Drive, Enthusiasm, Persistence and a Good Work Ethic have taken Roberto to where he is today. With a passion for Film, TV and Games he has travelled the world working in the industry, applying his passion for storytelling to all the projects he has worked on.
Currently living and working in Sydney – Australia on the Motion Picture
“Happy Feet 2”. Roberto has previously worked in Los Angeles, New Zealand and the Gold Coast on a variety of projects and is open to travel the world for his passion. Away from Animation you can find Roberto playing guitar or hanging with family and friends.
“I have always had a passion for animation from an early childhood, where my father and I would sit down every afternoon watching Looney Tunes and Hanna Barbera cartoons.”
Prior to any Animation Experience Roberto was working as an Architectural Draftsman back in Adelaide – Australia, where he worked on a variety of industrial and domestic housing projects. Working in the industry for over 3yrs, Roberto wanted something more out of his work so he enrolled in a 3d Max course to learn the software to create Architectural Visualizations of concept homes he would design. Roberto’s passion grew for 3d after this course and he started to experiment with character studio.
Prior to any Animation Experience Roberto was working as an Architectural Draftsman back in Adelaide – Australia, where he worked on a variety of industrial and domestic housing projects. Working in the industry for over 3yrs, Roberto wanted something more out of his work so he enrolled in a 3d Max course to learn the software to create Architectural Visualizations of concept homes he would design. Roberto’s passion grew for 3d after this course and he started to experiment with character studio.
“During this period the movie SHREK came out and it changed my life, I gave up full-time work to pursue studies in Animation.”
After 2.5yrs of studies and graduating with an Advanced Diploma in screen Roberto commenced his journey in the Animation industry, traveling to LA to work as an intern on the feature film “Battle for Terra”.
Also during this time Roberto was and still is an avid Soccer player, playing for Modbury Jets at the State level of competition where he won the championship as well as an award from the lord mayor of Tea-Tree Gully as a rising star of the club. After 2.5yrs of studies and graduating with an Advanced Diploma in screen Roberto commenced his journey in the Animation industry, traveling to LA to work as an intern on the feature film “Battle for Terra”.
Experience
Dec 2011 - Present
Ambience Entertainment (Australia) - Animator
"Figaro Pho" - Vishus Productions, Character Animator using MAYA software.
Sept 2010 – Nov 2011
Dr D Studios (Australia) – Motion Editor
“Happy Feet 2” – Warner Bros Pictures, Motion Editing and Animation using Nuance Giant and MAYA software.
April 2010
The P.R.A (Australia) - Animator
“Modnation Racers” – Sony Entertainment, Character Animator using MAYA software.
Dec2007 - Dec 2008
Huhu Animation Studios (New Zealand) – Animator
“Angel Wars and Veggie Tales” – Backyard Entertainment, Character Animation using MAYA software.
Sept 2007 – Dec 2007
Photon VFX (Australia) – Animator
“Animalia” – Animalia Productions, Character Animation using MAYA Software.
Sept 2006 – Jan 2007
Menithing Productions (Los Angeles) - Animation Intern
“Battle for Terra” – Snoot Entertainment, Animation Intern using MAYA and Lightwave software.
Huhu Animation Studios (New Zealand) – Animator
“Angel Wars and Veggie Tales” – Backyard Entertainment, Character Animation using MAYA software.
Sept 2007 – Dec 2007
Photon VFX (Australia) – Animator
“Animalia” – Animalia Productions, Character Animation using MAYA Software.
Sept 2006 – Jan 2007
Menithing Productions (Los Angeles) - Animation Intern
“Battle for Terra” – Snoot Entertainment, Animation Intern using MAYA and Lightwave software.
Education
Jan2009 – June 2010
Animation Mentor – Online Animation School
Sept 2007
Pixar Master-class Animation Workshop (Sydney)
2 day conference with Andrew Gordon of Pixar Animation Studios
Jan 2003 - June 2005
Tafe S.A (Australia)
Advanced Diploma in Screen
Software
MAYA, Giant Nuance, XSI, After Effects
Other Details
Fluent in English and Italian
Australian and Italian (EU) Citizen
Hobbies: Guitar, Soccer, Football, Gym, Movies, Music, Reading
Referees
Kevin Koch – Mentor, Menithing Productions - (upon request)Rob Difiglia – Animation Director, Oktober Animation Studio - (upon request)
Juani Guiraldes – Lead Animator, Huhu Animation Studio - (upon request)
Chris Ebeling – Motion Editor, Dr D Studios - (upon request)
