david@davidmann3d.com

EDUCATION & ACHIEVEMENTS

• BFA in Animation and Visual Effects at Academy of At University, San Francisco, CA   

                                                                               August 2003- May 2008

• Best Game Model, Academy of Art Spring Show, 2008

                                                                               Walter Sobchak

• 3^rd Place for Game Design, Academy of Art Spring Show, 2008

                                                                                Prison Bitch (card game)

• 3^rd Place for Maquette Sculpture, Academy of Art Spring Show, 2007

                                                                                Socrates (Proboscis Monkey)

BACKGROUND

I am a graduate of the BFA program at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA, where I studied 3D modeling and game design. The courses I took at AAU have given me a comprehensive understanding of Adobe Photoshop, Maya, ZBrush, After Effects, and various other design programs, as well as a solid background in fine arts and traditional animation.

CREATIVE SKILLS

• Character Design,
• 3D modeling of game characters, props.
• Hi-poly modeling (Z-Brush)
• Texture painting
• Sculpting/ Maquette building.

SOFTWARE

• Proficient in Maya 6.0 and later, ZBrush 2.0 and later, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects.
• Experienced in BodyPaint 3D, Mudbox, 3D Studio Max.