John Benson Email & Phone Number

Bristol, United Kingdom

Cardiff, United Kingdom

I deliver one to one tutorials with students helping troubleshoot any technical or artistic issues they may have. As well as offer advice on current work place practices and techniques.

Cardiff, United Kingdom

I'm currently looking for work in the CG Industry.Available to take on jobs in a wide range of areas within the industry. Including Rigging, Modelling, Effects and Compositing.

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Responsible for all character rigs, the six humans and the Dog, as well as the kite and Binoculars.Creating an easy to use quick character rig, including a basic facial rig. The role was done completely remotely, which was a challenge but did work out and I'm very pleased with the results achieved with the rigs.

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Worked as the Lead CGI Artist, covering a range of disciplines for a Feature Film "Enemy Lines 2020".Including:3D ModellingLook Development (RedShift Render and Arnold Render)Lighting and Final RenderSimulations (Ocean and Water)

Cardiff, United Kingdom

While working on `Shane The Chef` both my role and skill set have developed greatly. As Lead CG Rigger I'm responsible for building and maintaining a large portion of the Rigged assets for the show, including the Main Cast, Environments and Hero Props. In addition to this my role as Technical Supervisor is about creating ways around certain technical issues including create some of the CG FX/Simulations with in a tight time schedule.Additionally I've also play a role in troubleshooting issues from all departments, discussing with the production team about asset management and also develop ways to allow all departments to get the assets they need. Finally I also have modelled, textured and look developed assets when the workload got too heavy for the current build team.

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Was the Lead Rigger on the CG production side of the `Little Dragons` AR game for CADW. My role was to create a rig that was transferable across multiply characters with very little adjustments needed. Allowing animators to quickly create a series of game style animations for a range of characters quickly and efficiently.

Bristol, United Kingdom

Creating animator friendly character rigs for a range of character shapes and designs. As well as some modelling work for set pieces for the television advert Happy Factory for Sodebo. Create a range of rigs including two versions for the main Singing Tomato Character, the Carrots and other vegetables. Also modeled the track for Mushroom log flume ride.Was a really fun project and interesting trying to balance realistic rigs but incorporate some character.

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Currently working on a wide range of different projects, giving the me the chance to take on responsibility of different to roles. Including Character Rigging, CG Modeller and PreViz Animator. I really enjoy the chance to work on so many different projects and explore stylized and realistic modelling.

Bristol, United Kingdom

Creating animation friendly Character rigs for multiply projects. Including Prefect Home TV Advert.http://www.aardman.com/work/perfect/and one unannounced project.Worked closely with animators to insure the rigs where efficient and capable of achieving high quality animations.

Cardiff, United Kingdom

I worked with students from all years of the Ba(Hons) Computer Animation course. Delivering talks about a range of subjects from Rigging to Effects. Helping to improve student work and give advice on best practices and proper use of techniques and software tools.

Cardiff, United Kingdom

• Organizing daily delivery. • Processing stock ready for shop floor or stockroom.• Putting stock away in relevant locations.• Replenishing shop floor stock. • Operating tills, including cash, credit/debit card transactions and order collection.• Assisting customers with ordering out of stock items for delivery.

Replenish stock and change promotions.

customer service, general sales, internet based sales, creating window displays and replenishing stock.

Ba (Hons), Computer Animation, First-Class Honours

Studying all areas of CG animation production pipeline. From initial concept to finished animation. Covering: 2D design, Modelling.

Btec National Diploma, Animation For Film And Games, Triple Distinction*

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Productions.