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Hugo Lopez

Summary

I´m an experienced 3D Animator looking for new professional challenge and increasing responsibility. Passionate about developing high-quality animation for characters and creatures in video games and feature projects.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Gameplay Animator

Prism Studio
06.2023 - Current
  • Delivered high-quality 3D animations for a FPS game under tight deadlines, maintaining consistent performance across multiple assignments for both humanoid and creature characters.
  • Increased project efficiency by optimizing rigging and skinning techniques for 3D models.
  • Actively participated in team meetings and critiques, offering constructive feedback to improve overall project quality.
  • Used Autodesk Maya and Unreal Engine 5

Gameplay Animator

Phat Loot Studios
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Used Autodesk Maya and Unity to develop cartoony animations for more than 10 different characters and creatures .
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive gameplay and achieve high-quality animations for complex creatures.
  • Combined technical and artistic abilities to accomplish challenging animation objectives.

3D Animator

SpaceBoy
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Delivered high-quality animations for short film ¨10:35¨
  • Synchronized facial animations with voice recordings to create believable performances for two characters.
  • Implemented motion capture data into animations to enhance realism while maintaining artistic intent.

Lead Animator

Bozzy Games
03.2020 - 02.2021
  • Coordinated with technical artists to develop efficient tools and workflows tailored specifically for the animation team''s needs.
  • Incorporated feedback from leads and directors, refining animations to meet project vision and goals.

Education

Master of Arts - 3D Modeling, Art And Animation

Coco School Mexico
Mexico
05.2021

Certificate - 3D Animation

Animation Mentor
Online
09.2020 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - 3D Modeling, Art And Animation

ITESM
Mexico
12.2017

Skills

  • Character and Creature Animation
  • Facial and Body Mechanics Animation
  • Animation pipeline understanding
  • Previsualization
  • Game Engine Integration
  • Expert in Autodesk Maya
  • Proficient in Motion Builder, Unreal Engine, Unity

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Gameplay Animator

Prism Studio
06.2023 - Current

Gameplay Animator

Phat Loot Studios
06.2021 - 08.2022

3D Animator

SpaceBoy
06.2021 - 08.2021

Certificate - 3D Animation

Animation Mentor
09.2020 - 05.2020

Lead Animator

Bozzy Games
03.2020 - 02.2021

Master of Arts - 3D Modeling, Art And Animation

Coco School Mexico

Bachelor of Arts - 3D Modeling, Art And Animation

ITESM
Hugo Lopez