Tristan Goodes                                                                                                          H: 778 355 1334

15 Darney Bay, Port Moody, V3H 3T9                                                                     C: 778 233 1334

                                                                                                                                tgoodes@shaw.ca

Objective:

To obtain a production level Modeling or Compositing job in Film or Games.

Qualifications:
Certified XSI Instructor
Knowledge of XSI, Maya, and 3D Studio Max
Rigging using XSI and Maya and 3D Studio Max
Excellent understanding of modeling and texturing techniques
Excellent eye for texturing
Ability to model High and Low Res models
Character and hard body modeling
Realistic and stylized modeling

Experience:
Full Time
Hellbent Games
January 2009 - Current
Artist - Unannounced

Generalist artist
Low poly and cinematic level models and textures
Created in-house reusable rig for multi platform use
Quality Control

Artist / QA - Lego Battles

Render wrangling
UI art
Testing / Quality Control

Nerdcorps Entertainment
August 2008 - January 2009
Modeler - Hot Wheels : Battle Force 5

Modeling
Texturing
Rigging
Quality Control

Compositor - League of Super Evil

Quality Control
Final presentation of the plates
Create Comp Effects for use in show
Create Gels for Episodes
Work directly with FX Supervisor and Director

Vancouver Film School, Vancouver, BC.
August 2007 - August 2008   Teaching Assistant

Help train students in correct use and understanding of 3D modeling tools
Assist students with technical issues
Critique and supervise student assignments
Assist with animation, texturing and lighting
General office work

Ironclad Games, Burnaby, BC.
May 2006 - August 2007        Lead Modeler, Texture Artist, Concept Artist, Technical Artist - Sins of a Solar Empire

Prepare models from concept to completion
Work directly with Art Director and Programmers
Troubleshoot technical issues as they arose
Optimize models to work within game engine constraints
Contribute to editing and directing the Sins of a Solar Empire trailer.
Created content for UI elements
Trained new employees on use of in-house software

Sprott~Shaw Community College, Port Coquitlam, BC.
1999, 2002      Web Design / Office Work

Design and created company website for that year (1999)
Create graphics for marketing purposes
Database entry

Freelance
Ironclad Games
November 2008          Modeler/Texture Artist, Sins of a Solar Empire : Entrenchment

Created 3 textured models for upcoming expansion pack to the award winning Sins of a Solar Empire

Rival Schools http://www.rivalschools.tv/portfolio/rock-your-pc/
July 2008         Modeler, Kellogg’s "Rock your PC" game

Created 3 stylized character models off concept art
Rigged 4 models for use in game.

Lifeblood Games
April 2008 – Current   Art Consultant, Artist

Critique for artists, keeping them on track
Quick composition mockups for artists
Production of textures

JW Farkas Concrete Restorations
November 2007 – Current      Website and Web Maintenance

Created layout for website
Maintain site

Volunteer:
2005 - Current (couple times a year)
Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver, BC.

General Cleanup of storage areas
Painting
Help set up exhibits

Education:
2005-2006
Vancouver Film School, Vancouver, BC.
3D Animation and Visual Effects

1998-2002
Riverside Secondary School, Port Coquitlam, BC.
High School Graduate

Software Knowledge:
Softimage XSI                                                      Maya                                       3D Studio Max
Zbrush                                                                  Mudbox                                   Photoshop
Deep Paint 3D                                                      After Effects                             Premier

Awards and Achievements:
XSI 6.5 Certified Instructor
3D Total Excellence Award
Skills Canada Regional Competition 2002, Third Place 3D Animation.

Interests
Learning about my profession                        Technology                                                     Music
Animation (the classics)                                  Rugby                                                             Film