Juan Caparas
Juan Caparas
3D Artist, 3D Generalist, 3D Concept Artist
Los Angeles, CA, United States

Summary

As a passionate and versatile 3D artist driven by a relentless pursuit of new skills and knowledge, as well as a profound passion for crafting extraordinary characters and enchanting environments, I am excited to bring my creative prowess and expertise to any project and opportunity given to me. As an avid gamer myself, I am thrilled by the prospect of applying my skill set to contribute to the creation of memorable and immersive experiences alongside the valuable opportunity for me to grow with like-minded professionals and make a meaningful impact in the world of gaming.

Throughout my professional journey, I have had the opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of projects that span multiple platforms and industries. These experiences below have solidified my expertise in 3D art production across various contexts and have honed my ability to deliver exceptional results in collaborative environments. Some key highlights of my experience and expertise include:

- The creation of highly detailed production ready 3D characters, fully built and lit 3d environments, and a variety of props to be used for real-time game engines, mobile apps, VR experiences, architectural visualizations, as well as unannounced indie game prototypes.

- Collaborating closely with creative directors, lead artists, and clients to bring concept art, references, and creative direction to life.

- Demonstrating the ability to balance quality with performance efficiency by optimizing 3d game assets and lighting setups for game engines.

- Leveraging my extensive 3D knowledge to provide quick sculptural concepts and blockouts during preproduction.

Software Proficiencies: Maya, ZBrush, Substance 3D Painter, Substance 3D Designer, Substance 3D Sampler, Marmoset Toolbag, Keyshot, Photoshop, Unreal Engine 5, Premiere, and After Effects.

Skills: 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, lighting, look development, and 3D concept art.

With persistence, organization, technical flexibility, creative problem-solving skills, and a laser-sharp focus, I understand the essential qualities required to excel in the 3D production pipeline. Over the years, I have honed my skills as a versatile 3D artist, continuously seeking new knowledge and taking on diverse projects. My ability to work effectively within a team, juggle multiple tasks, and my innate eye for detail, aptitude for learning, and adapting enable me to tackle any creative challenge with discipline and focus.

Skills

3D ModelingCharacter ModelingCreature ModelingDigital SculptingEnvironment ModelingCreature DesignCharacter DesignEnvironment DesignConcept ArtPBR TexturingTexturingTexture BakingLightingRigging3D AnimationCompositingVideo EditingSculptingAirbrush

Software proficiency

Maya
Maya
ZBrush
ZBrush
Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine
Substance 3D Painter
Substance 3D Painter
Substance 3D Designer
Substance 3D Designer
Substance 3D Sampler
Substance 3D Sampler
Photoshop
Photoshop
TopoGun
TopoGun
Marvelous Designer
Marvelous Designer
SpeedTree
SpeedTree
Keyshot
Keyshot
Marmoset Toolbag
Marmoset Toolbag
Nuke
Nuke
After Effects
After Effects
Premiere
Premiere
V-Ray
V-Ray

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