Oscar Alberto Salas Gonzalez Motion Designer [email protected]

Honors and Awards Featured in IdN (International Designers Network) Magazine Issue: v21n2 "IdN TV v21n2: Geometric Design Collection" Link: http://idnworld.com/tv/?id=v21n2 NEW YORK LIFE Contest for a TV Commercial 2010 Awarded with Honorable Mention, Most Liked, Most Commented & Favorite video by the judges and crowd. OVC (Online Video Contest) fall 2010 Awarded with an Honorable Mention. California College of the Arts A Motion graphics project performed by me has been utilized as support for different classes of motion design at the university. The motion graphics piece is called "Motion Primitives". I received a recommendation letter from the subject professor in name of the college. "DELL - Thin & Powerful" of 2011 Awarded with an Honorable Mention.

Languages Español Ingles

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Summary I have 5 years of professional experience in the making of animated videos, specifically motion graphics. Software: After Effects: It is my main program for animation and compositing projects. I have an advanced knowledge for key framing techniques, basic knowledge for expression (Java Script) and IK specialties using 3rd and 1st party tools. I can utilize After Effects, as well, for Color correction and compositing works. My abilities and knowledge are at the level to bring professional results and technical support regarding motion graphics area. Ilustrator: I work with Adobe Illustrator to perform shape-based illustrations for animated videos based in After Page1

Effects. I have advanced experience regarding the tools in this software for the creation of simple but effective shapes. I can also use it for anything related with the graphic design area (websites and general advertising). Cinema 4D: I have an advanced knowledge for the motion design tools regarding this program: Advanced Mograph abilities, Inverse Kinematics experience, average 3D modeling, advanced lighting tools, average UV mapping and texturing. Photoshop: I use Adobe Photoshop as a non-usual support program regarding the motion design area. Sometimes, if it's needed, I create shapes and edit images that could support videos that are in process. Also, I have advanced knowledge for image editing and color correction for photos and computer graphics. I have a really complete knowledge based on years of experience of using this software. Other abilities: Basic HTML and Audio Editing knowledge.

Experience Independent Motion Designer at oscarsalas.com agosto de 2009 - Actualidad (5 años) I've been working as a freelance motion designer for 5 years (since I was 16 years old). Here on my Linkedin you will find some of the projects & jobs that I've been through this years. Note: extended C.V. on www.oscarsalas.com 3 recommendations available upon request Motion Designer at Push Collaborative marzo de 2014 - julio de 2014 (5 meses) Worked as a motion designer. Executed several motion graphic works since I started. The work I've done so far includes: - Create different concepts for several videos - 2D animations in After Effects - Illustrations based on shapes & vectors from After Effects and Illustrator - 3D elements created in Cinema 4D - Compositing in After Effects Some of our projects were related with companies as: - vIPtela (http://www.viptela.com/) - Lucid360 (http://www.lucid360.com/) - RelayTV (https://www.relaytv.com/) - iHorizons (http://ihorizons.com/) 1 recommendation available upon request Motion Designer at Nurdy Muny Inc Page2

diciembre de 2013 - marzo de 2014 (4 meses) Worked as a motion designer for the advertising area of Nurdy Muny's new video game. Motion Designer at Graphollusion mayo de 2013 - noviembre de 2013 (7 meses) I worked as a Motion Graphic designer at Graphollusion. Some of the tasks were: - Create different concepts for several videos - 2D animations in After Effects - Illustrations based on shapes & vectors from After Effects and Illustrator - 3D elements created in Cinema 4D - Compositing in After Effects Some of the companies we worked with were: - Let's Say Project (http://www.letssay.nl/) - Excellence 2013 - Grub a Dub Dub (http://www.grubadubdub.com/) - Tinyfrog Technologies (http://tinyfrog.com/) And more. 1 recommendation available upon request Motion Designer at Bluework Studios abril de 2013 - junio de 2013 (3 meses) Performed motion graphics animations for several companies while working with Bluework Studios. Some of the tasks were: - Performed motion graphics animations using After Effects CS6 & Cinema 4D - Created vectorized illustrations using Adobe Illustrator - Created a 3D logo animations using Cinema 4D 1 recommendation available upon request Motion Graphics Designer at KJC Comix enero de 2012 - febrero de 2012 (2 meses) (Freelance) While working with KJC Comix, I performed a motion graphics animation project. Storyboard & ideas were based by the company vision, but general results were created by myself. Animation programs: I utilized Adobe After Effects. Our goal was to create an identificational video for the company. 1 recommendation available upon request Motion Graphics Designer at Machinima enero de 2010 - diciembre de 2011 (2 años)

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(Freelance) While working with different directors of Machinima, I performed several motion graphics. Most of them were supported and created with Adobe After Effects and Cinema 4D. In the process, I delivered professional results for some of the top directors that are involved in/with the company.

Education Universidad Rafael Belloso Chacín Licentiate degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies, 2012 - 2016

Skills & Expertise Motion Design Visual Effects Visual Arts Graphic Design Animation 3D animation After Effects Photoshop Cinema 4D Illustrator Website Redesign 2D graphics Motion Graphics

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Oscar Alberto Salas Gonzalez Motion Designer [email protected]

7 people have recommended Oscar Alberto "Oscar a fait preuve de beaucoup de compétences et de rapidité. J'ai étais époustouflé par son travail pour lequel il n'y a eu aucun retour à faire." — Cédric PONS POLO, was Oscar Alberto's client "Oscar is an amazing motion designer and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking at adding quality motion graphics to their productions. The most impressive thing about Oscar is that he is all self-taught yet his techniques and work samples are so advanced that they are being used to teach motion graphics at top art universities (and he has the letters to prove it). He is known across the internet for his unique style and high skill level. Do not hesitate to hire him for your project." — Vince Auletta, was Oscar Alberto's client "Oscar Salas is a great motion graphics designer, he has great abilities by using Cinema 4D and After effects for motion graphics animation jobs. I totally recommend him for this type of works." — Charles Vannier, was Oscar Alberto's client "Oscar is a talented & skilled motion designer with whom I've had the pleasure to collaborate with on a few projects. He not only has the ability to execute great visual designs but his thought process behind the animation & transitions is what sets him apart. I would highly recommend him as he's been a great person to work with!" — Rohan Narang, Designer & Founder, Push Collaborative, managed Oscar Alberto at Push Collaborative "Always a pleasure to work with Oscar. He is highly skilled and creative with all the projects. If there is one guy who I want to hire to help me out for all my motion graphics/animation, it would undoubtedly be Oscar. Thanks for all the hard work. Definitely looking forward to working with you again. :)" — george jose, was Oscar Alberto's client "Working with Oscar was a great experience. Not only he have a great taste and mind blowing animation skills but also a great sense of timing and composition. He really knows his way around the software he use and always deliver high quality products on time. Oscar really exceed all my expectations and it will be a delight to work with him again. Trabajar con Oscar fue una gran experiencia. No solo tiene muy buen gusto y Page5

sorprendentes habilidades como animador sino que además maneja muy bien los tiempos de animación y composición. Conoce muy bien los softwares que utiliza y siempre entrega sus trabajos a tiempo y con excelente calidad. Oscar superó todas mis expectativas y sería un placer volver a trabajar con el." — Gilberto Sánchez, Visual Effects Supervisor, Blue, was with another company when working with Oscar Alberto at Bluework Studios "Oscar captured the essence of our brand perfectly. While at first skeptical of the direction Oscar was taking with the project, I was more than pleased with the results. I can think of no other person I'd prefer for this type of job and will definitely utilize his services again in the future." — Jamaal Ephriam, was Oscar Alberto's client

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