Nasri Watson

Available to hire

Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Artist at Freelance
January 11, 2010 - Present
Graphic Design: Concept Development: Collaborate with clients or team members to understand project goals and create visual concepts that meet those objectives. Branding: Design logos, branding materials, and marketing collateral that reflect the client's brand identity. Layout Design: Create visually appealing layouts for print and digital media, ensuring effective communication of information. Typography: Select and apply appropriate typefaces to enhance the visual impact and legibility of designs. Image Editing: Use graphic design software (such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator) to edit and manipulate images for projects. Print Production: Prepare files for print, ensuring color accuracy and quality standards are met. Feedback Implementation: Revise designs based on client or team feedback to achieve the desired outcome. 3D Animation: Character Animation: Create fluid and engaging animations for characters, adhering to animation principles to convey emotions and actions effectively. Environment Creation: Design and build 3D environments and assets that enhance storytelling in animated projects. Rigging and Skinning: Prepare characters for animation by creating rigs and applying skinning techniques. Motion Graphics: Design and animate motion graphics for various media, including video production and online content. Collaboration: Work closely with writers and directors to understand the narrative and develop animations that support the story. Software Proficiency: Utilize industry-standard software such as Autodesk Maya, Blender, or Cinema 4D to produce high-quality animations. Quality Assurance: Review and refine animations to ensure they meet technical specifi- cations and artistic standards. 3D Architectural Visualizations: Client Consultation: Meet with clients to gather requirements and understand their vision for architectural projects. Modeling: Create accurate 3D models of architectural structures using CAD software and visualization tools. Lighting and Rendering: Set up lighting and rendering parameters to produce photoreal- istic visualizations that showcase designs effectively. Material Application: Apply textures and materials to 3D models to simulate real-world surfaces and finishes. Presentation Preparation: Create presentations or virtual tours to showcase designs to clients and stakeholders. Revisions: Incorporate feedback from clients and make necessary changes to visualiza- tions. Project Collaboration: Work alongside architects, engineers, and other professionals to ensure project accuracy and feasibility. Character Creation: Character Design: Develop unique character concepts that align with project narratives and themes. Modeling and Sculpting: Build detailed 3D models of characters using sculpting software and modeling techniques. Texture and Material Creation: Create and apply textures to characters to add realism and depth, including skin, clothing, and accessories. Animation Preparation: Ensure characters

Education

Graphic Design at Damelin College
February 7, 2000 - November 30, 2000
Diploma in Digital Publishing, Graphics and Animation at Damelin College
January 1, 2000 - July 1, 2001
Art/Design Studies at Ruth Prowse School of Art
January 1, 2007 - January 19, 2026
Tertiary Education at City Varsity
January 1, 2008 - January 19, 2026
Digital Publishing, Graphics and Animation at Damelin College
September 1, 2005 - December 1, 2009
Matric at Unknown
January 11, 2030 - January 19, 2026
Art/Graphic Design studies at Ruth Prowse School of Art
January 1, 2008 - January 19, 2026

Qualifications

Matric
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994
Matric
January 11, 2030 - January 19, 2026
Digital Publishing, Graphics and Animation
September 1, 2005 - December 1, 2009

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Retail
    uniE608 Thando Zulu Superhero
    This is an 2d animatic of a fictional series I'm working on. It's about a Zulu Superhero and his Chinese side kick that goes around Africa on adventures, rescuing people in distress.
    uniE608 Thando Zulu 3D
    This is a 3d animation of a series of characters for the fictional adventures of an African superhero. This is a fight scene with his side kick Mei Ling in an interrogation room. Mei ling is fighting the interrogator.
    uniE621 3D Character realistic Skin
    Part of a series of 3d animated characters