I’m a London-based Italian Character Artist- Game Modeler and my main focus has always been modelling/texturing and character animation. My passion for CG has spanned over a decade.  At first it was just a fascination for cartoon and manga and this developed into a passion for all things CG since 2002. It was then that I started to research the right place to train and develop my skills in CG; the most impressive place was the European Institute of Design in Milan where at that time they’ve just started a new course called “Virtual design”, mainly focused on the 3D related to Games, Commercials and VFX.  It was here I learned the basics of the most common software: Maya, 3DSMax, XSI.

I have shown a lifelong commitment to learning and honing my skills.  Once graduated I wanted to deepen my expertise about CG applied in VFX and Games, so decided to move to LA where I attended the High-End Certificate in Visual Effects at the Gnomon School of VFX.  During this course I definitely understood that modelling and animation were the things I love the most about this job; the importance of the anatomy applied to a character, his silhouette, the gesture, the story behind it and also having been in touch with respected industry professionals who shared their work and helped guide me throughout my study. 

I count myself lucky to have learnt from great masters; particular people I admire are Scott Spencer, Ryan Kingslien, Kevin Hudson.  I’ve studied Poly and Nurbs modelling, concepts design, lighting, compositing, match-moving, storyboarding, traditional sculpting, set extension, acting, history of VFX, traditional and computer animation.

The thing that is more stimulating for me in this job is that is a never ending learning process, testing and experimenting new tools and new techniques every day, discover new creatures, expanding the reality; it lets you open your mind in every possible direction.

In terms of hard skills, I am an expert user of Maya, ZBrush, Photoshop, Topogun and UV Layout,Keyshot, Marmoset Tollbag and intermediate level 3ds Max,Substance Painter, Udk, xNormal and Crazy Bump.  In terms of vision and passion, I hope I’ve already outlined my passion to produce high quality work, and coupled with my technical capability of being able to make this happen.