Daniela Tafani

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As a recent 3D Animation graduate, and former educator, I am seeking Junior Rigger and/or Animator roles to apply my skills in a creative environment.

About

As a recent 3D Animation graduate, and former educator, I am seeking Junior Rigger and/or Animator roles to apply my skills in a creative environment. I am a dependable professional with a strong growth mindset, eager to learn and enhance my craft. My emotional intelligence helps me build strong relationships and collaborate within teams. I thrive on adaptability and attention to detail, aiming to contribute positively to projects. With a commitment to quality and excellence, I look forward to growing in the animation industry and making meaningful contributions.

  • Joined February 2025

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment

Projects · 2

Rigging and Animation (both 2D and 3D) done for the short film, “Rock Shanty”. All work is my own, unless otherwise stated.

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  • 3D Animator
  • Character Rigger
  • Video Editor

A collection of shots I worked on in the short film, “Rock Shanty”. The film was animated on 2’s.

I was responsible for the following:

  • 3D animation
  • 2D animation (unless otherwise stated)
  • Rigging of all three characters (besides the upper body of the siren, although I did do the facial weightpainting and blendshapes, as well as the tail)

All shots were composited by the talented Mekateko Bilankulu.

Please find the shots here: https://www.twine.net/signin

  • 3D Animator
  • Animation Director
  • Character Rigger
  • +1

Education

Bachelor of Arts · Design School South Africa2013 – 2015

Interior Design

Postgraduate Certificate in Education · The University of Pretoria2016

Visual Art and Engineering, Graphics and Design

Bachelor of Education Honours · The University of Pretoria2017

Education Management, Law and Policy

3D Animation Diploma · The Animation School2022 – 2024

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