I’m Lana Salvador, a character animator with experience in both 3D and 2D animation, as well as 3D modeling and storyboarding. I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation/Illustration at San Jose State University in May 2026. I've worked on various group animations, and most recently I served as core animator on the Sticky Fingers Short Film, where I helped create a stop-motion look in Autodesk Maya, managed multiple character-driven shots, and contributed lighting, compositing, and 3D modeling for the film. I'm quick to address any feedback and critiques, and welcome any advice and learning opportunity that comes my way. Working with others on an animation is an enjoyable experience for me, and being able to efficiently collaborate together to solve problems and push the work forward as much as possible is one of my biggest priorities in a project. I’m passionate about bringing characters to life through expressive acting, thoughtful timing, and collaborative storytelling, and I strive to deliver consistent, detailed animations that tell memorable stories.

Lana Salvador

I’m Lana Salvador, a character animator with experience in both 3D and 2D animation, as well as 3D modeling and storyboarding. I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation/Illustration at San Jose State University in May 2026. I've worked on various group animations, and most recently I served as core animator on the Sticky Fingers Short Film, where I helped create a stop-motion look in Autodesk Maya, managed multiple character-driven shots, and contributed lighting, compositing, and 3D modeling for the film. I'm quick to address any feedback and critiques, and welcome any advice and learning opportunity that comes my way. Working with others on an animation is an enjoyable experience for me, and being able to efficiently collaborate together to solve problems and push the work forward as much as possible is one of my biggest priorities in a project. I’m passionate about bringing characters to life through expressive acting, thoughtful timing, and collaborative storytelling, and I strive to deliver consistent, detailed animations that tell memorable stories.

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I’m Lana Salvador, a character animator with experience in both 3D and 2D animation, as well as 3D modeling and storyboarding. I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation/Illustration at San Jose State University in May 2026.

I’ve worked on various group animations, and most recently I served as core animator on the Sticky Fingers Short Film, where I helped create a stop-motion look in Autodesk Maya, managed multiple character-driven shots, and contributed lighting, compositing, and 3D modeling for the film.

I’m quick to address any feedback and critiques, and welcome any advice and learning opportunity that comes my way. Working with others on an animation is an enjoyable experience for me, and being able to efficiently collaborate together to solve problems and push the work forward as much as possible is one of my biggest priorities in a project. I’m passionate about bringing characters to life through expressive acting, thoughtful timing, and collaborative storytelling, and I strive to deliver consistent, detailed animations that tell memorable stories.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Core Animator at Sticky Fingers Short Film
April 8, 2025 - April 18, 2026
Worked with other core animators to emulate a stop-motion effect for characters entirely in Autodesk Maya. Handled multiple character-driven shots focusing on acting and timing. Collaborated to maintain a consistent animation style and incorporated feedback through group critiques. Created dynamic lighting in Maya, composited shots, assisted with photo editing and color correction, and 3D modeled a spear and pen used in the film.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation/Illustration at San Jose State University
September 3, 2020 - May 20, 2026

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Media & Entertainment, Education