Ryan Vance

12736 Caswell Ave. #103

Los Angeles, CA 90066

310.428.5880

rvance@cardboardboxstudios.com

http://www.cardboardboxstudios.com

 

 

Objective:

An entry-level position in CG modeling and technical direction. I am seeking the opportunity to use my abilities in a professional environment and learn from those around me.

 

Education:

 

1999-2003

 

 

 

Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD), Bachelor of Fine Arts       

3D Computer Art Concentration

 

Experience:

 

2002

 

 

 

2002 – 2003

 

 

 

2002

 

 

SIGGRAPH San Antonio, Demo Artist

Displayed examples of work to industry professionals and prospective students.

 

Programming models and shaders course, Guest Speaker

Displayed examples of my work to students. Spoke about my workflows and techniques that take advantage of Prman.

 

Savannah College Of Art and Design, Network Administrator

Responsible for software and hardware upkeep, student account administration and computer lab security.

 

Skills:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Software

 

 Proficient

   

  

 Familiar

 

Platforms

 

Languages

 

    Proficient

 

    Familiar

 

Strong sense of form and attention to detail

Developed understanding of surface topology and modeling technique

Detailed knowledge of human anatomy

Organic and hard surface modeling

Programming and platform knowledge to solve CG problems

Excellent shot with all Nerf products

 

 

 

Maya, Cyslice, Shave and a Haircut, Prman/Mtor, Mental Ray, Photoshop, Flint/Effect, After Effects, Premiere

 

3D Studio Max, XSI, Houdini, Flame, Combustion

 

Windows NT/2000/XP, Unix/Irix/Linux, Mac OS9/X

 

 

 

Perl, Windows NT/Unix/Irix/Linux Shell

 

C/C++, Java, Mel, Renderman shading language and rib format

 

Awards:

 

1999-2003

 

 

 

Mary Rene Nellings Whelan Scholarship

Academic Merit Scholarship