3D Modeling and Animation
(For Games, Interactive, Media, and Product Design)

My Background

• My First Professional 3D job was in 1994.
• Created product designs for Rayovac's Innovation Division
• Started a game company and raised $135,000 based on a game demo I created
• Created a series of marketing animations that played on home shopping channels and other national TV outlets
• Created a dozen crime scene animations and am a recognized crime scene illustrator in Travis County
• Asked to sit on the Industry Support panel for A.C.C.'s Game Development Program
• Developed real-time 3D training curriculum for U.S. Marines online training program
  

My first professional animation (1994)

My demo reel (last updated 2008)

What Type of Work Can You Get With These Skills?

The Game Industry

ImpactNews.com Reports

"The local billion-dollar gaming industry is home to more than 130 game developers. Each employs anywhere from one to hundreds of local employees who are making an even bigger impact on the local economy with average salaries around $85,000. And across Texas, the gaming industry is estimated to put $177 million back into the economy, according to the Texas Film Commission."

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I created this 3D character for an independent game title.

Part of a game demo I created for a game company I started.(1999)

Product Development

This video was used to successfully market the
product through the QVC shopping channel

Product visualization for Rayovac, Inc

Architectural Rendering

Not my work, but this quality of work will be able to be produced by students upon completion of the class.

Film and Television

Not my work...  The are dozens of film and video companies that use these skills.

Courtroom Illustration

The Software

• Will run on current lab computers
• Free fully functional version available for students
• Industry standard for Games, Film and Video, Architectural, and Product Rendering
• Has a certification program
• Has 600 page book by the developer