Toby Lemus
Willis,TX
Summary
Creative problem-solver with passion for visual storytelling and keen eye for detail. Adept at translating scripts into compelling visual narratives, leveraging strong foundation in illustration and digital design. Committed to delivering impactful storyboards that drive audience engagement and bring creative visions to life.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Storyboard Artist
Gil's Picante
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Streamlined workflow by meeting tight deadlines and effectively communicating with team members throughout the production process.
- Expanded professional skillset by continuously researching industry trends, attending workshops, and seeking feedback from colleagues to stay up-to-date with best practices in the field of storyboarding.
- Applied knowledge of cinematography, staging and shot flow to put together easy-to-follow, relevant boards.
- Put together representations that accurately reflected desired character emotions and actions.
- Adapted efficiently to changing project requirements or parameters without compromising the overall quality or coherence of the storyboards delivered.
- Drew characters according to established model.
- Facilitated character development by conveying their personalities and emotions through expressive poses, expressions, and body language in storyboards.
Storyboard Artist
Sam Houston State University
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Streamlined workflow by meeting tight deadlines and effectively communicating with team members throughout the production process.
- Applied knowledge of cinematography, staging and shot flow to put together easy-to-follow, relevant boards.
- Put together representations that accurately reflected desired character emotions and actions.
- Learned all areas of filmmaking in order to provide most useful story progressions.
- Adapted efficiently to changing project requirements or parameters without compromising the overall quality or coherence of the storyboards delivered.
- Facilitated character development by conveying their personalities and emotions through expressive poses, expressions, and body language in storyboards.
Digital Illustrator
Primitive Beasts Zine
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Designed character concepts for various multimedia projects, contributing to the development of memorable and engaging stories.
- Efficiently managed personal workload by setting clear objectives, scheduling tasks appropriately, and meeting deadlines consistently.
- Delivered high-quality digital artwork under tight deadlines, ensuring project success and client satisfaction.
- Collaborated with writers and editors to ensure accuracy and relevance of visual elements within educational or instructional materials, enhancing user comprehension and retention.
Digital Merchandiser
Bulkhead Zine
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed digital illustrative designs using customer specifications, company standards and mathematical formulas to produce results that met customer parameters.
- Applied artistic and illustrative techniques to print and digital media.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Animation
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX12-2024
Skills
- Character design
- Shot framing
- Cinematography expertise
- Visual storytelling
- Hand drawing
- Scene composition
- Gesture drawing
- Story development
- Story progression
Certification
- Pixar's RenderMan® Certification – Pixar Animation Studios.
- Substance Painter Certification - Adobe.
- After Effects CC Certification – Adobe.
- Microsoft Word - Microsoft
- Microsoft Excel - Microsoft
- Microsoft Power Point - Microsoft
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Interests
Personal Illustrations and storyboards
Gardening
Cooking
Entomology
Paleontology
Timeline
Storyboard Artist
Sam Houston State University
08.2023 - 12.2023
Digital Merchandiser
Bulkhead Zine
05.2023 - 08.2023
Digital Illustrator
Primitive Beasts Zine
04.2023 - 06.2023
Storyboard Artist
Gil's Picante
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Pixar's RenderMan® Certification – Pixar Animation Studios.
- Substance Painter Certification - Adobe.
- After Effects CC Certification – Adobe.
- Microsoft Word - Microsoft
- Microsoft Excel - Microsoft
- Microsoft Power Point - Microsoft
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Animation
Sam Houston State University
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