Warren Bernard B. Romero

Senior Animator

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http://warrenromero.webs.com

https://vimeo.com/108556254

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTzq-SzmK1s

PERSONAL STATEMENT:

As an animator for 22 years, I was able to experience almost all aspects of

this industry, starting from Inbetweener, Exposure Sheet Artist, Animator,

Modeler, Rigger, Storyboard Artist, Concept Artist, Hard Surface Modeler,

Lead Animator and Creative Director, and fulfilled its role always with the

highest possible standard. Working with people of different personalities

brings the best in me as an outgoing, flexible and team-oriented person.

Being a leader of a team, I made sure that everyone is highly motivated and

works as one with the best output quality in mind. I have also gained

experience with various clients on commercial advertising and company

portfolios, providing them with only the finest output they can envision.

CORE SKILLS:

Bullet point your key skills here, for example:

. Character Animation (Biped & Quadruped)

. Creature Animation

. Character Concept Art

. Storyboarding

. Rigging

. Modelling

. Passionate team leader with great people management skills

. Managed small to large teams of Animators/Artists: numbering 4 to 15

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

Institute Course Status Date

PWU - QC BSBA - Major in Entrep. Graduate 1994 - 1998

Mngt.

PWU - Taft BS in Fine Arts - Major in Under 1993

Painting Graduate

Bicol University BS in Architecture Under 1991 -1992

Graduate

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Software Experience Level Software Experience Level

MAYA 10 years Photoshop 7 years

MAX 6 months After Affects 6 years

Motion Builder 6 months Premiere 6 years

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

REMOTE CHARACTER ANIMATOR (Nov. 2013 - Present )

Undisclosed Project from Europe - on production

. Responsible for internal animation on all projects in development.

.

SENIOR ANIMATOR/Rigger/Props Modeler/Scene Set Up Artist

Under NDA not to be disclosed ( June 2012 - Nov. 2013 )

The Project is an entry to Cannes Film Festival this year.

. Responsible for all internal animation on all projects in development.

. Rigged 80% of the characters on the movie

. Animated 80% of the movie

. Set up the scenes before moving to animation with camera animation

. Modelled some of the props that needs on the movie

. File management

SENIOR 2D ANIMATOR

Santa's Apprentice 2 ( 2D Feature Film ) January 2013 - Febuary 2013

. Responsible for a high quality animation output assigned

. Interfaced with the Animation Director to insure said animations fit the

stylistic desire of the client

LEAD ANIMATOR/ ANIMATION SUPERVISOR

Lady Luck Digital Media ( May 2010 - July 2012 )

War of the Burning Sky ( Cinematic Trailer )

Ubisoft Petz/Hamsterz Cut Scenes ( Cut Scenes )

Magic the Gathering - Tactics ( In Game Animation )

Pipeworks Astro ( In Game Animation )

Cabella Survival ( Cut Scenes )

Wheels of Fortune ( Cut Scenes )

Medal of Honor - Warfighter( Hard Surface Model )

. Responsible for all internal animation on all projects in development.

. Mentored team of 12 in the development of high quality characterized

animations.

. Interfaced with directly with the client and programmers to insure said

animations fit the stylistic desires of design as well as the limitations

and needs of programming.

. Directed a very talented team of 12 animators and one technical animator

. Responsible for the team hiring. Created a multitude of animations as

needed.

. Laid the foundation for overall art style and demonstrated how it would

be achieved.

. Responsible for planning the project's schedule and pipeline to meet

clients deadline efficiently.

. Responsible for complicated animations that the artist might not meet

it's mandays.

.

MAYA CHARACTER ANIMATOR

Clockwork VFX Dubai ( January 2010 - March 2010 )

Amarai Pinky

. Responsible for all the animations on the project assigned

. Assists another animator that needs a push on the schedule

. Creates character concept designs while on board

. Worked closely with the leads animator and director

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Dream Forest Animation Singapore ( Oct. 2008 - May 2009 )

In house developing projects

. Directed a talented team of three creative animators

. Responsible in creating concept character and environment art, and

animation.

. Responsible for focusing the team's vision, and building their ideas into

the style where appropriate.

. Worked closely with other leads and project management in an effort to

drive the project forward.

LEAD ANIMATOR

Lady Luck Digital Media ( March 2007 - Oct. 2008 )

Barbie Games ( Cut Scenes )

Monkey Mischief ( Cut Scenes )

Pirates Block Party ( Cut Scenes )

. Responsible for all internal animation on all projects in development.

. Mentored team of 5 in the development of high quality characterized

animations.

. Interfaced with directly with the client and programmers to insure said

animations fit the stylistic desires of design as well as the limitations

and needs of programming.

