Michael Ko - REEL

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REEL

A curated demo-reel spanning 3D art direction, design, and visual development across a range of industries. Featuring contributions to campaigns and projects with Vagaro, Instagram, and Apple, alongside freelance collaborations with production studios Scholar and Makemake (formerly a52).

Year

2026

REEL BREAKDOWN

From production-grade 3D modeling and detailed 3d texturing to photography-based lighting and animation rooted in visual storytelling — this reel is a deliberate showcase of the skills that define professional 3D art direction and execution.

REEL BREAKDOWN

REEL PHILOSOPHY

Every editorial decision in this reel was made with the viewer in mind.

The music builds slowly and epically — designed to draw focus inward rather than compete with the visuals.

The cut opens with refined, detail-driven work that demonstrates 3D craftsmanship, then builds momentum through dynamic projects connected by complementary movements.

A reel is never just a showcase of 3D work — it's an opportunity to demonstrate editing sensibility and the level of art direction behind every frame.

Every editorial decision in this reel was made with the viewer in mind.

The music builds slowly and epically — designed to draw focus inward rather than compete with the visuals.

The cut opens with refined, detail-driven work that demonstrates 3D craftsmanship, then builds momentum through dynamic projects connected by complementary movements.

A reel is never just a showcase of 3D work — it's an opportunity to demonstrate editing sensibility and the level of art direction behind every frame.

REEL PHILOSOPHY

Every editorial decision in this reel was made with the viewer in mind.

The music builds slowly and epically — designed to draw focus inward rather than compete with the visuals.

The cut opens with refined, detail-driven work that demonstrates 3D craftsmanship, then builds momentum through dynamic projects connected by complementary movements.

A reel is never just a showcase of 3D work — it's an opportunity to demonstrate editing sensibility and the level of art direction behind every frame.