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My core areas of proficiency within the CGI field are:
Modeling | Rigging | Animation | FX | Compositing | Rendering | Scripting(Python/MEL) | Pipeline

I am also proficient in the following:

UV & Texturing | Lighting | Stereoscopy

Software
Blender | Maya | After Effects | Nuke | Photoshop | Premiere
| Gimp | Inkscape | Linux | Windows

Programming & Scripting Languages
Java | Python | MEL


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Hi
I'm
Jono Mafi and I'm a passionate 3D and VFX generalist with a well balanced CG skill-set.

I bring
to projects an artistic eye for detail  with a strong affinity towards light and colour theme setting.
I can model and texture 3d scenery and bring it to life with weighted animation and character expression.

Along with a strong technical understanding of CGI I can also code and develop 3d pipelines and mini applications.



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Experience
My previous work experience has involved:
  • Digital media freelancing (12 years)
  • Animation studio work (8 years) - providing digital media services at 3 animation studios.
  • Tertiary level education (6 years) - providing digital media tuition in VFX and 3D fields, creating curriculum and course writing as well as heading a top level animation school in New Zealand.
I am adept at managing production teams, task management and am very comfortable with public speaking.

For a full breakdown of my resume please click here -  Jonathan Mafi Latest CV


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Entrepreneur
Interested in the entrepreneurial, I am also a director and co-founder of a new digital media and software company Spacifx Ltd.​​

I have been a director at a freelance facilitation company and creative studio I co-founded, Podlance Ltd (2011 - 2016)
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Throughout the years I have been involved with project management, technical and art directorship, public speaking and contract negotiation.

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Interests & Hobbies
In my spare time I love to read, write and create animated stories! I believe story is key, first and foremost to creating an effective animation or visual effects piece.
I love playing with light and colour and do a little photography when I can (image on left is 3d)
I also sing and song-write, play piano and guitar and semi-play the drums when no-one's looking. When I get the chance I enjoy engaging in philosophical debate.
In days gone by I used to break-dance...but now I would probably just break - something...

I enjoy a good game of social soccer (playing NOT watching) and a good game of rugby (watching NOT playing).

In keeping with my Tongan side I love eating tropical fruit, fish and taro. I like to eat healthy organic and love the tropical weather!

www.jmafi.com 2018