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Manuel Sierra
Character Generalist
Web:      www.Manny3D.com
E-mail:    
Manuel.Sierra2@Gmail.com
Phone:    (215) 200 5695

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SKILLS:
 -Character modeling, high poly sculpting and rigging.

CHARACTERISTICS:
 -Strong understanding of the character pipeline.
 -Proficient creation of high resolution digital sculpts (Zbrush)
 -Strong understanding of production level Character Rigs (3ds Max)
 -Creative and artistic eye for detail
 -Good understanding of unwrapping and UV Layouts.
 -Clear understanding of topology for optimal skinning results.
 -Strong knowledge of 3ds Max and Zbrush workflows.
 -Proficient polygonal modeling skills. 

SOFTWARE:
 -3D Studio Max
 -ZBrush
 -Bodypaint
 -After Effects
 -Photoshop
 -Illustrator

INTERNSHIP:
 2007- Media Bureau Networks, Philadelphia. PA
            February 2007 - September 2007
            -Created 3D graphics and animations for a short film
            -Performed camera matching
            -Software used 3Ds Max, Photoshop
            -Film was screened locally through the Philadelphia region

 EMPLOYMENT:
2008-2011- Freelance at Golden Era Productions 2008-2011
                    3D Generalist
                    Responsible for modeling, texturing, animating, and rendering.
                    Also cloth, particle FX. Character development, modeling and rigging.
 
2007 - "Rainbow Sprinkles" Short film
            "Uncle Mike" Music video
            Philadelphia, PA
            -Lead character set up artist
            -3D Animator
            -In charge of modeling a character
            Showings:
            -New York, NY "Image Out"
            -Barcelona, Spain "Independent G&L Film Festival"
            -Philadelphia, PA "G&L Film Festival"
            -FL Worth, TX "Q Cinema"

EDUCATION:
 The Art Institute of Philadelphia, Philadelphia. PA
 Bachelors - Media Arts and Animation

 AWARDS:
 -The Art Institute of Philadelphia
 2007 Best Portfolio in Media Arts & Animation
 -Hp, Saytek SIGGRAPH Competition (Grand Prize)
 2007 National Team Animation
 -The Art Institute best of Quarter Awards
 2004 Principles of 3D Modeling

 

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