ABOUT ME

ABOUT ME


rizo-picA professional filmmaker, 3D animator, VFX, and multimedia artist that loves bringing ideas to life. I’ve been doing this ever since the Commodore Amiga 500 and before that with an Atari 800XL. I started shooting my own short films when my uncle gave me his super 8mm film camera. I attended Columbia College of Art in Chicago to study film and illustration. Working three part time jobs to support myself, I eventually ran out of money and joined the Air Force.


starlifterAfter just two years at Columbia College, I ran out of money and joined the Air Force. There I became a jet engine mechanic working on C-141 Star lifters, after my four years with the AF I was indoctrinated into Hollywood by way of interning at Red Car Music video where I put my skills from Columbia to good use.


hollywood sign-01With the help of FTV at RCC and Bud Tedesco, I went on to become a freelance PA (production asst.) I was then able to break into the camera dept. As a loader than a 2nd assistant cameraman and doing some first-ing on some low budget shoots. During this time I showed some 2D artwork to a friend of mine who was doing 3D and I was hooked, soon after I got a job with him and have been doing this ever since.


Rizo-4CTCSIn my spare time I served in the US Air Force Reserve for a total of 23 years, 16 of which was as a combat videographer with the 4th Combat Camera squadron, I deployed and documented various military missions world wide even as far as Iraq.


France-MBRiverside City College (RCC) is where I call home these days. Creating various images, animations, and videos in support of our college administration, faculty and students. I enjoy working at this institution because I am not just creating random pieces of work, I am helping to tell the stories of this 100 year old institution. Just recently, the RCC All Stars Marching Band celebrated 2016 new years day in marching down the Champs-