Giannis Kapasakalis
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MimesisVisuals
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Greece
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Animation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder
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Feb 2017 - Present
Tasks included: -Project Management and Quality Control -Marketing and social media -CGI Production Pipeline Supervision -Real-time asset production for clients in the entertainment and other industries -3D Modelling, Texturing, Lighting, Rigging, Animation and Compositing work. -3D Printing Asset Production and Preparation -Automating routine tasks through scripting Achievements: -Securing High Profile clients worldwide -Helped new start-ups achieve online and local presence, and established businesses grow. Show less
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Technical Director
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Feb 2020 - Dec 2022
Tasks included: -Designing and Optimizing 3D Digital sets for the Live News Broadcast -Producing Motion Graphics and other Graphical Elements for TV Shows -Directing the Live News Broadcast (Control Room) -Preparing required videos and graphics for the News -Organization and maintenance of video and other equipment -Shooting video material for the News Broadcast along with journalists -Providing digital video communications for the Live Shows -Setting up Live Broadcasts in remote areas -Automating the Live Video Broadcasts through scripting (Visual Basic) -Setting up studio video and audio equipment -Real-Time Green Screen 3D Tracking and Keying -Video Editing and Compositing -Audio equipment setup and routing Achievements: -Automated the whole studio set up to be easily run by only two people in the control room during broadcasts. -Produced all of the graphical elements accompanying the Newscast. -Made use of innovative methods and technologies to make full use of the limited equipment provided -Expanded the coverage of the Local TV channel to a nation-wide audience within a year Show less
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3D Animation Teacher
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Sep 2016 - Jul 2017
3D Modelling/ Animation Tutor for Teens and Kids aged 7-18 Tasks included: -Introducing the class to the theory and the fundamentals of 3D Animation Production -Helping Students develop essential practical skills in 3D Modelling, Texturing, Lighting, Rigging, Animation and Rendering, using Blender 3D Software. -Teaching basic Drawing / Sketching skills for Visual Concept Development and Pre-Production, as well as the fundamentals of Scriptwriting, Character Design and Storyboarding. -Producing Practical Exercises, Assignments, Quizzes, Questionnaires, Exam Sheets etc. and Grading the submitted assignments. -Guiding an End-Of-The-Year Project that involved the production of a short 3D Animated Cartoon by the students. Achievements: -Developing a Creative Method for teaching Basic 3D Mathematics and Concepts to very young kids (7-10 Year Old Group) -By the End of year-one, the students produced a complete short 3D Cartoon, with Animated Characters in a 3D Environment. -Inspired Multiple Students to Pursue a Career in the field of Computer Animation and Video- Game Development. Show less
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Self Employed
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Jul 2013 - Feb 2017
3D Artist/Animator Tasks included: -Finding and securing clients online and locally -Managing time and budget to successfully complete projects -Producing quality 3D work from Modelling to 3D Rendering satisfactory for the client. -Meeting face-to-face or Via Skype with clients before and during the production of the projects, providing daily updates on the progress and adapting the work according to client’s feedback. Achievements: -Perfect 5 star rating on both online freelancing websites from every single client. -A very high percentage of returning clients Show less
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Sound Operator
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Jul 2009 - Sep 2010
Sound engineer/ operator for a national Greek Television channel. Tasks included: - Recording interviews - Working alongside camera operators - Managing sound equipment Sound engineer/ operator for a national Greek Television channel. Tasks included: - Recording interviews - Working alongside camera operators - Managing sound equipment
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Translator
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Sep 2008 - Apr 2009
Translator for a Real Estate Company Tasks include: -Translating documents and paperwork -Translating conferences and meetings -Languages : Greek, Russian and English Translator for a Real Estate Company Tasks include: -Translating documents and paperwork -Translating conferences and meetings -Languages : Greek, Russian and English
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Education
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University of Teesside
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Animation -
Network College
Foundation, Arts & Media