OBJECTIVE
A position requiring extensive experience and proven skills in 2D and 3D animation, graphics design and film
IN-HOUSE EXPERIENCE
3D ANIMATOR
Danks Design Group, Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila, 2006
GAME DESIGNER/GRAPHICS ARTIST
Azalea Technology Investments Inc. (former iAyala Corp.), Makati City, Metro Manila, 2003-2005
- Conceptualized live interactive TV chat and promotional games: Chat City
- Designed games for mobile phones: Cocoloco and Chichi Charm
- Created content (animated MMS, picture messages, wallpapers, themes) for mobile phones
- Animated 3D characters for mobile phone games and content: Hardcop, Keystonekapers and Rocketboom
- Conceptualized and animated TV ad for Smart network’s Marvel content
3D ANIMATOR/MODELER
HolyCow Studio, Taguig City, Metro Manila, 2002
- Animated 3D models for TV ads: Globe, Smart, Jack ‘n Jill Salt n’ Peppa Spuds
- Modeled and composited for Jack ‘n Jill Salt n’ Peppa Spuds
- Did layout for proposed Jack ‘n Jill Salt n’ Peppa Spuds print
3D ANIMATOR/ANIMATION TEAM LEADER
ImagineAsia Inc., Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, 1998 – 2002
- Animated 3D characters for Ramayana, Da Byrdzzz, Pawn, Jimmy Neutron (test) and You Are Mine (YAM)
- Composited and did particles (special effects) for Ramayana and Pawn
- Liaised between junior 3D animators and the director
- Supervised the 3D animation team to ensure they captured the director’s vision
- Trained new artists in 3D animation module
VISUALIZER
Manprom Advertising Agency, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, 1997-1998
- Did layout for print ads: Duty Free Philippines, Tag Heuer, Marks and Spencer and Penshoppe
- Collaborated with the Art Director and Creative Director in conceptualizing ad campaigns
SIGNIFICANT FREELANCE EXPERIENCE
CG/VISUAL EFFECTS ARTIST
GRAPHICS DESIGNER/ANIMATOR
WiseGuys.tv, 2007 - present
o Designed and animated backdrop graphics for game shows franchises: “Deal or No Deal,” “1 vs. 100,” “1 vs. 50,” “Show Me The Money,” “Brian Teaser,” “Call TV,” “Break The Bank,” “The Kids Are Alright,” “Pinoy Henyo,” “Wheel Of Fortune,” “Jumbled Word”
Madbid.com, 2009 - present
Designed and animated 30sec TV ads for Europe campaign
Sipep Design, 2010
Designed and animated 15sec in-store commercials
Post Manila, 2010
Modeled and animated key shots for 30sec TV ads
Fahrenheit FX studio,
2008-2009
Quezon City, Metro Manila
- Animated an AVP for the Zaragoza Expo
- Creates visual effects for “Lovely Day,” a Saturday morning show of GMA Network
iMagic Productions, 2008
Quezon City, Metro Manila
- Created visual effects for instructional film series “Ang Paglalakbay ni Teacher Diwa”
Ignite Multimedia, 2007
Makati City, Metro Manila
- Animated CG scenes of reptiles
Larger Than Life, 2007
Makati City, Metro Manila
- Animated CG scenes for TV series “Rounin”
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3D ANIMATION INSTRUCTOR
MIS-Net Education (Arena Multimedia) , 2007-2008
Salcedo Village, Makati City
- Taught animation classes using various 3D software
Korea-Philippines I.T. Training Center (Korphil), 2006-2007
Quezon City, Metro Manila
- Taught 3D animation principles using Maya
GRAPHICS DESIGNER/ILLUSTRATOR
Wild Bird Club of the Philippines, 2005-2008
Manila City, Metro Manila
- Designed merchandise graphics and event logos
- Illustrated for “Birdwatching in the Philippines” (a birdwatching guide book published by the Philippine Department of Tourism, Recreational Outdoor Exchange and the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines)
3D ARTIST
Brown Sugar Productions, 2007-2008
Makati City, Metro Manila
- Animated an AVP for the Mall of Asia Science Center
YUP Productions, 2005
Makati City, Metro Manila
