ABOUT ME.
My name is Mariana Urbina Cantu, & I have around 4 years of work experience, dedicated to bringing creative visions to life.
I'm passionate about the creative power of 3D and VFX, and driven by the challenge of bringing stories to life through visuals that captivate and inspire. I thrive on pushing creative boundaries and continuously developing my technical and artistic skills to deliver impactful content. My work is fueled by a deep curiosity, a structured mindset, and a strong commitment to quality and collaboration.
I'm a 3D & VFX Artist,
Producer & Postproducer with multidisciplinary skill set.
Over the course of my career, I have
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Developing projects from scratch.
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Organizing and coordinating projects.
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Negotiating and corresponding with clients.
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Communicating & working effectively with a team.
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Meeting creative goals and tight deadlines.
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Solving technical and render problems.
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Executing specific aesthetics.
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Editing and improving projects.
EXPERIENCE
VFX Industry
Social Media
Advert.
Media
ARC
Media
Music Videos
Educative
Media
Studies and Work Trajectory
Graduated during the COVID-19 lockdown—celebrating with a virtual cap toss!
I am an ambivert.
Between ENFJ & INFJ
My hometown is the cradle
of the Popular "Nachos".
I am a Piscis Sun,
Aries Rising
Belle is my Favorite
Disney Princess!
I am a
Gryffindor!
EDUCATION
2015-2020
Bachelor in Animation & Digital Effects
UNIVERSIDAD DE MONTERREY
Class 2020. Concentration on VFX
Graduated with
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CUM LAUDE Honors
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Espíritu Troyano Award
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Diploma of Intercultural Competences [2017-2019]
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Recognition in Training Comprehensive Student Groups 2018 [UNICO UDEM]
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Recognition in Training Comprehensive Student Groups 2016-2017 [SALAED UDEM]
Activities and Groups:
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Vicepresident. Coahuila's Regional Student Association. (UNICO UDEM)| Dec. 2017- Dec. 2018
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Secretary. Student Government of the Bachelor of Animation & Digital Effects (SALAED)| May 2016 - May 2017
2019-2019
Semester - Study Abroad Program
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA
Spring 2019. Concentration on Film & Graphic Design
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Dean's List, College of Arts and Sciences [May 2019]
PROFESIONAL PROFILE
LIGHTING ARTIST
Katana, Maya, Houdini, Unity, Unreal, Renderman, Arnold Renderer, Mental Ray
DIGITAL COMPOSITOR
Rotoscoping, Matchmove, Chroma Key, Clean Plate, Multipass Compositing
3D GENERALIST
3D Modeling, Shading, Texturing, Rigging, Layout, Animation & VFX
OTHER ABILITIES
Production Assistant, Video Editor, Python, C++, Digital Photographer, Videogames
