Kenneth Leishman

Tampa Florida

H (813)-531-8374 C (337)-292-0122

Kenneth@Kennethleishman.com

http://kennethleishman.com

 

Education:

           

            September 2008, projected

Bachelors of Fine Arts, Computer Animation

                        International Academy of Design and Technology, Tampa Florida

                        Presidents List, Dean's List

Industry Skills:

Autodesk Maya, ZBrush, 3DS Max, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Paintman, Traceman, Core Retas, ToonBoom, Flipbook, After Effects, Shake, UnReal Editor, Xenodream, MojoWorld, Python, Windows XP, Vista, Mac, Linux

Skills Application:

                       

            3D Graphics

Created low to high resolution organic and Inorganic models for environments, animation and Unreal Editor. Created particle systems and motion effects specific to projects including fountains, smoke, fire, and jet exhaust. Created high resolution photo realistic textured, night/day lighted environment models for capstone project.

            Compositing

Compositing 2D and 3D objects in to live action video. Animating drawing and photographs in to storyboards and anamatics. Integrating 3D elements in to video footage in individual and group projects. Synchronizing audio for lip-sync and video footage. 

            Illustration

                        Portraits and drawings in various mediums including pencil, color pencil, marker                              and paint, acrylic/ oils. Experience in life drawings, organic and inorganic drawings,                         comic book preparations and coloring. Concept art including character, organic and                              inorganic specializing in machines and environments

            Animation

Created traditional cell animation pencil tests including walk, run, jump and lip-sync. 30 second animated shorts with backgrounds. Animated and colored in various computer programs.

                       

Freelance Work:

            6/2006

            Portrait of woman in pencil, and shaded for friend’s anniversary

            5/2008

            Concept art and pencil and color illustration of Phoenix birth for tattoo purposes

 

Professional Affiliations:

            Member Siggraph Club of IADT

            Member 3dSciFi.com, 3D/2D Science Fiction Computer Modeling Forum

            Member SciFi Meshes.com, 3D/2D Science Fiction Computer Modeling Forum

           

Work History:

 

            8/1996 to 8/2002

            United States Marine Corps

            Jet Engine Mechanic, Jet Engine Test Operator, Quality Assurance Representative

            Multiple awards for exceptional duty. Multiple Promotions

            Meritorious Unit Award, Good Conduct Medal (2)

 

            5/2003 to 6/2005

            Delta Downs Racetrack and Casino

            Vinton, La.

            Security/dispatch officer

            Team leader, Train new employees

 

            8/2005 to Present

            Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay

            Tampa Fl.

            Security Surveillance Officer

            Train new employees.