Skills:
Maya, Zbrush, Mudbox, Photoshop, Phase Space, Motion Builder, After Effects, Shake
Experience:
Nickelodeon Animation Studios | Burbank, CA | Oct. 2010 - Present
3D Character Modeler
Modeling, UV mapping, and creating blendshapes for a 3D character within a 3 week deadline
Receiving notes and taking direction from lead supervisor on technical/aesthetic aspects for each character
Worldwide FX |Shreveport, LA | June 2010 - Oct. 2010
3D Artist
Zbrush Modeling, UV mapping and/or texturing for Drive Angry and The Mechanic
Dilated Pixels| Hollywood, CA | March 2010 - June 2010
Freelance 3D Modeler
Created realistic Elf character for Lord of The Rings: War in the North cinematic trailer
Sculpted Zbrush detail on weapons, environments and characters under 3D Director supervision
Zoic Studios | Culver City, CA | Aug. 2008 – January 2009
3D Artist
Modeling, UV Mapping and/or texturing for multiple projects including: Microsoft Natal, Nickelodeon’s “The Best Player”, Transformers, Saboteur, Heroes Webisode, Busch Gardens, Fast and the Furious 4, Ben 10, and Fired Up
Cilantro Animation Studios| Boca Raton, FL | Nov. 2007-May 2008
Senior 3D Artist
Created 3D environments, props, characters and textures for upcoming pilot, Johnny the Roofer
Constructed 6 characters from modeling to texturing in a deadline of 2 weeks for Usuy pilot
Education:
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
Sept. 2004-Feb. 2006
Associate of Science Degree in Computer Animation
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