From a young age, I've had a passion for drawing and always dreamed of becoming an animator. Growing up in Romania, I was captivated by the characters from the animated shows that aired on Romanian television, and I spent countless hours sketching them. Over time, my drawing skills improved, and my first job was as a freelance illustrator for a printing company in my hometown of Bistrița. As my career progressed, I transitioned into graphic design and began working as a graphic designer in Cluj-Napoca. It was during this time, in the early 2000s, that I started to explore the world of animation. With limited resources available in Romania at that time, I taught myself the fundamentals of animation through books and basic tutorials. Although there were no formal animation schools available to me, I committed myself to learning and developing my skills through personal projects and freelance work. I worked on television projects, creating graphic animations for news programs, commercials, and children's shows, all while steadily expanding my knowledge and abilities in animation. In 2013, I took a big step forward by founding my own company. However, in 2016, life brought me to the UK, where I had to start from scratch. The shift was challenging, and to secure my living expenses, I took a job outside of the animation industry. Despite this, I’ve continued to work on personal animation projects and remain committed to launching them in the near future. Now, I look forward to continuing my journey as an animator and 3D artist, always fueled by the same passion that inspired me as a child.

Igna Valer (Aspekto)

From a young age, I've had a passion for drawing and always dreamed of becoming an animator. Growing up in Romania, I was captivated by the characters from the animated shows that aired on Romanian television, and I spent countless hours sketching them. Over time, my drawing skills improved, and my first job was as a freelance illustrator for a printing company in my hometown of Bistrița. As my career progressed, I transitioned into graphic design and began working as a graphic designer in Cluj-Napoca. It was during this time, in the early 2000s, that I started to explore the world of animation. With limited resources available in Romania at that time, I taught myself the fundamentals of animation through books and basic tutorials. Although there were no formal animation schools available to me, I committed myself to learning and developing my skills through personal projects and freelance work. I worked on television projects, creating graphic animations for news programs, commercials, and children's shows, all while steadily expanding my knowledge and abilities in animation. In 2013, I took a big step forward by founding my own company. However, in 2016, life brought me to the UK, where I had to start from scratch. The shift was challenging, and to secure my living expenses, I took a job outside of the animation industry. Despite this, I’ve continued to work on personal animation projects and remain committed to launching them in the near future. Now, I look forward to continuing my journey as an animator and 3D artist, always fueled by the same passion that inspired me as a child.

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From a young age, I’ve had a passion for drawing and always dreamed of becoming an animator. Growing up in Romania, I was captivated by the characters from the animated shows that aired on Romanian television, and I spent countless hours sketching them. Over time, my drawing skills improved, and my first job was as a freelance illustrator for a printing company in my hometown of Bistrița.

As my career progressed, I transitioned into graphic design and began working as a graphic designer in Cluj-Napoca. It was during this time, in the early 2000s, that I started to explore the world of animation. With limited resources available in Romania at that time, I taught myself the fundamentals of animation through books and basic tutorials.

Although there were no formal animation schools available to me, I committed myself to learning and developing my skills through personal projects and freelance work. I worked on television projects, creating graphic animations for news programs, commercials, and children’s shows, all while steadily expanding my knowledge and abilities in animation.

In 2013, I took a big step forward by founding my own company. However, in 2016, life brought me to the UK, where I had to start from scratch. The shift was challenging, and to secure my living expenses, I took a job outside of the animation industry. Despite this, I’ve continued to work on personal animation projects and remain committed to launching them in the near future.

Now, I look forward to continuing my journey as an animator and 3D artist, always fueled by the same passion that inspired me as a child.

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3D
3D Animation
3D
3D Design
3D
3D Model
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Experience Level

3D Animation
Expert
3D Design
Expert
3D Model
Expert
Advert Design
Expert
Branding
Expert
Character Design
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Language

English
Advanced
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent

Education

Business and Management at Canterbury Christ Church University
October 21, 2022 - October 21, 2024

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    uniE613 Bebelu Toon
    BEBELU is a short animation video created entirely by me, from concept development to final production. The project showcases my skills in character design, 3D modeling, rigging, animation, story development, and post-production. The sound design and folio recording were also self-produced, while the music was sourced from various locations, blending it harmoniously into the final product. Roles & Responsibilities: Character Creation: Concept Art: Hand-drawn character designs, from initial sketches to detailed concept illustrations. 3D Modeling: Translating 2D concepts into fully realized 3D models, ensuring a high level of detail and personality in each character. Rigging: Developing the rigs for the characters, enabling realistic and expressive movement. Scriptwriting and Storyboarding: Scriptwriting: Crafted the story, dialogue, and pacing for the entire animation, aligning with the overall tone and themes. Storyboarding: Created detailed storyboards that mapped out the visual flow of the animation, including camera angles and key scenes. Animation: Directed and animated the entire project, focusing on creating smooth, engaging character movements that effectively convey the narrative. Post-Production: Sound Folio: Personally recorded and produced the sound folio, ensuring it matched the on-screen action with precision. Sound Design: Designed the overall soundscape, including background sounds, sound effects, and integrating the sourced music. Music: Selected and mixed music from various sources to complement the tone and enhance the emotional impact of the animation. Skills Demonstrated: Character Design 3D Modeling & Rigging Animation & Direction Scriptwriting & Storyboarding Sound Recording & Design Post-Production Please visit the project at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T16lwHNW518 Please visit the decription of the project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbclz_FU6L0