Laura Colmenares Guerra lives and works in Brussels. In 2002 she obtained a Master degree in Audiovisual Media at Los Andes University in Bogota and in 2008 a Postgraduate Master in Transmedia Studies at Sint-Lukas, Brussels.
In 2014-2016 she pursued her studies with 3D Master Jean Yves Arboit (CGI Trainer) and specialized in 3D Motion Design and Film Compositing.
Digital image is the core of Laura’s work. Her practice is based on the composition of cinematographic images intervened with 2D/3D elements and photography.
Laura has created & directed numerous projects in the fields of visual arts. She often collaborates with stage directors & designers. She can lead & coordinate teams to create visual material in areas as varied as performances, digital installations, or concerts.
She has experience working in various production companies as a video editor and later as a motion designer. She provides intelligent technical skills, knowledge, and a broad view of digital media and its multiple applications.
Visual specialist, in constant research to enrich her skills, Laura has a deep sense of organization, teamwork, and tight deadlines. She works towards the goal of finding audiovisual languages that fit each project.
Her flexibility to lead or follow the different members of a team finding a common line, coherent and creative, while respecting the facets of each individual makes of Laura, an essential element in a work team.
Studies
2014 -2016
• 3D/VFX/Compositing // CGItrainer Belgium -Jean Yves Arboit
2009 - 2010
• Interactive Media // Academie Beeldende Kunsten Anderlecht, Brussels - Belgium
2006 - 2008
• TRANSMEDIA, Postgraduate Program in Arts + Media + Design // Hogeschool Sint-Lukas, Brussels - Belgium
1997 - 2002
• Master in Arts. Emphasis: Audiovisual Media & Media Art // Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá - Colombia
Skills
• Blender
• 3d Studio Max
• Blackmagic Fusion
• Adobe Premier
• Adobe After Effects
• Sketch Up
• Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
• Photogrammetry
Languages
• Spanish: Native speaker
• English: Excellent oral and written skills
• French: Excellent oral and written skills
• Dutch (BE): Learning ;)
SELECTED PROJECTS / FREELANCE EXPERIENCE 2005 – 2019
EDITING / 2D & 3D MOTION DESIGN / COMPOSITING / TEACHING / PROJECT MANAGER
TEACHING
2019 - Workshop Blender (3D)
Universidad de los Andes
Summer workshop teaching photogrammetry (Metashape) & 3D animation (Blender)
2017 - Workshop Compositing
Compositing teacher – Universidad de los Andes
Summer workshop teaching compositing with Blackmagic Fusion2017
FREELANCE EDITOR / MOTION DESIGN / 3D ANIMATION /COMPOSITING
2019 – 3D Animation / Orange Clignotant – Brussels
2019 – News & Corporate / INS – Brussels
2005-2016 – News & Corporate / LiveMedia Film, TV & Media Production – Brussels
2005-2013 – News & Corporate / Krenotec – Brussels
2009-2016 – Research & Corporate / Numediart - Research Institute for New Media Art Technology
2007 - 2010 – Multimedia (LiveMedia)
• Twelve-screen device -360 degrees for the Museum of the seaport of Antwerp
• Video Wall of 18 screens for the City of St.Truiden
• Video wall for the Brussels Parliament for its 20th anniversary
• 1st world war landscapes
2009-2007 – Advertising /Publicity
Anouk & Co – Brussels
These Days – Antwerp
PROJECT MANAGER / DIRECTOR
2019
• NATIONS - Kinetic Installation –Funded by FWB
Conception - 3D Animation
2018
• EULIFT 3D Animation project conceived for a 3D realtime engine (UNITY).
Character conception - Animation -Lighting – Compositing
• The Jaguar's Revenge - Promotional video Book written by from Gerald Brassine.
Conception & Scripting - Shooting –Editing - 3D Animation - Sound design
2017
• HTMPD Video Clip - Teleskopic Recording
Conception - 3D Animation - Compositing - Editing
• See you Later Visual work for live Concert
Produced by Cryptic UK & Peak Performances - Montclair State University (New Jersey - USA)
Conception - 3D Animation – Compositing - Color Grading - Editing
• Lagunas Interactive Installation - Funded by Vlaamse Overheid & FWB
Conception - Underwater shooting direction - 3D Animation – Compositing - Color
Grading – Editing - Live interaction
2017 - 2015
• Oliver Coasts Visual work for live Concert
Produced by Cryptic UK – The King’s Place (London - UK)
Conception - 3D Animation – Compositing - Color Grading - Editing
• Fortis Bank 3D Animation - Project Mont des Arts
3D Animation - Compositing - Color Grading
• 2ndSkin Video Clip - Sigrid Vandenbogaerde
Conception - 3D Animation - Compositing - Color Grading - Editing
• Variations of Disarray – Video Clip –Commission by Numediart Institute
Conception - 3D Animation – Compositing - Color Grading – Editing
2014 - 2012
• eVanescens Visual work for live Concert – Funded by Vlaamse Overheid & FWB
Conception - Compositing - Color Grading – Editing - Live interaction
2012
• Plaintes Video Clip –Commission by Boris Todoroff
Conception - Compositing - Color Grading - Editing
• Oracular – Video Clip –Commission by Gallery Vander A
Conception - Compositing - Color Grading - Editing
2011
• In()Pulses – Visual work for live Concert – Funded by FWB
Conception - Compositing -Color Grading – Editing - Live interaction
2011 - 2010
• Unstable Territories – Interactive Installation –Funded by FWB
Conception - Shooting direction -Compositing - Color Grading – Editing - Live interaction
2009
• Lungs [The Breather] – Interactive Installation –Funded by Vlaamse Overheid & FWB
Conception - Shooting direction -Compositing - Color Grading – Editing - Live interaction