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Laika 03/07-Present
Modeler: I worked on character, prop, and VFX models to be used in the upcoming movie "Coraline". My responsibilities include proper topology layout, blendshape modeling, cleanup, and a variety of modeling related tasks.
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. I modeled primarily in Zbrush and Maya, with some beta testing in Mudbox. 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 cover 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 Background/Effects Artist: Using Maya, designed and created backgrounds and effects 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
Animation
Story boarding and animation training.
Experienced artist in proposal art and character design.
Illustration
Media training in oil crayon, pen/ink, acrylic, water color, oil, and more.
Design training in composition, color theory, and editorial problem solving.