Samani Estrada VFX Artist based in Prague, Unreal Engine Specialist and Film Editor VFX and Cinematics Unreal Engine Artist with a strong background in real-time VFX creation, video production, and film editing and directing. Hold a M.A. degree in Montage and Dramaturgy for Film and Digital Cinema from Academy of Performing Arts in Prague and a B.A. degree in Directing for Film and TV from National University of Colombia. Fluent in English, French, and native Spanish. Work: VFX FILM EDITING CINEMATICS Some of my work Softwares Competence AfterEffects Unreal Engine 5 Nuke Houdini Avid MediaComposer Blender Contact me Name Email Subject Message Send Thank you for your message! Aún no hay ninguna entrada publicada en este idioma Una vez que se publiquen entradas, las verás aquí.

Selection of projects, editing reel and special information about the films and shows I have worked on in Prague, Czech Republic and in Bogota, Colombia. Film and TV as an Editor Here you will find a selection of projects I have worked on both in short and medium formats for film and for TV Please Rise (Shortfilm) Selected to Camera Image film festival in 2023 this shortfilm inspired by "Twelve Angry Man" is set up in a fictional country after the revolution, it tells the story of a comitee deciding on a new anthem. The comitee will have to face their differences and fight for control over who gets to call the votes, decending into a spiral of confrontation that will lead to manipulation and lies.... Please Rise is a graduation shortfilm from FAMU of 20 min of duration. Watch here Gloria (Animated Shortfilm) Gloria is an experimental Stop Motion animation of 5 minutes of duration, it dives into the meaning femininity, grief, and sadness. Winner of the price for Best Animated Shortfilm at BOGOSHORTS 2022. Watch here Into the Woods (Shortfilm) Into the woods is the story of Berenice a woman that is traped in a country side house where a cult try to take her life, after escaping to the woods, she will have to meet her destiony. This is a 16 min horror Shortfilm selected to Equinoxio Student Film Festival, Written and directed by me, as a graduation from Film School. Watch here Cinco Relatos Peregrinos (Documentary) Brief part of Cinco Relatos Peregrinos, Documentary by National University of Colombia, nominated at FICCI (Festival International de Cine de Cartagena de Indias) in the category Cine en los Barrios (Film on the neighborhoods) and FICDOS (Festival Internacional de Cine de DosQuebradas) in the category Documental (Documentary) Watch here What's for Dinner? (Documentary) One family is looking for ingredients to have dinner, they have difficulty to find the ingredients for pancakes. Selected to Jihlava International Documentary Film Festival Neisse Film Festival and Festiwal Prowincjonalia. Watch here Un Bosque Encantado (TV Show) TV muscial show for children that mixes actors puppets and 3D scenarios to create a magical world for children. Based on the Album by "Colectivo Animal" the TV show help children of all age learn about ecology and emotions. Watch the first episode Here

Portfolio of several projects Cinematics, Video games, VFX, Advertising, and film editing. VFX here you can find a selection of works I have done as a Vissual Effects Artist Film Editing Editing Projects Advertising Here are some examples of my previous work as a Freelancer motion Graphics Artist with After Effects Cinematics/ Animations Here you will find a selection of work done as Unreal Engine Generalist, Cinematics, and Animations Some of my work

CV Professional Experience 2023-Present UPP S.A.S - Unreal Engine Generalist Artist Creation of Environments, Layout, Cameras setup and sequencer usage, Shader Graph Material editor and Material creation, and Animation. ● MetaHuman Pipeline, MetaHuman Animator and Mocap Cleaning ● Developed proprietary toolsets to bolster composition process and streamline workflow. ● Experience Using Physically based Path Traced Renderer in Unreal Engine 5 for Cinematics and previsualizations. ● Advance work with Blueprints and Procedural Generation, Including Houdini Engine. 2022-2023 Real-Time VFX Artist at Batfields S.R.O Spearhead the creation of visually captivating VFX within Unreal Engine 5 for a cutting-edge video game title. Skillfully troubleshoot errors and optimize the pipeline, ensuring smooth project execution. Pioneered the development of proprietary toolsets, significantly enhancing the composition process and workflow efficiency. Crafted high-quality Real-Time VFX assets through advanced techniques, contributing to the game's immersive experience. 2018-2019 Video Creator and Marketing Specialist at Aruba, A Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company Directed video production for marketing initiatives across Latin American countries, reporting directly to company management in the USA. Assumed end-to-end responsibilities, from content creation to quality assurance, ensuring alignment with branding and messaging. Orchestrated video editing, digital composition, and post-production pipelines, collaborating with agencies for seamless execution. Demonstrated expertise in VFX creation for special events and large-scale projections at corporate gatherings. 2017-2018 Junior Compositor Played a pivotal role in editing and compositing the children's TV series "Un Bosque Encantado" for Canal 13 Colombia. Expertly utilized After Effects for compositing, creating engaging 2.5D environments, chroma keying, rotoscoping, VFX, and color correction. CV Education 2019-2022 Master in Arts at Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, (FAMU) Montage and Dramaturgy for Film and Digital Cinema Developed advanced skills in film editing and storytelling techniques, specializing in the digital cinema landscape. Created compelling narratives through precise montage and strategic dramaturgy. Collaborated with industry professionals on a range of projects, enhancing proficiency in film post-production. 2013-2017 Bachelor in Arts (B.A.) National University of Colombia, School of Film and TV Directing for Film and TV Gained a solid foundation in directing principles and techniques for both film and television formats. Led collaborative projects, managing creative teams and overseeing production from concept to execution. Developed a nuanced understanding of visual storytelling, contributing to a diverse range of audiovisual works.