810 Luna Vista Dr.  Escondido, CA  92025

760.855.2853 gcastro3d@yahoo.com

George Castro                                         

   

Objective

Obtain a position at a studio where I can lend my skills and creativity toward visual storytelling and entertainment.

Experience

2006–2008                High Moon Studios                     Carlsbad , CA

Cinematic Artist

§     Keyframe animation for in game cinematics...

§     Previsualization and Layout for in game cinematics.

§  .Motion editing of motion capture files for use in game cinematics

§    Bourne Conspiracy, Bourne Trailer (Maya,Motionbuilder, AE)

 

2006–2006                SCEA, Cinematics                       San Diego, CA

CG Animator/Previs Artist

§     Keyframe animation for pre-rendered game cinematics..

§     Previsualization and Layout for pre-rendered game cinematics.

§     Motion editing of motion capture files for use in pre-rendered cinematics

§     Warhawk, ATV, NBA Shootout, Socom IV, Socom FTB, Lair (Maya)

 

2005-2006                     Omation Studios                    San Clemente, CA

Character/Shot Finaler

§     Aided in the finaling of characters and shots for the animated feature film, The Barnyard. (XSI)

 

2003–2005                    SCEA, Cinematics                       San Diego, CA

CG Animator/Previs Artist

§     Keyframe animation for pre-rendered game cinematics and commercials.

§     Previsualization and Layout for pre-rendered game cinematics.

§     Motion editing of motion capture files for use in pre-rendered cinematics

§     Neopets, MLB, Socom II,III, Sly Cooper commercial, Twisted Metal (Maya)

 

2003–Present                Cg-Char                    www.cgchar-animation.com

Online Forum Moderator

§     Aide creator and owner Rick May, in maintaining a cg character animation related forum.

Education

1997–2000                    Palomar College                        San Marcos, CA

§     A.A., Multimedia Design: 3d Modeling and Animation.

2000–2003        Watts Atelier     Encinitas, CA

§     Traditional arts courses, emphasis on figure drawing and head drawing.  www.wattsatelier.com

Software

Maya, XSI, Motion Builder, After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere Pro