Short Bio
Hi, I am Jacky Ip. I'm from Hong Kong (HK), but currently relocated to Vancouver, BC.
(I've nothing related to Jackie Chan or Ip Man, if you are wondering)
Having worked in the high-pressure working style of Hong Kong for 8 years, the fast-paced work life has honed my ability to multitask, learn quickly, and handle stress and pressure very well.
More about myself.
I have enjoyed gaming since childhood, but I didn't stop as a casual gamer. I pushed my limits and became an e-sports player for 2 years in 2010! During that time, my team was the champion (冠軍) of several competitions sponsored by Razer and Nvidia.
Sadly, e-sports was not a big trend yet in 2010. I stopped playing as a professional player and decided to study game design in the United States.
But my passion is not limited to gaming! I strive to make the most out of every aspect of myself. For example, I have become an expert airsoft player, specializing in modifying complicated airsoft systems for 13 years now, all stemming from a small hobby in airsoft and paintball sports. Additionally, I hold a Manual Lifting & Handling Training Certificate from the HK Occupational Safety & Health Council, which allows me to perform labor work in Hong Kong. I obtained this certificate to better handle 20kg heavy products during my studio position at First 4 Figures.....
In short, I live, I learn, and I enjoy every moment of it.
Languages
English
IELTS 7.0, CEFR C1 (2023)
Cantonese
Mandarin
Skills
Premiere Pro
After Effects
Photoshop
Illustrator
Figma
Maya
Blender
Unity
Experience
Freelance Video Editor
Jan 2015 - Present
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Create game trailers with limited available assets
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Create marketing asset for different platforms, e.g. Instagram, YouTube, Shopify, etc
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Create informative videos, e.g. software tutorial, Q&A podcast, B2B demo video, etc
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Create and render photo-realistic 3D models
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Event videographer for weddings, exhibitions, etc
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Create NTFs according to client preferences
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Documentary Editing
3D Artist
in Original Workshop (Hong Kong)
Aug 2016 - Apr 2019
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Create and optimize 3D models for mobile games
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Rig and animate character models
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Quality control outsource 3D models, communicate with outsource freelancers
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Design tutorial stages for new game mechanism
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Design items and enemies placement for over 200 stages
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Create 3D environment assets based on written story
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Study and give feedback on the learning curve
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Optimize the scenes by limiting polygon counts & particle systems in one instance
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Ad-hoc jobs, including
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Record and Edit game trailers, etc
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Assemble Unity Project scenes for the developers & sync through GitHub;
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Input game backend data through .json;
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Customer service on LINE, Instagram and Facebook;
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Manage Facebook page, LINE and YouTube channel;
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Booth Assistant in Taiwan TGS 2018 & Hong Kong ACG 2018 exhibitions;
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Create game audio, etc
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Managing shooting schedule;
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Logistics management;
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Storage organization;
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Handling fragile products;
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Repairing products into good-to-film condition;
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Booth Assistant in HongKong ACG 2021 exhibitions
Ad-hoc Video Editor
in First 4 Figures (Hong Kong)
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
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Set up the studio per shooting schedule with different equipment, including:
camera equipment, teleprompter, audio equipment, lighting, backdrops, green screen, smoke machine, etc -
Record footages of products & presenters
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Create promotional materials including unboxing videos, product trailers, event vlogs, etc
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Render with different codec for various social media platforms
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Color correction on RAW footage
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Create and set up resources for livestreaming
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File storage & management through local server & frame.io
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Communicate with partners (Microsoft, Nintendo, Sega, etc) on licensing & official assets
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Studio Management, including:
Residence Advisor for Centre for Digital Media (part time)
in Centre for Digital Media - the Great Northern Way Campus, Dorset Realty Group (Canada)
Sept 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year contract)
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Assist in the event of any emergency situations (i.e. Fire Warden in Fire alarms evacuation)
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Prepare incident reports
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Distribute incoming Mail into each suites mailbox
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Assemble new furniture or Repair broken furniture for resident students
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Arrange for the loaning of shared equipment (i.e. vacuum cleaners)
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Hear and settle disputes among residents (i.e. noise and maintenance complaints)
Technical Support & Ambassador for Signals 2023
in DigiBC - The Creative Technology Association of British Columbia (Canada)
Sept 2023 - Oct 2023 (1 month contract)
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Build desktop computers for the exhibition
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Set up software on different devices, including: NS Switch, Tablets, Smart TVs, VR headset, PC, etc
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Assist with technical set up in the exhibition site
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Pack and transport fragile electronics
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Keep track of the electronics inventory throughout the exhibition
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On-site technical support for 14 projects during the exhibition
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Assist with daily opening & closing
Technical Researcher for Signals 2024
in DigiBC - The Creative Technology Association of British Columbia (Canada)
Jan 2024 - March 2024 (2 month contract)
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Research several software on their performance & benefits on future exhibitions
- Experiment with Resolume & TouchDesigner
- Research the compatibilities on new tech hardware (e.g. Meta Quest 3, Apple Vision Pro)
- Create tech documents and guides for the team
Education
Simon Fraser University,
The University of British Columbia (Canada) Graduated in 2023
Master of Digital Media
Flinders University (Australia) Graduated in 2016
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Digital Media)
Graduated with Flinders Digital Media Prize, highest GPA in class
Bellevue College (United States) Graduated in 2014
Associate in Arts Degree in Digital Media Arts
Graduated with Distinction
