Cinematic Artist
ロ―ランド セドリック ROLANDO CEDRIC
Dear Mrs Nanako,
I’m Cedric Rolando, a 37-year-old French digital creative living in Tokyo for almost 7 years. I have a Spouse Visa (I have applied for a permanent residency I’m waiting for the answer) and a 3 years old daughter. I can speak English, French, and I have an intermediate Japanese level.
After graduating from a Medias Engineering Master’s degree, I started in 2010 to work as a graphic designer for the video game industry in Paris, France. Aside from this work, I had more and more commissions for freelance work such as music video, motion design and creative works. I eventually became 100% freelance in 2012.
I’m working mainly with Unreal Engine 5, Blender, Houdini and Adobe CC (Premiere and After Effects). I’m focusing on digital video creation for years, from the first idea to the last rendered image, I have a global vision of the digital video production process.
Last months I won 3 awards, a Semi Grand Prix for my Japan Vertical Music Video proposal, a New Hope award and the Cinemas109 award for the Kabukicho Creator’s Gallery Project. Nevertheless, I can see my limits as a solo CG video artist and I’m looking for a team I can bloom with.
I am particularly drawn to KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS commitment to innovation and excellence in the gaming industry. I’m amazed on how your company is blurring the lines between cinema and video game industries.
Please find below my CV and some work samples showcasing my capabilities. I am eager to discuss how my skills and experiences align with your needs.
I remain at your disposal for any further information you might require.
Sincerely yours,
ROLANDO Cedric
EXPERIENCE with programs
Unreal Engine 4-5 / 4 years Blender / 11 years Houdini / 2 Years
Adobe After Effects / 14 Years Adobe Premiere Pro / 6 Years
Adobe Photoshop / 22 Years Procreate / 4 Years Adobe Illustrator / 18 Years
VIDEO GAMES involved with :
2009-2010 : Marketing/ Creating graphic design for Newsletters, Facebook Advertisement :
Splinter CellAssassin’s creadJust Dance****Mamba Nation
Pick a game or video work you think best expresses and captures your area of expertise. I believe this video https://www.tiktok.com/@13.230.60.192/video/7323764694043430152 captures the essence of my expertise. While the volumetric data and music were provided by the Japan Vertical Music Video Contest, I have created and designed everything else. This piece embodies both my technical prowess and artistic sensibilities. You can see my way to tell story through camera work; atmosphere and lighting.I received the semi Grand Prix for this video and I’m deeply grateful about it.
Pick 1 recent technological trend within your area of expertise that you are interested in.
I’m still processing on AI and how it is/will impacts our work. Today I would like to highlight ‘Volumetric Data,’ akin to ‘3D scanned video.’ Having worked on two digital video productions utilizing this technology, I continue to be fascinated by the myriad possibilities it offers. The distinction between reality and 3D/virtual projects is becoming increasingly blurred, and it’s an area where I thrive.
Pick a game you have recently played that you found most interesting.
The game that has captured my interest recently isn’t a specific title but rather the game engine itself—Unreal Engine 5. Whenever I find time, I’m exploring its capabilities. Currently, I’m involved in developing my own video game project. I’ve even created a cinematic teaser to introduce the project https://youtu.be/1aA3bFsADyQ?si=YinQOePd6QME1lDc
TOKYO KITA City
東京都 北区
SPOUSE VISA
配偶者ビザ
FRENCH
フランス人 37歳
C.V
Scholarship
2005
Joliot-Curie Highschool ( Aubagne, France) Scientific Baccalaureate
2007
University of Provence ( Aix-en-Provence, France) Fine Art License L2
2008
Ingemedia Institute ( Toulon, France) Technics of Image and Sound License 3
2009
Ingemedia Institute ( Toulon, France) Master Internet and Medias Engineering Speciality : Information/ Communication
2010
Ingemedia Institute ( Toulon, France) Master Internet and Medias Engineering Speciality : Digital Production and Integration
Languages
Learning Japanese (Lower Intermediate Lovel) English : Fluent French : Native
Professional Experiences
Since 2009 - Now
Digital Creative Graphic Designer, Artworks, 3D, Video
2008 01-03
Internship Graphic Designer JEUXVIDEO.COM Webdata base updates, Illustrations, advertisements. Aurillac, France
2009 03-06
Internship Graphic Designer BIP MEDIAS Web and print designer, Illustrations Toulon, France
2010 01-03
Internship Webdesigner assistant UBISOFT Webdesign, print design, web advertisement Paris, France
2010-09 2011-06
2D Graphic Designer MIMESIS REPUBLIC Webdesign, print design, 3D rendering Paris, France
2011-12 2012-05
2D Graphic Designer LES ECHOS Events Organisation Webdesign, Webmastering, Emailing Paris, France.
2022-06 2023-05
CG Artist BACKSPACE Productions Inc. Environnement Artist, FX Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, Japan.
Hobbies
TRAVELS / DRAWING / PHOTOGRAPHY DIGITAL CREATION / SHOW, EXHIBITIONS / INTERNET / VIDEO GAMES /SNS
Inspiration
AcidMan, Alt-J, Amanda Palmer, Anohni, Angel Haze, Björk, BranVan 3000, Capsule, Caroline Lufkin, Cibo Matto, Central_67, Eels, Emilie Simon, FKA Twigs, InaIch, Koji Nakamura, Metric, Miki Furukawa, Regina Spektor, rhizomatiks, Philippe Katerine, Pomme Sakanaction, Santigold, Shiina Ringo, Shygirl, SUDA51, Sza, Tetsuya Mizuguchi, The Ting Tings, Tokyo Jihen, Yelle,Yayhel, Yuichi Kodama, V V Brown, Zazie.
