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I am Joaquin Laca, and I am a 3D artist from Cordoba, Argentina who graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design, majoring in animation. <br><br>I am a 3D Technical animator, obsessed with learning new techniques for each new production. With experience working in fast-paced team environments and proficient in most 3D software.<br> <br>Always eager to learn new things! I hope we can start some amazing work together, so please feel free to reach out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-custom-background-header-color has-text-color has-link-color has-address-sans-pro-condensed-font-family has-large-font-size wp-elements-0c7bd8bba81e7343fbc419b5861eeac3\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\"><br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Modeling and Look Development Character Art Work About Me Hi there! I am Joaquin Laca, and I am a 3D artist from Cordoba, Argentina who graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design, majoring in animation. 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