Sergey Poltavskiy: CGI Artist

Update: 2024-11-05

Description

From High School to Tiki Studios: Sergey Poltavskiy’s Journey of Mastery and Innovation

In this episode of Just Fix It In Post!, Sean C. Rice dives deep into the world of CGI and creative entrepreneurship with Sergey Poltavskiy, a partner at Tiki Studios. Sergey shares his extraordinary journey from teaching himself CGI at a young age to landing his first job at 14, modeling cars for Honda. He reflects on his early days working on body kits and how his passion for cars fueled his career. Sergey opens up about his time at various creative studios, including the invaluable mentorship he received at Indigo Studios, where he honed his craft in 3D modeling, rigging, and animation. He also discusses the challenges of stepping into leadership roles, including his decision to co-found Tiki Studios with his partners Chuck and Dean, right before the pandemic hit.

Sergey offers invaluable insights into the world of CGI, sharing the importance of efficiency, speed, and maintaining strong client relationships. From rendering full CGI environments to launching vehicles for major brands like GM, Sergey’s commitment to innovation shines throughout the episode. Tune in to hear how he navigated a fast-paced, ever-evolving industry while staying true to his artistic roots.

Sergey Poltavskiy Sites

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergeypoltavskiy/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tikistudiosdetroit/

Website: https://tikistudios.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Redstarcg

Facebook Groups: https://www.facebook.com/groups/automotivecgi

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Poltavskiy/videos

YouTube Education: https://www.youtube.com/@AutomotiveCGI

Works Discussed In Episode

CAT Transmission Animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqr-N2qwH1k

Combine Animation: https://youtu.be/pOH4UQejHbY?si=Vbs42HmkORUlaI11

Engine Animation: https://youtu.be/Bl8I3iP4dcA?si=EsxXvGMUn-rCeOL6