Skills Summary

3D Modelling

• Eight years experience in 3D modelling, texturing, animation and lighting using Autodesk 3DS Max 7, 8, 9, 2009 and 2010.
• One year of experience using Mudbox 2009 and 2010 scuplting packages to create high-resolution models.
• 3D environment theory and background knowledge learned during A-level and Degree (Computer Games Design) courses.
• A wide range of projects completed (see portfolio for examples).
• Adept in creating both low-polygon 'real-time' models and high-resolution photorealistic models.
• Able to create professional UVW templates for mapping 2D textures onto any type of model.
• Advanced knowledge of animation, including timelines, bone rigs, constraints, physics and particle systems.
• Familiar with all types of rendering: photorealism, cartoon styles, wireframe views etc.
• Can produce objects built to strict measurements - vehicles, products, buildings and other environments.

2D Graphics, Texturing and Image Editing

• Eight years of experience in bitmap and vector graphics packages, including Corel Paint Shop Pro, Adobe Fireworks and Adobe Photoshop series.
• Original artworks created to the highest standard.
• Many minor projects undertaken for myself, friends, music groups and small businesses.
• Proficient in image repair and enhancement - removing flaws from photographs and improving visual quality.
• Can texture any model from UVW template using a range of effects.
• Firm knowledge of procedural texturing: diffuse, specular, relfection, displacement and bump used to create advanced effects in 3D environments.

Computer Game Level Design

• Three years of In-depth experience using the Hammer Editor (Source Engine) and GtkRadiant (id Tech 3 Engine).
• Three years of university study completed in the theory of level design and its implementation.
• Several detailed levels completed and compiled for use (see the Dark Peak portfolio page).
• Worked briefly as part of a mod team creating and testing new environments.
  

Programming

• Four years experience in programming in Assembly Language, Basic, Matlab, C, C++ and Java.
• Intermediate experience in creating dynamic content for webpages using PHP and MySQL.
• Able to create applications for a wide variety of needs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of code and data structures to ensure efficient applications.
• Worked with large code bases making changes where appropriate to fix problems or add functionality.
• Intermediate knowledge of programming for DirectX and OpenGL environments.

Web Design

• Six years experience in creating webpages.
• Created this very website - using PHP, MySQL and CSS.
• Pages created in various text editors, as well as Adobe Dreamweaver CS3 and CS4.
• Familiar with creating pages in both WYSIWYG design and pure code environments.
• Dynamic content stored and displayed using PHP and MySQL.
• Pages created to XHTML 1.0 Strict and CSS 2/3 standards.
• Intermediate knowledge of SQL/Access databases for use with forums and other data storage.