Hi! I'm Alberto, a passionate Cinematic & Lighting Artist based in San José, Costa Rica. With a Bachelor in 3D Digital Animation, I've developed a keen eye for visual storytelling and lighting design. My journey spans diverse projects from animated series to nature documentaries, where every frame tells a story. Outside of my work, I'm a rock climbing enthusiast. Climbing not only fuels my creative instincts but also nurtures my love for nature. I believe that every adventure inspires my artistic endeavors, allowing me to bring unique perspectives to my cinematographic work.

Alberto Méndez Rojas

Hi! I'm Alberto, a passionate Cinematic & Lighting Artist based in San José, Costa Rica. With a Bachelor in 3D Digital Animation, I've developed a keen eye for visual storytelling and lighting design. My journey spans diverse projects from animated series to nature documentaries, where every frame tells a story. Outside of my work, I'm a rock climbing enthusiast. Climbing not only fuels my creative instincts but also nurtures my love for nature. I believe that every adventure inspires my artistic endeavors, allowing me to bring unique perspectives to my cinematographic work.

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Hi! I’m Alberto, a passionate Cinematic & Lighting Artist based in San José, Costa Rica.
With a Bachelor in 3D Digital Animation, I’ve developed a keen eye for visual storytelling and lighting design.
My journey spans diverse projects from animated series to nature documentaries, where every frame tells a story.

Outside of my work, I’m a rock climbing enthusiast. Climbing not only fuels my creative instincts but also nurtures my love for nature.
I believe that every adventure inspires my artistic endeavors, allowing me to bring unique perspectives to my cinematographic work.

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Work Experience

Lighting Artist/Technical Animator at Estudio Shout/Stellar Creative Lab
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Worked for Sausage Party: Foodtopia animated series as a Technical Animator and Lighting, Render and Compositing Artist. (NDA)
Creative Producer, DOP & Video Editor at Freelance
November 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Worked in the nature documentary 'Entre Bosque y Mar: Memorias Parataxónomas' besides different organizations.
Senior Video Editor at Electric Scooter Guide
November 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Video Editor for Youtube, Instagram and TikTok.
Rock Climbing Instructor, Routesetter & Media Manager at Lucas Peinador
September 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020

Education

Bachelor in 3D Digital Animation at Véritas University
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2022

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education