About me

Hello, welcome to my website!

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I'm Anna Riva. I'm a CG generalist with a focus on lighting and look development. I graduated in 2025 in 3D Animation and Visual Effects at the School of Visual Arts in NYC, but I was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil. 

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Like most people, I grew up watching animations. Regardless of it being my favorite media, I never considered animation as a career path. Especially 3D animation, since I didn’t know there was a way for me to be a part of this industry. 

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For a long time, I thought I couldn’t be a creative person. I was scared I wouldn't be able to "create a style", but I slowly learned that all that meant was for me to express myself through my art, portraying how I perceived the world. I started in art through abstract drawings, photography, and videography. When I finally found out I could study CG, it felt like a perfect blend of animation, art, and technology, three things I enjoy! ​On top of being able to create the animations I have always loved.

 

I always liked creating pleasing images and manipulating colors to develop unique visuals, so it was a natural path for me to follow through lighting, compositing, and look development. ​​I just started my journey as a professional, but I am happy with all the projects I have been able to be a part of. Tackling pipelines through an animated feature, commercial, and 3D design.

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I’m excited to keep evolving and developing my skills as an artist, always looking for new opportunities and exploring this medium in a different way in every project! :)