I'm Character animator and rigger sinse 1999.
Animation:
Animation is my priority passion and work.
I don't know words as "I can't do that" or "It's impossible to do that". I sit down and I do it.
That is animation, You can do everything.
But to be honest I'm not magician:) If the rig has some limits there I can't do nothing more as rig give me.
Every project teach me something new and take my skills on higher level.
Rigging:
- only 3dsmax
My rigs includes such extras as:
- stretchy IK
- switching IK/FK
- author's basic muscular system
- and more stuff what helped to create animation more expressive.
Face rigs has a simple and easy control. I prefer bones for a facial rig, what make facial animation more expressive and creative.
Maxscript:
I know maxscript on more than begginer level and create tools for animation, rigging and menage of the object on scene.
The value of human witness his deeds not words!
Here is link to my CV:
Michal Zabek - CV
About me:
I am an experienced animator of characters and all kinds of creatures. I gain professional experience in the field of Polish and foreign cinematography.
Character animation is my passion, which I cultivate with the greatest care. I don't know such terms as "I don't know how to do it", "I can't", "It can't be done" - I just sit down and do it.
But to be honest I'm not magician:) If the rig has some limits there I can't do nothing more as rig give me.
All my work is preceded by careful preparation for the topic, which I consider to be an inseparable element of animation.
I am still deepening my knowledge of animation, each project, even the shortest and simplest, adds another grain to my experience and knowledge, and I leave the assessment of my skills to others, personally I am not objective in assessing my works, seeing them through the prism of their performance.
While animating, I always learn something new. While learning, I strive to constantly improve the efficiency of my work.
Through my whole career I've worked with multiple sort of clients, there was so many ideas, lot of theme was just unreasonable, but there was always solve the problem and client get what he want.
There is no even one idea, comment, request what can surprise me, not now after all this years. After 20 years working on this busines there is nothing to surprise me.
Nothing:)
I've saw, hear and read that many ideas, I learned so many solutions to lots of different expectations, so now I can tell you one truth, because there is only one. Whatever client want he can got it. More or less, but he will got it.
I am highly resistant to stress, I adapt my workflow to deadlines very quickly, I can solve many seemingly impossible problems, I am open to opinions, suggestions and criticism from other team members as well as people not related to the industry. My strongest trait, however, is patience.
I am happy to help other team members and share my knowledge with anyone interested. In my animations, I use a creative approach to the subject and present my suggestions for the animation itself.
Unlike private projects, in my professional work I always take into account the comments of the creators of the productions, even if they seem absurd to me, I limit myself only to my comment on this subject, these are not my productions, so the last sentence always belongs to the creators and I fully respect them.
My many years of experience as a character animator pays off with a calm, thoughtful, chaos-free mode of work. So far, all the people I have worked with have had no objections to my work.
I have also some other interests like reading books, drawing, photography, watching movies, play games, F1 race, UFC fight, board games - play and create them, travels but one most over else spend time with my family.
My english is on practical learning similar to B1/B2 english level.
I'm easily to read and listen of english, my spoken english is not so clear as understanding, but I can say what I need to say one or another way.
I've done couple project with UK and HongKong company, there was no problem between us, and we worked couple time through the years.
A few words about my approach to work:
There is no even one project what I get and not finish. I always think lot of project before I decide to get it. That why I take only that project I think and I know I can did them.
Also I communicate closely with every person who is involved on my part of work to do best I can do to finish work best I can.
I have a lot of patience and I am very flexible in cooperation, open to ideas and criticism. I have no problems with the changes that I have to make so that the project meets the client's expectations.
The knowledge I have, acquired over 20 years of working on many projects, gives me the right to push my comments, advise and propose my ideas and changes that, in my opinion, are better.
However, I leave the last sentence to the client, even if it is contrary to my opinion.
I am not afraid to present my concerns and opinions, I believe that such communication strengthens the relationship with the client and has a positive effect on the execution of the order, even if minor skirmishes may arise for this reason, it is ultimately worth confronting several extreme opinions and making the right decision.
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