. Directed a very talented team of 5 animators and one technical animator

. Responsible for the team hiring. Created a multitude of animations as

needed.

. Laid the foundation for overall art style and demonstrated how it would

be achieved.

. Responsible for planning the project's schedule and pipeline to meet

clients deadline efficiently.

. Responsible for complicated animations that the artist might not meet

it's mandays.

CHARACTER ANIMATOR

Y.U.P. Productions ( Sept. 2005 - December 2006 )

Ben and Izzy ( 3D TV Series )

. Responsible for a high quality animation output assigned

. Interfaced with the Animation Director to insure said animations fit the

stylistic desire of the client

2D LEAD ANIMATOR

Toon City Animation Inc. ( March 1998 - Sept 2006 )

Fox and the Hound 2 ( 2D Feature Film )

Emperor's New Groove ( 2D Feature Film )

Tarzan 2 ( 2D Feature Film )

Lady and the Trump 2 ( 2D Feature Film )

Mickey's Magical Christmas ( Special Show )

Winnie the Pooh Spring Time with Roo ( Special Show )

Hercules ( Special Show )

Mickey Mouse Works / House of Mouse ( TV Series )

Buzz Lightyear ( TV Series )

Beauty and the Beast ( Feature - Assistant Animator )

101 Dalmatian ( Feature - Assistant Animator )

. Responsible for a high quality animation output assigned

. Interfaced with the Animation Director to insure said animations fit the

stylistic desire of the client

. Responsible for most of the Test Animation the company is taking before

the client awards the project.

. Directed a number of animators under my team during my tenure as a Lead

to ensure best quality output before submitting to the Animation Director

2D Animator

Kingdom Animasia ( 1997 - March 1998 )

Chuckle Wood Critters and Safety Tips ( TV Series )

. Responsible for a high quality animation output assigned

. Interfaced with the Animation Director to insure said animations fit the

stylistic desire of the client

2D Animator

Southern Lights Production ( 1998 )

Pocket Dragons ( TV Series )

. Responsible for a high quality animation output assigned

. Interfaced with the Animation Director to insure said animations fit the

stylistic desire of the client

2D Animator

Philippine Animation Studio ( 1997 )

Dangerous Dinosaur and Biker Mice ( TV Series )

. Responsible for a high quality animation output assigned

. Interfaced with the Animation Director to insure said animations fit the

stylistic desire of the client.

2D Animator

Rainbow Animation ( 1996 )

Gadget Boy, Atlantis and Hotrod Dogs ( TV Series )

. Responsible for a high quality animation output assigned

. Interfaced with the Animation Director to insure said animations fit the

stylistic desire of the client

2D Animator/ Assistant / Inbetweener

Moving Images International ( 1993 - 1996 )

Monstermania ( TV Series )

Mole's Christmas ( Special Show )

Snow Queen ( TV Series )

Bonkers ( TV Series )

Treasure Island ( TV Series )

. Responsible for a high quality animation output assigned

. Interfaced with the Animation Director to insure said animations fit the

stylistic desire of the client

. Started as an Inbetweener, then an assistant animator and later trained

to be an animator

. Responsible to clened up animator's sketches and make sure it is in the

proper proportion and model without loosing the flow and essence of the

animation scene

. During inbetweening, responsible iin the consistency of the sequence

images being drawned.

ASSISTANT ANIMATOR

Pacific Rim Animation ( 1993 )

David Copperfield and Alexandre ( TV Series )

. Responsible for the consistency of the image sequence in terms of volume

and model

. Interfaced with the checkers and head of the department

INBETWEENER

Animatronics Animation Inc. ( 1992 )

Yadamon, Uruchokidohji, Giant Robo and Freekick

. This is where I was trained in animation as an inbetweener

. Responsible for inbetweening the keys provided by the assistant animator

. Resposible for the consistency of the image sequence that I am

inbetweening in terms of volume and model

. Interfaced with the checkers and head of the department

LANGUAGES:

English - Fluent

Filipino/Tagalog - Fluent

Filipino/Bicol - Fluent

INTERESTS & HOBBIES:

I am a movie lover, so in my spare time I watched a lot of movies that

inspire me as a person and as a professional artist. I also

watched tutorials to improve my skills, "googled" a few blogs

and other artist's masterpieces to keep me motivated and hungry

for improvements, and keeping my standards high. I also love

to hang out with positive and goal oriented friends to refresh

me from stress and fatigue. My physical activity is playing

basketball regularl to keep my body fit and healthy.

REFERENCES:

Florentino A. Guanlao III

Creative Director

Philippine Animation Studio Inc.

Luis Ma alac

Company CEO/owner

Lady Luck Digital Media

Danny Monatano

Creative Director/Owner

Holy Cow Animation

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