| Professional Summary: |
| I'm a skilled, experienced and versatile 3D and graphics professional with nearly 20 years of combined experience using digital and traditional media. I've worked as a staff artist and as an independent designer with extensive background in the digital and traditional arts including character design, cutting edge electrical sign design, high resolution vehicle graphics, front end design and flash animation for web based delivery. Self motivated, innovative and adaptable, I work well under pressure meeting all challenging and mission-critical deadlines. |
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| Professional Areas of Expertise: |
 Character design, modeling, texturing, rigging and animation for film, broadcast and games. |
| Complex electrical and theatrical sign design and pre-visualization. |
| High resolution graphics for vinyl vehicle wraps and billboards. |
| Product Design and Development. |
| Package graphics and point of purchase displays |
| Corporate identities and branding. |
| Front end web design and animated, interactive flash content. |
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| Work Experience: |
| 2010 - Present |
Freelance |
Las Vegas, Nevada - Seattle, Washington |
| Summary: |
From stylized WWII vehicles for full motion video and game assets to photorealistic creature creation for film and broadcast; from corporate identities, product design and branding to high-end flash web solutions it seems I've done it all in the last few years. Each project has provided its own challenges, rewards, and career enhancing experience. |
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| 2008 - 2010 |
Citylites |
Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Summary: |
Designed stunning electrical and theatrical signs for casinos and cruise ships. From vector production illustrations to photorealistic 3D pre-production visuals and shop blueprints, I've worked side by side with electricians, painters and real world craftsmen to bring to life exiting and compelling signage as well as the trademarked Z-Chassis. |
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| 2007 - 2008 |
Design Magic / Digisuite |
Miami, Florida |
| Summary: |
Worked on projects for broadcast and jumbotron delivery including intro, bump-in / bump-outs and credits for various television spots. |
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| 2002 - 2007 |
Mindworks |
Las Vegas, Nevada - Provo, Utah |
| Summary: |
As Art Director my responsibilities ranged from working as a character specialist to 3D generalist, from toon to photorealistic asset creation and animation to set design and green screen solutions this was a very hands on, educational, and exciting time. |
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| Software: |
| Newtek Lightwave 3D, Pixologic ZBrush, pmG Messiah Studio, Adobe Creative Suite, Corel Draw, Crazy Bump, Luxology Modo, Sony Vegas, Propellerhead Reason. |
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| References: |
| Lee Hughes |
Owner and Operator of Optik Studios |
601.934.1051 |
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| "Riplee never fails to produce stunning and visually striking graphics. He has excellent leadership abilities, and is a skilled and talented designer." |
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| Chad Smith |
Creative Services Producer at WTOK |
601.934.2429 |
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| "Riplee is a one-man army who you can always depend on to meet deadlines and exceed expectations." |
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| Jeff Corneilius |
Illustrator and Sign Designer at Citylites |
702.215.9020 |
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| "I always look forward to working with Riplee. His 3D work never fails to steal the show!" |
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| Mark Tanner |
Art Director at T1 Gaming / Motion Mogul |
702.285.7193 |
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| "Whenever we need to exceed expectations, we can depend on Riplee to raise the bar." |
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| Clients: (include but are not limited to) |
| HardRock Hotel and Casino |
| Warner Brothers Music |
| Discovery Channel |
| Animal Planet |
| Kraft Foods |
| Motion Mogul |
| Neuro Disc |
| XO Records |
| Wonder Services Ltd. |
| Alpine USA |
| SSI Graphics |
| Stellar Concepts |
| Geek Wraps |
| My Mobile Tube |
| Ground Industries |
| Raval Media Group |
| Infinite CG |
| DocuBlue |
| Interstate Graphics |
| Inviro Green Earth |
| Mindworks Media |
| JBytes |
| S2 Games |
| Pepper Games |
| Industry Graphics |
| Face Productions |
| American Media, Inc |
| Motion Media Inc. |
| Valkyrie Design Group |
| Mitchell Signs |
| Fazin Arts |
| CityLites |
| ZizzZazz |
| Global Business Marketing |
| American Vanlines |
| Motion Media |
| Crest of the Northwest |
| Internet Business Group |
| Aggression Skateboards |
| Aristocrat |
| Santa Ana Star Casino |
| Berry Unique |
| Precision Craftsman |
| The Keys to the City |
| Finkbom ltd |
| Blue Ink TV |
| Prometheus Films |
| Golden Gaming Group |
| PT's Pub |
| Nascar RaceApe |
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