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Armando De Gregorio

Napoli

Summary

Rigger looking for new professional challenge and increasing responsibility. With my skills and dedication to delivering high-quality rigs, I am ready to contribute to the success of your creative endeavors, adding life and motion to your projects through meticulous rigging in Blender.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Rigger-Animator 2D-3D

Freelance
01.2020 - Current

I have worked for various private clients giving their 3D Models Rigs that are functional for the required purpose, I am working on two video games in development and I have completed the work on the short "Awakening - Diablo IV Live Action"

With a strong foundation in rigging techniques and a deep understanding of Blender's capabilities, I bring valuable expertise to any creative project.

Rigger

Pow3r
03.2023 - 05.2023

I worked as Rigger in the short "Awakening - Diablo IV Live Action"
for Giorgio Calandrelli, known as Pow3r on the internet

Link film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ili9RkYiKTs

Reception and Tour Guide

Civil Service
03.2020 - 03.2021
  • Communicated professionally with customers, answering questions and addressing concerns to boost satisfaction.
  • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
  • Managed tour groups by keeping on schedule and quickly handling issues to promote positive experiences.
  • Answered questions, pointed out important features and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.

Graphic Designer

P.S.B. Srl
04.2019 - 05.2020
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.

Social Manager for Social Sites

Freelance
01.2018 - 04.2019
Independent management of various private social pages

Volunteering

Volunteer
01.2016 - 01.2017

Volunteering at the O.P.G. headquarters "Je so pazzo" After-school support for ex-EU children and children with mild learning difficulties.

Education

Master of Arts - Rigging Technical Artist - 3D Animator

Italian Comix School
Naples
03.2020

Associate of Arts - Graphic Designer

Italian Comix School
Naples
03.2018

Surveying Technology

High School Giambattista Della Porta
Naples
06.2014

Skills

  • Key Skills: Rigger
  • Human Rigs: I excel in crafting human rigs that cater to diverse animation needs Whether it's a lifelike character or one with exaggerated features for stylized animations, I can create rigs that provide exceptional flexibility and control
  • Cartoon Character Rigs: I have the ability to translate 2D cartoon characters into 3D rigs, preserving their unique aesthetics and allowing for expressive animations
  • Vehicle Rigs: My expertise extends to rigging vehicles like cars, enabling dynamic movement and interaction within scenes
  • Quadruped Animal Rigs: I am proficient in creating rigs for quadruped creatures, ensuring realistic motion and articulation, whether it's for wildlife, fantasy creatures, or domestic animals
  • Mechanical Rigs (Robots): I have hands-on experience in rigging complex mechanical assets, such as robots, machines, and mechanical characters, making them ready for animation and interaction
  • Inverse Kinematics (IK) and Forward Kinematics (FK): I am skilled in implementing both IK and FK systems to provide animators with flexibility and control in achieving precise and natural movements
  • Blendshapes and Shape Keys: I can create blendshape setups and shape keys for facial expressions and custom deformations, enhancing character performance
  • Constraints and Controllers: I utilize Blender's constraint system to create user-friendly controllers, making it easier for animators to manipulate rigs
  • Optimization: I am attentive to optimization techniques, ensuring rigs are efficient and perform well within real-time environments or during rendering
  • Collaboration: I am a team player, capable of collaborating with animators, modelers, and other professionals to ensure rigs meet the project's artistic and technical requirements
  • With my skills and dedication to delivering high-quality rigs, I am ready to contribute to the success of your creative endeavors, adding life and motion to your projects through meticulous rigging in Blender

Languages

Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Rigger

Pow3r
03.2023 - 05.2023

Reception and Tour Guide

Civil Service
03.2020 - 03.2021

Rigger-Animator 2D-3D

Freelance
01.2020 - Current

Graphic Designer

P.S.B. Srl
04.2019 - 05.2020

Social Manager for Social Sites

Freelance
01.2018 - 04.2019

Volunteering

Volunteer
01.2016 - 01.2017

Master of Arts - Rigging Technical Artist - 3D Animator

Italian Comix School

Associate of Arts - Graphic Designer

Italian Comix School

Surveying Technology

High School Giambattista Della Porta
Armando De Gregorio