Benjamin Van Winkle
3D Modeler, 3D Sculptor, and Texture Artist
(503) 703-1234
Experience:
SuperGenius Studio LLC
3D Artist
September 2017 – October 2017
* Modeled 3D assets for a Virtual Reality environment using 3DS Max
* UV Unwrapping
* High-res to Low-res baking of normal maps and all other relevant maps
* Textured assets for rendering in Unreal Engine using Substance Painter 2
Hypercane Studios
Concept Artist & Texture Artist
April 2017 - Present
* Developed multiple concepts for game assets and environments
* Developed color scheme and texture concepts for game assets
* Refined concepts based on feedback to solve problems and prepared final concepts for 3D Modeling
* Created PBR texture maps for game assets (Substance Painter 2)
Untitled Television Series (currently in pre-production), Producer Trever Stewart
Pre-Visualization Artist
September 2016
* Modeling and sculpting various 3D assets
* Created PBR texture maps
* Produced renders based on real world lighting samples
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Experis, Game Testing Solutions, Gears of War 4
QA Test Associate
May 2016 – October 2016
* Submitted and passed a AAA title (Gears of War 4) for Microsoft
* Worked directly with Developers on specific portions of the game to improve playability
* Utilized proprietary tools that track stability, audio quality, and visual performance to write detailed bug reports
* Performed test case, destructive, and general ad-hoc testing
* Developed a strong understanding of the game development process
Bent Image Lab, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer the Magical 4-D Experience®
Pre-Visualization and Layout Artist
December 2015 – January 2016
* Constructed 3D animatics for a stereoscopic production, including camera blocking and animation
* Worked collaboratively with the Director, Director of Photography, Editor, and the set design team
* Environmental modeling
* Developed layouts for set construction
Skills:
* 3D Modeling and Sculpting
* Texturing
* Digital Painting
* Pre-visualization
* Adobe: Photoshop, After Effects
* Final Cut Pro
* Maya and 3DS Max
* ZBrush
* Substance Painter 2
Education:
Art Institute of Portland
Bachelors of Fine Arts in Media Arts and Animation, June 2015
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