PERSONAL STATEMENT...
Since graduating with a 1st class BA Hons Animation in 2003, I’ve been lucky to be involved in a variety of digital design and animation projects in both an employed and freelance capacity. My extremely varied years within the industry have given me a broad understanding of a wide range of software and the techniques required to use them productively. My work benefits from the fact that I enjoy it immensely, and because I possess a commitment to achieving the highest quality final result while striving to develop my artistic ability and software knowledge.
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PERSONAL INFO...
Date Of Birth - March 1979
Driving License - Full/Clean
Location - Nottingham, ENGLAND
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SKILLS...
CREATIVE SOFTWARE...
Maya Photoshop Zbrush AfterEffects Premiere Particle Illusion Dreamweaver Illustrator
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PROGRAMMING...
MelScript VB.Net SQL HTML
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CURRENTLY...
3D ARTIST/DEVELOPER - RGIS, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire (November 2009 - Present)
RGIS is a worldwide industry leader in supply chain, inventory and merchandising solutions. As part of their retail solution, RGIS develop a suite of software called smartspace which is used to design, assess and implement retail floor space. My role within the small software development team is developing StorVisualiser, a 3D Maya tool which integrates a database driven AutoCAD store layout with Maya for fast 3D visualisation of a store plan. The highlights of my duties at RGIS include:
- Using Mel script and VB.net programming to continually develop the StorVisualiser final output.
- Face to face Maya training, as well as producing associated documentation.
- Producing 3D assets or 3D visualisations.
- Creating icons for deployment across the entire smartspace suite.
- Updating and improving all other smartspace help documentation.
- Software testing and documenting bugs.
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FREELANCE 3D ARTIST (Oct 2009 - Present)
Since graduating from University I have worked on many freelance projects. I have been pleased to see many clients return year after year, after being continually pleased with the service I provide. Browse the 3D 2D and Animation pages to fully appreciate the variety of experience I've gained.
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PREVIOUSLY...
GAMES ARTIST - MAYHEM GAMES, Nottingham (Apr 2009 - Oct 2009)
I produced character and environment concepts for 2 Nintendo Wii titles while at Mayhem Games. I also completed a mobile to DS conversion of Freddie Flintoff’s Power Play Cricket. This involved modeling texturing and rendering several cricket ground environments, as well as the design of all the UI elements.
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GAMES ARTIST - CRUSH DIGITAL MEDIA, Nottingham (Nov 2007 - Mar 2009)
Crush Digital Media were a games production studio that produced several Nintendo DS titles. I worked as a digital artist in their small art team, producing anything that was necessary to complete the games. My duties included:
- Creating animated game mock-ups in After Effects to help sell game ideas to potential clients.
- Designing and deploying game ready UI elements.
- Modeling and texturing low-poly 3D environments and characters to a consistent standard.
- Using Nitro System Material Viewer to assess game ready model and animation data, fixing any issues where needed.
The games I worked on at Crush consist of:
'Blend It' - (Nintendo DS) - 505 Games
'MeanGirls' - (Nintendo DS) - 505 Games
'Beauty Salon' - (Nintendo DS) - 505 Games
'High School Dreams' - (Nintendo DS) - Eidos
'Disney’s Social IQ Quiz' - (Nintendo DS) - Disney
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FREELANCE ANIMATOR - ILLUMA ONE ELECTRONICS, Blackpool (Oct 2008 - Jan 2009)
Illuma One produced an arcade bowling machine, which used a PC and HD monitor to play a looping ‘attract mode’ movie to attract new players, as well as displaying various congratulatory animations throughout the game. I was asked to produce this series of animations, calling for:
- Character design of a ten-pin bowling character.
- Storyboarding of each movie idea for initial approval.
- Modeling, animation, rendering and compositing of the final full HD movies.
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FREELANCE ARTIST / ANIMATOR - ICON GAMES, Oxford (Mar 2007 - Oct 2007)
Icon Games are a small independent games studio, and I worked on several projects in a freelance capacity, including:
'Spinout' - (PSP) - Ghostlight - Released 2008. (Scene optimisation using Lightwave)
'RealPlay Bowling' - (PS2) - IN2Games - Released 2008. (Animated Strike and Spare movies)
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FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER / ARTWORKER - INTERNETFUSION.co.uk (Mar 2007 - Mar 2007)
Internet Fusion is an on-line retailer selling 1000’s of products across many web sites. My design work included:
- Banners and marketing material for several new web sites.
- Full page advert published in the on-line ISBoardMagazine.
- 20 page brochure for SAD.co.uk Light Therapy products.
- Full page product adverts featured in magazines such as Maxim, Combat & Survival, and Pit Pilot.
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GRAPHIC ARTIST - CIRCLE STUDIO, Derby (Feb 2006 - Feb 2007)
Circle Studio produced current gen, DS and interactive DVD games. I worked as a graphic artist in their interactive DVD department. My highlights while at Circle included:
- Producing text based motion graphics for menus, screen transitions, and question screens.
- Gaining an all-round knowledge of Maya and AfterEffects, and the skills required to produce professional work efficiently to tight deadlines.
- Producing 3D animations of Nintendo DS game ideas, helping both Circle and potential publishers visualise the game concepts.
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VIDEO DEMONSTRATION DEVELOPER - VOICEPOWER Ltd, Otley (Feb 2005 - Feb 2006)
VoicePower are a voice recognition software retailer and training provider, both to businesses and home users. My highlights while at VoicePower included:
- Creating software showcase videos.
- Delivery Face to face software demonstrations to potential clients.
- Giving face to face software training and support.
- Creating training and support documentation.
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EDUCATION...
BA Hons ANIMATION (1st Class Hons) - HULL SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN, Hull (2000 - 2003)
NVQ III - C.N.C. Machining - ALLENVALE TOOLS, Whitstable (1997 - 2000)
ARCHBISHOPS SCHOOL, Canterbury (1990 - 1997)
10 x GCSE - Art & Design (A*) 7xB, 1xC, 1xD
3 x A-Levels - Art & Design (A) Music (C) Physics (E)
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