Aldrich Torres
About Aldrich Torres
Aldrich Torres is a Senior Concept Artist at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp., with extensive experience in lighting and look development across various notable projects. His background includes roles at several prominent studios, showcasing a blend of artistic and technical skills in visual effects.
Current Role at Madison Square Garden
Aldrich Torres serves as a Senior Concept Artist at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. since 2021. In this role, he contributes to the development of visual concepts and designs, leveraging his extensive background in lighting and look development. His experience in the entertainment industry informs his creative decisions, allowing him to produce high-quality visual content.
Previous Experience in Visual Effects
Aldrich Torres has held various positions in the visual effects industry, including roles at notable companies such as CoSA VFX, Psyop, and Digital Domain. He worked as a Lighting Lead / Lookdev at CoSA VFX for two months in 2019 and as a Lead 3D Artist at Psyop from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at Digital Domain included positions as a Staff Lighting Artist and Lighting Intern, showcasing his progression in the field.
Education and Expertise in Visual Effects
Aldrich Torres studied Visual Effects at the Savannah College of Art and Design, achieving a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from 2006 to 2009. He also attended Miami Dade College, where he earned an Associate of Arts (AA) in Animation from 2004 to 2005. His educational background supports his expertise in lighting, look development, texturing, and compositing.
Technical Skills in Lighting and Look Development
Aldrich Torres possesses expertise in environment lighting using software such as Arnold, Vray, and Houdini. His skill set includes lighting, look development, texturing, and compositing, allowing him to work effectively across various aspects of visual effects production. His strong background in traditional painting and photography enhances his technical capabilities.
Notable Projects in Film and Animation
Throughout his career, Aldrich Torres has contributed to several notable films, including 'Ready Player One', 'Beauty and the Beast', 'Independence Day 2', 'Iron Man 3', and 'R.I.P.D.'. His roles in these projects primarily focused on lighting and look development, demonstrating his ability to work on high-profile productions within the industry.