FERNANDO PENAFIEL

previs—layout artist

SHOWREEL

a collection of my most recent works. and about that password... shoot me a message and we’ll chat. shh... or hover over here

2025

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45.5152° N, 122.6784° W

a.k.a Nando

advocating for a shift in focus--
from software centric learning to fostering personal expression.

let’s connect.

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instagram
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EXPERIENCE

jun 2024—present LAIKA (VFX Layout Artist)
 may 2024—sept 2024 Revenant (Layout Artist)
jul 2023—aug 2023 Proof Inc. (Previs Artist)
oct 2022—feb 2023 Giantstep (Layout Artist)
jun 2022—sept 2022 Pixar (Layout Intern)

EDUCATION

b.f.a. animation - visual effects, Academy of Art University
space ranger, Star Command Academy (Layout Division)

COMMUNITIES

tea time animation club, Staff Leader
women in animation aau chapter, Marketing Manager

SKILLS

cinematography
animation
editing
lighting
graphic design
coffee brewing

SOFTWARE

 maya
unreal engine
blender
davinci resolve
nuke
katana
shotgrid/flow (i still call it shotgun)





cineCam - free camera rig

WORK

YOUTUBE