Michael Tanzillo is currently the Head of 3D Technical Artists at Adobe. His team helps companies modernize their product pipelines with scalable, sustainable 3D workflows powered by the Substance 3D tools and other Adobe offerings.

Prior to joining Adobe, Michael worked for over a decade as a Senior Artist on animated films at Blue Sky Studios/Disney with credits including three Ice Age movies, two Rios, Peanuts, Ferdinand, Spies in Disguise, and Nimona.

In addition to his work as an artist, Michael is the Co-Author of the book Lighting for Animation: The Visual Art of Storytelling and creator of The 3D Artist Newsletter and The 3D Artist Online Community, an online space that helps artists transition from roles in entertainment to 3D opportunities in fashion, product visualization, and beyond.