Nikolay Dimchev
*D Modeler and Sculptor
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Website: dimchev.yolasite.com
Blog: nikidimchev.blogspot.com
EDUCATION
School of Visual Arts, New York, USA
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Art, Computer Animation and Visual Effects
First Language School, Varna, Bulgaria
Sept. 2008 - May 2012
Sept. 2003 - May 2008
CREATIVE
PROJECTS
Senior Thesis - Short Animated Movie
• Pre-production creation of concept art, storyboards and 3D pre-visualization
• Engaged in the production of all 3D assets, their creative development and technical execution
• Performed the post-production color corrections, editing, rendering
Traditional Sculpture Project (Kung Fu Monkey, fantasy)
• Completed a clay sculpture of a fantasy creature from own concept
• Showed experience with human and animal anatomy
Traditional Sculpture Project (Woman, human anatomy study)
• Created a realistic clay sculpture of a woman from a live model
• Demonstrated a firm understanding of human anatomy Sept. 2010 - May 2012
Nov. 2011 - Dec. 2011
Sept. 2011 - Nov. 2011
WORK
EXPERIENCE
School of Visual Arts Audio/Visual Department, New York, USA
• Developed organization and time management skills by managing multiple requests and coordinating with the A/V supervisors
• Provided continuous technical assistance to faculty and student body by distributing and troubleshooting A/V equipment and software
FIL Advertising Ltd., Varna, Bulgaria
• Participated in 2D graphic design projects with Adobe Photoshop
• Worked with ZBrush and Maya to create 3D assets for clients
• Developed teamwork, communication and time management skills by participating in the execution of high-priority assignments and collaborating with industry professionals
Sept 2010 - May 2012
May 2009 - July 2009
COMPUTER SKILLS
TRADITIONAL SKILLS
TECHNICAL SKILLS 3D software: Maya, ZBrush, Mudbox, Topogun
2D software: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, PRO Tools
3D engineering software: AutoCAD
Traditional sculpting with clay
Drawing and live-drawing experience
Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machines
3D Printing