3D Animator/Artist
James Hays
510-467-4484
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://jhaysanimator.weebly.com
1118-B Hutchins Court
San Francisco, CA 94130
Career Experience
Character Designer and Storyboard Artist – Handprintz Enterprises (2003-2004)
·Completed visual development and story layout work for a series of children’s books
Lead 3D Character Animator – Tinker Heavy Industries (2010 – 2011)
·Responsible for completing animation of all characters for use in an educational I-Pad game.
Stereo Rotoscoping Artist – The Base Studio (2011)
·Rotoscoped for stereoscopic conversion of feature films, including:
- Thor (2011)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows: Part 2 (2011)
- Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
·Also completed rotoscoping and paint work for Target commercials
Geotypical Modeler/Production Assistant – Aechelon Technology (2011 - 2016)
·Produced 3D real time visual flight simulators along with a team of artists through manipulation of 3D objects and vector work
for clients such as:
- US Government
- US Allied Forces
- Government Prime Contractors
Contract Experience
Freelance Graphic Designer – Oakland Marketing Ventures (2010)
·Responsible for design work that included business cards, pamphlet design, and stationery
Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer – Blue Mountain Beer Company (2010)
·Completed a company logo, 2D architectural pre-visualization, event flyers, and business card designs
Freelance Graphic Designer – Plasma Solutions, LLC (2016)
· Completed company logo and variations to be used on products, websites, business cards, and stationery
Software Knowledge
·Autodesk Maya
·Autodesk 3D Studio Max
·Adobe Photoshop
·Adobe After Effects
·Adobe Premier
·Modo
Education
Master of Fine Arts in 3D Character Animation – Academy of Art University (2010)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking – University of California Santa Cruz (2005)
Skills and Qualifications
·MFA in 3D Character Animation
·BFA with an emphasis in printmaking from UC Santa Cruz
·Strong understanding of animation principles
·Modeling, rigging, texturing, lighting, and rendering experience
·Well-rounded 2D and 3D art skill set
·Work well in a collaborative environment
·Skilled at understanding and following directions
·Open minded and adapt well to change
·Communicate well with others both verbally and in written form
James Hays
510-467-4484
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://jhaysanimator.weebly.com
1118-B Hutchins Court
San Francisco, CA 94130
Career Experience
Character Designer and Storyboard Artist – Handprintz Enterprises (2003-2004)
·Completed visual development and story layout work for a series of children’s books
Lead 3D Character Animator – Tinker Heavy Industries (2010 – 2011)
·Responsible for completing animation of all characters for use in an educational I-Pad game.
Stereo Rotoscoping Artist – The Base Studio (2011)
·Rotoscoped for stereoscopic conversion of feature films, including:
- Thor (2011)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows: Part 2 (2011)
- Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
·Also completed rotoscoping and paint work for Target commercials
Geotypical Modeler/Production Assistant – Aechelon Technology (2011 - 2016)
·Produced 3D real time visual flight simulators along with a team of artists through manipulation of 3D objects and vector work
for clients such as:
- US Government
- US Allied Forces
- Government Prime Contractors
Contract Experience
Freelance Graphic Designer – Oakland Marketing Ventures (2010)
·Responsible for design work that included business cards, pamphlet design, and stationery
Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer – Blue Mountain Beer Company (2010)
·Completed a company logo, 2D architectural pre-visualization, event flyers, and business card designs
Freelance Graphic Designer – Plasma Solutions, LLC (2016)
· Completed company logo and variations to be used on products, websites, business cards, and stationery
Software Knowledge
·Autodesk Maya
·Autodesk 3D Studio Max
·Adobe Photoshop
·Adobe After Effects
·Adobe Premier
·Modo
Education
Master of Fine Arts in 3D Character Animation – Academy of Art University (2010)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Printmaking – University of California Santa Cruz (2005)
Skills and Qualifications
·MFA in 3D Character Animation
·BFA with an emphasis in printmaking from UC Santa Cruz
·Strong understanding of animation principles
·Modeling, rigging, texturing, lighting, and rendering experience
·Well-rounded 2D and 3D art skill set
·Work well in a collaborative environment
·Skilled at understanding and following directions
·Open minded and adapt well to change
·Communicate well with others both verbally and in written form