I have always been creative and fascinated by the concept of bringing my imagination to life on screen. Although I was born in the UK, I grew up in New Zealand where I have had amazing artistic opportunities and inspiration, experiencing 'Middle Earth'. In my teens, I discovered my aptitude for 3D, and during high school I was able to apply my skills in creating marketing images as part of my work experience at Auckland University of Technology.
I found my passion for 3D animation and visual effects at the highly regarded Media Design School in Auckland. With industry-experienced lecturers and a talented student cohort, I was especially proud of the two final group projects. First, for the film Perilune, lecturer Peter McCully directed the 30+ student cohort, providing an authentic taste of industry experience. As part of the team of technical directors, I had responsibility for the smooth delivery of visual effects including the creation of photo-realistic models and an animated newsroom segment. Second, with growing confidence, I successfully pitched my story idea and became the director for the final group production project, Eye of the Beholder. In our team of eight, I really came into my own, providing the script, modelling and surfacing assets, as well as working on hair development, lighting, rendering, providing technical support to team members, composing original music, and even lending my voice to the two characters. To say that I enjoyed the experience is an understatement. The film went on to be chosen by industry professionals as the top student short film of our cohort and was able to receive accolades and recognition at prestigious film festivals worldwide.
Now with my Bachelor of Art and Design (3D Animation and Visual Effects), I've headed to Alberta, Canada for my next chapter. As Pablo Picasso once said, "Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working". Therefore, I am currently seeking opportunities for work experience in film & television production, game development, advertising & marketing, virtual reality, graphic design, or wherever my enthusiasm for 3D takes me.
I am currently serving a two year volunteer mission for my church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and will be doing that full time between Oct 2024 - Oct 2026.
Software Proficiency
Maya
ZBrush
Substance Painter
Photoshop
Nuke
Houdini
Unreal Engine
Premiere Pro
After Effects
Syntheyes
Mari
Arnold
Blender
Visual Studio (C++)
Steinberg: Cubase
ZBrush
Substance Painter
Photoshop
Nuke
Houdini
Unreal Engine
Premiere Pro
After Effects
Syntheyes
Mari
Arnold
Blender
Visual Studio (C++)
Steinberg: Cubase
Skills
3D Modelling
Digital Sculpting
Lighting
Prop Modeling
Texturing
PBR Texturing
Look Development
Shading
Rendering
Compositing
Previs
Rigging
Animation
Visual Effects (VFX)
Technical Direction
Digital Sculpting
Lighting
Prop Modeling
Texturing
PBR Texturing
Look Development
Shading
Rendering
Compositing
Previs
Rigging
Animation
Visual Effects (VFX)
Technical Direction
Experience
Fallout: Miami Development Team
November 2024 - October 2024 | Edmonton, Canada
While working with the Fallout: Miami Development team, I assisted in
the creation of the full-conversion mod by creating assets and clothing.
Media Design School
Feb 2022 - November 2022 | Auckland, New Zealand
I worked on two student films in designated studio time while studying.
Perilune (McCully, 2022)
As a technical director (Modelling, Texturing, Lighting, Camera Tracking,
and Animating)
Eye of the Beholder (Patterson, 2022)
As the team director as well as a technical director (Modelling, Texturing
and Lighting)
Auckland University of Technology
November 2019 | Auckland, New Zealand
I interned at AUT working in the marketing department creating the 3D
graphics for the course guides and prospectus. This was done along
side Remko De Jong (AUT's Design Manager).
November 2024 - October 2024 | Edmonton, Canada
While working with the Fallout: Miami Development team, I assisted in
the creation of the full-conversion mod by creating assets and clothing.
Media Design School
Feb 2022 - November 2022 | Auckland, New Zealand
I worked on two student films in designated studio time while studying.
Perilune (McCully, 2022)
As a technical director (Modelling, Texturing, Lighting, Camera Tracking,
and Animating)
Eye of the Beholder (Patterson, 2022)
As the team director as well as a technical director (Modelling, Texturing
and Lighting)
Auckland University of Technology
November 2019 | Auckland, New Zealand
I interned at AUT working in the marketing department creating the 3D
graphics for the course guides and prospectus. This was done along
side Remko De Jong (AUT's Design Manager).
Education
Bachelor of Art and Design (3D Animation and VFX)
2020 - 2022 | Media Design School | Auckland, New Zealand
2020 - 2022 | Media Design School | Auckland, New Zealand
Grades:
Team Production II: A+
Industry Procedures and Practice: A
Foundation 3D: A
3D Rendering A-
Advanced Individual Production: A-
Digital Art II: A-
Certificate of Proficiency in Computer Programming
2020 - 2021 | Auckland University of Technology | Auckland, New Zealand
C++ programming
Hobsonville Point Secondary School
2017 - 2019 | Auckland, New Zealand
Grades:
NCEA Level 3 Achieved with University Entrance
NCEA Level 2 Merit endorsement for English/Psychology/History
Team Production II: A+
Industry Procedures and Practice: A
Foundation 3D: A
3D Rendering A-
Advanced Individual Production: A-
Digital Art II: A-
Certificate of Proficiency in Computer Programming
2020 - 2021 | Auckland University of Technology | Auckland, New Zealand
C++ programming
Hobsonville Point Secondary School
2017 - 2019 | Auckland, New Zealand
Grades:
NCEA Level 3 Achieved with University Entrance
NCEA Level 2 Merit endorsement for English/Psychology/History
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