Toon Boom Harmony
Santiago Cortés Marín
2D Animator And Motion Graphic Designer
Bogotá,DC
Summary
Creative and Polished Animator with 5 years of experience in 2D animation field. Passionated about creating animated stories for adults that evoke new sensations and move the viewer. I am fascinated by crafting captivating and contemplative animations that deliver visual delight.. Proficient in Toon Boom Harmony, and After effects and focused on completing projects with accuracy and artistic skill.
I am characterized by being multifaceted, able to engage in any audiovisual format at any stage of development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Video Editor and Content Creator
NextEd Group
12.2023 - Current
- I worked with various prestigious universities in Australia such as Greenwich College, AIT, Capital Training Institute, Celtic Training, Coder Academy, GoStudy Australia, ISCD, Sero Institute. I had to adapt to the pace and design of each brand.
- Developed innovative video concepts, resulting in engaging and visually appealing content.
- I employed 2D animation and motion graphics concepts to enhance each video, incorporating visual effects, lettering, rotoscoping, parallax, and other advanced techniques that helped captivate the client
- I worked on professional-grade videos in close collaboration with the audiovisual team, resulting in highly polished content that garnered over 5000 interactions on social media.
- Enhanced video quality by applying advanced editing techniques and software tools.
- Performed color grading tasks to enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of finished videos.
Senior Designer
Mozaik Play
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Incorporated design changes based on feedback from project teams.
- I employed artificial intelligence tools such as Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, Leonardo, among others, to generate motion images and produce videos entirely created using artificial intelligence.
- crafted a comprehensive redesign of Mozaik Play's brand manual, addressing key aspects such as symbology, color palette selection, proportions, and formats for social media. All with careful consideration of whether the format was for print or digital.
- I participated in various 'Mozaik Expos' events, attended by over 400 people, where I was responsible for designing all printed materials such as banners, brochures, badges, and more. Additionally, I created augmented reality cards where users could immerse themselves in an engaging experience through physical cards that came to life when viewed through their mobile phones.
- I led and directed the livestreams conducted for the 'Mozaik Expos,' overseeing the design and animation of all streaming content such as waiting screens, intros, outros, banners, among others. Additionally, I was responsible for cueing and showcasing the various masterclasses and activities during the events.
- I conducted a complete redesign of the Mozaik Play website, innovating the interaction and user experience to attract a larger audience and make it easier to find various items on the platform.
- Optimized project workflows, leading to reduced turnaround times and increased productivity.
Audiovisual Producer
Marcas Vitales
05.2021 - 05.2023
- I led and directed the audiovisual production department of the internal communications area of Claro, Colombia's largest telecommunications brand. There, I had the opportunity to direct and produce a wide variety of videos with over 5000 interactions, known for their engaging, exciting, and disruptive format.
- I participated in the planning, pre-production, production, and post-production of audiovisual pieces for Claro, Claro Video, and the Mi Claro app, and Universidad Claro.
- I created a variety of graphic assets for the Universidad Claro website, including buttons, banners, portlets, gifs, and video content.
- I led the photography department for Claro employees, whose images would be used across all digital and print design content for the entire Claro company
- I participated in creating brands for new Claro campaigns.
- Production of content with motion graphics and 2D animation for Claro's audiovisual content.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
2D Animator and Motion Graphic Designer
ASTRONAUT MEDIA SAS
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Completed high-quality animations within tight deadlines, contributing to project success and client satisfaction.
- I completed logo animations for brands of companies and recognized podcasts such as elepé podcast, Watson, among others.
- I directed and produced the animation of various informative videos for different companies like Banco Pichincha, IOM, GBIF, Enel Codensa, among other renowned companies, which had a very good reception.
- I made 2D animations for various recognized video game applications.
- Design and creation of characters and environments for various applications.
- Design of logos and brand manuals for startups.
- Development of designs for print materials and 3D modeling for client visualization.
- Creation of weekly audiovisual content for elepé podcast.
Education
Undergraduate Degree - Comunicación Audiovisual Y Multimedios
Universidad De La Sabana
Chia Colombia 05.2001 -
Diploma Program - 2D Animation
NASKA DIGITAL
Colombia 05.2001 -
Skills
Motion graphics
Cut-Out Animation
Editing
Visual Effects
Background design
Character Design
People Management
Lighting techniques
Layout Design
Traditional Animation
Schedule Management
Problem-Solving
Software
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Animate
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Ilustrator
Adobe In Design
Davinci Resolve
Blender
Timeline
Senior Video Editor and Content Creator
NextEd Group
12.2023 - Current
Senior Designer
Mozaik Play
05.2023 - 12.2023
Audiovisual Producer
Marcas Vitales
05.2021 - 05.2023
2D Animator and Motion Graphic Designer
ASTRONAUT MEDIA SAS
08.2019 - 02.2021
Undergraduate Degree - Comunicación Audiovisual Y Multimedios
Universidad De La Sabana
05.2001 -
Diploma Program - 2D Animation
NASKA DIGITAL
05.2001 -
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