Jamie Hamel-Smith
jamie@jamie3d.com
Phone: (619)876-1607
San Diego, CA 92115
Career Objective
To work in a challenging environment that encourages learning and is not immune to change. Would like to specialize in 3D Modeling / Animation and Web Design using XHTML, CSS, PHP or
Ruby on Rails & JavaScript.
Education
B.S. (B.S. in Media Arts)
Focus in 3D, Animation and 3D Illustration. Platt College, San Diego, CA. 2008–present.
A.A.S (Associate of Applied Science Degree in Multimedia Design)
Focus in 3D, Animation, 3D Illustration, and Web Development. Platt College, San Diego, CA. 2006–2008.
EMS-USA Rapid Prototyping Training
Five day training course at Engineering & Manufacturing Services in Tampa, FL. The course included preparing files for, usage and maintenance of a Z-Corp 3D Printer. September 2005
Software Skills: Proficient
- Web Development & Design
Adobe Flash CS3, Adobe Dreamweaver CS3
(X)HTML, CSS, PHP & mySQL, JavaScript & CMS design. - Maxon: Cinema 4D & Bodypaint 3D
(3D Modeling, Animation, Texturing & Rendering) - Autodesk: Maya
(Polygonal 3D Modeling & UV Texturing) - Adobe: Photoshop
(Extensive experience, at least 8 years of varied applications) - Adobe: Illustrator
(Extensive knowledge of Bezier Curves, Gradient Mesh & blending techniques) - InDesign & QuarkXPress
(Thorough understanding of the software, including production techniques) - Adobe: Premiere & Apple FinalCut Pro
(Thorough knowledge of Acquisition, Editing, & Delivery)
Software Skills: Capable
- Ruby on Rails
(Capable of basic database driven site, still learning more advanced features.) - Autodesys: Form-Z
(3D Modeling knowledge — Architecture) - Andersson Technologies: SythEyes
(3D Camera Tracking) - Adobe: After Effects
(Understanding of masks, track mattes, using filters, pre compositions)
Work Experience
Eye Scream Animation Web Site (Freelance) 2007
Redesigned the Eye Scream Animation Web Site and coded a custom CMS for the employees to update the site’s content with fresh project information.
3D Attack - Cinema 4D Magazine. (Freelance) Tutorial Writer - 2005–2006
Wrote 11 Cinema 4D specific tutorials including everything from modeling to cloth simulation and advanced shader effects.
Eye Scream Animation Ltd. - 2001–2006
3D Layout Artist, 3D Prop Modeler, Animation Assistant, 3D Printing (Rapid Prototyping) Supervisor.
Responsible for creating 3D models to be used in animated & still projects, character rigging in Cinema 4D, layout, animation & rendering of CAD models and 3D architecture.
Interests
Motorcycle Racing, Riding, Repairs & Maintenance.
Digital Photography, Time Lapse Movies, Science & Technology