TRACY JAMES
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Objective
To obtain a position as a CG Generalist, Model/Texture Artist, or Production Coordinator at a studio that strives for artistic excellence.
Software
Maya, Mach Studio, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Encore, After Effects, InDesign
Professional Experience
XLT, Hollywood, CA. December 2005- March 2009
- Asset Integration Supervisor, Model/Texture/Material Artist
—-The Hills (Online Game)
—-Wallstreet (Online Game)
—-Neopia (Online Game)
- Model/Texture Artist
—-Princess Twins of Enchantia (Feature Film)
- Motion Capture Clean Up, Lip Sync, Model/Texture Artist, Scene Integration
—-Livin’ It Up with the Bratz (Interactive DVD)
—-Glitz N’ Glamour (Interactive DVD)
—-Lil’ Bratz Party Time (Interactive DVD)
Professional Skills
- Modeling 3D characters and props from 2D concepts.
- Creating clean topology necessary for rigging and animation.
- UV mapping, optimizing and packing for characters, props, and environments.
- Creating optimized texture maps for low resolution game and high resolution film projects.
Other Skills
Animating, lighting, rigging, creating blend shapes.
Education
- Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Savannah, GA (2002 – 2005)
–Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation, March 2005.
- Marycrest International University, Davenport, IA (2000 – 2002)
–Associate of Arts, May 2002.
Awards/Activities
- fatherHOOD, Original 3D Animated Short Film. Presented at 2005 WYSIWYG Film Festival.
–Completed all aspects of this film (Story, Modeling, Texturing, Animating, Lighting, etc) except for Sound/Sound Design.
- Crew Leader, U.S. Census Bureau (April 2010 – Present)
- Founder/Organizer, do Something Blue (September 2006 – Present)
–A Blues Dance held twice a month as well as recurring National Workshop.
- Volunteer, Los Angeles Animal Services (January 2009 – Present)
*References available upon request.
