Senior Technician at Kingston University
Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
- Current
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- Senior Technician at Kingston University
- Animator at Some Friendly Media
- Past
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- Lead 3D Artist at XPI Simulation
- Junior Systems Engineer at Primary Image
- Education
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- AnimationMentor.com
- University of Teesside
- Wakefield College
- Wakefield College
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Martin Bell’s Summary
University-educated and industry-experienced 3D Artist and Animator.
Expertise in Autodesk 3DS Max, Multigen Creator, Adobe Photoshop.
Advanced skills with SoftImage XSI, Adobe Flash.
Working skills with Autodesk Maya, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition, Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro, SolidWorks, VectorWorks.
University education in visual effects, 3d modelling, computer animation, graphics programming, video editing.
Martin Bell’s Specialties:
3D visualisation, computer animation
Martin Bell’s Experience
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Senior Technician
Kingston University
(Educational Institution; Graphic Design industry)
August 2007 — Present (2 years)
Supporting students in the understanding and use of CAD, 3D, graphics and video software.
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Animator
Some Friendly Media
(Animation industry)
May 2007 — Present (2 years 3 months)
Occasional freelance work in short film development, character and visual development, and animation.
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Lead 3D Artist
XPI Simulation
(Computer Software industry)
June 2006 — August 2007 (1 year 3 months)
3D modelling and animation of characters, vehicles and environments for real-time realistic simulation applications. Used 3DS Max and Multigen Creator extensively, as well as image manipulation and texture generation from source photography using Adobe Photoshop.
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Junior Systems Engineer
Primary Image
(Computer Software industry)
August 2004 — November 2004 (4 months)
3D modelling for real-time engines; digital image manipulation for textures and promotional imagery.
Martin Bell’s Education
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AnimationMentor.com
Advanced Character Animation 2008 — 2009
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University of Teesside
BSc , Visualisation , 2002 — 2006
Graduated with 2:1. Modules included 3D Modelling for Games, 3D Effects for Games, Computer Animation Technology, Graphical Programming, Advanced Graphics Algorithms, Advanced Visual Simulation, Photorealistic Computer Animation, Digital Imaging.
- Activities and Societies:
- Secretary and co-founder, Games Studies Society
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Wakefield College
HNC , Computing , 2001 — 2002
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Wakefield College
GNVQ , Advanced I.T (Merit) , 1999 — 2001
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Martin Bell’s Interests:
Animation, 3D graphics, film-making, song writing, musical performance, live music events, Film, books.
