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Great character animation isn't just about moving rigs—it’s about believable performance, compelling timing, and storytelling that connects. Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of animating character performances for some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Marvel, Disney+, Netflix, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks. I bridge the gap between creative vision and deadline reality. I excel at delivering feature-quality character work at a competitive pace, ensuring your project hits every emotional note and production milestone.…Great character animation isn't just about moving rigs—it’s about believable performance, compelling timing, and storytelling that connects. Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of animating character performances for some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Marvel, Disney+, Netflix, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks. I bridge the gap between creative vision and deadline reality. I excel at delivering feature-quality character work at a competitive pace, ensuring your project hits every emotional note and production milestone.

FERNANDO PINTO

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Great character animation isn't just about moving rigs—it’s about believable performance, compelling timing, and storytelling that connects. Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of animating character performances for some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Marvel, Disney+, Netflix, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks. I bridge the gap between creative vision and deadline reality. I excel at delivering feature-quality character work at a competitive pace, ensuring your project hits every emotional note and production milestone.…Great character animation isn't just about moving rigs—it’s about believable performance, compelling timing, and storytelling that connects. Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of animating character performances for some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Marvel, Disney+, Netflix, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks. I bridge the gap between creative vision and deadline reality. I excel at delivering feature-quality character work at a competitive pace, ensuring your project hits every emotional note and production milestone.

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Great character animation isn’t just about moving rigs—it’s about believable performance, compelling timing, and storytelling that connects. Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of animating character performances for some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Marvel, Disney+, Netflix, Warner Bros., and DreamWorks.
I bridge the gap between creative vision and deadline reality. I excel at delivering feature-quality character work at a competitive pace, ensuring your project hits every emotional note and production milestone.

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Work Experience

3D Animator at Digital Domain

January 1, 2026 - Present

Executes high-end character animation for feature-level VFX and CG projects using Maya. Collaborates with leads to ensure performance consistency and technical excellence.

3D Animator at Project After Hours

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

3D Animator at Atomic Cartoons — Zombies: The Re-Animated Series (Disney+)

January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Created high-quality character animations following established styles and adapting to unique character traits. Maintained strict project schedules while incorporating feedback from directors and supervisors. Ensured composition and timing supported storytelling goals across sequences.

Animation Mentor at Kwantlen Polytechnic University - CEA

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Guided students in technical animation workflows and industry best practices. Critiqued staging, timing/posing, and appeal to prepare students for professional studio environments.

3D Animator | Crowd at Cinesite — The Addams Family (MGM)

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Produced background character and crowd animations supporting comedic timing. Aligned movement style with the film’s quirky, exaggerated tone. Worked in a large team to maintain visual coherence and delivered against briefs while keeping animation consistency.

3D Animator at Digital Domain — The Secrets of Dumbledore (Warner Bros), She-Hulk (Marvel), Blue Beetle (DC)

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Crafted realistic creature and character animations for complex VFX sequences. Balanced motion capture and keyframe animation to enhance realism. Delivered high-stakes action and subtle performance moments under tight deadlines, and contributed to crowd animation and hero character sequences.

Associate 3D Animator at Sony Imageworks — Vivo (Netflix)

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Completed training in advanced body mechanics and lip-sync techniques. Applied animation fundamentals through performance exercises. Participated in production-level tasks under supervision to gain pipeline knowledge.

3D Animator at Atomic Cartoons — Hello Ninja (Netflix)

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Delivered animation for action sequences and dialogue-heavy scenes. Created expressive gestures and subtle facial animation for young audiences. Balanced speed and quality to meet episodic production timelines.

3D Animator at WildBrain — Go Dog Go (Netflix & DreamWorks)

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020

Animated lead characters in scenes emphasizing charm and humour. Focused on clear silhouette, appeal, and personality. Maintained storytelling clarity across multiple episodes.

3D Animator at DHX Media — Mega Man Fully Charged (Cartoon Network)

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019

Developed dynamic action sequences aligned with the show’s fast-paced energy. Utilized strong posing and timing to enhance battle intensity. Worked closely with rigging and layout teams to solve technical challenges.