Angel Acevedo

Los Angeles CA, (M)+1-213-***-****, Email: adltbn@r.postjobfree.com Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/angel-acevedo-8ba223139/ DemoReel: https://youtu.be/V2Wa6NowQV8

ABOUT

A VFX Artist with passion for the VFX industry. Generalist comfortable creating 3D Models to explosions, destruction and matte painting. My goal is to create a variety of fantastic effects for film and television. Experienced in cross-functional and collaborative environments with focus on multiple disciplines including concept development, design, and production.

EXPERIENCE

ALA Underground Studios – Los Angeles, CA Jan 2001- Current

VFX ARTIST/ DIGITAL SCULPTOR, CHARACTER DESIGNER

•Character Sculptor for PEZ Candy.

•Creating environments, Set extensions, 3D Models, Animation, Compositing and Rotoscope

•Pre Vis layout of VFX events to assist in blocking out script scenes

•Dealing with technical FX shot issues using Mocha Pro and other software

•Contribute ideas of Visuals for production and development

LIMS Movie Studios - Castaic, CA Aug 2017-Nov 2017

VFX ARTIST

MOVIE: WHAT IS AND WHAT SHOULD NEVER BE

•Working with VFX supervisors and concept artists to create Visual FX to enhance the ideas behind Studio Visions

•Creating environments, Set extensions, 3D Models, Animation, Compositing and Rotoscope

•Pre Vis layout of VFX events to assist in blocking out script scenes

•Dealing with technical FX shot issues using Mocha Pro and other software

•Contribute ideas of Visuals for production and development

VFX ARTIST

MOVIE: NANAS PANCAKES

•Compositor, Rotoscope Artist, 2D & 3D Tracking

•Working with VFX Supervisor and Director to create VFX shots

•3D Modeler and environmental artist to help optimize the VFX production processes

•Collaborating with VFX artists, animators and Art Dept to assemble shot effects

DIGITAL SCULPTOR Aug 2017-Nov 2017

MOVIE: Nanas Pancakes

•Created 3D digital doubles of actors/ #D Digital Environment & Rigged Angel Wings

•Compositor, Rotoscope Artist, 2D & 3D Tracking

•Working with VFX Supervisor and Director to create VFX shots

•3D Modeler and environmental artist to help optimize the VFX production processes

•Collaborating with VFX artists, animators and Art Dept to assemble shot effects

E.I Independent - New York, NY Apr 1999-May 1999

SPFX ARTIST

MOVIE: ROCK N’ ROLL FRANKENSTEIN

•Prosthetic Makeup Artist Sculptor, Prop builder and designer

•Thorough knowledge of mold making, silicone and foam latex FX

•Mechanical prop builder

TECHNICAL SKILLS

•Sculpting

Digital and Traditional

•Visual Effects

2D and 3D Tracking

3D Sculpting

Rotoscoping

Matte Painting

Enviroment Modelling

Texture Generating

SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE

•Maya

•Nuke

•Zbrush

•Adobe Photoshop

•Cinema4D

•KeyShot

•Houdini

•Illustrator

•Dreamweaver

•Freehand

•After Effects

Daz3D

STRENGTHS

•Self-Starter

•Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new technologies

•Excellent communication skills. English and Spanish

•Good Knowledge in physics and anatomy

•Strong interpersonal and communication skills

•Able to work under pressure

•Able to take constructive criticism and adapt with changes

EDUCATION

•Certification in Visual Effects – Lifton Institute for Media Arts and Sciences: LIMS

•Bachelor’s Degree of Fine Arts – Parson School of Design

•Diploma – High School of Art and Design

REFERENCE

•Upon Request

OTHERS

•Open for relocation

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