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2006 Demo Reel
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CURRENT RESUME
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Dustin Brentz
Animation - Game Design - Graphic Design
dustinbrentz@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Full Sail University, Orlando, FL - 06/2006
Associate's of Science in Computer Animation
Perfect Attendance Maintained
Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL - 04/2004
Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Designer, Moss Point, MS
July 2010 - Present
Freelance graphics and CG animation for web, print, and mobile applications
CMV Clothing, Costa Mesa, CA | Web and Social Media Administrator
June, 2011 – August, 2011
Creation and maintenance of cmvclothing.com, upkeep and tracking of all social media outlets
and blogs (Small amounts of social media and blogging presently continue.)
Jim Henson Company, Hollywood, CA | Mo-Cap Cleanup Artist
10/2008 - 12/2008, 03/2010 - 06/2010
Cleaning Mo-Cap Animation, spot key frame animations
Projects: Sid the Science Kid, Seasons 1 and 2
iCompany, Inc., Long Beach, CA | 3D Lead/ Graphic Designer
12/2008 - 7/2009
All 3D elements, Graphic and game design
Projects: SK8 Halfpipe (iPhone)
Ludusent, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA | Art Lead/Animator/Graphic Designer
08/2007 - 09/2008
Creation of most in-game rigs and animations, schedule, asset, outsource mgmt.
Projects: No Releases
Clear Channel Radio, Biloxi, MS | Graphic Designer/Promotions Assistant
07/2004 - 01/2005
All graphics for four radio stations, web site maintenance, promotions
SKILL SETS
A firm knowledge of 2D and 3D art spaces and a highly creative eye for
design, typography, and composition.
Strong ability to visualize the chaotic minds of the art side and transpose them
in an organized, cohesive manner so that programmers, and any other
desired targets, can easily catch sight of the artist’s vision.
Organization fiend
Honest and detailed in constructive criticism with no hesitation to cite examples
and any solutions felt could help. Also, feedback from others is taken with
no personal attachment and is always welcomed.
Short learning curve and adaptability for most all projects and positions held.
Relatable personality and awareness of interpersonal skill sets that have aided in
team building and divergence resolution.
PROGRAMS
Maya, Photoshop, Unity, Dreamweaver, Flash, Alienbrain, Final Cut, Shake,
MS Office, FTP Clients, MAC, PC, Linux, and various others