Dan Bolan

503-710-6682

www.Dans3D.com

deepsdan@hotmail.com

Summary:

Goal oriented self -starter with a desire to employ lighting techniques that convey emotion and mood to the viewer. Works well in a team environment to ensure projects are seen through to completion on time. Formal education in media arts and continuous learning through self-directed projects.

Experience with:

  • Maya
  • Mental Ray
  • Photoshop
  • Deadline render management software

Some experience with:

  • 3DS Max
  • After Effects
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Final Cut Pro

Education:

  • Bachelor of Science (2007) The Art Institute of Portland, Portland, OR, Media Arts and Animation

Relevant Experience:

  • Team member in college production team – 3D set designer and lighter.
  • Working knowledge of HDRI lighting and rendering techniques to create photo-realistic lighting.

Work Experience:

  • General Distributors inc., Oregon City, OR
    • Retail Account Specialist (March 2008 – Present)
      • Assemble and maintain product displays
      • Rotation of product to ensure stock is fresh
      • Establish and maintain relationships with retail store management and employees
      • Maintain company vehicle and safe driving record
  • American Animation Studios, Prosser, Wa
    • Lighting/Layout artist
      • Quest for Freedom | DVD (released)
        • Character lighting
        • Layered scene rendering
      • The Midnight Ride | DVD (released)
        • Character and environment lighting
        • Rendering through native Maya render engine and/or Mental Ray
        • Layout and arrangement assets within digital environments