Resume
James Direen
SKILLS
- Maya (proficient with MEL script) | 3D Studio Max
- Adobe Photoshop
- Havok (ragdoll setup and animation export)
- Experience with Python | C++ | C#
- Perforce | Subversion
- Proficient in UNIX/Linux environments
EXPERIENCE
12/06 – 10/09
Idol Minds
Character Technical Director
Shipped Tittles: PAIN™ Downtown | PAIN™ Amusement Park | PAIN™ Movie Lot | PAIN™ Sore Spots | PAIN™ Museum
Responsible for character rigging and pipeline development. Created user friendly multiple-rig biped setup tools. Developed facial animation UI and control system. Aided programmers in studio tools. Animated playable and non-playable characters.
282 Century Place, Suite 1000, Louisville, CO 80027
12/05
Art Institute of Colorado
Internship – SOAR Project
Worked in a production team to create 3D environments for a live action and animation short to be used as an external promotion for the school.Tasks included modeling, texturing, and lighting
1200 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO 80203
03/04
XPRIORI
Freelance Artist
Designed company logo, created presentation illustrations
2864 South Circle Drive, Suite 1200, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
02/03
DireenTech
Programming Consultant
Assisted in software development
EDUCATION
The Art Institute of Colorado, Denver CO
Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts and Animation, September 2006
Specializing in 3D Character Animation and Rigging
References available upon request
No Comments
Leave a comment
