Shane Richards | Artist/Animator
Sydney, NSW • +61 425 208 041 • shanerichards.com • shane[at]shanerichards.com

Current
Freelance 3D Artist
•  Currently working with Demonz Media and Digital Homeware as an artist/designer.

March 2004 - February 2007
Ainsworth Game Technology
•  Responsible for conceptual game designs through to finished art for EGMs (electronic gaming machines). My role focused on 3D modeling & animation, lighting & rendering, compositing and illustration.

February 2006
Demonz Media
•  Freelancing as a modeler to assist the company in developing 3D renders for client products.

January 2004
Massive Interactive
•  Assigned to assist in 3D modeling and animation for the AIMIA (Australian Interactive Media Industry Association) Awards night and NMA (National Museum of Australia).

August 2003 – December 2003
OBX/Demonz Media
•  Contracted to work on a number of multimedia presentations and promotional material. My role focused on 2D animation, graphic design, storyboarding and screen design.

2008
AnimationMentor.com Winter 08' program
AnimationMentor.com

2005
Certificate in 3D Character Texturing
MAD Academy, Sydney, NSW

2003
Certificate in 3D Animation
Australian Film Television and Radio School, North Ryde, NSW

2002
Diploma in Interactive Multimedia
QANTM College, Sydney, NSW

2001
Higher School Certificate
Cherrybrook Technology High School, Sydney, NSW

3D Animation and Modeling
3D Studio Max, Maya

2D Animation, Paint and Compositing
Combustion, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Premiere, After Effects

Other Software
Dreamweaver, Director, Sound Forge

Traditional Art
Drawing skills, understanding of animation principles, storyboarding

 

Full resume and references available upon request.