Searching for a Job as Softimage TD / Character Animator

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I am searching for a new opportunity as VFX Artist / TD using Softimage XSI or as Character Animator. I have knowledge of Softimage ICE, Hair-, Cloth-, Smoke-, RBD Simulation with Softimage and free aditional Plugins.
I can relocate inside the European Union, for job offers outside the European Union I would need a work visa.

I could start working from 15.03.2013 on.

Used Applications:

Autodesk Softimage, Autodesk Max, Fusion, studioNest Melena, studioNest Kratos, studioNest Momentum


Experience:

Effectsgarden
January 2011 – February 2013
Responsible for Rigging, TD Stuff, VFX and Animation

Sixbirds
March 2010 – December 2010
Responsible for Rigging, TD Stuff and VFX

m.a.r.k.13
December 2009 – February 2010 (3 months)
Responsible for Animation and Scene Setup

Deli Pictures
November 2009 – December 2009 (2 months)
Responsible for Scene Setup and Simulation (Softimage ICE)

Industrial Motion Art
March 2006 – July 2009 (3 years 5 months)
Responsible for Rigging, Animation, Motion Tracking, Compositing, Scripting, Crowd Simulation and more.


Reccomendations:

Martin Weber, Managing Partner at Effects Garden
Mario is a skilled character animator who can tackle stylized characters equally well as photoreal creatures - from rigging to animation. On top of that he is an experienced TD with an hands on approach to technical problems with experience in hair as well dynamics and more.
January 16, 2013, Martin managed Mario at Effectsgarden

Helge Mathee, RND Supervisor, Sixbirds Productions SL managed Mario at Sixbirds
“I have worked closely with Mario when he started at Sixbirds. Mario is a quick learner and his work ethic is way above average. Mario is a pleasure to work with, can take on responsibilities while keeping target. Recommended!” September 30, 2010

Dominique Schuchmann, hired Mario in 2009, and hired Mario more than once
“mario has done a great job for us. he always will be one of the first freelancers we call, when needed.” June 4, 2010
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert

Holger Weiss, hired Mario in 2009, and hired Mario more than once
“was a really good to have mario in that project. he was creative, developed own ideas and workarounds and fits in the team. highly recommendable” June 4, 2010
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert


Education

Animation Mentor
2007 – 2009
Fachhochschule St Pölten
Master of Science
2000 – 2005

To contact me please write to: contact@marioreitbauer.com
or call me: 0043 660 6543436
For work samples please visit
Demoreel: https://vimeo.com/54186672
Website: www.marioreitbauer.com