Geoffrey White
Gwhite206@charter.net

Summary:
Self-motivated CG artist, specializing in modeling, rigging, texturing and rendering with the ability to work well both independently and as a member of a team.

Education:

Graduated from Texas A&M Commerce in 2007.

Attended University of Texas at Austin from 2001 to 2002, as an aerospace engineering major.

Graduated with honors from Rockwall High School, Rockwall TX.

Skills:

Maya: Proficient in modeling, rigging, texturing and rendering, with a basic knowledge of cloth simulation.

3ds Max: Experienced in modeling, texturing, and rendering.

ZBrush: Comfortable creating detailed displacement maps and normal maps.

Photoshop: Experienced in texturing, photo sourcing, and image painting.

After Effects: Proficient compositing video and visual effects.

Working knowledge of C++ and Java.

Work Experience:

Currently working at REEL FX Creative Studios as a Generalist in the commercial department.
www.REELFX.com

Created a 3d scene for Sci Fi Channel's Infinite OZ project, with a little help from my friend Seth Olson.
The Infinite OZ Project for the SCI FI Channel

Completed the apprenticeship program at REEL FX Creative studios.
http://www.reelfx.com/RFXU/index.htm

Interned at Ritual Entertainment in Dallas TX from February 2006 to August 2006. Created game models, LODs, and character animation for SIN Episode I: Emergence.

Ran a computer repair business from May 2004 – February 2007.

Ran a house painting business from May 2002 – May 2005.

Accomplishments:

Received award for 1st place in lighting and rendering in the 2007 A Bunch of Short Guys Student Competition.
http://www.abunchofshortguys.org/tiki-index.php?page_ref_id=224

Provided a tutorial for CGM magazine in China.

"Abandoned Cathedral" voted into the CG Choice gallery at CGsociety
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=474302

Attained the Rank of Eagle Scout in Boy Scouts of America in 2000.

Provided tutorial for www.3dm3.com in March 2007.
http://www.3dm3.com/forum/articles.php?action=viewarticle&artid=78

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