who am I?

VIDEO CREATOR.

valentino laz.

london based.

My current one is:

Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, I’ve been residing in London, United Kingdom, for more than 15 years. My roots trace back to a 3D Animation and Motion Design foundation. I’ve achieved several animation degrees from prestigious London universities, including Ravensbourne University London and University of the Arts London.

For the last 2 years I took on the role of leading the Creative Art Team at a Gaming start-up, The Spaceminers, as the Creative and Art Director for their debut intellectual property. My duties included conceptualising and realising a distinctive 3D Sci-Fi game using Unreal Engine 5. I guided a group of skilled artists and designers to ensure the timely and budget-friendly production of high-quality mini-games. Additionally, I worked closely with the CEO to ensure our creative efforts were in sync with the company’s business objectives and vision.

Before venturing into the gaming industry, I carved out a career as a Motion Designer and Art Director. With more than a decade of direct experience in crafting and overseeing compelling visuals for television, film, and gaming, I’ve honed my abilities to produce pioneering and impactful projects. My work has taken me across the UK, Europe, and the US, where I’ve been instrumental in creating partnerships and promoting teamwork. Driven by a passion for animation, gaming, and storytelling, I am always on the lookout for new challenges and opportunities to expand my knowledge and skills.

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expertise.

a list of proficient software.

3D software.

Unreal Engine
Mari
Houdini
Keyshot
Cinema 4D
Redshift Renderer
Maya
Substance Painter
Z-Brush
Z-Brush

2D software.

After Effects
Premiere Pro
Photoshop
Illustrator
Audition

project management tools.

Notion
Leapsome
Perforce
Jira
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