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.
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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
