Michael Tanzillo
About Michael Tanzillo
Affiliations (Current and Past)
- Adobe Inc.,
Location
- Berkeley, California, United States of America
Bio
SIGGRAPH 2025
Michael is the Head of Technical Artists for Adobe’s Substance 3D team, helping companies integrate 3D workflows across industries like fashion, product design, and e-commerce. Previously, he was a Senior Artist at Blue Sky Studios/Disney, contributing to Ice Age, Rio, and Peanuts. He co-authored Lighting for Animation and co-founded The Academy of Animated Art, supporting artists in 3D careers beyond entertainment. Michael also created The 3D Artist Newsletter and The 3D Artist Online Community, guiding 3D professionals in expanding their skills into fashion, industrial design, architecture, and more.
Conference Contributions
Experiences
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Birds of a Feather
Learning
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Talks-Sketches
Other Information
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