Hi, I'm Quinten Borcherds, a 2023 graduate in Film Arts with a focus on 3D Animation and Game Design from The Open Window Institute. I'm hardworking, trustworthy, and enjoy collaborating in teams, though I also excel when working independently. I have completed experiential internships in film, multimedia, and 2D animation, developing skills in producing, sound design, and digital marketing animations. I'm passionate about storytelling through animation and game design, and I love learning new tools like Unreal Engine and Houdini.

Quinten Borcherds

Hi, I'm Quinten Borcherds, a 2023 graduate in Film Arts with a focus on 3D Animation and Game Design from The Open Window Institute. I'm hardworking, trustworthy, and enjoy collaborating in teams, though I also excel when working independently. I have completed experiential internships in film, multimedia, and 2D animation, developing skills in producing, sound design, and digital marketing animations. I'm passionate about storytelling through animation and game design, and I love learning new tools like Unreal Engine and Houdini.

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Hi, I’m Quinten Borcherds, a 2023 graduate in Film Arts with a focus on 3D Animation and Game Design from The Open Window Institute. I’m hardworking, trustworthy, and enjoy collaborating in teams, though I also excel when working independently.

I have completed experiential internships in film, multimedia, and 2D animation, developing skills in producing, sound design, and digital marketing animations. I’m passionate about storytelling through animation and game design, and I love learning new tools like Unreal Engine and Houdini.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent

Work Experience

Animator - Graduate Internship at Luma Animation - Randburg
November 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Animation and modelling using Blender. Compositing using Blackmagic Fusion. Rigging a character as well as objects. Weight Painting and how to evenly distribute. Utilize curves in the body of animation. Shot reference footage from different angles. Creating environments in Blender and learning Houdini.
2D Animator at Digital Cloud
April 17, 2023 - April 21, 2023
Created digital marketing animations for companies.
Experiential Internship: Practitioner, Film & Multimedia at City of Ekurhuleni
May 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Produced film and sound design projects at Germiston Theatre as part of an experiential internship.

Education

Bachelor of film arts at Open Window Institute Centurion
February 15, 2020 - November 30, 2023
I majored in both Game design and 3D Animation
Senior Certificate (Grade 12) at Volkskool High, Heidelberg, Gauteng
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

Animator and Game Designer
February 15, 2020 - October 1, 2024
Skilled in modeling, animation, rigging, lighting, environments, props, effects
National Certificate in 3D Animation & Visual Effects
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet