• Created 3DS Max COLLADA exporter that supports models, textures, animations and triggers
• Managed 2 artists
• Negotiated deals with outsourcing studios to create game assets
• Established pipelines for all client side art processes from animation to character creation
2004-2006
Discreet / AUTODESK
Austin , TX
Application Engineer
• Demonstrated the latest in Max functionality to game, military, architectural and video clients
• Provided input into new features and bug fixes in 3DS Max
• Trained many production studios in latest visualization techniques
2003-2004
Inevitable / Midway Austin
Austin , TX
Artist
• Created level art, effects, and animations for Area 51 PS2 game
• Animated characters and worked with motion capture studio
• Developed scripted solutions in MaxScript
• Shipped Area 51
2003
Wolfpack Studios
Austin , TX
Technical Artist
• Created Max script Acclaim format motion capture importer / exporter
• Created proprietary format animation exporter
• Shipped Shadowbane: The Rise of Chaos
2002-2003
Digital Anvil (Microsoft)
Austin , TX
Cinematic Artist
• Generated high resolution textures for Maya rendered Mission Briefings
• Created facial expressions and Viseme shapes for four characters
• Rendered effects and interface screens for various Support Shots
• Shipped Brute Force
2001-2002
Point of View
Austin , TX
Technical Artist
• Refined art to engine pipeline
• Scripted plug-in to convert Biped keys into standard TRS keys the exporter could handle
• Worked with converting models and animations from Maya to Max
• Created two level sections (textured) for Scorpion King PS2
• Shipped Scorpion King , Smash and Drive (port) and Spy Hunter (port)
1999-2001
Kinesoft Development
Austin , TX
Lead Animator
• Directed motion capture session at Performance Capture Studios
• Managed 2 animators
• Created specific animation list based on designer's specifications
• Worked with SWAT officer and professional actor at mocap shoot
• Tracked and managed the cleaning of over 500 pieces of motion capture
1996–1999
Origin Systems
Austin , TX
Graphic Specialist
• Animated monster characters for Ultima Online
• Created 2D level tiles, space ships, weapon effects, and interface art
• Created the cover art for Computer Games Strategy Plus May 1999
• Artwork for Privateer 3 appeared in Spectrum 6
• Shipped Wing Commander Prophecy and Ultima Online: The Second Age