German Almaraz

German Almaraz

Adherence to deadlines, clear pricing & flexibility

Mid-level CG Generalist / 17 yrs

Guatemala City, Guatemala

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Character Animator

The Insatiable (2006)

3D Animator

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
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German Almaraz is a highly experienced 3D generalist with over 16 years in the industry. He has worked on visual effects for films like "Chronicles of Narnia" and "Chronicles Riddick", and has also directed animation for television commercials. With skills in modeling, texturing, animation, and rendering, German utilizes tools such as 3ds max, Maya, After Effects, and Vray to bring his projects to life. He is dedicated, responsible, and strives to find solutions to achieve the best results in each project.
Work History

  • Freelance 3D Artist │ 3d Generalist │ 3D Animation

    Warex3D

    January 2022 - Present
    Guatemala, Guatemala

    Open to working on freelance projects and facing new challenges. Skills: 3D Rendering · Autodesk Maya · Animación de personajes · Cortometrajes · Unreal Engine · ZBrush · Character Animation · 3D Studio Max

  • Lead Animator

    ICAN B Animation

    June 2020 - August 2022
    Guatemala

    At ICAN-B Animation, we are dedicated to creating 3D animations! We bring characters and environments to life. Our 15 years of experience gives us the opportunity to give our customers limitless opportunities to bring their imagination to life. Skills: Rigging · Short Films · Character Designs · 3D Animation · 3D Rendering · Autodesk Maya · Renderizado · Cortometrajes · Character Animation

  • Senior Graphic Designer

    Guatevision - Canal 25

    November 2011 - June 2020
    Guatemala

    Key responsibilities and achievements:

    • Creation of institutional image for Guatevision
    • A wide variety of Animations for broadcasting tv shows
    • Design and production of animated presentations for the different television programs of the Guatevision channel. Skills: Creative Problem Solving · Broadcast Production · Branding & Identity · Visual Identity · Motion Graphics · 3D Graphics · Graphic Design · 3D Animation

  • Lead Animator

    Chroma films - Kalts Comunicaciones

    November 2007 - September 2009
    Guatemala, Guatemala

    Key responsibilities and achievements:

    • Creation of institutional image for Canal Antigua
    • A wide variety of Animations for broadcasting tv shows
    • Post production of TV commercials for Claro Guatemala Skills: Cinematics · 3D Animation · 3D Tracking · Advertising · Green Screen Keying · After Effects · 3D Modeling

  • 3d Animator

    Studio C

    December 2003 - September 2005
    Guatemala, Guatemala

    You can see my credits for the movie here https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2145458/

    Key responsibilities and achievements:

    The Chronicles of Narnia

    • Model and texture buildings for matte paintings used in both the trailer and the movie.
    • River sequence scenes where I had to help modeling icebergs and foam simulation.
    • 3D head tracking for breath simulation scenes Skills: Animación 3D · Modelado 3D

  • 3D Generalist

    Rhythm & Hues Studios

    June 2004 - January 2005

    I work through Studio C in Guatemala
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Education

  • 6, Marketing

    Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala

    2000 - 2006