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Trent Stroud

Trent Stroud

Savannah, GA, US

 

About 

3D Artist | Modeler | Sculptor

Elsewhere:

Employment 

Epic Image Entertainment, Savannah, GA, US, Modeler | Freelance

Modeling and UV layout of BedBug model for use in trailer for BedBugs, a novel by Ben H. Winters.

Apr 2011 - May 2011
 

Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, US, Pipeline Developer | Freelance

Developed MEL pipeline tool allowing the batch transfer of UV’s and materials from a multi-object rig to another, allowing animators and texture artists to work simultaneously due to time constraints.

Jan 2011 - Feb 2011
 

Essyx Exhibits, Johnson City, TN, US, 3D Generalist | Designer | Environment Artist

Sole 3D generalist in charge of working with clients to fulfill a wide variety of project needs. Utilized 3DS Max and VRAY in the design and visualization of projects ranging from small scale custom displays and animations to complete custom themed environments, usually under constraints such as time and budget. Responsible for all aspects of the 3D pipeline and design of projects, designs were required to be modeled as close to manufacturing capabilities and scale as possible to aid in the engineering process.

Clients included: Eastman Kodak, Siemens, Biltmore, Bristol Motor Speedway, Universal Fibers, SCAG, Whirlpool water heaters, General Shale Brick, Lesonal, and various others.

Feb 2008 - Aug 2010
 

Parker Hannifin, Greeneville, TN, US, Generalist Artist | Freelance

Modeling, texturing, lighting, and compositing of hydraulic motors to engineered specifications, and graphic design utilizing renders for promotional “counter mats”.

Jan 2007 - Apr 2007
 

Essyx Exhibits, Johnson City, TN, US, Graphic Designer

Worked closely with clients in the design and printing of a range of subjects from large scale trade-show graphics to advertising material. Responsible for use and maintenance of large format printers.

Apr 2006 - Feb 2007
 

Education 

Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, US, Masters, Visual Effects

Sep 2010 - Nov 2011
 
Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
 

East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, US, Bachelors, Digital Media

Aug 2003 - May 2007
 

Skills