Alec Acosta
[CV]
Alec Acosta
Technical Artist // Creative 3D Artist
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Experience
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022
House Of V
Remote, CO // Technical Artist
// Excellent knowledge of Blender and building tools in Python to extend Blender's compatibility with real time render engines
// Worked extensively in Lens Studio and Spark AR to create complex Augmented Reality experiences
// Extensive knowledge of Houdini and creating tools via Vex and Python
// Created experiences using Snapchat's newest technology before release to provide feedback as well as create content for them to sell with
// Proven track record of continuously improving the content pipelines
// Ability to work in the required environment with strong knowledge in the top 3D suites (Blender, Maya, C4D, Houdini)
// Technical Artistry
// Created complex animations both abstract (particles, MoGraph, etc.) and life like (animals, environment, etc.)
// Strong use of Javascript and Python either creatively or in the pipeline
// Formulated complicated rigs to achieve the appropriate animation in a real time engine setting
July 2019 - Jan 2021
R&R Partners
Phoenix, Arizona // 3D Motion Designer
// Worked closely with designers, project managers, and developers to ensure design accuracy and consistency
// Very fluent knowledge of After Effects and Blender/C4D
// Thorough knowledge of render engines and how they work in order to compress and optimizing any project
// Very clean file and project management with everything be labeled for ease of use by others
// Created templates in any instance where it would increase our productivity
// Track record of being able to take a last second project and because of my extensive knowledge work out a way to deliver every single time
// Led entire brand motion design looks
// Experienced in compression and file formats often offering my expertise to fix file issues throughout the company
// Wrote After Effects scripts and plugins in order to create efficiencies when we were required to output a very large list of content on a daily basis
October 2013 - Present
Alecacosta.me
Colorado Springs, Colorado // Technical Creative
// Have had the chance to work on a large number of projects through my own website including a mixture of 2D and 3D animations and asset creation.
// Created several Snapchat filters
// Heavy use of Video Editing and Color Correction to tell stories
// Helped companies strategize a creative plan and helped them execute said plan
December 2013 - February 2018
SK+G
Las Vegas, Nevada // Motion Graphics Artist
// Created motion graphics daily for a large number of casinos
// Often created the concept and then executed acting as a one man show
// Lifestyle of Vegas never sleeps and neither does content creation often pulling insane timelines but always delivering on time with nothing but compliments to our work
// As a 2 man department I became very skilled at delegating work to get us across the timeline
// Trusted on many occasions to create complex unique effects pushing me to learn everything about my tools
Skills
// Extensive knowledge of : { Blender, Maya, C4D, Houdini, Substance Painter, 3D Coat, Spark AR, Lens Studio, Unreal Engine, Unity, Photoshop, After Effects}
// Render Engine knowledge : { Cycles, Redshift, Eevee, Octane, UE4}
// Technical Artistry
// Experience with the creation shaders across many platforms
// Ability to think creatively and resolve technical challenges and limitations
// Strong vision of how to improve a faulty pipeline without a setback in production
// Expertise in graphic production methods and pipelines
// Understanding of how to create complex rigs in Blender and Maya that will translate well to real time engines
// Non destructive workflow fan-boy using Houdini and Blender(modifiers/geo nodes) when possible to make client changes a breeze
// A general love for the creative and technical process with a special skill of bringing both sides together with a solid understanding of the way forward
Baha Mar
Projects
[The Voyage]
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Alec Acosta
Colorado Springs, CO
(602) 592 - 2684
business@alecacosta.me