Michael Sabates Email & Phone Number

Miami, FL, US

Reston, Virginia, US

Miami, FL, US

• Pioneer new asset creation techniques for environment assets
• Create extensive landscapes in Unreal Engine (terrain sculpting, manual layout placement, procedural scattering, lighting)
• Program gameplay and interactivity using blueprints in Unreal Engine
• Design, develop, and manage production of various interactive applications including VR, AR, Virtual Production Sets, as well as other Real-Time solutions such as Animations and Renderings.
• Develop, implement, and track departmental procedures and quality standards to ensure optimal level of team performance and efficiency
• Optimize game assets for real-time rendering

Miami, FL, US

• Create high-detail 3d renderings and animations, including the creation of 3d models, environments, lighting and materials
• Construct precision parametric 3d models for prototyping and 3d printing
• Manipulate CAD models for optimal functionality to be used in 3d production process
• Produce animations demonstrating product functionality and assembly, as well as cinematic architectural walk-through
• Generate visual special effects including particle systems, physics-based simulations, and fluid simulations
• Composite and generate audio, video, and motion graphics into a comprehensive 3d animated video

I offer a variety of creative services and solutions for a constantly evolving visual world. Breathing life into your designs and ideas is my passion. Just check out my website (www.ImagineAPE.com) and IMAGINE the possibilities.

Arlington, Virginia, US

• Prepare and troubleshoot marine vessel equipment for operation
• Inspect, service, repair, and overhaul engine components and other vessel equipment for general upkeep
• Provide supervision and technical guidance for subordinates performing their duties
• Create roster and scheduling within assigned squad for delegation of duties
• Maintain consistent team communication to ensure success of every task and challenge at hand
• Maintain clear and accurate engine room records of all scheduled and completed tasks

Instructor at Florida International Universities' Studio of Digital Arts. Here I teach three courses covering content from Autodesk 3ds Max 2010. Courses cover topics such as modelling, lighting, texturing, rendering, and animation.