Joseph H. Gray III
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I am a recent graduate from Bloomfield College with a Bachelor's degree in Game Design. I am very experienced in most 3D/2D art applications, with a strong understanding of 3D modelling, character setup, animation, and composition for both film and games. Currently working on touching up projects for my portfolio and demoreel. Looking for jobs in both the film and Video game industry.
Specialties: Skills: Maya: 3.5yrs Photoshop: 4yrs Aftereffects: 3.5yrs Unreal UDK Editor: 1yrs Zbrush: 0.5yrs Broad understanding of Game Design and asset pipelines. Having extensive experience and knowledge with: -3D modelling -UV Layout -Texture creation(diffuse, bump, etc.) -Skeletal setup(rigging, skinning) -Weighted animation -Composition in both Maya and Aftereffects(camera animation, lighting, etc) - 3D FX(fur, cloth, particles and fluids).Experience- May 2010 - Mar 2011Intern / Blinking Eye Media
Blinking Eye Media is a Professional outsourcing company who works on a variety of projects for different types of companies. As well as developing it's own animations.
- Sept 2009 - Jan 2011Web Designer / Assistant / T Dept
Design buttons, logos, banners, web pages, and posters for Faculty Technology Showcase website.
Assisted with College's Blackboard and created signup lists for students and classes
Set up computers and other media equipment for showcase - Oct 2009 - Oct 2009Temporary Tester / KAOS Studios/THQ
I was invited to THQ's, Kaos Studios in Manhattan, after filling out a questionnaire, to test the multiplayer gameplay of their new AAA game title, HomeFront. Tested the game for two hours in one sitting, playing against the developement team and asked questions about certain aspects of the game as I experienced them. Then assigned to filled out a questionnaire detailing my thoughts about the gameplay mechanics, structure, and design after playing for the first time.
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2009 - 2011Bloomfield CollegeBachelor's Degree in Game Development: Design
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2007 - 2011Bloomfield CollegeBachelor's of the Arts in Game Development- Design
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Honors:Invited for Testing At Kaos Studios, THQ for their upcoming game: Homefront (www.homefront-game.com) Best employee of the year 2010, BC CTLT: Technical Assistant Deans List 2009 Spring-fall semester 2010 Spring semester Who's Who Among Students: American Universities & Colleges, 2010
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Interests:3D modeling, texturing, rigging, animating, and rendering. I strive everyday to have a greater knowledge and understand of 2D/3D digital art. I have a passion for all aspects of Game Developement, with character design & art being my favorite part in the process. From developing a character background and appearance to watching my creations interactively come to life, it is a discipline I hope to master one day.
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