CESAR CUEVA
206.356.1000 /cesarthe2nd@gmail.com/ artofthecartoon.net
OBJECTIVE
To my creative skill and my imagination to not only bring characters , worlds, and stories to life, but also to create enthralling and engaging experiences for the audience
WORK EXPERIENCE
Exploratorium December 2014 – Present
Artist and Animator
- Animation on various film projects
- Art for Exploratorium Gift Guide 2016
- Concept art and design for various exhibits and graphics
- Art for Everything Matters: Tales of the Periodic Table series
Freelance Artist and Animator July 2014 – Present
Artist and Animator
- Projects include:
- Filipino Heroes
- Bulosan 101
- Bonifacio 150
Schakra Inc./ Microsoft February 2013 – July 2014
Kinect Character Animator
- Character Animation on Microsoft Kinect rigs
- Use motion capture data to animate rigs and ensure motions are accurate for game mechanics
- Test out motions to ensure they work with Kinect camera and games
- Includes work on multiple games including, but not limited to Zumba World Fitness, Kinect Sports Rivals, Call of Duty Ghosts, and Fantastia: Music Evolved
So Much Good Music TV/ Seattle April 2012 – Sept. 2012
Artist and Animator
- Keyframe Character Animation on Television Intro
- Layout & lighting of animations scenes
- Design general feel and flow of animation
Visual Health Information / Tacoma April 2011 – April 2012
Animator
- Character Animation on stretching/ strength exercises
- Motion capture clean-up + keyframe animation
- Basic rigging, lighting, texture, and camera work
Wing Luke Asian Museum/ Seattle Jan. 2005 – Dec. 2010
Artist
- Exhibit Design (Everyone Can Dance 2008)
- Exhibit Mural Painting and Cartoon Art (Everyone Can Dance 2008 and Drawing A Story 2009)
- Animation (Drawing A Story 2009)
University of Washington FASA/ Seattle Sept. 2003 – Jan. 2005
Graphic Artist
- Poster/ Backdrop Design (Filipino Night 2003: Burnt Grass and Filipino Night 2004: A Family Affair)
- T-shirt/ sweatshirt/ logo design (Bayanihan 2005)
PUBLICATIONS
Artwork/Bonifacio 150 project – Bulosan 101 project/ July 2013 – present
Artist
Artwork/Filipino Street Art Project/ Jan. 2014
Artist
Artwork/ Seattle in Headphones #2: Carlos Bulosan/ Empire of Funk Feb. 2012
Artist
Artwork/ Seattle in Headphones #3: Blue Scholars/ Empire of Funk Feb. 2012
Artist
Comic Book/ Belly of the Beast/ AnakBayan Seattle 2006 ~ 2007
Creator/ Artist
- Story/ Writer
- Character Design
- Page Layout
- Pencils/ Artwork
- Inks
EXHIBITIONS
Sarili Cycle: A Dialogue of Love/ Columbia City Gallery/ Seattle March 2008 ~ May 2008
Artist
- Homage to the Fallen/ Mixed media on canvas
EDUCATION
- AnimationMentor.com
Diploma in Advanced Studies in Character Animation Studies
Fall 2010
- University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts – American Ethnic Studies
Summer 2004
SKILLS
Maya
3DS Max
Motion Capture Clean-up
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Flipbook
Final Cut
Composure
Team Player
Passion for Animation
AWARDS & HONORS
- Student Choice Award: Most Entertaining Student Animation Mentor Graduating Class 18
