Tope Akinniyi

Blender 3D Artist

Media Mill • Full time

May 2025 - Dec 2025 • 7 mos

Blender 3D Artist building a portfolio of Blender product animations, 3D product turntables, and game-prop showcases. These personal projects let me test lighting, materials, and camera moves, so every technique is proven before it reaches a client project. The work covers 3D rendering, product visualization, and motion design. What I built: • Product turntables and 360 degree rotations with studio lighting and soft shadows • Camera fly-throughs with smooth motion paths, close-up detail shots, and product reveals • Looping animations exported as GIF and MP4 for social posts and store listings • Game-ready prop showcases with PBR materials: base color, roughness, metallic, and normal maps • Realistic materials for metal, glass, plastic, and fabric rendered in Cycles and Eevee • Breakdown images showing wireframes, lighting setups, and final renders • Clean scenes with organized collections, naming, and correct scale Skills practiced: 3D modeling basics, UV mapping, texturing, HDRI lighting, keyframe animation, shader nodes, render optimization, and Python scripting for repeatable tasks such as batch rendering and scene cleanup. I used AI-assisted Blender scripting to speed up setup and checked every result by hand. Outcome: A finished portfolio of Blender product animations in MP4 and GIF at up to 4K, with before-and-after breakdowns, preview clips, and organized .blend files. This work forms the base of my freelance 3D product animation service for e-commerce sellers and game studios.

3D Product Animator

Game Jolt • Freelance

May 2022 - Aug 2022 • 3 mos

3D Product Animator creating Blender product animations, 3D product turntables, and camera fly-through videos for e-commerce sellers, game studios, and online brands. I turn 3D models into polished product visuals that make listings, ads, and landing pages stand out. Work covers product visualization, 3D rendering, and motion design for launches, catalogs, and social campaigns. What I do: • Build 360 degree product turntables and looping animations, rendered as MP4 and GIF at up to 4K • Set up studio lighting, HDRI reflections, and realistic materials for metal, glass, plastic, and fabric in Cycles and Eevee • Animate smooth camera paths, close-up detail shots, and product reveal sequences • Prepare 3D models for rendering with clean geometry, UV mapping, and PBR texture setup • Match brand colors, backgrounds, and pacing to each product page or ad format • Export videos sized for Shopify, Amazon, Etsy, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube product pages and ads • Share a low-resolution preview clip before the final render, so camera motion is approved early and revisions stay fast Tools and workflow: Blender, Cycles, Eevee, shader nodes, keyframe animation, compositing, and Python scripting. I use AI-assisted Blender scripting to speed up scene setup, and I review every frame myself before delivery. Results: Completed 3D product animation projects with clear communication, organized files, and final videos ready for web, social media, and advertising platforms.