Ethan Cullen

3D Walkthrough Animator

People Per Hour • Freelance

May 2026 - Jun 2026 • 1 mo

Produced a 3D landscape walkthrough animation for a site masterplan concept to help stakeholders understand scale, circulation, and amenities placement. The client provided a CAD or SketchUp base model and a brief describing the target vibe and key areas to showcase. I confirmed the narrative flow first, then planned a camera path that moved logically through the entry, main pathways, focal amenities, and exit views. I optimized the model for animation performance by simplifying heavy assets, correcting materials, and ensuring consistent vegetation scale. I created both eye-level walkthrough shots and an aerial flythrough segment to show the overall layout, parking access, and key zones. Lighting was tuned for realism and legibility, with optional day and night passes to highlight pathway lighting and feature illumination. Deliverables included a [30–45] second HD animation plus [3] still renders pulled from key frames for marketing or presentation slides. Outcome: the animation improved buy-in by communicating the experience of moving through the space, not just static images, and reduced back-and-forth by making layout relationships instantly clear.

Exterior Rendering Specialist

Behance • Freelance

May 2026 - May 2026 • 0 mos

Produced a photorealistic outdoor rendering set from a client-supplied SketchUp/CAD model for a backyard landscape proposal. I began by checking file health, cleaning geometry, fixing reversed faces, grouping elements, and standardizing layers to prevent render artifacts. Next, I applied a consistent material library for paving, decking, planting beds, exterior walls, glazing, water, and metal/wood features, matching the client’s references and intended budget level. I created camera angles that highlighted the selling points of the design, including the primary outdoor seating zone, the pool edge relationship to the deck, and the pergola and lighting features. For realism, I tuned lighting direction to match the reference sun path, adjusted reflection and roughness values, added landscaping density with scale accuracy, and applied subtle post-processing for contrast and color balance. Deliverables included [6] high-resolution renders with both day and night lighting plus one aerial overview. I also produced scene variations to compare alternate finishes and furniture styling. Outcome: the client used the render set for presentations and marketing to help stakeholders approve the direction quickly, with minimal revisions due to clear style alignment at the start.

3D Landscape Designer

Upwork • Freelance

Mar 2026 - Mar 2026 • 0 mos

Delivered a complete 3D landscape redesign for a residential backyard focused on improving the patio, pool surround, and outdoor living zones. The client provided site photos, a rough sketch with measurements, and inspiration images. I organized requirements into a clear wishlist and constraints, then produced an initial concept layout showing circulation, seating areas, sun exposure considerations, and feature placement. After concept approval, I built a clean 3D model including terrain assumptions, hardscape surfaces, planting zones, pool deck materials, pergola placement, and outdoor kitchen positioning. I created photorealistic exterior renders with realistic lighting, shadows, and materials so the client could visualize the finished space before construction. Deliverables included [2] layout options, a refined final design, and [4] rendered views at key angles plus a simple plant palette and material direction. I used a structured revision process to confirm changes per round and keep scope controlled. Outcome: the client used the visuals to align decisions with their contractor and avoid late-stage design changes by confirming layout, materials, and focal points upfront. Final delivery was provided in high-resolution JPG/PNG and a PDF presentation sheet.