Contact

Website: www.nestorangeles.com

Email: nestorangelesjr@gmail.com

Phone: 415-246-4018

Novato, CA 94947

Education

Academy of Art University (2000-2004) B.F.A in 3D Character Animation

Classes worth noting:

- Pixar 1 Class: Taught by Pixar animators Stephen Gregory and Billy Merritt

- Pixar 2 Class: Taught by Pixar animators Andrew Gordon and Michael Venturini

- Pixar 3 Class: Taught by Pixar animators Scott Clark and Angus MacLane

Carmen (2004)

2D short film based on George Bizet's opera

1. Nihilistic Software - Novato, CA (2006-Present) Senior Animator

Unannounced Title (Pre-Production - Unreleased)

- R&D animation tech

- Helped design the combat (Worked closely with Combat Designer)

- Worked closely with gameplay programmers to implement new animation tech

Zombie Apocalypse (2008-2009)

- R&D animation tech

Conan (2007)

- Streamlined cinematic pipeline

- Composited and edited FMVs

- Helped develop new tools with our in-house rigger

2. Sony Computer Entertainment - Foster City (2005-2006) Animator

Unannounced Title (Unreleased)

- Worked extensively with mo-cap for cinematics

- Implemented facial systems for characters

- Developed a camera rig to mimic “handheld” look

- Used editing software to put together sequences and mix audio

- Recorded scratch dialogue and coached inexperienced voice actors

Software Knowledge

Maya

Motion Builder

Perforce

Photoshop

Sony Vegas Video (Editing Software)

Microsoft Office (Word, FrontPage)

Know the principles of animation
Strong drawing skills
Good at improvising and problem solving

Fast learner

Live-acting experience

Good sense of humor

Creative

Works well under pressure

Easy going

Tyler Thornock

Nihilistic Technical Director

(208) 569-0574

Marion Dreo

Nihilistic Combat Designer

(650) 515-0224

Jeremiah Stewart

Nihilistic Animator

(415) 652-8070

Mike Bates

Nihilistic Animator

(408) 621-3900

Ed Chennault

Nihilistic QA Lead

(650) 219-970
 

Julian Liao

Sony Lead Cinematic Artist

(510) 459 - 0776

Marcus Montgomery

Sony Game Designer

Jacob Patrick

Sony Senior Character Animator

(925) 557 - 5061

Kelvin Chu

Sony Lead Game Animator

(415) 260 - 8629