- Animated key scenes for Ben and Izzy teaser
- Assisted 2D animators in crossing over to 3D animation
- Assisted in scheduling assignments for junior 3D animators
- Liaised between junior 3D animators and the director
- Supervised and coached junior 3D animators
2D ANIMATOR/LAYOUT ARTIST
Tradewinds Animation Studios Inc. , 1999
Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila
- Animated scenes for Heavy Metal FAKK 2 and The Lion of Oz
Philippine Animation Studio, Inc., Makati City, Metro Manila, 1993
- Animated scenes for X-Men and Biker Mice from Mars
Philippine Pacific Rim, Inc., Makati City, Metro Manila, 1995
- Animated scenes for St. Nicholas, the Christmas special, and Mortal Combat, the animation series
Optima Studio Inc. , 1991
Makati City, Metro Manila
- Animated shots for TV ads: McDonalds and Café Puro
CLEAN-UP/IN-BETWEENER/MODEL CHECKER
Kennedy Animation Inc. , 1993-1994
Quezon City, Metro Manila
- Animated scenes for various Walt Disney Saturday morning shows
Island Animation, 1989-1992
Quezon City, Metro Manila
- Animated scenes for: St. Francis, Dino Riders, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Computer Warriors, Star Child, Costa, Peter Pan, Pretty Piggies, Little Dracula, PJ Sparkles, Sharkey and George
COMICS ILLUSTRATOR/SCRIPT WRITER
Graphic Arts Service Incorporated (G.A.S.I.) , 1987-1988
Quezon City, Metro Manila
- Illustrated and conceptualized layouts for various short stories
SELECTED WORKS
DIRECTOR, End To Laughter by B. Santos (Live Action)
DIRECTOR/WRITER/ANIMATOR, The Birdzzz (3D Animation)
DIRECTOR/WRITER/CAMERAMAN, Phil at Home (30-sec Commercial)
DIRECTOR/WRITER/ANIMATOR, Smart: Marvel Universe of Heroes (30-sec Commercial)
DIRECTOR/WRITER/ANIMATOR, Dagat (2D Experimental Animation)
ANIMATOR, F.A.K.K 2 Heavy Metal; Lion of Oz (2D Animation); You Are Mine(YAM) (3D Animation)
ANIMATOR/SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTIST, Ramayana (3D Animation)
AWARDS/COMMENDATIONS
SILVER AWARD, TV Ad Best in Animation
2003 Ad Congress
"Jack and Jill Salt n’ Pepa (Spuds)"
1ST PLACE, Collaborative Experimental Animation Category
2002 15th Gawad CCP Film Festival
"Movements"
NOMINEE, Animation Category
2002 Gawad Urian
"Movements"
Best Faculty, Philippines, 2007
MIS-Net Education (Arena Multimedia)
SOFTWARE SKILLS
MAYA
3D SOFTIMAGE
PHOTOSHOP
AFTER FX
PREMIERE PRO
DIGITAL FUSION
TRAINING
PHOTOGRAPHY, Basic and Advance
Ramon Magsayasay High School
ANIMATION TECHNIQUES, Advance
Philippine Rainbow Animation Inc., Makati City, Metro Manila
Island Animation Inc., Quezon City, Metro Manila
SCRIPTWRITING, Basic
Viva Films Office, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila
ACTING, Basic and Advance
Villa Teatro, Bonifacio Drive, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila
MAYA, Basic and Advance
3D SOFTIMAGE, Basic and Advance
ADOBE AFTER FX, Basic and Advance
DIGITAL FUSION, Basic and Advance
SOFTIMAGE PARTICLE, Basic and Advance
Imagineasia Inc., Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila
INTERPRETIVE ANIMATION
MowelFund Film Institute, Quezon City, Metro Manila
PRINTMAKING, Basic and Advance
University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Metro Manila
PRODUCTION and FILM MAKING
Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila City, Metro ManilaBASIC DIGITAL CINEMATOGRAPHY for MTV
University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Metro Manila
BASIC DIGITAL CINEMATOGRAPHY for MTV
University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Metro Manila
INTERESTS
Birdwatching, Rock climbing, Photography, Bass guitar, Jazz and Contemporary Christian Music, Theatre, Impressionist Art
REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUESTWORK SAMPLES AVAILABLE AT http://www.ilahas.com/arnel |
