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Manuel Pardo Durán
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My final goal is to work in a leading production company in the sector to participate doing VFX in Oscar-winning films.
My name is Manuel and I am a 30 year old VFX Artist from Spain. I have studied animation at the FX Animation 3D & Film School. Since I was little I was interested in the film industry, I saw that it had infinite possibilities to create an entire universe at my fingertips. I majored in being a professional videographer and recently started learning VFX.
Learning: FX Barcelona Film School
Skills: Adobe 3D Substance Painter Adobe After Affects Adobe Photoshop Arnold Arnold for Maya Arnold Render Autodesk Maya Foundry NukeX Houdi karma Houdini Houdini Engine Maya Nuke X
Expertise: Other Visual Effects
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Rookie of the Year - Finalist
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Rookie of the Year - Finalist
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Excellence Award
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Leveled up to Debut Sep 01, 2021
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Leveled up to Player May 01, 2022
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Leveled up to Contender Jul 10, 2023
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Leveled up to Rookie TBD
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Pro TBD