Notable Employment
Tippett Studio
Modeler
2016-2017
Creature and Prop modeling and UV mapping for League of Gods and A Series of Unfortunate Events
3D Systems
Product Design Modeler
2012-present
Modeling, texturing, designing and printing of 3D printed assets for 3D Systems.
ImageMovers Digital
Modeler
2007-2010
Modeling and UV mapping of characters, clothing, props and environments for A Christmas Carol and Mars Needs Moms!
Modeling R&D for facial and motion capture pipeline
Test subject for motion capture pipeline
Tippett Studio
Modeler
2006-2007
Modeling, UV mapping, and matchmoving for Enchanted
Notable creations include the Woolworth Building
Zoic Studios
Modeler
2005
Modeling and UV mapping for Threshold, CSI, Serenity, and Battlestar Galactica
Mantron Corporation
VFX TD
2005
Modeled, mapped, and animated a collapsing concrete bridge for Matthew Barney's film Drawing Restraint 9
ESC Entertainment
Modeler
2001-2004
Modler and UV mapper for Matrix Reloaded, Matrix Revolutions, Catwoman, and Constantine.
Notable creations include The Colliding Trucks from Matrix Reloaded (Shot awarded "Best Visual Effect of the Year 2002" by Visual Effects Society), the Digger from Matrix Revolutions, 'Vermin Man' from Constantine, where I selected, designed and modeled a series of realistic insects
Manex Visual Effects
Concept Modeler
2001
Preliminary design and modeling for the Digger for Matrix Reloaded
Digital Muse
VFX TD
1996-1999
Designed, modeled, textured, composited visual effects sequences for Star Trek: Voyagar, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Sliders
Skellington Productions,
Moldmaker
1994-1995
Fabricated characters and props for James and the Giant Peach
Designed and created plaster-shell, urethane, and silicone molds
Education
University of California Santa Cruz
B.S. in Sculpture, with a minor in Invertebrate Zoology
Graduated 1993
Industrial Light & Magic
Creature shop Intern
1992
Film effects production experience in both CGI and practical effects
Ten years experience with Maya and UV mapping
Experience with GSI, MudBox, and Photoshop
Extensive knowledge of invertebrate zoology and life sciences
John Daniel — jd@horg.com — (510) - 684-4756