About Me
I am a highly creative, industry professional who is passionate about creating beautiful imagery. Whilst working in industry I have become a highly experienced artist. I specialise in 3D, VFX, animation and compositing work. In my current role I have also had the opportunity to enhance my problem solving, team and communication skills.Â
Completing an MA in Computer Animation gave me a strong belief in the design and development of ideas into the final product. My passion lies in all aspects of 3D combined with 2D preproduction work.
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Skills and Technical
Due to the level of my industry experience and the highly varied nature of my projects, my software knowledge is now vast. I have a high capacity to quickly pick up a variety of new software packages, which I use successfully on a daily basis. I am proactive in developing my own skillset. I put a lot of time into R&D as well as optimising the workflows of my projects to maintain fast production times. Currently I am expanding my gaming skillset into VR, utilising Unity and the HTC Vive.
3d Studio Max
V-Ray
Fume FX
Maya
Adobe Suite
Substance Painter
Nuke
Element 3D
Character Studio
Rayfire
Mudbox
PF Track
Boujou
Unity
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Experience
Lecturer in Visual Effects & Digital Compositing
September 2022Â - Present
Lecturer
3D
Visual Effects
Digital Compositing
VFX ARTIST
January 2010 - September 2022
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service
VFX Creation, Compositing, Fire Sim, Environment & Character Creation, Animation, Motion Design, Drone Pilot.
3D Artist
April 2008 - January 2009
Atomic Planet Entertainment Ltd
Environment, Vehicle, Character, Asset Artist
3D Artist
February 2008 - April 2008
Gusto Games
Environment, Vehicle, Character, Asset Artist
3D Artist
January 2007 - February 2008
Atomic Planet Entertainment Ltd
Environment, Vehicle, Character, Asset Artist
Graphic Designer
September 2006 - January 2007
Philips & Bartram
Graphic Design, Layout, Logo Design, Animation, 3D Modelling
Graphic Designer
April 2005 - October 2005
Graphic Designer
Graphic Design, Layout, Animation, 3D Modelling
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Education
Drone Pilot
September 2017
UK CAA Drone Pilot
MA Computer Animation
University of Teesside
2006
BA (Hons) Computer Games Design
University of Teesside,
Second Class, Division One (2:1)
2004
Diploma, Foundation in Art and Design
Newcastle College
2001
A-level, Design and Technology Graphic Products
Prudhoe Community High School
Grade B
2000
GNVQ Advanced Science
Prudhoe Community High School
Grade Distinction
2000
9 GCSE's
1998
Prudhoe Community High School
Grades A-C (Including English and Maths)