C/V

Chris French

Halifax NS

902 402 9153

chris_french_3dga@hotmail.com

http://chrisfrench-3danimationart.blogspot.ca

Objective:

To fulfill all of your multimedia needs , utilizing my knowledge and experience in 3D multimedia production.

Summary of Qualifications:

2D & 3D Media Skills

• Successfully completed 3D Game Animation Diploma from Center for Arts and Technology
• Competent in using various 3D Programs for asset creation, including: Maya, 3DS Max, Deep Exploration, Z brush, Blender, AutoCAD, Mudbox, Motion Builder, Unity, Messiah.
• Adept at using 2D Programs (such as Photoshop, Painter, G.I.M.P., Illustrator, Flash) to complete accurate 2D layouts and assets.
• Effective in editing and compositing assets using Premier, After Effects, Nuke, Sound Booth

Media Skillset

• Knowledgeable in Hard and Soft surface modeling to effectively create objects and characters.
• Competent in UV creation, normal & displacement maps, rigging, lighting, rotoscope, rendering, multipass rendering
• Skilled in Matte Painting, Tileable Seamless Texture creation, skin weighting
• Adept at animation, audio editing, compositing, motion capture and application

Other Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite to write reports and generate support documents
• UI Design training
• Hardware knowledge, experienced builder of computers

Communication / Leadership

• Effective listening, non-violent conflict resolution, writing for business
• Experienced in being responsible for inter-team communication to achieve overall success
• Over 1.5 years of Team Leadership in retail back room responsible for training and managing 8-20 team members
  

Employment Experience:

3D Multimedia Developer :

Atlantis Systems Eduplus 2 years and 6 months

Motion Capture & Cleanup Artist:

Dalhousie Psychology Department via Centre for Arts and Technology 1 week term

Data Clerk Tax Rush:

Robert French CA, Chartered Accountant Seasonal 10 years

Team Lead/Back Room/In-stocks:

Target Canada 1 year and 11 months

Education:

3D Game Animation:

Center for Arts and Technology

Training / Professional Development:

AutoCAD/Drafting:

University College of Cape Breton (now CBU)

First year Information Technology:

NSCC I.T. Campus

WHMIS/OHS/ Fall Protection:

Zellers; Casino NS, Sydney; NSCC; Target Canada

Hold a Aeronautical Restricted Radio Telephone operators license.

Interests:

Scuba, Sailing, Hiking, Sketching, Sculpting