For as long as I can remember, I have sought to find ever more efficient ways to critique the world around me through visual storytelling.

I have done contracting and subcontracting for various companies and institutions, including previsualization for interactive media, web design, logo design, print media design, and 3D animation.

In terms of programming and markup languages, I know Python, Java, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.

I have extensive experience with Autodesk 3ds Max, and have been using it since 2005 to make models, later transitioning to animation and visual effects. I have extensive experience modeling both organic and hard surface models, as well as UV/texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, materials, and rendering using V-Ray, MentalRay, FinalRender, and the default scanline renderer.

I have also used Autodesk Maya for several projects, but prefer using 3ds Max for most tasks, though I am perfectly comfortable using Maya’s stereoscopic camera system and comfortable using Maya in general.

I am also perfectly comfortable working in Autodesk Motionbuilder, and have done so extensively, including writing Python scripts for character and rig processing.

During my time in the Media Arts program at Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario, I was able to gain experience working with physical cameras and live action workflows, while on my own time honing my CGI expertise. At the Sheridan Media Arts Awards, of the three nominations for Best Visual Effects, two of them were for my work (on HAARP and Patent Pending). Jim Hagarty (Compositing/2D) and myself (3D Generalist / 3D Animation) won the Best Visual Effects award for HAARP.

I have significant experience with Stereoscopic 3D workflow and processes, from image capture and file management, to editing and visual effects.

I also have significant experience with motion capture using a Vicon T160 passive system in both research and production environments, in conjunction with Vicon Blade and Autodesk Motionbuilder, for live previsualization of characters and scene assets. In addition, I have done extensive data analysis using Vicon Blade.

I have also extensively worked on research documentation for a number of projects, including work done with Adobe, Autodesk, SideFX Software, Sony, and Laffoux, as well as event documentation for various workshops and demonstrations.