Tools
- 3D
- Blender
- Unreal Engine 5
- Houdini ( Some experiences on 3Dsmax, Maya and Cinema4D as well)
- Substance Designer / Painter / Sampler / Stager / Modeler
- iOs Lidar / photogrametry
- Oculus Rift (Substance Modeler and Quills)
- Adobe After Effects plugins :
- Element3D,
- Plexus Trapcode Suite (Particular, Form, Mir, Tao, Soundkey…)
- VR / Mettle Skybox Studio
- Adobe Suite
- Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Fuse, Dreamweaver ,Premiere Pro, Audition…
- Others
- Draw with Cintiq , Apple Pen
- Nomad Sculpt
- Procreate
- Loom
- Know how to use a DSLR
- Know how to use a 360 degrees camera
- MAC & PC
- Logic Pro X
- Iannix
- Meshlab, and basics of Photogrammetry
References
Published on…
Detailed experiences
Experiences
2014-09 2014-12
UNIVERSAL MUSIC Music Video JENN AYACHE, Forteresse - AFTER EFFECTS, Plexus
2014-04 2017-01
UNIVERSAL MUSIC Publishing Music Video N U I T, I feel Love N U I T, No Pain No Game N U I T, Another One N U I T, Looking for Gold N U I T, Hold your horses N U I T, Try Me N U I T, LIFE TAKER Kinect SDK, Blender 3D, After Effects, Elements3D, Plexus, Mettle Skybox
2016-09 2016-10
WARNER MUSIC Music Video SUPERBUS, ON THE RIVER - AFTER EFFECTS, Plexus
2017-09 2017-12
SANRIO x CASIO x GLOBE Jp Commercial video HELLO KITTYx BABY G
2020-12
POKEMON PIKACHU x CASIO x GLOBE Jp Commercial video POKEMON PIKACHU x BABY G
2022-09
VOLUMETRIC CAPTURE DEMO [KIYOSUMI-SHIRAKAWA BASE] As employee at Backspace Production Inc. Environnement Creation Forest (Quixel MegaScan Trees, Quixel MegaScans, MarketPlace) Beach (Fluid Ninja Live, Quixel MegaScans, Ultra Dynamic Sky) FXForest (Niagara Fire and Ice Magic FX) Beach (Fluid Ninja Live, Ultra Dynamic Sky)
2023-04
Grace Aimi「BED ROOM TRIP」 Environnement design, fx and lighting.
2024-03
J01 ~ WOW WOW WAR Tiktok x Nittele ＃JVMC2023 Procedural modeling, Environnement design, fx and lighting.
2024-04
La Reine de Kabukicho - Kabukicho Tower Creator’s Gallery Procedural modeling, Environnement design, FX and lighting.
Achievements
2011-02
Illustration for Lady GAGA V MAGAZINE
2013-07
Live Painting Paris
2014-11 2014-12
**Exhibition ｢D R E A M | D R O P S｣**Paris
2015-01 2015-02
Exhibition ｢D R E A M | D R O P S｣ 2nd EditionParis
2019-01
**｢See The Sun ｣**First Short Movie
2019-11 2019-12
**Group Exhibition｢ Sekai no Kawaii｣**Tokyo
2021
**Group Exhibition - Immigration Museum Tokyo “Seeing Us”**Tokyo
2022
**Group Exhibition - Immigration Museum Tokyo “Cultural BYOne!”**Tokyo
2023
**Group Exhibition - Immigration Museum Tokyo x Tokyo Biennale 2023 “This is not a cultural showcase but a window to the soul”**Tokyo
2024
Semi Grand PrixTiktok x 日テレ Japan Vertical Music Video Contest New Hope Award Kabukicho Tower - Creator’s Gallery Project 109Cinemas AwardKabukicho Tower - Creator’s Gallery Project
Portfolio Selection
#JVMC2023 #縦型mv
Environnement, FX, Lighting, Procedural Nodes, Cut/Edit. Semi Grand Prix. Tiktok x日テレ
My submission for the Japan Vertical Music Video Contest 2023. Mainly made with Blender 4.0 and After Effects 2024, and a minor use of Houdini 2024. Song by J01 and Tetsuya Komuro, volumetric data provided by the team of the contest. https://japanverticalmvcontest.com/
@neoyume.com ♬ WOW WAR TONIGHT ～時には起こせよムーヴメント - (JO1 ver.) -MV Contest サビ- - JO1
La Reine de Kabukicho
Environnement, FX, Lighting, Procedural Nodes, Cut/Edit. New Hope賞・１０９シネマズプレミアム賞
VOLUMETRIC CAPTURE DEMO [KIYOSUMI-SHIRAKAWA BASE]
0:38 > 1:31 ( except the hologram mesh/FX) Unreal Engine 5, Niagara, FluidNinja, UltraDynamicSky
Grace Aimi「BED ROOM TRIP」
1/Tokyo Street Environnement design, fx and lighting : Assembly of assets from Adobe Substance Collection and NoneCG Japan-8Blocks pack, Adobe Substance Painter, Ultra Dynamic Sky
2/ Tokyo Appartement Environnement design, fx and lightning : Adobe Substance Collection, Adobe Substance Painter
3/ Chessboard levelEnvironnement design, fx and lightning : Adobe Substance Collection, Adobe Substance Painter Characters, rigging and animations : Chess Pawn
4/Clay World Environnement design, fx and lightning Character, rigging, Animal, rigging and animations: Adobe Substance Modeler, Unreal Engine 5 Shader
5/Space World Environnement design, fx Blender, Unreal Engine 5 Niagara
Video of the project:
Personal Projects
Concept art, Environnement, FX, Modeling, Sculpting (My Kappa friends, Japan and Kanji.)
Music Video : Tokyo Cliches
Personal Video Game project : Kanji Atlas