I am a dedicated 3D animator with a strong passion for character animation and motion graphics. My experience at The Oaks Creative has equipped me with hands-on skills across various aspects of 3D production, and I am eager to further develop my craft in dynamic animation environments within the film and gaming industries. I thrive on collaboration and creative challenges.…

Clarise Botes

I am a dedicated 3D animator with a strong passion for character animation and motion graphics. My experience at The Oaks Creative has equipped me with hands-on skills across various aspects of 3D production, and I am eager to further develop my craft in dynamic animation environments within the film and gaming industries. I thrive on collaboration and creative challenges.…

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I am a dedicated 3D animator with a strong passion for character animation and motion graphics. My experience at The Oaks Creative has equipped me with hands-on skills across various aspects of 3D production, and I am eager to further develop my craft in dynamic animation environments within the film and gaming industries. I thrive on collaboration and creative challenges.

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Work Experience

3D Animator at The Oaks Creative
July 1, 2023 - Present
Produced character animation and promotional 3D content for client advertising campaigns using Blender. Worked across the full 3D pipeline while delivering motion graphics and explainer animations as needed.
3D Animator Intern at The Oaks Creative
April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Assisted with character animation, motion graphics, and asset preparation for commercial projects, gaining practical experience in industry workflows.

Education

Character Animation Certificate at Animation Mentor, Online School
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
3D Animation and Visual Effects National Certificate at Open Window, Centurion
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
BCom (Informatics) at University of Pretoria
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2020
IEB Certificate at Tyger Valley College, Pretoria
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Qualifications

Graduated Character Animation
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
3D Animation and Visual Effects National Certificate
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming
    3D Character Animation for Maroela Media

    I was employed by a colleague to assist in the animation of a short video to advertise Weet. I animated the 3D characters, the physics of the books as well as the lip-syncing.

    The video can be found here:
    The colleague who did the rest of the video can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michiel-myburgh-0269a494/