Raio Smakpunt

Raio Smakpunt

Let's go, Previz/Layout!

Senior Previs/Layout Artist / 14 yrs

Marysville, WA

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Intermediate Layout Artist

Legends of Chima (2013)

Intermediate - Lead Layout Artist

Lego Friends (2013)

Associate Layout Artist

Transformers Prime (2010)

Lead Layout Artist

FROZEN Nortern Lights

Intermediate Layout Artist

Lego Duplo

Specialized in the role of Previz/Layout Artist. Where I felt this position at home & enthusiastic of bringing storyboard comes to realization through the work of expressive camera & staging.

Worked across dynamic range of style from cartoon to hyper real shows.

Look forward to my next adventure in visualization work of Previz/Layout.
Work History
  • Previz Cinematic Artist

    Blizzard Entertainment

    January 2019 - July 2019
    Irvine, California

    Executed & delivered Previz works for cinematic trailers on Blizzard's main lines gaming franchise & IP.

    Worked on unannounced game's cinematic trailers.

  • Lead Layout Artist

    M2Animation

    July 2016 - May 2018
    Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand

    Accomplished Projects:
    LEGO Friends - TV Series
    LEGO Friends - 360 Interactive Video
    LEGO - Disney Frozen Northern Lights - Spin-off Special
    LEGO City - Mini Movies
    LEGO Toy set Commercials

  • Intermediate Layout Artist

    M2Animation

    April 2013 - June 2016
    Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand

    Accomplished Projects:
    LEGO Legend of Chima - TV Series
    LEGO Friends - TV Series
    LEGO City - Mini Movies
    LEGO Duplo - Mini Movies - Season 1/ Ep 07, Ep 08

  • Associate Layout Artist

    Kantana Animation Studios

    May 2012 - December 2012
    Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand

    Accomplished Projects:
    The Story of Mahajanaka
    Brydland - TV Series
    Transformer Prime - TV Series - Season 2/Ep 25 & Season 3/Ep 08

  • Character Technical Artist

    Kantana Animation Studios

    August 2010 - April 2012
    Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand

    Responsibilities:
    • Modelled & rigged 3D characters assets.

    Accomplished Project:
    Echo Planet

Education
  • Bachelor of Fine Art in Animation

    Savannah College of Art and Design

    September 2006 - August 2009