Gabriel Santana

With over 14 years of experience in Architectural Visualization, I have built my career working with some of Brazil’s leading ArchViz studios: I started in 2011 as an Interior Still Artist at Digital Light, joined Neorama in 2017 as a Scene Composer and NoTriangle in 2019 as a Generalist, and in 2022 I joined the Film Department at Elephant Skin (Brazil/USA) as a Senior 3D Artist, specializing in scene finalization and animation for high-end cinematic architectural films.

My expertise covers every stage of the CGI production pipeline, from scene assembly and look development to lighting, shading, optimization, rendering, post-production and animation. I have also integrated AI-assisted workflows into traditional CGI pipelines, including image enhancement, AI rendering and people integration, optimizing production while keeping high visual quality.

I have contributed to residential, commercial, hospitality and large-scale architectural projects for clients across Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, the United States, Canada and the United Arab Emirates, from straightforward visualizations to highly complex productions.

Passionate about architecture, photography, music and the rich culture of Pernambuco, I draw inspiration from my surroundings to develop a refined artistic eye, with special attention to composition, lighting, materials, atmosphere and storytelling.

Today I work as an independent Senior 3D Artist, collaborating with studios and clients worldwide. I am available for freelance collaborations and full-time remote opportunities.

Based in

Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

Experience

14+ years in ArchViz

Clients in

Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, USA, Canada and UAE

Availability

Freelance and full-time remote

Tools

• Autodesk 3ds Max
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe After Effects
• PFTrack
• TyFlow
• Phoenix