actor with a moving camera

Macbeth Short Film Adaptation | High-school Project | Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition | 2023
• Co-wrote and directed a short film adapting Shakespeare's Macbeth
• Created and integrated VFX work for the project

VOLUNTEERING
Musician on the Worship Team and Content Creator | Journey Christian Church | 2015 - Present