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Michael Robert Rafanan
Michael Robert Rafanan
Thinks Creative Thoughts
Singapore, Singapore
michaelrafanan@gmail.com

Summary

I'm a Creative Generalist at heart & have taken quite a few productions from start to finish with involvement in various parts along the way. Apart from 3D work, I have also worked in Interior Design, Architecture, 2D Animation. I've always advocated for skills improvement & problem solving more than specific software usage. Transitioning between various industry standard software packages needed for on-site, contracted work to freelance, low-cost/open source software & back to industry standards has certainly validated this philosophy.

I'm currently heading the Visual Effects Program at 3dsense Media School, refining the curriculum as a Program Director to ensure are production ready and up for any VFX task given to them. Part of my mentorship also includes lecturing, passing on my knowledge, imparting my problem solving philosophies & keeping these initiates to the industry inspired.

Skills

2D AnimationCompositingRendering3D ModelingTexturingArchitectural VisualizationArchitectural DesignFluid SimulationVideo EditingSketchingCloth SimulationInterior VisualizationPen & Ink DrawingPerspective DrawingThumbnail Drawing & AnimaticRigid Body Dynamics Simulation

Software proficiency

Blender
Blender
Keyshot
Keyshot
Maya
Maya
3ds Max
3ds Max
Procreate
Procreate
Affinity Designer
Affinity Designer
Photoshop
Photoshop
Toon Boom Studio
Toon Boom Studio
Nuke
Nuke
DaVinci Resolve
DaVinci Resolve
Blackmagic Design Fusion
Blackmagic Design Fusion
After Effects
After Effects
Premiere
Premiere
Final Cut Pro
Final Cut Pro
Houdini
Houdini
RealFlow
RealFlow
RenderMan
RenderMan
V-Ray
V-Ray
AutoCAD
AutoCAD
SketchUp
SketchUp
Garageband
Garageband

Reel

Productions

    • Movie
      Short Fuse
    • Year
      2018
    • Role
      Director, Visual Effects Artist
    • Company
      3dsense Media School

Experience

  • VFX Program Director at 3dsense Media School
    Singapore, SG
    October 2022 - Present

    Curriculum Development for VFX Program:

    Sequence of the program, Scheduling, Restructuring modules & schoolwork output requirements

    Lecturing in VFX Courses:

    Lighting, Rendering, Shader Development, Dynamics, Simulations, Matchmoving, Compositing, Rigging, Python Scripting

    Lecturing in other project related skills:

    Shot Preparation, Shot Analysis, Pre-viz Ideation, Schedule Preparation

  • Interior Designer at TCN Design & Contracts
    Singapore, Singapore
    August 2010 - May 2015

    Scope of Works involve: Interior Design, Technical Drawings, 3D Modeling & Rendering, Space Planning, Client Coordination for Various Commercial & Residential Clients

    Software used while working with the company: 3D Studio Max, VRay, AutoCAD & Photoshop

  • Senior 2D Animation Designer at BouncingBall, Inc.
    Cebu, Philippines
    September 2007 - February 2010

    Scope of Works involve: 2D Animation, Cleanup, Training Newbies, Video Post Production, Audio Editing, Storyboarding, Character Design, Layout, Idea Pitching, Compiling Dailies, Admin Works

    https://www.youtube.com/user/bouncingballinc

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