Miguel Caraballo

Partnered with the director in the early pre-production of the motion picture “Passenger,” a classic road trip horror film. Played a crucial role in shaping key action scenes by transforming the script into compelling storyboards, providing a strong foundation for the production and VFX teams. •Designed shot sequences utilizing blocking, composition, and camera angles. •Created detailed storyboards illustrating character movements, VFX elements, and backgrounds. •Ensured storyboards aligned seamlessly with the director’s creative vision.

As part of the Immersive Experience team, I collaborate with Sr. art directors, technical artists, engineers, and designers. Our team partners with Meta to create elegant environments designed specifically for Meta Quest 3 and 3S, functioning as a mixed-reality extension for Windows 11 and Windows 365 Cloud. I create environments ranging from sci-fi to desert oases as part of Microsoft’s new mixed-reality remote work experience. •Led research and design phases for unique environment concepts, creating over a thousand illustrations. •Greyboxed environments to match concept art, test layout, and scale. •Modeled and textured all aspects of the interior and exterior, from hard surfaces to soft organic forms. •Created custom shaders to meet platform needs and support shader-based animation. •Optimized assets by reducing poly counts, creating LODs, and compressing textures.

Partnered with writers and producers on the motion picture “A Matter of Strife,” an autobiographical film about a Vietnam veteran. My role was crucial in the pre-production stage, transforming the script into compelling visual narratives that laid a foundation for the production team. •Designed shot sequences with cinematic storytelling techniques, blocking, composition, and pacing. •Created detailed storyboards featuring character movements, expressions, and backgrounds. •Ensured storyboards aligned with project timelines, budget constraints, and creative vision. •Pitched storyboards to stakeholders.