Objective: To obtain a technical artist position specializing in rigging
Education:
The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Arts & Animation
June 2008 with Honors
Software:
Adobe Photoshop Autodesk 3ds Max
Adobe Illustrator Maxscript
Adobe After Effects Autodesk Maya(intermediate)
Autodesk Motion Builder(basic) MEL(basic)
Work Experience:
Day 1 Studios - Chicago, IL August 2009- Present
Technical Animator
- Responsible for all character rigs (including biped and custom solutions)
- Facial Pipeline development
- Scripting, automating repetative tasks and providing tools for the animation team
- R&D on new software and methods of implementing it into the pipeline
- Troubleshooting
- Setting up physics based secondary motion in-game
Red Eye Studio - Hoffman Estates, IL December 2008- July 2009
Contract Artist
- Building custom character rigs in 3ds Max
- Scripting (Maxscript, MEL, Python)
- R&D on new software and methods of implementing it into the pipeline
- Troubleshooting various problems in Max and Maya
- Motion capture clean-up using the Vicon motion capture system
- Run motion capture system during shoots
Red Eye Studio - Hoffman Estates, IL June 2008- December 2008
Rigging Intern
- Building custom character rigs in 3ds Max
- Writing workflow enhancing Maxscripts
- Motion Capture clean-up using the Vicon motion capture system.
Oakridge Hobbies & Toys – Downers Grove, IL September 2003-December 2008
Trained new employees in shipping
Shipping and Receiving
Cashier
Customer service
Freelance Work:
Digital Hyper Studios L.L.C – Freelance 3ds Max Technical Director June 2009
- Rigged and skinned multiple characters under a tight deadline
- Made minor modeling adjustments
Elite Rhythmic Gymnastics – Graphic Artist Nov. 2005-Present
- Logo Design for various gymnastics events—print banners, pins, programs, and t-shirts
Petru & Associates – Graphic Artist Sept. 2007-Nov. 2007
- Created event banner and signage for employer
- Research and clerical work
Wolff Tan – Graphic Artist January 2008
- Custom Artwork & signage design
Awards/Achievements:
Competitor in FJORG! Iron Animator Competition - Siggraph 2008
Presenter at Ai booth - Siggraph 2008
Artimation Film Festival at The Illinois Institute of Art - Schaumburg
Best Team Animation 2008
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