MATHEW WISSON

Environment Artist

 

Phone: 817-975-1216 ¨ e-mail: mattwisson@gmail.com ¨ Web: www.mattwisson.wix.com/mwisson

 

 

EDUCATION

The Digital Animation & Visual Effects School (The DAVE School), Orlando, FL                             (Graduated December 2014)

 

Bachelor of Arts- University of Oklahoma- Norman, OK- Electronic Media & Broadcasting        (Graduated May 2013)

 

SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS

• Extensive knowledge in:

  • Adobe Photoshop,Premier, After Effects, and Illustrator

  • 3ds Max, Maya, Z-Brush, 3D Coat

  • Unreal Engine 4, UDK, Unity Engine

 

ACHIEVEMENTS

 

• Selected as winner of University of Oklahoma TV logo contest – (March 2013)

• Graduated with special recognition for GPA at University of Oklahoma – (May 2013)

• Game level selected as one to show in marketing reel for DAVE School – (October 2013)

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

May 2015 - November 2015

      Media & Gaming Developer                i3Logic                                                Royal Oak, Michigan

• Develop concepts for gamification with training tools.

• Create graphic 2d & 3d art for use in training courses.

• Develop 3d environment and models for simulation training.

 

September 2013 – December 2014

      Game Artist                Berona's War: A Fight for Amity                                  Orlando, Florida

• Created art assets within 3ds Max, Zbrush, 3d Coat, and Unreal Engine 4

• Created landscape and environment materials.

• Created post effects for lighting and effects.

• Animated characters in Maya.

 

January 2013 – May 2013

Animator                    University of Oklahoma Graphics Department         Norman, Oklahoma

• Created assets within Photoshop for a short cartoon.

• Animated the entirety of the production in After Effects

• Worked congruently with writer and producer of production in a fast paced environment

• Was able to finish a 13-minute production for turn-in in 4 months’ time

 

September 2012 – May 2013

Audio Editor/ Producer        NPR/KGOU Oklahoma                                      Norman, Oklahoma

• Recorded and edited audio for radio broadcasts.

• Researched and interviewed guests to be on NPR Oklahoma.

• Produced late-night radio show every Friday.

 

 

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Able to perform tasks in a fast-paced environment and get work in by deadline

• Have the ability to learn and trouble shoot on the fly without work being delayed

• Able to work within a team environment and take a leadership role on a production

• Able to adapt to new software and updates with confidence and without difficulty

• Writing concepts and developing ideas for productions

• Ability to adapt to new team members and delegate work in a leadership role