Ian Z.

Ian Zeigler Award winning 3D Visualization specialist and creativeSummary I'm a 3d generalist who loves Ideation, illustrating, building shading networks, fluid effects, simulations, and rendering stuff. I love working with new people on new projects. Feel free to contact me if you want to collaborate. Specialties Concept development, Consulting, 3D visualization/ CG generalist, story boarding, computer wrestler, motion graphics Experience Designer / 3D Generalist at WKYC-TV / Sports Time Ohio January 2007 - Present (6 years) Lead Maya generalist / concept artist. Brainstorming ideas for show opens and broadcast packages and making those ideas happen using Maya, AE and Zbrush. 1 recommendation available upon request Intern at Priority Designs April 2001 - June 2001 (3 months) I went through the process of designing my own mp3 player. From research to design to CAD drawings to model making to a final prototype. What a great experience. Intern at Fitch January 2001 - March 2001 (3 months) I was an intern in the Industrial Design department. Participated in brainstorming, sketch sessions, and creative development. Also discovered Alias Studio Tools (3d product visualization tool) and started making 3d robots and am sure that's what got me hooked on 3D and what i do today. Honors and Awards 2011 Promax BDA Award Languages spanish Page1 Skills & Expertise Art Direction Creative Direction Drawing Skills Maya 3D visualization Artist 3D consulting Zbrush Photoshop CS5 Digital Illustration After Effects 3D visualization Photoshop Storyboarding Lighting Concept Development Animation Compositing Mental Ray Illustrator Visual Effects Texturing Rendering Broadcast 3D Modeling Special Effects Shading 3D Motion Graphics Drawing Education Cleveland Institute of Art BFA, T.I.M.E. technology integrated media environment, 2002 - 2006 CCAD 2002 - 2002 Honors and Awards 2009 Emmy winner - Graphics 2009 demo reel 2008 Emmy winner - Indians broadcast graphics package Page2 Interests Visualization, Design, Art, Technology, Page3 Ian Zeigler Award winning 3D Visualization specialist and creative1 person has recommended Ian "Ian Ziegler is a highly qualified professional with a remarkable depth of knowledge in the field of 3D Animation. I approached Ian in regards to a freelance project and was genuinely impressed with his creative resourcefulness and level of expertise. Ian was very accommodating and friendly to work with and I would highly recommend him for any CGI projects or positions." -- April Sorhage, was Ian's client Contact Ian on LinkedIn Page4