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Education

Bournemouth University (NCCA): 2003 - 2004

Distinction, MA 3D Computer Animation

Sheffield Hallam University: 1996 - 1999

2:1 BA (Hons) Industrial Design (Product)

Wirral Grammar School: 1989 - 1996

A-level
Art and Design Grade A
Mathematics Grade A
General Studies Grade B
Physics Grade C

GCSE / Additional Subjects
1A* / 9A’s / 2B’s

Computer Skills

2D

Autodesk AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Freehand, Quark Express, Corel Draw, Adobe Illustrator.

3D

Bentley Microstation, 3D Studio VIZ/MAX, Softimage XSI, Alias Maya, Autodesk Mudbox, Softimage 3D.

Post Production

Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Shake.

Web

HTML, XHTML, Javascript, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash.

Work Experience

Framestore CFC, London, UK. (Nov 2004 - Present)

Modeller/ Creature TD

This position involves modelling soft/hard body creatures, hard surface/organic environment and props modeling for TV, live-action and CG feature film production. This includes: preparing scans for referencing, polygon and NURBS modelling; UV unwrapping; displacement map creation; pre-visualisation; R&D; also, facial and deformation blendshape creation. Also involved with Creature TDing for film, running hair simulation, creating corrective animation, muscle deformation, skin slide and jiggle deformations.

Credits
Walking with Monsters (2005)
Prehistoric Park (2006)
Ocean Odyssey (2006)
Primaeval (2007)
The Golden Compass (2007)
Primeval 2 (2008)
The Tale Of Despereaux (2008)

Futurate Ltd, Sheffield, UK. (Jun 2000 - Sept 2003)

Full-time Web/graphic Designer/developer

This involved continuing design on the company’s homepage, commercial web-sites, internet based learning and promotional print materials. Concentrated on good web practice, information and user orientated design. Also required to hold content management training sessions for clients and representing the company in meetings. Good communication skills and clarity in expressing ideas, attention to detail, and forward thinking were important.

Candlelight Products Ltd. Tinsley, Sheffield, UK. (Jan 2000 - Jun 2000)

Product Designer

Designed housewares, giftwares, lighting and packaging for many of the blue-chip, high-street chain stores. Involved in shape design using 2D and 3D CAD, hand-painting surface patterns and transfers, graphic packaging and promotional design for print, prototyping lighting ideas, and 3D visualisation of products on computer. Worked as a part of a team of designers with different skills and media, liaising with other departments and presentations to clients and directors. Meeting very tight deadlines with great attention to detail and colour was very important.

Futurate Ltd, Sheffield, UK. (Nov 1999 - Mar 2000)

Freelance Designer

Designed the company logo and corporate image, including letterheads, business cards, internet web holding page and homepage design. Took conceptual designs all the way through to the finished product. Time management was important when working for this web design/e-learning company.

Skills and Achievements

Full UK driving licence, no penalties.

Working in a team, self-motivation, enthusiasm, dedication and attention to detail gained from work experience, employment, group projects and competitions.

BA Industrial design course representative.

LEGO Futura UK recommendation.

New Designers 99 exhibitor.

Designed award winning website (Becta/Gaurdian Teaching Resources Award 2002).

Semi-finalist in Shortshorts Film Festival 2005 selection.

Semi-finalist in Moondance International Film Festival 2006 selection.

Film Festivals, Screenings & Awards: Conehead

Kalamazoo Animation Festival International, USA - GOLD AWARD WINNER. May 2005.

Global Student Animation Awards, Stash Media, New York, USA - ANIMATION WINNER. Aug 2005.

Exposures National Student Film Festival, Manchester, UK - ANIMATION RUNNER UP. Dec 2005.

Kino Film Festival, UK (Manchester International Short Film Festival). Feb 2005.
Animated Encounters, UK (Bristol International Animation Festival). April 2005.
Melbourne International Animation Festival, Australia. June 2005.
Comedia - Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, Montreal, Canada. July 2005.
Hypefest, Hollywood, USA, (as a part of GSAA Finalist Showcase Roadshow). July 2005.
Festival de courts métrages Images en vues, Quebec, Canada. Sept 8-11 2005.
Animation Block Party, New York, USA. Sept 15 2005.
Raindance Independant Film Festival, London, UK. Sept 30/Oct 2005.
Channel Frederator, Podcast - Episode 6, USA. Sept 2005.
San Diego Asian Film Festival, USA. Sept/Oct 1 2005.
Tiscali Short Film Awards, Raindance Festival, London, UK. Sept/Oct 2005.
Student Shorts, Toronto, Canada. Oct 21-22 2005.
Norway Live, Podcast, Norway. Dec 2005.
Anchorage Film Festival, Alaska, USA. Dec 2005.
Cinequest Online, Viewers Voice, USA. Dec 2005.
North West Asian American Film Festival, Seattle USA. Jan 2006.
Futureshorts, Manchester, UK. Feb/March 2006.
PSP Showcase, Internet, March 2006.
George Lindsey UNA Film Festival, Alabama, USA. March 2006.
The World of Comedy Film Festival, Toronto, Canada. March 2006.
Phoenix Film Festival, USA. March 2006.
Cinequest Film Festival, USA. March 2006.
BIMINI 2006, Riga, Latvia. April 2006.
3rd Annual Asian American Association Film Festival, Davis CA, USA. May 2006.
One Dot Zero 10, London, UK. June 2006.
Super Shorts Film Festival 2006, London, UK. July 2006.
Bang Short Film Festival, Nottingham, UK. Aug 2006. Animpact, Seoul, South Korea. April 2007
Revolution Vodka Bars, Vodka TV, UK. Oct 2007.