German Almaráz

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I’m a Senior 3D Generalist and VFX Artist based in Guatemala City, with 15+ years of experience across film, television, advertising, and animated series.

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I’m a Senior 3D Generalist and VFX Artist based in Guatemala City, with 15+ years of experience across film, television, advertising, and animated series. I combine hands-on craft—modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, and compositing—with production leadership, helping guide projects and supervise teams when needed.

Through my studio, Warex Studio, I produce CGI, fake out-of-home (FOOH) campaigns, and anamorphic 3D content for brands and agencies. I’ve also led animation production for children’s series and worked on broadcast design and commercial visual effects, always aiming for clean pipelines, strong visual storytelling, and reliable final delivery.

  • Joined October 2026

Languages

  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • EnglishBeginner

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

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Projects · 4

High-Quality 3D Character Modeling, Rigging & Animation (Cartoons, Creatures & Humans)

Bring your characters to life with studio-grade 3D modeling, dynamic rigging, and cinematic animation. With over 15 years of experience creating CGI characters for animated series, commercial projects, and feature films, I transform your 2D concepts or AI-generated visual references into fully realized, production-ready 3D assets. Full Character Pipeline Services:3D Concept to Model: Custom 3D modeling and digital sculpting in ZBrush based on your 2D sketches, character sheets, or AI image prompts.Production-Ready Topology: Clean retopology and optimal UV mapping built for flawless deformation during animation.Advanced 3D Rigging: Custom face and body rigs tailored for expressive character acting, lip-sync, and dynamic motion.High-Detail Texturing & LookDev: High-resolution texturing and shaders for realistic, semi-realistic, or stylized cartoon aesthetics.High-End 3D Animation: Performance-driven character animation, ranging from realistic human movement to stylized/exaggerated cartoon acting.Character Types:Realistic & Semi-Realistic Humans and HumanoidsBrand Mascot & Animal CharactersStylized & Exaggerated Cartoon CharactersWhether you need a single 3D character asset, an animated commercial mascot, or full scene performance for film/TV, I deliver complete end-to-end character execution. Let's create your next iconic character!

  • 3D Animator
  • 3D Modeler
  • Animator
  • +2
High-End 3D Product Animation, CGI & VFX Compositing for Commercials & Social Media

Boost your brand's engagement with cinematic 3D product animations, photorealistic CGI shots, and dynamic VFX integration. With 15+ years of experience working alongside top advertising agencies and production houses across Latin America and globally, I deliver studio-grade visual assets tailored for TV commercials and high-converting social media content. What I specialize in: 3D Product Shots & CGI Asset Creation: Precision 3D modeling, texturing, and photorealistic rendering that makes your product look crisp, highly detailed, and premium. CGI & Live-Action Integration: Dynamic blending of 3D animated elements into real-world video footage using advanced 3D camera tracking, matchmoving, and compositing. Fluid, Fire & Dynamic Simulations: High-end VFX (phoenix FD, tyFlow) to create realistic liquid splashes, smoke, fire, cloth, and physics-based motion for product reveals. Compositing & Lighting Match: Expert look development, shadow/reflection matching, and color grading for a flawless, natural look. Whether you need an explosive 3D product showcase for a TV spot, vertical video content for TikTok/Instagram reels, or full CGI commercials, I handle the pipeline from initial concept to final color-graded delivery. Let's make your product stand out!

  • 3D Animator
  • 3D Modeler
  • Animator
  • +2
High-Impact FOOH & Anamorphic 3D Visual Effects for Brands & Social Media

Transform your raw footage into viral Fake Out of Home (FOOH) advertising campaigns with high-end CGI and seamless visual integration. With over 15 years of experience in film-quality VFX, I deliver complete end-to-end production for hyper-realistic 3D elements over real-world plates. What I deliver for your campaign: Precision 3D Camera Tracking & Matchmoving: Flawless camera solved data for stable, rock-solid CGI integration. Advanced Rotoscoping & Cleanplate Creation: Clean isolation of foreground elements, pedestrians, and complex architecture. Custom 3D Modeling & Texturing: High-detail 3D assets matched to your product or campaign vision. Character & Object Animation: Dynamic, narrative-driven 3D motion tailored for visual impact. Photorealistic Rendering & Compositing: Match lighting, shadows, reflections, dynamic occlusion, and color grading to make the CGI look 100% real. Whether you need giant product reveals, anamorphic billboard concepts, or surreal urban installations, I handle the entire pipeline from raw footage to final delivery. Let's create something extraordinary together!

  • 3D Animator
  • 3D Modeler
  • Animator
  • +2
Dredd Fanart Short Film

Project: Dredd Fan Film (Director: Felix Berner) Role: Senior VFX Artist & 3D Generalist Project Description: Collaborated directly with German director Felix Berner to deliver feature-film-quality visual effects for an independent Dredd fan film. Despite its small-scale production, every VFX shot was executed to meet professional cinematic standards. Key Contributions & Responsibilities: Mega-City One Environment: Modeled and constructed urban environments and iconic mega-buildings, utilizing a particle system setup to procedurally scatter and distribute hundreds of skyscrapers across the sprawling city landscape. Live-Action Integration: Performed advanced compositing and CGI integration, seamlessly embedding digital mega-structures into live-action plates. Digital Double & Vehicle Work: Developed and animated a digital double riding a motorcycle through the city streets.

  • 3D Animator
  • 3D Modeler
  • Animator
  • +2

Work experience· 5 roles

Founder & 3D Generalist · Warex StudioJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Direct and produce 3D animation and VFX end-to-end: from concept development and character/product/environment creation through post-production and final delivery. Develop FOOH campaigns and anamorphic 3D content for clients including Cemaco and TRESemmé (with Studio B). Create VFX and handle post-production for Max Naturals and Ultra Klin commercials, including creation and animation of Ultra Klin’s lead character. Model and animate characters for Los Gouglies (Museo del Niño / La Capiusa series) and direct animated episodes produced for Guatemala’s Ministry of Culture and Sports (CREA). Tools include 3ds Max, Maya, V-Ray, tyFlow, Phoenix FD, After Effects, and Unreal Engine.

Lead Animator & Co-Director · ICAN-B AnimationJun 2020 – Mar 2023 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Produced and animated more than 10 episodes featuring Ziggy for an autism clinic, including activity planning, character/environment modeling, animation, and video editing for children. Directed 10 episodes of Farlee & Friends, an animated series owned by music producer Dre London, leading a team of 10 artists. Led animation direction and production design for the short film La Herencia, handling character design/modeling/rigging/animation and supervising roughly 10 artists across modeling, animation, and compositing.

Senior Graphic Designer · Guatevisión Canal 25Nov 2011 – Jun 2020 · 8 yrs 8 mos

Developed visual identity and broadcast graphics packages for Noticiero Guatevisión, Viva la Mañana, and DXTV. Designed and animated opening sequences, bumpers, lower thirds, and logos using 3ds Max and After Effects. Supervised one team member.

Lead Animator · Chroma Films / Kalts ComunicacionesNov 2007 – Sep 2009 · 1 yr 11 mos
3D Animator & VFX Artist · Studio CDec 2003 – Sep 2005 · 1 yr 10 mos

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Art (coursework in Visual Arts / Plastic Arts) · Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC)2002

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