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Hello!

My name is Ruben Pinto (or Ruben Self). Im a junior illustrator and concept artist from Porto, Portugal. I have a degree in Design of Animation and Multimedia in the Polytechnic University of Portalegre. 

During my degree I've produced 4 short films, one of which has been screened in the portuguese television channel RTP2. In total, I've had 15 festival selections and 2 official awards. 

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Ruben Pinto

Illustrator and Concept Artist

22 years old

Porto, Portugal

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Professional Experience

Concept and Animator

Plutão de Verão

Website: https://www.facebook.com/plutaodeverao/

Jun 2025 - Present

Remote

Clean up Artist

IBRIDO Studio

Website: https://en.ibridostudio.com

Jan 2025 - May 2025 

On-site · Turin, Italy 

Clean up over 3D animation of the short film "Scarpe" integrated in the feature film "Dark Horses" and integration in the animation process pipeline. 

My work included sculpting, painting and texturing to achieve a desired look and feel using Photoshop. 

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Concept and animation on top of a video presentation of old and new myths/legends about Faro and it's people.

My work includes concepting of fitting animation sequences for 8 myths and it's animation using Clip Studio Paint, totaling 15min of animated video.

Education & Training

DEGREE IN DESIGN OF ANIMATION AND MULTIMEDIA
Instituto Politécnico de Portalegre

  • Digital animation techniques such as 2D, 3D and Stop Motion

  • Development of 4 animated short films in a group setting.

  • Skills in Concept Art and traditional/digital Graphic Sketching

  • Development of skills in programs such as Toon Boom Harmony, Dragon Frame, Photoshop, After Effects, and Illustrator.

  • Selections in various national and international film festivals.

Visual Arts
Escola Básica e Secundária de Canelas

  • I made 5 short films, 2 in video and 3 in 2D digital animation.

  • I participated in photographic and videographic exhibitions at a local cinema with my own material.

  • I developed skills in various multimedia programs such as Photoshop, After Effects, Corel Draw, and Sony Vegas.

  • I volunteered in developing multimedia to promote and publicize school activities.

  • I studied History and Culture of the Arts.

Revenge of the Pollen

​​Today, the relationship between the bees and the flowers is as we always remembered, the bees go from flower to flower, collecting nectar and pollen for their hive. But, this newly flourished and bloomed flowers aren't having any of it! They're tired of being exploited by the bees and are attacking them mercilessly! Help the bees regain their livelihood to continue to grow their hive, help them in the REVENGE OF THE POLLEN!

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I worked on the bee's sprites and animations as well as the final boss "Rose" Sprites and animations.

I also worked on the backgrounds and UI of the game.

Link of the game!
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