Shoghi Castel de Oro
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Nick Markel
Shoghi is a great artist, but also just about one of the most positive people I know. I directly supervised him on a number of high profile feature films and every time he delivered. Previsualization is very fast turn around, so his work ethic made him someone that I counted on when we needed to get it done fast. At the same time he has a good eye and has many creative talents. His animation is solid all around. Often times he has ideas to contribute that dramatically improve the end result. One of the top generalist here at The Third Floor; he can do a little bit of everything. He also has great traditional skills which I feel help to keep his perspective fresh for the day job. Finally, above all Shoghi’s attitude is definitely one of his strongest attributes, ready to jump and have fun doing it no matter how difficult the task. If given the opportunity, I’d work with him again in a heartbeat.
Chris Bowers
I had the pleasure of working with Shoghi on one of his first jobs out of school. His eagerness and enthusiasm was boundless. His creativity and imagination bubbled over into every shot and every conversation. He absorbed technical knowledge like a sponge. Shoghi has a number of physical pursuits resulting in a natural athleticism and an instinctive feel for the way things move and the timing involved, all of which translates into an instinctive animator's eye. With either characters or just objects, Shoghi manages to imbue a lot of life into a scene quickly. He's also a fun guy to have around and knows where cool parties are!
Nick Markel
Shoghi is a great artist, but also just about one of the most positive people I know. I directly supervised him on a number of high profile feature films and every time he delivered. Previsualization is very fast turn around, so his work ethic made him someone that I counted on when we needed to get it done fast. At the same time he has a good eye and has many creative talents. His animation is solid all around. Often times he has ideas to contribute that dramatically improve the end result. One of the top generalist here at The Third Floor; he can do a little bit of everything. He also has great traditional skills which I feel help to keep his perspective fresh for the day job. Finally, above all Shoghi’s attitude is definitely one of his strongest attributes, ready to jump and have fun doing it no matter how difficult the task. If given the opportunity, I’d work with him again in a heartbeat.
Chris Bowers
I had the pleasure of working with Shoghi on one of his first jobs out of school. His eagerness and enthusiasm was boundless. His creativity and imagination bubbled over into every shot and every conversation. He absorbed technical knowledge like a sponge. Shoghi has a number of physical pursuits resulting in a natural athleticism and an instinctive feel for the way things move and the timing involved, all of which translates into an instinctive animator's eye. With either characters or just objects, Shoghi manages to imbue a lot of life into a scene quickly. He's also a fun guy to have around and knows where cool parties are!
Nick Markel
Shoghi is a great artist, but also just about one of the most positive people I know. I directly supervised him on a number of high profile feature films and every time he delivered. Previsualization is very fast turn around, so his work ethic made him someone that I counted on when we needed to get it done fast. At the same time he has a good eye and has many creative talents. His animation is solid all around. Often times he has ideas to contribute that dramatically improve the end result. One of the top generalist here at The Third Floor; he can do a little bit of everything. He also has great traditional skills which I feel help to keep his perspective fresh for the day job. Finally, above all Shoghi’s attitude is definitely one of his strongest attributes, ready to jump and have fun doing it no matter how difficult the task. If given the opportunity, I’d work with him again in a heartbeat.
Chris Bowers
I had the pleasure of working with Shoghi on one of his first jobs out of school. His eagerness and enthusiasm was boundless. His creativity and imagination bubbled over into every shot and every conversation. He absorbed technical knowledge like a sponge. Shoghi has a number of physical pursuits resulting in a natural athleticism and an instinctive feel for the way things move and the timing involved, all of which translates into an instinctive animator's eye. With either characters or just objects, Shoghi manages to imbue a lot of life into a scene quickly. He's also a fun guy to have around and knows where cool parties are!
Nick Markel
Shoghi is a great artist, but also just about one of the most positive people I know. I directly supervised him on a number of high profile feature films and every time he delivered. Previsualization is very fast turn around, so his work ethic made him someone that I counted on when we needed to get it done fast. At the same time he has a good eye and has many creative talents. His animation is solid all around. Often times he has ideas to contribute that dramatically improve the end result. One of the top generalist here at The Third Floor; he can do a little bit of everything. He also has great traditional skills which I feel help to keep his perspective fresh for the day job. Finally, above all Shoghi’s attitude is definitely one of his strongest attributes, ready to jump and have fun doing it no matter how difficult the task. If given the opportunity, I’d work with him again in a heartbeat.
Chris Bowers
I had the pleasure of working with Shoghi on one of his first jobs out of school. His eagerness and enthusiasm was boundless. His creativity and imagination bubbled over into every shot and every conversation. He absorbed technical knowledge like a sponge. Shoghi has a number of physical pursuits resulting in a natural athleticism and an instinctive feel for the way things move and the timing involved, all of which translates into an instinctive animator's eye. With either characters or just objects, Shoghi manages to imbue a lot of life into a scene quickly. He's also a fun guy to have around and knows where cool parties are!
Experience
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Naughty Dog
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United States
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Computer Games
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500 - 600 Employee
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Senior Story Animator
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Jul 2023 - Present
Woof Woof! Woof Woof!
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Crystal Taco
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San Diego, California, United States
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Head Wizard
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Feb 2020 - Present
New brand for my overall art form. Encompasses my animation, design and other art works. New brand for my overall art form. Encompasses my animation, design and other art works.
