Daniel Salazar
Technical Artist
Mars Express
If you’ve watched Mars Express (you should!) you know it’s a movie with plenty of robots. I was in charge of the mechanical rigging, ensuring that each of them moved smoothly and realistically. I paid close attention to their individual characteristics and overall functionality.
Cosmos Laundromat
Cosmos Laundromat's fantastical creatures demanded a delicate balance of realism and whimsy. As a rigging artist on this ambitious Blender Studio project, I crafted intricate systems that allowed for expressive movements while maintaining their otherworldly charm.
Ghosts of Ruin
As rigging supervisor on the four-episode miniseries Ghosts of Ruin, I oversaw the creation of intricate rigging systems that brought its diverse cast of characters to life. From the formidable monsters to the complex human protagonists, my team and I worked tirelessly to ensure that their movements were expressive, believable, and aligned with the series' distinctive aesthetic.
Type S: Chiaki’s Journey
Rigging cars for Type S: Chiaki's Journey presented a unique challenge due to the series' 2D style. I had to create rigging systems that allowed the cars to squash and stretch realistically, while still maintaining their structural integrity and believable physics.
Moonlit Bamboo Forest
As a rigging artist on Moonlit Bamboo Forest, I successfully integrated stylized 3D fox characters into a primarily 2D environment. Overcoming the challenge of blending animation styles, I developed effective rigs that allowed for expressive movements while maintaining the film's unique aesthetic.
Picchu
I had the pleasure of collaborating on the short film Picchu as a rigging consultant. I worked closely with senior riggers to facilitate their transition to Blender. I contributed my knowledge and experience in rigging to help the team achieve their production goals and create high-quality animated characters.
Lighting
From the vibrant, stylized look of concept art to the subtle nuances of photorealistic rendering, my lighting work is deeply versatile. I excel at establishing efficient lighting workflows and using advanced techniques like volumetric effects and custom light linking to manage complex scenes."
Speedrunners 2 Trailer
My lighting work on the SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed trailer established a dynamic, high-contrast atmosphere. I utilized emissive sources and saturated color palettes to enhance the sense of speed and ensure visual readability in high-action, stylized environments.
Motion Graphics
From the vibrant, stylized look of concept art to the subtle nuances of photorealistic rendering, my lighting work is deeply versatile. I excel at establishing efficient lighting workflows and using advanced techniques like volumetric effects and custom light linking to manage complex scenes."
Mars Express
If you’ve watched Mars Express (you should!) you know it’s a movie with plenty of robots. I was in charge of the mechanical rigging, ensuring that each of them moved smoothly and realistically. I paid close attention to their individual characteristics and overall functionality.
