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Laika 01/09-Present
Development Modeler: I work on character models and textures as part of a development process for Laika . My responsibilities include proper topology layout, concept modeling, concept texturing, blendshape modeling, and researching/developing new techniques.
Rhythm and Hues 09/08-01/09
Model TD: I worked on character/prop models to be used in the upcoming movie "Night at the Museum 2". My responsibilities included proper topology layout, UV layout, and blendshape modeling.
Laika 03/07-09/08
Modeler: I worked on character, prop, and VFX models to be used in the upcoming movie "Coraline". My responsibilities included proper topology layout, concept modeling, and blendshape modeling.
Sony Computer Entertainment America 03/06-03/07
Cinematics Modeler : As part of the modeling team, I generated character/prop models for our cinematics and trailers. My generalist responsibilities included shader generation and texture painting.
Platt College 07/03-03/06
Lead 3D Instructor: My responsibilities included generating 3D art and giving lectures on 3D graphics. My classes covered several subjects including modeling, texturing, materials, MEL, life drawing, and a variety of Maya/Zbrush basics.
BCM Seoul Korea 06/02-06/03
Freelance Artist/Art Teacher: Implemented an art teaching program.
Klasky Csupo 09/01-04/02
Maya Artist: Using Maya, created lighting, texturing, and models for animated short "Milo".
Modern Cartoons 01/01-08/01
Maya Artist: Created modeling, texturing, and animation for PBS show "Jay Jay the Jet Plane".
ThinkBox Inc. 01/00-01/01
Art Director: Art directed and created art assets. In charge of staff artists and worked along with web developers. Worked primarily in Flash and 3dStudioMax.
-Education
Rhode Island School of Design 1991-1995
B.A. in illustration, completed animation degree project.
Marvel Comics Intern 1994
Learning experience involving editorial, marketing, production, and advertising.
Brown University 1993
Medical illustration study.
-References
Given upon request
-Festivals
Director/Creator: "El Moin Gro Uchland" 2002-present
Appeared at the festivals: Anarchy, Gallery 825, Hi Mom!, FAF, SEMAfx,
Renegade, Light Plays Tricks, and won "Best Film" at Smogdance 2002.
Animator/C.G. Artist: "SAFO Signal Film" 2001
Intro Film for Ottawa's international. animation festival.
C.G. Artist/Art Director: Kid Koala Video "Fender Bender" 2000
Appeared at the festivals: Resfest, LA Film Festival, SAFO.
-Skills
Computer
Advanced: Maya, Zbrush
Medium: Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Mudbox
Beginner: 3DSmax
Traditional
Story boarding and animation training.
Experienced artist in proposal art and character design.
Media training in oil crayon, pen/ink, acrylic, water color, oil, and more.
Design training in composition, color theory, and editorial problem solving.