About Me

Hello, and welcome to my website.
My name is Gian Bendana.
Please stay awhile and look around at some projects and models I've created in software and tools with which I work. I am not only multilingual, I am multifaceted! You will see examples demonstrating my creativity in a variety of production environments created in different countries and languages.

Contact me: giancarlobendana@yahoo.com

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Objective

To use my 3D, artistic and multimedia skills in a position which will allow me to grow as a creative professional while promoting my employer’s products and goals.

Application Knowledge

3D Modeling
3D Animation
Photorealistic Renders
Computer-aided design & drafting
Texturing and Photo Editing
Photo developing and treatment
Desktop publishing and layout
Graphic Design and Illustration
Video Editing
Motion Graphics and Compositing
Digital Sculpting and Texturing
Web Design
Web Animation
General Office

Software

3ds Max, Blender
Maya
Arnold, VRay & Keyshot
AutoCAD
Photoshop CC
Lightroom CC
InDesign
Illustrator CC
Premiere & Final Cut
After Effects CC
Zbrush & Mudbox
Muse CC
Adobe Animate CC
Microsoft Office

Other Skills

Fluent in English
Native in Spanish
Advanced in Portuguese
Over 8 years in Customer Service

GIAN BENDANA

Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Florida August 2015 - PRESENT

São Paulo, Brazil

August 2013 - August 2015

3d and Multimedia Freelancer

Met with clients to conceptualize design and determine objectives, approaches, styles and techniques from project concept to completion
Developed 3d models, renders, and animations and provided periodic status updates to ensure client satisfaction
As needed, worked with web masters to design multilingual website layouts and appropriate placement on client website

MARTECH MEDIA SYSTEMS

The Woodlands, TX August 2010 - To July 2013

Multimedia Graphic Artist/ E-Learning Developer

Martechmedia is an e-learning company specializing in training programs for engineers in the energy industry. As part of the graphic design department, I was responsible for:

Suggesting ideas for animations to better illustrate training concepts
3-D models and animations
Graphic design and video editing
Validating Spanish translations

SAGE TELECOM

Allen, TX July 1999 - June 2007

Technical Assistance Group: May 2003 - June 2007

Provided assistance with service interruption and other technical difficulties

Bilingual Customer Service Rep: July 1999 - August 2003

Assisted customers on billing issues, service plans, and sales promotions in English and Spanish (Promoted to Team Lead)

D'BROTHERS SCHOOL

"Seriousness, good taste, sophistication and punctuality are what define Gian's work! I am extremely satisfied with the final result of my company's logo and also with all the compliments I have received from clients and friends when they see it. For these reasons, I was completely satisfied with his work and recommend his services."

Ricardo Junior

Chief Executive Officer

AVID WEBSITE SERVICES

"I have been extremely pleased with the 3D animation services provided by Mr. Bendana. He was very intuitive and was able to understand what I wanted without much explanation. He delivered a superb animation. I would for sure use him in the future for my 3D animation needs. He is very professional and gets the job done."

Dustie Hollon

Chief Website Designer

EUSTON SYSTEMS AUTOMATION

"We have been working with Gian for more than 3 years. In that time, he has proven to be a very qualified and responsible professional and concerned with the success of our projects. The quality of his work and his experience with the software has helped us in creating projects that impress our clients. I recommend Gian's services for any company. "

Adilson Oliveira

Key Account Automation Specialist

FIRST MEHODIST CHURCH

"I sought out the services of Gian. I presented him with a basic idea of what I would vision the advertisement to include. Upon completion of the work I was extremely pleased and satisfied with the the final product. I found Gian's work ethic to be impressive and the quality of his work exceeded my expectations. His professional advisement and expertise alloweed me to have a Fine Arts flier of top-notch quality. Thanks for doing such a great job! "

Tom Bates

Director of Music at First United Methodist Church of Boynton Beach , FL

Portfolio

Demo Reels

Here are demo reels that cover what I have learned both while I attended the Art Institute of Houston and as a creative professional. My demo reels demonstrate a wide variety of projects and skills in different fields. I specialize in Industrial 3d modeling and animation as well in multimedia projects from video editing to graphic design.

My Links

Here are a few links to people, companies, and software vendors that influenced me and with whom I have interacted during my professional career. In such a fast-paced and always changing industry, I like to check back on these links to stay current and feel inspired.

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Software I Use

Autodesk.com Adobe.com Apple.com Pixologic.com Microsoft.com VRay Keyshot

References & Tutorials

Lynda.com Digital Tutors CG.Tutsplus.com Videocopilot.net ZBrush Central

Companies & Networks

www.martechmedia.com www.epicstudio1.com www.schlumberger.com sabastudios.com ics.art.br

Friends' Sites

Vidal Fernades Jr Marcio Gomes Kelsey Kalem Camila Salgado James Orsatti Jalil Withmore Nathan Bates

Instructors' Sites

Norman Engel Mariano Stainer Mike Azevedo Paulo Sampio Carlos Luzzi Henrique Rainha

Websites I Have Designed

baronessinn.com lebonphotography.com tommybishop.com animation production team project 2009 acsreunion2024