About me…

DESIGNER . ANIMATOR . EDUCATOR

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Hi! I'm Henry Santos...

As a persistent learner, maker and teacher, I strive for discovery in various fields… architecture, animation, art, design, music, education, etc… Creativity fuels this unending journey along with my travel companions — collaborators, clients, students, teachers and supporters.

Resume

Software Skills

Vectorworks
Blender
Plasticity
Twinmotion
Affinity Suite
Photoshop
& Adobe Suite
Artrage
Nomad Sculpt
Sketchbook
Procreate
MODO
Maya
SketchUp
DaVinci Resolve

Credits

Junior Character Animator

Troll Bridge movie

MODO Essential Training

Learning Vectorworks
LinkedIN Learning

DIPLOMA DOG CG ANIMATION

ScholarShare

School to College Articulation, Animation

Statewide Career Pathways, Academic
Senate of California Community Colleges

Referenced in..

“The Faces of Next-Gen 3D Talent” 3D Total Article, 2013

Education

Masters of Arts in Film Studies, 2020:

Sonoma State University

Diploma for Advanced Studies in Character Animation, 1/2008:

AnimationMentor.com

Bachelor of Architecture, 1998:

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Urban Design Thesis, 1996-1997

Virginia Tech: Washington/Alexandria Architecture Consortium

Work Experience

Freelance CG Generalist & Consultant

6/2014 - Present | SantosStudios

Cad Designer

3/2016 - 1/2025 | Bright Event Rentals

Author / Contractor: MODO & Vectorworks Software

2016 | LinkedIN Learning

Character Animator: Troll Bridge film

4/2015 - 2016 | Snowgum Films

Partner : Animation & Design

10/2009 - 10/2015 | StudioFisheye, LLC

Adjunct Assistant Professor: 3D Modeling, Computer Animation, Rigging & Game Design

8/2006 - 5/2015 | Sacramento City College, Los Rios CC School District

Instructor: Photoshop & MODO

6/2013 - 8/2014 | Academic Talent Search 2013, Sacramento State University

Design Technology Trainer & Visualization Specialist

3/2008 - 4/2012 | Lionakis

Freelance Graphic Artist

1/1999 - 4/2012 | SantosDesign

Graphic Artist

3/2007 - 3/2008 | PHA Architects

Graphic Designer

4/2006 - 7/2006 | Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture

Lecture Adjunct & Guest Lecturer

9/2003 - 5/2004 | CalPoly, SLO, School of Art & Design

Graphic Design Manager

7/1999 - 4/2006 | Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes & Gander Publishing

Project Manager & CAD Drafter

9/1997 - 6/1999 | Steven D. Pults AIA & Associates, Architects

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