League of Legends to Love Death & Robots: The 3D Animation of BUCK

Marc Steinberg is a self-taught Visual Effects Artist, 3D Generalist, and Motion Designer with 15 years of experience in the film and animation industry. After graduating from UCLA in 2008, he began his career as an Assistant Editor for music videos and later advanced to roles as a Colorist and Finishing Artist. Following several years of freelancing, Marc co-founded a post-production studio specializing in color, finishing, and visual effects. In 2016, he transitioned to the animation and design industry, joining BUCK as a Visual Effects Supervisor and eventually moving into a 3D leadership role.

Kien Hoang is a Senior 3D Artist at BUCK, originally from Vietnam. He has been with BUCK since 2018, shortly after completing his MFA Fellowship at the Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design (ACCAD) at Ohio State University. His background in computer science and a teenage passion for pencil sketching have ultimately led him to the exciting world of computer animation, an ideal junction between art and technology. At BUCK, he enjoys wearing different hats, whether it's leading projects, designing, lighting, look-deving, compositing, or mentoring young artists. The one hat that he loves wearing the most is procedural shading, which embodies the art of factoring complex problems into more manageable parts, a crucial principle that can be applied to any discipline.

Chloe Tu is a 3D Artist at BUCK. Before joining the 3D animation industry, she had a background in software engineering. Subsequently, she transitioned into computer arts, pursuing her studies at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York. After graduating, she relocated to L.A. and started her career at BUCK as a CG intern in 2019, later moving to the role of a 3D Artist. With a specialization in lighting and compositing, she enjoys working with colors and shapes. The diverse range of projects helped her grow as an artist since each one presents new challenges that call for unique solutions.

Alfonso is a seasoned Senior 3D Artist based in Los Angeles. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Animation and Digital Art from Tecnologico de Monterrey University in Mexico and then worked for two years at Exodo Animation Studios, where he specialized in character modeling for advertising and short films. His career took a significant leap when he joined BUCK Design Studios in Los Angeles. At BUCK, he expanded his skill set to include LookDev, Lighting, and Compositing. Alfonso has been an integral part of various high-profile projects for clients like Amazon, Meta, Airbnb, Riot, Netflix, and Supercell. With a dedication to pushing creative boundaries, he consistently delivers top-tier results in the dynamic field of 3D art and animation.