James Buck
3d Visualiser & Graphic Designer
35 years old
Driving License
Lightwater (GU18 5SY) United Kingdom
Professional Status
Freelancer
Available
About Me
A self-motivated and confident individual who understands business after being self employed for a number of years. Has obtained many qualifications in I.T, graphic design and computer generated imagery, and has gained experience in a variety of environments, from camera tacking on Harry Potter to developing computer games at Electronic Arts.
I have an international published title (Zubo) after working for EA (Brightlight Studios).
Skilled in working with computer graphics using several programs creating photo realistic 3d CGI and graphic design to meet the individual needs of the client.
I possess good interpersonal skills and have the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
Currently freelancing but seeking a career role where these skills will be utilised and further developed.
Also a useful person in an emergency situation as I am a trained lifesaver after working in the ambulance service.
I have an international published title (Zubo) after working for EA (Brightlight Studios).
Skilled in working with computer graphics using several programs creating photo realistic 3d CGI and graphic design to meet the individual needs of the client.
I possess good interpersonal skills and have the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
Currently freelancing but seeking a career role where these skills will be utilised and further developed.
Also a useful person in an emergency situation as I am a trained lifesaver after working in the ambulance service.
Freelance 3d Visulisation
Self Employed
Since February 2009
Full-time
Lightwater
United Kingdom
- Interior and Architectural visualisation for various private clients using Maya & Photoshop. Some clients include Malta Hilton, Aspen Homes, Maldives Agent, Drummond Developments, Green Sun Solar Panels (Ideal Home Exhibition), Go Space outdoor living, Aspire Developments, Eden Verandas, SW6 group, SGR developments, and many more.
Freelance 2D Graphic Design.
Self Employed
Since February 2009
Lightwater
United Kingdom
- I have worked for various private clients such as: Malta Hilton, Eden Veranda's, Aspen Homes, Maldives Agent, Drummond Developments, Green Sun Solar Panels (Ideal Home Exhibition), Go Space Outdoor Living, Aspire Developments, Duffys Budgens and Georges Coffee Shop. Webdesign, brochures, logos, signage, leaflets, mailshots, menus and other various advertising.
Co-Director
Oldmasters Online
May 2017
to November 2017
- I was asked to take on the full running of a family friends business that sold old master paintings online. I was responsible for managing customer orders, managing a profitable ad words account to attract potential buyers, and managing a database to keep track of orders and revenue.
- Photoshop work to enhance images and create content for social media and the website.
- Printing on canvas.
Graphic Designer
Rentokil Intial
July 2015
to November 2015
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Producing social media content
- Editing photos
- Creating Brochures and presentations
3d World Modeler
Electronic Arts
2009
Temporary Work
Guildford
United Kingdom
- Worked as a World Modeler on the game Zubo for the Nintendo DS platform. I put together several levels and created a number of in-game geometry using Maya. This included vast amounts of texture making and modeling also creating collision meshes for the levels. I also fixed many bugs in the game up to content lock and updating these to Devtrack. I also worked on a lot of other tasks given to me by the team including quality assurance and also putting forward my ideas for Zubo
Camera Tracking
Harry Potter
August 2007
Temporary Work
London
United Kingdom
- One week's experience camera tracking on Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix at Escape Studios, Shepherds Bush. This involved testing and improving the camera track, using Boujou and Pf Track.
Design and Construction Management
Nicholas Buck & Associates
Since 2007
Full-time
West End
United Kingdom
- Managing workflow on building sites, Surveying and creating visuals and drawings with CAD.
Advanced Emergency Driving
Qualified for Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM)
Qualified for Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM)
Business Studies, Maths, English Literature, English Language, French, Science Double, Electronic Products, History, Religious Studies.
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Maya for high-end CGI. Mostly POLYGON modeling and rendering, including MENTAL RAY, VRAY and Pixars RENDERMAN as well as particle systems and dynamics. Comfortable working with this software and have an in-depth understanding of many of its aspects. Zbrush: Have used this program to create high detail normal maps and displacement mapping. Have full understanding of this modeling program. Tracking Software: I have used multiple tracking software when tracking live action Harry Potter scenes, including Maya Live, Boujou and PF Track.
Expert
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Adobe Photoshop: I have used photoshop to make textures for 3d work. I have a great knowledge of its functionality. Shake: I have used shake for compositing my work and have an understanding of this software. After effects: I have briefly used after effects for compositing and have an understanding of the software. Also use many of the Adobe Creative Suite programs including Indesign and Illustrator to name a few.
Expert
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Have understanding of drawings, surveying and design techniques. Taught by my father who has over 30 years experiance.
Advanced
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Adobe Photoshop
Expert
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Adobe Illustrator
Good
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Adobe In-Design
Good
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Adobe Dreamweaver
Intermediate
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Adobe Lightroom
Good
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Adobe After Effects
Good
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Maya
Expert
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Render's (Mental Ray, V RAY, Renderman)
Expert
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Zbrush
Good
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Sony Vegas Pro
Intermediate
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Google Adwords
Good
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Google Analytics
Good
- I am an avid gamer and love to play games online with friends or just enjoy a well written story. Currently playing Overwatch, Player Unknown and Star Citizen.
- I am very creative and love to work on 3d/2d projects just for fun. I also collect and love painting miniatures (mainly Warhammer) and spend hours painting to produce a well detailed miniature.
- Tennis, Rugby, Golf and Weight lifting
- I enjoy all types of music especially Rock. And play the guitar badly...
