David G. Ballard
E-mail: davidgballard@gmail.com
Phone: 512.818.0392
Experience
April 2008 - June 2008
3D Artist - TimeGate Studios
Environment Artist for Next-Gen FPS utilizing Unreal Engine 3: Section 8
Modeling (High-Poly & Low Poly), Texturing, Concepting, UE3 Material Editing
February 2008 - March 2008
3D Artist & Motion Graphics - The Creative Group
Freelance 3D Art, Graphic Design, Motion Graphics,
and Animation for multiple companies
November 2007 - January 2008
3D Artist - CPaT Inc.
Artist for Educational Aeronautics Training Software
Modeling, Texturing, Animation, Compositing, Programming
April 2007 - October 2007
Art Intern- TimeGate Studios
3D Artist / Animator for Next-Gen FPS utilizing Unreal Engine 3: Section 8
Modeling, Texturing, Animation, Concepting, Model Sheets, Video Editing
June 2007 - March 2008
3D Artist / Graphic Designer - Saskia LLC.
Freelance 3D Artist and Graphic Designer for Commercial Products
January 2007 - March 2007
Technical Director - Sci-Fi Channel / Art Institute of Houston
"Flower Girl" - Animated Short
Storyboard, Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, Compositing, Post Production
June 2006 - November 2006
3D Animator - Additech Inc.
Freelance 3D Animator / Conceptual Designer
Education
The Art Institute of Houston
Bachelors of Fine Arts with a Major in Media Arts and Animation
Honor Student, Dean's List, President's List
September 2007
Key Qualifications
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Versatile 3D artist utilizing 3ds Max, Maya and ZBrush.
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Creative storyboard, concept and texture artist.
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Ambitious individual who motivates teams to excel.
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Traditional 2D painter and illustrator.
Skills
- Production
- Conceptualization
- Storyboarding
- Modeling
- Texturing
- Lighting
- Matte Painting
- Compositing
- Video Editing
Organizations
Siggraph - Art Institute of Houston Chapter
- President / Vice-President
International Game Developers Association - Houston Chapter Member
Art Institute of Houston Student Government - President / Vice-President
Art Institute of Houston Ambassador Program - 3 year Ambassador
Boy Scouts of America - Eagle Scout
Software Proficiencies
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Adobe Photoshop
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Autodesk 3DS Max
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Autodesk Maya
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Pixologic ZBrush
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Adobe After Effects
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Adobe Premiere Pro
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Adobe Illustrator
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Autodesk Sketchbook Pro
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Corel Painter
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Perforce
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CrazyBump
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