Chris Cantero

Work History

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  Remote Freelance Animator

  Hi-Rez Studios

  November 2016 - Present

  Projects:
  Smite
  Paladins
  
  Animating in-game and pre-rendered cinematics.
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  Digital Artist

  Corgan MediaLab

  September 2014 - Present
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  Previs Sequence Lead

  MPC

  September 2013 - September 2014

  - Apply traditional filmmaking principles in a live action and CG environment to create a sequence of shots that convey a story.
  - Establish the environment, shot composition, camera movement and character blocking.
  - Create 3D interpretations of storyboards that stay true to the director’s vision while at the same time enhancing the narrative through cinematography.

  

  

• Previs Animator

  Cavalry FX

  June 2013 - September 2013

  - Apply traditional filmmaking principles in a live action and CG environment to create a sequence of shots that convey a story.
  - Establish the environment, shot composition, camera movement and character blocking.
  - Create 3D interpretations of storyboards that stay true to the director’s vision while at the same time enhancing the narrative through cinematography.
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  Previs Animator

  MPC

  February 2013 - June 2013

  - Apply traditional filmmaking principles in a live action and CG environment to create a sequence of shots that convey a story.
  - Establish the environment, shot composition, camera movement and character blocking.
  - Create 3D interpretations of storyboards that stay true to the director’s vision while at the same time enhancing the narrative through cinematography.

• Contract Animator

  High Moon Studios/Activision

  July 2012 - February 2013

  Worked on Marvel's Deadpool game
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqORbzbEfoM
  - Animated cinematics, vignettes, and mechanics
  - Collaborated with cinematic designers, game designers, and programmers.

  

• Contract Animator

  High Moon Studios/Activision

  June 2011 - March 2012

  - Worked on Transformers: Fall of Cybertron
  - Animated cinematics, vignettes, and mechanics
  - Collaborated with game designers, cinematic designers and programmers.

  

• Contract Animator

  High Moon Studios/Activision

  February 2011 - April 2011

  - Worked on Transformers: Fall of Cybertron
  - Animated cinematics, vignettes, and mechanics
  - Collaborated with game designers, cinematic designers and programmers.

• Remote 3D Artist

  Blind Squirrel Digital

  November 2010 - February 2011

  3D Artist on mobile Games.
  - Worked on mobile game "DoorWays"
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uOA9tGuge4
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  Freelance Animator

  Perpetual FX Creative

  September 2010 - September 2010

  - Worked on a AAA PS3 Game.
  - combination of keyframe and mo-cap animation.
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  Freelance Character Animator

  Janimation

  August 2010 - August 2010

  Job involved developing the identity and personality of a company's character. I was part of a team that helped create the library on how the character would be animated. The company cannot be disclosed until a later date.

• Lead Pre-Visualization Animator

  Blind Squirrel Digital

  June 2010 - August 2010

  Worked on the feature film called "Rise of the Apes" Starring James Franco coming summer 2011.
  - Apply traditional filmmaking principles in a live action and CG environment to create a sequence of shots that convey a story.
  - Establish the environment, shot composition, camera movement and character blocking.
  - Create 3D interpretations of storyboards that stay true to the director’s vision while at the same time enhancing the narrative through cinematography.
• 

  3D Intern

  Janimation

  June 2009 - August 2009

  3D Character Animator
  Had the opportunity to do character animation for a Chick-Fil-A spot and on Janimation's in progress short film.
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  Animator

  Raven Software

  ? - Present

  Dallas, TX
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  Animator

  Gearbox Software

  ? - Present

  Dallas, TX