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Downloadable Resume Summary I am a very responsible artist with a sharp mind who is focused on delivering high quality computer animation. I always meet deadlines and have an excellent workflow that shines in a multi-tasking environment. I respond well to professional critics and am very welcome to develop new and creative ideas for my animation. I am willing and passionate to learn new skills and technologies quickly and efficiently. Skills Solid foundation with key animation principle (Timing, Weight, Posing, etc.) Solid foundation with motion-capture animation Proficient with animation and character setup tools in Autodesk Maya Willing and able to learn new skills and/or programs at an accelerated rate Film Credits Feature films: A Christmas Carol, 2009, Image Movers Digital (Disney Studio) Mars Needs Moms, Post-production, Image Movers Digital (Disney Studio) Experience Image Movers Digital (IMD) – November 2008 – Present 3D Animator IMD is responsible for motion-capture animation technology and it was co-founded by Robert Zemeckis with the support of Walt Disney Studios. This studio is responsible for the creation of “A Christmas Carol”(2009) and “Mars Needs Moms” (post-production). Walt Disney Studios is closing IMD by January 2011 for economic reasons. Developed a strong foundation for motion-capture animation and how to combine keyframe animation with motion capture animation to deliver outstanding final results. Joined the cloth department when the animation for “A Christmas Carol” was finished in order to help the film reach completion. Developed a very successful workflow and consistently delivered shots before the deadlines. Nanny – December 2000 – September 2008 I moved to the United States in December 2000 from Brazil as an Au pair. I learned how to speak English in my first year in the US so I could apply to Academy of Art University (AAU). I started my undergraduate degree in the spring of 2002 and I worked as a full time nanny while attending classes at AAU as well as Animation Mentor. Education 2007 to 2008 - Animation Mentor 3D Character Animation - Emeryville, California. Continued to refine and improve 3D character animation abilities and style in order to build upon undergraduate achievements. 2001 to 2007 - Academy of Art University - Bachelor of Fine Arts - 3D Character Animation San Francisco, California Bachelor of Fine Arts - 3D Character Animation. Extensive focus in computer animation using Autodesk Maya software for character animation as well as a vast exploration within the core principles of animation including: traditional drawing, sculpture, and acting. Software Autodesk Maya, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Final Cut, PhotoImage, Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint), Windows, Linux & basic knowledge of NUKE, html and CSS. Languages Fluent in Portuguese and English. Work Status American resident with work permission, no visa necessary.

Summary

I am a very responsible artist with a sharp mind who is focused on delivering high quality computer animation. I always meet deadlines and have an excellent workflow that shines in a multi-tasking environment. I respond well to professional critics and am very welcome to develop new and creative ideas for my animation. I am willing and passionate to learn new skills and technologies quickly and efficiently.

Skills

Solid foundation with key animation principle (Timing, Weight, Posing, etc.)
Solid foundation with motion-capture animation
Proficient with animation and character setup tools in Autodesk Maya
Willing and able to learn new skills and/or programs at an accelerated rate

Film Credits
Feature films:
A Christmas Carol, 2009, Image Movers Digital (Disney Studio)
Mars Needs Moms, Post-production, Image Movers Digital (Disney Studio)

Experience
Image Movers Digital (IMD) – November 2008 – Present
3D Animator

IMD is responsible for motion-capture animation technology and it was co-founded by Robert Zemeckis with the support of Walt Disney Studios. This studio is responsible for the creation of “A Christmas Carol”(2009) and “Mars Needs Moms” (post-production). Walt Disney Studios is closing IMD by January 2011 for economic reasons.

Developed a strong foundation for motion-capture animation and how to combine keyframe animation with motion capture animation to deliver outstanding final results.
Joined the cloth department when the animation for “A Christmas Carol” was finished in order to help the film reach completion.
Developed a very successful workflow and consistently delivered shots before the deadlines.

Nanny – December 2000 – September 2008
I moved to the United States in December 2000 from Brazil as an Au pair. I learned how to speak English in my first year in the US so I could apply to Academy of Art University (AAU). I started my undergraduate degree in the spring of 2002 and I worked as a full time nanny while attending classes at AAU as well as Animation Mentor.

Education
2007 to 2008 - Animation Mentor 3D Character Animation -
Emeryville, California.
Continued to refine and improve 3D character animation abilities and style in order to build upon undergraduate achievements.

2001 to 2007 - Academy of Art University - Bachelor of Fine Arts - 3D Character Animation
San Francisco, California
Bachelor of Fine Arts - 3D Character Animation. Extensive focus in computer animation using Autodesk Maya software for character animation as well as a vast exploration within the core principles of animation including: traditional drawing, sculpture, and acting.

Software
Autodesk Maya, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Final Cut, PhotoImage, Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint), Windows, Linux & basic knowledge of NUKE, html and CSS.

Languages
Fluent in Portuguese and English.

Work Status
American resident with work permission, no visa necessary.