Andrew Osiow

Objective

A Technical Director in the feature film industry using Renderman.

Summary of qualifications

- 15 years CG Art Experience.
- 8 years of Maya General experience – concentrating on Modeling, Lighting and VFX.
- Highly Proficient in Mel Scripting – currently converting to Python.
- Created X-Tools mel script with over 18,000 downloads from Highend3D.
- 6 years experience with RenderMan, MTOR, SLIM, Renderman for Maya
- Currently teaching modeling, VFX, as well as RenderMan and Mel Scripting.
- Proficient in Shake.

Professional experience

Ex’pression College Emeryville, CA 2004-Current
Course Director
- Teaching Classes in Modeling. Visual Effects, RenderMan and Mel Scripting.

Self-Employed San Mateo, CA 2003-2004
Freelance CG Artist
- Lighting, Shading, Modeling and Animation on independent projects.

Believe Inc. Santa Clara, CA 2000-2001
Senior Artist / TD
- Produced RIB and shader files for render test.  rerendered completed shots from various high profile studios.

Graphic Gems San Mateo, CA 2000
Computer Artist
- Modeled and textured 3D objects for interactive display on the Internet.

Eidos Interactive San Francisco, CA 1993-1999
Computer Animator / 3D Artist / Senior Artist
- Generalist TD creating all elements for Game Intros including modeling, animation, lighting, and rendering.

Education

California State University Sacramento, CA 1985-1989
BS in Computer Science with emphasis in 3D graphics

Contact Information

Phone 650-245-0027
E-mail andrewosiow@gmail.com