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Amazon
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Gameplay Animator
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Dec 2020 - Jul 2023
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Respawn Entertainment
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United States
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Computer Games
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500 - 600 Employee
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Remote Senior Animator at Respawn Entertainment
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Apr 2020 - Nov 2020
Worked remotely with the team to help polish body and face for their upcoming VR title: Medal of Honor Worked remotely with the team to help polish body and face for their upcoming VR title: Medal of Honor
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Sony Interactive Entertainment
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Cinematics Animator
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Oct 2018 - Mar 2020
Cinematics animation and IGC animation for The Last Of Us 2 Cinematics animation and IGC animation for The Last Of Us 2
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Framestore
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United Kingdom
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Animation and Post-production
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700 & Above Employee
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Previz Animatior
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Jun 2018 - Sep 2018
Worked on a yet to be disclosed VR project animating effects and cameras with the in house team. Troubleshot and worked closely with the directors and vfx artists to reverse engineer shots to achieve an ever changing look. Animated, completed some dynamics simulations in maya as well. Worked on a yet to be disclosed VR project animating effects and cameras with the in house team. Troubleshot and worked closely with the directors and vfx artists to reverse engineer shots to achieve an ever changing look. Animated, completed some dynamics simulations in maya as well.
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Synchrony Studios
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Torrance,ca
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Facial Animator/Generalist
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Oct 2017 - Dec 2017
Animated , lit, and rendered Elton John’s photoreal facial replacement to be comped onto a live action shot stunt double. Troubleshot multiple rendering issues, textured multiple environments as well as lit, rigged, and animated various other elements to be comped into the final full 360 VR experience for his farewell tour. Animated , lit, and rendered Elton John’s photoreal facial replacement to be comped onto a live action shot stunt double. Troubleshot multiple rendering issues, textured multiple environments as well as lit, rigged, and animated various other elements to be comped into the final full 360 VR experience for his farewell tour.
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Digital Domain 3.0
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Atlanta, Ga
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Previz/Postviz Artist
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Dec 2016 - Apr 2017
Animated shots, motion studies and stunt choreography for the upcoming Marvel movie, Black Panther. Animated shots, motion studies and stunt choreography for the upcoming Marvel movie, Black Panther.
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Hex Ink
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Hollywood, ca
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Postviz Artist
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Oct 2016 - Dec 2016
Animated characters and tracked/comped shots for postviz on the upcoming Dark Tower film. Animated characters and tracked/comped shots for postviz on the upcoming Dark Tower film.
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JANIMATION STUDIOS
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United States
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Animation and Post-production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Artist-Animator/Shot Creator
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Aug 2009 - Jul 2016
Worked as a full on Previz generalist, tackling tasks such as: Shot creation, environment creation, asset creation and rigging, character/object animation, camera animation and shot blocking, stunt/fight choreography and motion studies, scene direction and pitch-viz. My greatest strengths have shown to be Character/Camera/Object animation. Specifically more often towards motion studies and fight choreography, such as the work I did for Disney/Marvel on many of their recent blockbusters ( Civil War,Iron Man 2/3, and Maleficent) to name a few. Show less
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PREVIZ ARTIST
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2008 - 2009
Brought some of Hollywoods biggest blockbusters to the public for less money with more oomph. Brought some of Hollywoods biggest blockbusters to the public for less money with more oomph.
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Engine Room
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Hollywood
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Animator
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May 2008 - Jun 2008
Animated buildings and objects with scripts and hand/keyed, and rigged characters and objects for the BDA Promax awards bumpers. Animated buildings and objects with scripts and hand/keyed, and rigged characters and objects for the BDA Promax awards bumpers.
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Hydraulx VFX
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United States
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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1 - 100 Employee
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Character Animator
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Oct 2007 - Jan 2008
Animated photoreal characters for Starship Dave, and animated tethers for Jumper, and some cool Predator stuff for AVPR Animated photoreal characters for Starship Dave, and animated tethers for Jumper, and some cool Predator stuff for AVPR
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Sony Pictures Imageworks
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Canada
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Animation and Post-production
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700 & Above Employee
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Character Animator
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Jun 2007 - Oct 2007
Animated quadruped and bipedal monsters running around New York City chasing Will Smith. Also animated cars/choppers/explosions. Animated quadruped and bipedal monsters running around New York City chasing Will Smith. Also animated cars/choppers/explosions.
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Animator
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Mar 2007 - Jun 2007
Animating for Star Trek Remastered Animating for Star Trek Remastered
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Character Animator
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Feb 2007 - Jun 2007
Facial animation for Food Fight, based on actor reference. Facial animation for Food Fight, based on actor reference.
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Halon Entertainment
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United States
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Technology, Information and Media
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100 - 200 Employee
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Previs Artist
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Jan 2007 - Feb 2007
Previsualized some Spielbergian action. Previsualized some Spielbergian action.
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Motion Theory
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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3D animator
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Sep 2006 - Nov 2006
Animating for Nyquil and Scana Energy commercials back to back. Animating for Nyquil and Scana Energy commercials back to back.
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Halon Entertainment
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United States
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Technology, Information and Media
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100 - 200 Employee
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Previs Animator
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Aug 2006 - Sep 2006
Helped pick up post-vis shots for Evan Almighty integrating cg animals with live action animals on pre-shot plates. Helped pick up post-vis shots for Evan Almighty integrating cg animals with live action animals on pre-shot plates.
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Method Studios
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United States
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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300 - 400 Employee
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Previs Animator
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Jul 2006 - Sep 2006
Completed Previsual animation for Toyota "Nessie"spot ( Under Halon Ent) Completed Previsual animation for Toyota "Nessie"spot ( Under Halon Ent)
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Animator
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Jun 2006 - Jul 2006
Cleaned up and animated shots for Justin Bua's upcoming "Urbania" show pilot. Cleaned up and animated shots for Justin Bua's upcoming "Urbania" show pilot.
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Education
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2004 - 2006
gnomon school of vfx
Certificate Program, Animation/General VFX/Filmmaking -
2002 - 2004
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
Cert, Visual Communication
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