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Rolando DeCastro Illustrator and Concept Artist

Education

ExperienceSkills

Software Focus-Adobe Photoshop CC-Adobe Illustrator CC-Adobe After Effects CC-Adobe Animate CC-Autodesk Maya 2018

-Created storyboards and motion comics for the studio’s educational games.-Implemented and exported finalized story assets for the Unity engine.-Created illustrations and concept art for production.

January 2018-April 2019

Contract Storyboard Artist and Illustrator, BitLoft

-Created environment concept art in the form of initial sketches, design iterations, and production paintings for the studio’s independent games.

October 2016-December 2018

Taught courses in Sculpture (Clay Character Maquettes), Special Topics: Concept Art for Games and Film, 2D Animation Studio, Team Pre-Production Capstone, Team Production Capstone, Portfolio Production, and Solo Capstone.

Adjunct Instuctor, Art Institute of Indianapolis

January 2019-April 2019

Taught an online course in History and Techniques of VFX in Film for IUPUI’s CGT Department. I used Autodesk Maya 2018 and After Effects to teach material on 3D tracking and simulations.

Adjunct Instuctor, Computer Graphics Technology, IUPUI

Ball State University, M.F.A. in Animation, 2013-2016-Masters study focused on cinematic storytelling and concept art.-Teaching Assistant for three years.Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI),B.S. in Media Arts and Science, 2008-2012 -Major study focused on 2D animation and 3D modeling, with experience in all areas of the production pipeline for games and film.

Caricature

StoryboardingIllustration

Concept Art

2010-PresentFreelance Illustrator

-Create illustrations and caricatures for clients in the form of commissions, corporate events, and weddings.

Clients include:Greymatter Risk Management, LLC, Big Bounce, Indiana Beach, Xreme Fun Events, Kroger, Faegre Baker Daniels

November 2012-June 2014Puca Studios