Sergiu Lupse, Video Editor / Animator

About

I'm a video editor and animator with over 13 years of experience working professionally in film, animation and print. My work ranges from illustration, to 2D and 3D animation, to film, to game development. My passion lies in being part of engaging projects where i can apply my skills in visual development. I prefer work on remote part-time and full-time projects.

Experience

Self-Employed

Nov 2004 – Present

Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Freelance Video Editor & Animator

Providing services varying from video editing, 3D modeling, 2D/3D animation, film titles and visual FX: - Animated 2d logos for 7Pace, HCF, Chamaeleo - Designed the concept and style for 3d promo animations for FICT - Transilvania International Book Fair 2014-2017 - Worked closely with a client on previz and a 3d animated presentation of anti-corossive solution for tubing - Responsible for the visual identity of BIDFF 2017 - Bucharest International Dance Film Festival - Wrote & directed "Absent", directed "Our Father", 2 award winning short films, that premiered internationally - Edited promotional materials for motivational speaker Mel Cutler's youtube channel - Storyboarded, created assets and animated a 2 min. 2d animated promo for Renters.ro, a real estate platform - Worked on a 3 min. 2d animation about raising awareness on Nonverbal Learning Disability for the "Count me in" NVLD Project

Rikodu

Feb 2018 – May 2021

Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Game Level Designer

- Developing the layout and the look of levels, working on game mechanics with node based scripting - Creating 2d and 3d assets for several outsourcing projects - Editing gameplay and game trailer footage

Prosjektlab

Dec 2007 – Dec 2008

Sibiu, Romania

3d Animator / VFX Compositor

- Worked on storyboards for all in-house projects - Created the screenplay, modelled and animated BREATH - a 3D short film for "Altered Barbie" Festival - Responsible for camera tracking and match-moving, rotoscoping and creating a clean plate for a cg character - Worked directly with the client on developing a visual brief for a real estate commercial - Rigged and animated the character for the real estate commercial

TV Bistrita

Jan 2006 – May 2006

Bistrita-Nasaud, Romania

3d Animator / Video Editor

- Worked closely with the Executive Producer on the Visual Branding for the TV Station - Responsible for shooting green screen plates, cleaning and placing the talent on a digital BG - I was responsible for designing the look and the style of the Promos used during live - In charge of writing / directing several commercials that aired on the TV Station

Funky Business

Feb 2004 – Jun 2004

Bucharest, Romania

Graphic Designer

- I worked closely with the product managers, copywriter and clients. - Created 3D visual for several BTL events - Designed brochures for beauty products for VICHY and Ad'OR event - Developed concepts for print Ads and posters

Cr3ativ

Sep 2001 – Feb 2002

Bistrita-Nasaud, Romania

Art Director

- I was in charge of branding design for an architecture and landscaping company

Aristocrat

Jun 1999 – Sep 1999

Bistrita-Nasaud, Romania

Graphic Designer

- I was responsible for re-branding the visuals for the in-house website - Worked closely with clients on developing a visual brand

Education

Babes-Bolyai University

Oct 2011 – Jul 2014

BFA, Cinematography and Film Production

National Art University of Art, Bucharest, Romania

Oct 2003 – Jul 2005

MA, Experimental Film and Design

Art and Design University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Sep 1999 – Jul 2003

BFA, Photography and Film

Sergiu Lupse

Video Editor / Animator

Skills

Languages