2024
Welcome to JICHU · ART
A Hub for ART · CG · GAMES
About ME
Jichu Mao
Hi! I’m Jichu! I am really glad that you have come to my website!
I’m currently a first year graduate student in the University of Pennsylvania(UPenn), majoring in Computer Graphics and Game Technology(CGGT), expecting to graduate in May 2025.
I am also an Ex-Intern at Apple Inc. and the University of Alberta focused on software development and 3D model processing. During my studies in Software Engineering and Computer Graphics, I designed & developed various interesting games and software toolkits.
Currently, I am seeking positions related to Technical Art/TD, Computer Animation, or Graphics Engineering, as well as roles in Software Engineering.
I have shared my previous works here, and I will be really excited if you like it! <3
Portfolio
Previous Works
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Physically-Based Shaders
The PBR implementation uses the Cook-Torrance model in a physically based rendering pipeline, along with image-based lighting, as well as custom scenes and environment maps.
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Tree Creator – Plugin for Maya & Houdini
This is a Maya & Houdini plugin development project. The function of this plugin is to create different fractal plants in Maya or Houdini based on the L-System grammar input by the user.
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Monte Carlo Path Tracer
Monte Carlo path tracer in C++ using Naive, Direct and Multiple Importance Sampling – Direct Lighting Lighting Integrator using LTE with Multiple light sources, Multiple materials (BSDF – BRDFs and BTDFs, Fresnel) with Stratified, grid and random sampling techniques.
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Mini Minecraft
This is a Minecraft-like game, using OpenGL, C++ and Qt6 for development. Many important features are implemented from 0 to 1 by me in this game.
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GLSL Shaders
Programmed portions of OpenGL’s graphics pipeline by writing a few different vertex and fragment shaders to apply different coloration effects to the surfaces of 3D models.
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Animation Toolkit
An Interactive 2D animation toolkit that includes: Curve Editor Rotations, FK, IK, Particle Systems, Firework Simulation, Behavioural Animation
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Maya 3D Scene Modeling Project
A room modeling project using Maya 2024. After modeling, mapping and finally lighting, I built a room.
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Motion Capture
A motion capture animation production project, I used the motion capture equipment of the SIGLAB at the University of Pennsylvania and produced motion capture animation using MotionBuilder 2024.
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Houdini-based Fireworks Simulation
This is a fireworks physics simulation project created with Houdini, in which I produced particle simulations for four different types of fireworks effects.
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Gem Match Game
This is a classic gem puzzle game written in C++, Qt Widget and the Easy2D game engine.
