PORTFOLIO
ANDRÉS SOTO
I am a Project Manager, Educator and Storyteller who leverages digital media technology.
Welcome to my one-page portfolio!
I am passionate about education, technology, and storytelling, and this one-page site showcases projects that I have led or been involved in as a project manager, educator, and producer.
These are project that have allowed me to leverage my experience on AAA games like Far Cry 6, and Fifa 2020.
PROJECTS
01
VFX IMMERSIVE STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Role: Project Manager + Director
Year: 2023
Description: VFX Acting is a performance art course that offers the students an immersive experience in a green screen space with real-time rendering of their performance.
I am responsible for designing the experience for the students and coordinating the virtual production shoots every 2 months.
The virtual production elements actually remove the need for post-production and have saved Acting Department upwards of 800 dollars per term, while offering the 3D Animation students a space to practice their skills.
I work closely with our 3D animation department, I write the scripts, and as director/instructor I make sure the set works efficiently.
Contact: Omari Newton Head of Department onewton@vfs.com
02
Performance Capture
Role: Project Manager and Director
Year: 2022
Description: The development of a Performance Capture course for Vancouver FIlm School was a 2 year process. I was responsible for supporting research, sourcing gear, and justifying it's investment to our financial team.
As Project Manager I was also in charge of making sure that our course was rolled out on time and were approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB).
I designed the Adobe Premiere template used to edit the demos for students and designed the post-production workflow. I onboard editors and camera operators that join the shoot each term. In the development of these templates I was able to leverage my experience as a motion graphics designer and editor.
The project also entailed researching, and implementing Noitom's Perception Neuron Motion Capture PN3 Kit. This involves evaluating the magnetic interference of the space where we would be carrying out lessons, calibrating the equipment, placing the sensors, and linking them to the workstation.
For the last 3 rounds I have been in charge of directing student performances at Beyond Capture Studios in a way that will serve animators in the industry.
Contact: Omari Newton Head of Department onewton@vfs.com
03
LMS Management
Role: LMS Management for Local Security
Year: 2022
Description: Local Security is a video surveillance company that has developed ai software to detect and categorize threats instantly.
Human integration allow these threats to be triaged and dispositioned as needed.
I supported the development of a self-paced online learning platform for Local Security that was hosted on Docebo. The courses trained their operators and integrators. This process required me to customize CSS and HTML code in order to align the graphics and website to Local Security's brand identity.
I also designed certifications, icons, and edited training videos. Some of these videos required basic motion graphics, or blurring of elements in order to protect customer information.
Contact: Brianne Racinsky- Vice President of Operations
04
Voice Acting- Online Course
Curriculum Development
Voice Acting for Animation and Commercials is an online course that introduces users to the technical aspects of on-the-mic performance.
As curriculum developer, I was responsible for structuring a course that would be engaging, progressive and clear for our audience.
I also supported production and post-production of the media.
Contact: Omari Newton Head of Department onewton@vfs.com
05
TV Production
Producer and Director
Year: 2011
Description: The show is hosted by three beings called "Davites", princesses from a far away galaxy sent to earth by the spirit of the Queen Aurax.
On Earth they live in a hidden magical forest called "Ondivedu". In each episode, children from planet Earth travel to Ondivedu to play, learn and recover Rainbow Prisms that will someday help bring the lost galaxy of "Cripón" back to life.
The show taught children social skills, music, art, how to handle strong emotions, and the importance of protecting the environment.
It was supported by Costa Rica's Ministry of Environment and our National Institute for Children.
The show had over 50 episodes. All studio scenes were shot in 3 weeks, which speaks on my ability as a producer to efficiently coordinate the development of a complex product involving professionals from different disciplines.
The program required the production of music, animations, wardrobe, and games.
Contact:
Douglas Campos- animator
