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Name: Nathan Guttridge

Date of birth: 18/12/77

Address: Flat 8, Park Mews, Clayburn Street, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5EA

Tel: 07725740276

Email: nathan@deadherring3d.co.uk

 

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2007-2008: Red Vision, Manchester and London.

 

·         I was hired at Red Vision Manchester to work as Pipeline/Animation TD on the ITV satirical

                comedy series ‘Headcases’.

 

·         Early in the nine month contract I learned Python and was instrumental in developing

                and maintaining the sophisticated XML driven Pipeline. I also developed Rigs for

                key-framing and MoCap, Animation tools and GUIs.

 

·         During this time I was responsible for the resolution of the majority of the technical

                issues encountered by the thirty strong animation team.

 

·         I also occupied a lead position in telephone support, dealing with the London office.

 

·         Towards the end of the project I was involved with animation fixes, lighting and rendering.

 

 

2006: Aardman Animation, Bristol.

 

·         My work for Aardman involved freelance Modelling and texturing.

 

 

2003-2007: The Box, Manchester.

 

·         Whilst being employed fulltime by The Box I worked across a broad range of CG projects

                filling a variety of different roles, from character concept designer to on-location tracking

                consultant.

 

·         I quickly became Lead Maya Artist, becoming responsible for all character projects, adding

                advanced rigging techniques and Mel scripting to my skill set.

 

·         I also further developed my character and technical animation skills.

 

 

2003: BBC, Media Training North West placement at The Box, Manchester.

 

·         Whilst on this BBC placement I worked on modelling, texturing, lighting and character

        facial animation.

 

 

2002-2003: Freelancing for Brian Hewitt Models.

 

·         During my time at Manchester Metropolitan University, I improved my knowledge of model

        making, mould making and prop production for use in television, advertisement photography

        and architectural concepts.

 

·         I also started developing my CG modelling skills for conceptualisation.

 

 

1997-2001: LCD Publishing.

 

·         At this company I worked in publishing and reprographics, working my way from part-time

        night-shift scanner to head of repro graphics, where I managed a group of five people.

 

1996-1997: Freelance design work.

 

·         During this time I honed my Photoshop skills whilst creating package and leaflet

        artwork.

 

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Key Maya Skills:

 

·         Organic and hard surface quad poly modelling, texturing.

 

·         Rendering, lighting. (MentalRay and RenderMan), advanced Maya shader networks.

 

·         Advanced rigging techniques, hair dynamics, stretchy IK.

 

·         Python, Mel scripting and expressions.

 

·         Large scene management.

 

 

General Skills:

 

·         Proficient in Photoshop and Aftereffects.

 

·         Good working knowledge of Fusion, ZBrush, Boujou, Premier and Illustrator.

 

·         Traditional art background.

 

·         Strong knowledge of anatomy.

 

·         Shows good initiative when working alone and works well as part of a team.

 

·         Ambitious, enthusiastic and reliable.

 

·         Enjoys a challenge.

 

·         Thrives under pressure and works confidently to strict deadlines.

 

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·         BA Interactive Arts.

 

·         Btec National Diploma in Art and Design.

 

·         RSA Computer literacy.

 

·         2 A levels.

 

·         8 GCSEs.

 

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·         I have a keen interest in photography, art and film.

 

·         I cycle, play squash and badminton whenever I have the time and I eat out regularly.

 

·         I enjoy pub quizzes and read as much as I can.

 

 

 

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