Nathaniel Villanueva
natevillanueva@gmail.com (760) 685-4728
Education
The Art Institute of California – San Diego
Bachlor of Science, Media Arts & Animation September 2007
Massive Black “Insomania” Concept Art Workshop
Life drawing sessions, Digital painting workshops. December 2006
Experience
Bento Box Entertainment "Murder Police" April 2013 - Present
Storyboard Artist
Dreamworks Animation "Dragons : Defenders of Berk" August 2012 - March 2013
Dreamworks Animation "Dragons : Defenders of Berk" August 2012 - March 2013
Storyboard Artist
Marvel Studios "Ultimate
Spider-man" March 2012 - August 2012
Storyboard RevisionistMusic-Mastermind June 2010 - March 2012
Rigging and creating animations for characters in game.
Seven Studios January 2008 – October 2009
Games: Scratch: the ultimate dj(PS3 and Xbox 360); Animator and Rigger
Six Flags : Fun Park(Wii); Animator and Rigger
Doubletake Productions December 2007 – January 2009
Animated characters in 30 minute infomercial about probiotics.
Art Institute Senior Animation Project “Beggar”
Conceptualized the story and helped storyboard it.
Create concept art of characters and environment.
Modeled, textured, rigged and animated characters.
Light and rendered scenes.
Skills
Strong foundation in traditional art from 3 years of classes taught by industry pros.
Ability to collaborate well in a team environment and make it fun for everyone.
Quick learner with strong communication skills.
Able to work well under deadlines.
Software
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Flash
Reference
Available upon request.