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Joe Apaza

3D Animator at <span class="not-italic font-text_font lg:text-[18px] text-[16px] font-bold claimed">Big Ant Studios</span>
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Skilled 3D animator with experience in animation and visual effects.
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Location
Walkley Heights, South Australia, Aus...
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency
Skills
  • After Effects
  • Maya
  • Illustration
  • Nuke
  • Storyboarding
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Joe Apaza is a skilled 3D animator with extensive experience in various software tools, including Maya, After Effects, and Nuke. He has worked on multiple projects across different industries, from animation to visual effects. Joe holds an Advanced Diploma of Screen (CGI & Visual Effects) from TAFE SA and has completed various certifications in industry-standard software.

Credentials

  • After Effects CC 2021: Character Animation Essential Training
    LinkedIn
    Sep, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Cert Prep: Unity Certified Associate Game Developer Animation and Cinematics
    LinkedIn
    Sep, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Multi-Platform Video Producing
    LinkedIn
    Sep, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • 3ds Max 2023 Essential Training
    LinkedIn
    Aug, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • 3ds Max: Rendering with Arnold
    LinkedIn
    Aug, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Introduction to File Formats for 3D and Visualization
    LinkedIn
    Aug, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Nano Tips to Think Faster and Make Better Decisions with Shadé Zahrai
    LinkedIn
    Aug, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Unity 3D 2021 Essential Training
    LinkedIn
    Aug, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Unreal Essential Training (2019)
    LinkedIn
    Aug, 2023
    - May, 2026
  • Decision-Making in High-Stress Situations
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2021
    - May, 2026
  • Learning Video Production and Editing
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2021
    - May, 2026
  • Becoming a Thought Leader
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2019
    - May, 2026
  • Creativity Boot Camp
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2019
    - May, 2026
  • Finding Your Time Management Style
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2019
    - May, 2026
  • Advanced Diploma of Screen & Media (CGI & Visual Effects)
    TAFE SA
    Jan, 2015
    - May, 2026
  • Certificate 3 in Media
    TafeSA
    Jul, 2014
    - May, 2026

Experience

  • Big Ant Studios
    • Australia
    • 3D Animator
      • Feb 2024 - Present
      • Australia
  • Pop Family Entertainment
    • Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
    • Animator / Rigger
      • Jan 2023 - Jul 2023
      • Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
  • MPC
    • Australia
    • Animator
      • Dec 2021 - Dec 2022
      • Australia
  • Cheeky Little
    • Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
    • Animator
      • Jul 2020 - Sep 2020
      • Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
  • Mode Games
    • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Animator
      • Jul 2020 - Sep 2020
      • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
  • Cortex Interactive
    • Australia
    • E-Learning Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • 3D Generalist
      • Nov 2019 - Apr 2020

    • 2D / 3D Generalist
      • Jan 2019 - Apr 2020

  • Monkeystack
    • Adelaide, Australia
    • Animator
      • Mar 2018 - Sep 2019
      • Adelaide, Australia
  • Resin
    • Adelaide, Australia
    • Animator
      • Oct 2017 - Mar 2018
      • Adelaide, Australia
  • KOJO
    • Adelaide, Australia
    • Animator
      • Oct 2017 - Dec 2017
      • Adelaide, Australia

      - Test match-move rigs to ensure alignment with background plate.- Animate a variety of creature walk cycles.- Combine walk cycle animation with match-move rig & assets. - Apply alterations to animation as per Supervisor feedback.

  • Prodigious CGI
    • Adelaide, Australia
    • Modeler
      • Sep 2017 - Sep 2017
      • Adelaide, Australia
  • Picture Reel Films
    • Adelaide
    • Volunteer Compositor
      • Jul 2016 - Aug 2016
      • Adelaide

      - Volunteer Compositor for Independent Film. - Use Nuke to create animated gun muzzle flashes for gun fight scene. - 2d track gun movement & animate roto masks.- Apply amendments as per Director feedback.

  • Westpac
    • Bedford Park
    • Mortgage Officer
      • Feb 2009 - Apr 2014
      • Bedford Park

      Assisting Mortgage Brokers & Customers with all enquiries regarding starting, maintaining & finalising a mortgage.Working in high pressure environments with tight deadlines. Resolving complex inquiries & problem solving. Working effectively within a team & as an individual.

Education

  • 2015 - 2016
    TAFE SA

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