Isaac K. Mensah

TECHNICAL SUMMARY

Software: Softimage XSI , Houdini, Maya and Zbrush
Hardware: Windows NT/XP Pro and Linux
Scripting: HTML, C++, Jscript

WORK EXPERIENCE

DNA Productions Inc - Warner Brothers, Irving, TX
Modeling and Setup TD 06/2004 -05/2006

• Researched and developed techniques for look development in Houdini and Maya
• .Created procedural geometry for use in Houdini and RealFlow.
  
• Provided technical support for procedural assets.
  
• Modeled complex sets and props.
  
• Fixed problematic geometry.
  
• Layout UV for characters, props and environments.
  
• Rigged characters, and props in Houdini and Maya for use in Layout

University of Texas - Dallas, TX
Teaching Assistant Fall 2005

Janimation Inc Dallas, TX
Contract In-house Modeler 03/2003-7/2003

• Created environments and props for feature film, and commercials including:
• Spy Kids 3D Game Over, Pennzoil, Snuggles Fabric Softener and, Texas Lotter

EDUCATION

The Art Institute of Dallas, Dallas, TX
Associate of Applied Science, Computer Animation 2002

RELEVANT SKILLS

• Zoology background with an excellent sense of anatomy and form.
• .Strong interest in researching and developing new approaches and methods for arts and media.
  
• Keen attention to detail.
  
• Experienced with various art mediums: painting, textiles, architecture and sculpture.

RELEVANT AWARDS

KODAK/Wolf Camera award for Outstanding Achievements in Photofinishing, Dallas Texas 2000.
Best Fine Art Student Award for 6 consecutive years 1991-1997 , Accra Academy College