Ricardo Guerrero

Ricardo Guerrero

Mid-level Digital Compositor / Junior Lighting Artist / 8 yrs

Austin, TX

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Compositor / Lighting Artist

RWBY: Arrowfell (2022)

Compositor / Visual Effects

Red vs. Blue PSA (2003)

Compositor;lighting;digital Compositor

Red vs. Blue: The Blood Gulch Chronicles (2003)

Compositor;lighting Artist;digital Compositor

RWBY (2013)

Compositor;digital Compositor

RWBY Chibi (2016)

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Texas native, with seven years experience in episodic animation as a 3d Compositor and Lighter. Currently seeking long-term staff or long-term contract roles in Animation and Film industries to further broaden and sharpen skill set alongside other talented artists and teams.
Work History
  • Lighter/Compositor

    Rooster Teeth

    October 2015 - May 2022
    Austin, Texas, United States

    Composite elements from mult-channel image sequences into a single composite utilizing Adobe After Effects or Nuke. Utilize various techniques and plugins to achieve the look and feel desired by the director. (2015 - 2022)

    Light Characters and Environment based on show aesthetics. Light and render shots through to approval. (2020 - 2022)

  • Junior Compositor - Full time/Temp

    Rooster Teeth

    February 2015 - September 2015
    Austin, Texas Area

    Composite elements into Hybrid Machinima/Animation sequences or Animation sequences using multipass image sequences and machinima footage. Utilize various techniques and plugins to achieve the look and feel desired by the director.

  • Student Worker

    The Art Institute of Austin

    January 2012 - December 2014
    Austin, Texas Area

    Media Resource Center: Student Worker -Customer Service, assist students with equipment check in & return. Also ascertain students equipment needs on an individual basis.

    IT: Student Worker - Student Tech, assist and support IT staff. Install software, intranet support. All other duties assigned as needed.

  • Visual Effects Artist

    Durango Digital Entertainment

    January 2012 - December 2014
    Austin, Texas Area

    Assist VFX Supervisor and Director with on set duties (tracking marker placement, lighting suggestions, green screen construction)

  • Student

    The Art Institute of Austin

    July 2011 - December 2014
    Austin, Texas Area

    Recent Graduate with a B.S. in Visual Effects and Motion Graphics at the Art Institute of Austin. Degree will prepare for a position in the Film, Broadcast and Video Game industries.

  • Intern - Junior Compositor

    Mighty Coconut

    October 2014 - November 2014
    Austin, Texas Area

    Junior compositor - Photo Deconstruction and manipulation in Photoshop and After Effects. Other duties as assigned.

  • Lead - Asset Recovery & Data Destruction

    Electronic Recycling and Trading, Inc

    July 2010 - September 2012

    7/2010 - 9/2010 Processing and Receiving Department
    9/2010 - 11/2010 Lead, Shipping and Inventory
    11/2010 - 7/2011 Lead, Asset Recovery and Data Destruction

  • Adminstrative Assistant, Artist Assistant, Installation Tech

    Art Office Signs

    August 2007 - July 2010
    Taylor, Tx

    Administrative Assistant
    Assistant Graphic Artist
    Special Projects Installation Lead

  • Administrative Assistant

    Dominion Advisory Group, Inc.

    February 2007 - August 2007
    San Antonio, Tx

    Fielded incoming calls for Brokerage Representatives, scheduled meetings with clients, met with some clients if Broker not available.

  • Agency Sales Representative

    Titan Auto Insurance

    March 2002 - February 2007

    Prepared and presented accurate quotes and recommended coverage based on customer needs.

  • Graphic Design

    Parrothead Cruises

    2003 - 2004

    Designed Logos and T-shirt designs for the 2006 and 2007 Parrothead Cruise.

Education
  • Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Visual Effects and Motion Graphi

    The Art Institutes

    2011 - 2014
  • AA, Graphic Arts and Electronic Graphics

    San Antonio College

    1999 - 2001