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Federico Diaz-Ripa

Montreal,Canada

Summary

Skilled Tech Check Artist known for resolving problems efficiently. Proficient in industry-leading software such as Maya, Houdini, Guerilla, and Nuke. Enthusiastic learner of new tools and techniques to enhance workflows, troubleshoot render problems, and deliver technical support that enhances project efficiency.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead of Tech Check

L'Atelier Animation
Montreal, Canada
09.2022 - Current
  • Lead and mentor the artists in the Tech Check department, providing them with training and guidance
  • Collaborate with Department Supervisors and Heads to address interdepartmental pipeline matters, discussing issues, sharing techniques, and resolving any identified bugs
  • Conduct thorough reviews of low-resolution occlusion renders, diligently identifying and addressing continuity issues, animation pops, interpenetrations, tangent lines, deformations, LOD and texture discrepancies, and any elements necessitating retake notes.

Tech Anim (Artist Loan)

Cinesite
Vancouver, British Columbia
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Work with the CFX department to ensure that the animation being simulated meets the needs of CFX.
  • Apply and simulate clothing, hair, or other areas requiring technical animation.
  • Fix geometry on character animation on a shot basis using our in-house toolset.
  • Respond quickly to notes from the VFX/DFX or CG Supervisor(s) before or during dailies to ensure best possible quality is maintained.

3D Generalist Artist (Tech Check)

L'Atelier Animation
Montreal, Canada
02.2020 - 09.2022
  • Manage and monitor production retake and bug notes according to production requirements and priorities
  • Collaboratively partner with artists to identify and implement effective problem-solving strategies, while introducing optimized workflows to preempt potential issues and enhance future productivity
  • Assemble environment scenes in alignment with the animatic, ensuring continuity and aesthetic coherence, under the Artistic Director's supervision
  • Provide support to other departments as needed, such as FX and Compositing.

Render Wrangler

L'Atelier Animation
Montreal, Canada
11.2019 - 02.2019
  • Maintain company's render farm by monitoring and prioritizing jobs as per project requests
  • Notify Artists or Production of any issues with their render jobs
  • Help Artists with support requests and keep track of errors.

Render Wrangler

Singing Frog Studio
09.2018 - 11.2018

Education

3D Modeling, Animation, Art & Design -

CDI College - Pointe-Claire
01.2018

Skills

  • Linux
  • Shotgrid
  • Maya
  • Houdini
  • Guerilla
  • Nuke
  • Working efficiently under pressure
  • Eagerness to learn any new 3D software, tools and techniques
  • Problem resolution
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Effective Communication

Personal Information

Title: Lead of Tech Check

Languages

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish

Projects

Smurfs 2025 - 10 Lives 2024 - Kitty Katz TV Series 2023 - Fireheart 2022

Timeline

Tech Anim (Artist Loan)

Cinesite
01.2024 - 05.2024

Lead of Tech Check

L'Atelier Animation
09.2022 - Current

3D Generalist Artist (Tech Check)

L'Atelier Animation
02.2020 - 09.2022

Render Wrangler

L'Atelier Animation
11.2019 - 02.2019

Render Wrangler

Singing Frog Studio
09.2018 - 11.2018

3D Modeling, Animation, Art & Design -

CDI College - Pointe-Claire

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