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Certification
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Guillermo Gomez Miguelez

Guillermo Gomez Miguelez

Summary

Aspiring Lighting Artist with a strong passion for creating visually compelling scenes. Placed first in one of the Academy of Animated Arts challenges and second in the Lighting Lab's latest competition, demonstrating a keen eye for mood, composition, and storytelling through the medium of light. Proficient in Maya and Arnold and eager to contribute creativity and technical skills to a dynamic team. Seeking an opportunity to grow and collaborate.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Instructor

SAE Institute GmbH
09.2023 - Current
  • Provide guidance and mentorship in VFX techniques and workflows, helping students develop industry-relevant skills.
  • Design, manage, and continuously improve a curriculum aligned with industry standards and emerging trends in VFX.
  • Cultivate strong relationships with industry professionals to enhance learning opportunities and keep coursework up to date.
  • Deliver engaging online and in-person classes on a range of subjects, including lighting and color theory, shading and rendering in Arnold, and introductory Houdini techniques.
  • Oversee and troubleshoot PC hardware and software, ensuring a seamless technical experience for students.
  • Provided constructive feedback on student work, helping them to refine their skills and grow as learners.
  • Collaborated with fellow instructors to share best practices and develop new teaching strategies.
  • Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in extracurricular activities

3D Artist

Level Labs GmbH
02.2024 - 08.2024
  • Worked with other artists, animators and programmers to execute projects on time and within time constraints.
  • Adapted to various project requirements by learning new software or techniques as needed, demonstrating versatility and commitment to growth.
  • Design and implement lighting for diverse environments in Unreal Engine, ensuring visual consistency, mood, and real-time performance.
  • Create game-ready assets
  • Assist in the production of a game demo, contributing to environment art, lighting, and asset integration.
  • Support the development and presentation of the game demo at Gamescom, ensuring a polished and visually compelling showcase.

Teachers Assistant

SAE Institute GmbH
03.2023 - 09.2023
  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep.
  • Provide hands-on support to students in implementing visual effects and animations, guiding them through technical and creative challenges.
  • Proficient in industry-standard VFX and animation software, including Adobe After Effects, Autodesk Maya, Houdini, and Nuke, with the ability to teach and troubleshoot workflows.
  • Develop and impart a comprehensive understanding of the 3D production pipeline, covering modeling, texturing, shading, lighting, rendering, and compositing to ensure a well-rounded skill set.

Editor

Leipzig International School E.V.
11.2020 - 01.2021
  • Edit and assemble footage for a virtual Christmas concert, ensuring a seamless and engaging final presentation.
  • Utilize Adobe Premiere Pro to enhance video quality, apply transitions, sync audio, and incorporate visual effects for a polished production.
  • Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
  • Organized and worked with footage from multiple cameras and sources.

Video Editor

Nepalmed E.V.
10.2017 - 02.2019
  • Edit compelling and cinematic trailers to promote novels, effectively capturing their tone, themes, and key story elements.
  • Utilize Adobe Premiere Pro to craft engaging edits, incorporating visuals, motion graphics, music, and sound design to enhance storytelling.
  • Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.

Education

Diploma of Education - 3D Animation And VFX

SAE Institute Leipzig
Leipzig, Germany
03-2023

Bachelor of Arts - Filmmaking

University of Sussex
Brighton, United Kingdom
07-2020

Skills

  • Adobe premiere pro
  • Adobe After Effects
  • Autodesk Maya
  • Autodesk Arnold
  • Nuke
  • Student tutoring
  • Editing
  • Visual storytelling

Accomplishments

  • Winner of the Baby Dragon Challenge (October 2024), hosted by The Academy of Animated Arts,
  • 2nd Place in the Lighting Beca Competition (September 2024), presented by The Lighting Lab,

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
Italian
Beginner (A1)

Certification

July 2023, First Aid Training, Deutsches Rotes Kreuz

Timeline

3D Artist

Level Labs GmbH
02.2024 - 08.2024

Head Instructor

SAE Institute GmbH
09.2023 - Current

Teachers Assistant

SAE Institute GmbH
03.2023 - 09.2023

Editor

Leipzig International School E.V.
11.2020 - 01.2021

Video Editor

Nepalmed E.V.
10.2017 - 02.2019

Diploma of Education - 3D Animation And VFX

SAE Institute Leipzig

Bachelor of Arts - Filmmaking

University of Sussex

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