Ivan Bouinatchov

203 Superior Dr Apt B Campbell, CA 95008

(323) 828-9062 | ivan@ivan3d.com

Objective

To participate in a collective effort with a team of my peers in creating the best game product: technologically a trendsetter, visually enticing and a financial runaway hit. On my end I bring expert modeling and art skills, thorough understanding of the modern technologies and development process, desire to continuously advance my own skills and help mentor others —in order to create that best of breed product.

Work Experience

02/2009-Present

Cryptic Studios, Los Gatos, CA | Staff Environment Artist

• Creation of geometry, materials and textures for props, interior levels, space maps and procedural terrain brushes on a tightly scheduled production cycle.
• Use of proprietary live update game editor to create extra-terrestrial terrain, interior and space sectors. Responsibilities included creating environments to specific IP and/or designer specification, lighting and setting up environment kits for procedural terrain/interior generation.
• Documenting issues, recurring problems and proactive solutions from my experience on the project and prior production.
• Mentoring junior artists in use of tools and IP required quality guidelines.

07/2003-11/2008

Pandemic Studios, Los Angeles, CA | 3D Artist, assets and environment

• Performed my tasks as environment artist, expanding into creation of vehicles/military hardware as needed.
• Completed full production on three shipped projects and worked as part of a core team in original IP development. Participated in short-notice help on other projects and in other locations.
• Quickly and efficiently adapted to inner workings and requirements of the new teams and projects, including adaptation to new art styles, new software and production pipeline.
• When presented with an opportunity, performed on a Senior Level and as a Junior Lead in weapon and vehicle research and creation.

05/2002-07/2003

BlackOps Entertainment, Santa Monica, CA | 3D Artist, assets and environment

• Project hire to aid in completion of a project. Took over creation and polish of a number of levels, assets and areas.
• Quickly adapted to the project and performed in a senior role.
• Have worked on three shipped projects and developed close working relationship with the team and supervisors.

03/2002-05/2002

7 Studios, Santa Monica, CA | 3D Artist, environment

• Project hire to aid in creation of terrain and other assets for the game environment
• Performed my tasks in timely manner and met all the requirements and deadlines
• Learn proprietary and PS2 tools

02/2000-01/2003

Viewpoint Corporation, New York | NY Technical Producer

• Trained new hires in use of 3D capture systems and software
• Trained new hires to generate proper content for the proprietary web plug-in
• Lead the most challenging projects, often without proper R & D time
• Documented and distributed results of research

1999-2000

MetaStream, division of MetaCreations, Princeton, NJ | Senior Lead Artist

• Produced photo realistic content for the proprietary 3D Web plug-in
• R&D of proper modeling techniques for proprietary technology
• Distribute of the acquired knowledge
• Tested and utilized 3D proprietary scanning technology (laser and structured light)

1997-1999

Viewpoint Digital, Los Angeles, CA | 3D Modeler

• 3D modeler, texture creator and mapper
• Proficient in digitizing and CAD modeling from plans and blueprints
• Beta-testing 3D laser scanning hardware and software

Education

1996-1997, Crane Royer Studios, Los Angeles, CA | BA Equivalent

Graduated from a program designed to provide individuals with necessary skills to succeed in traditional animation or computer arts industries. Hours taken in the program are equivalent to that of Bachelor Degree.

Applicable Software Knowledge

Proficiently and used in production:

• 3D Studio Max (3.1 through 9)
• Maya (5.0 through 2008)
• Softimage XSI (5.11 through 7)
• Photoshop (7 through CS3)

Understanding and good knowledge of:

• Z-Brush

• MudBox

• Havok setup and proprietary physics simulators

• Project experience in rigging and personal interest in animation and character set up.

Shipped Titles

• Star Trek Online MMO (Cryptic Studios / Atari) - production, launch and live teams
• Undisclosed Project (Pandemic / EA) - core team and proof of concept
• Lord of the Rings: Conquest (Pandemic / EA) - additional art, PS3/Xbox360
• Mercenaries 2: World in Flames (Pandemic / EA) - full production, PS3/360
• Full Spectrum Warrior 2: Ten Hammers (Pandemic / THQ) – full production
• Full Spectrum Warrior (Pandemic / THQ) – full production
• Destroy All Humans (Pandemic / THQ) – additional art
• Fugitive Hunter (Black Ops / Atari) - full production
• T3: Rise of the machines (Black Ops / Atari) - full production
• The X Files: Resist or Serve (Black Ops / Vivendi Universal) - additional art
• Defender (7 Studios / Midway) - contract work, credits FMV
• Ultima On-Line: Blackthorn's Revenge (Origin) - freelance work, no credit
• Microsoft Baseball '99 (Microsoft) - as part of outsourced work