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*New Featured Presentation* Blizzard Entertainment presents: Diablo 3 - Making of The Black Soulstone Cinematic
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Portfolio Review: # 3D Modelling: Image Engine - Chad Fox. # Concept Art: Daniel Dociu. # Illustration: Wizards of the Coast - Jon Schindehette. # 2D/3D Look Dev: Blizzard Entertainment - Xin Wang, Steven Chen, or Mark Lai
About Us
Share, Learn, and Network. CGmovement is a growing community of passionate computer graphic artists set out to help each other expand our knowledge about everything CG. CGMovement's mission is to promote interactive learning within the computer graphics community. Since May of 2007, this organization has been holding free bi-monthly CG workshops locally in Vancouver, BC, with 105 in memberships and growing. At each workshop, each participant brings forth a short tutorial piece ranging from basics to advanced material, from techniques to concepts, tips, and tricks - any experience beneficial to share with others. The purpose of this workshop series is to expand our 3D knowledge through peer instruction, and also to server as place for networking.
Our mantra is, "Anyone can teach."
Volunteers within the CG community and a few dedicated organizers make up the driving force behind the Anomaly workshop and party. The first event, which took place in 2009, was the initiate of the Vancouver-based artist society, CGMovement. Since then, CGMovement has collaborated with a diverse team, brought together as a result of Anomaly's increasing popularity and community support. Anomaly 2009 - The first workshop drew a vibrant crowd of 150 participants, and proved that CG artists in Vancouver yearned for more community building initiatives.
Anomaly H2O (2010) - To meet the community's roaring demand, organizers boldly expanded the scale and vision of the workshop. With the exclusive Vancouver Aquarium as its venue, 350 participants, including some of the industry's elite drew sponsorship interests from local game studios and various organizations.
anomaly 
n. 1. Deviation or departure from the normal or common order, form, or rule. 2. One that is peculiar, irregular, abnormal, or difficult to classify. 3. [Astronomy] The angular deviation, as observed from the sun, of a planet from its perihelion.
n. 1. Deviation or departure from the normal or common order, form, or rule. 2. One that is peculiar, irregular, abnormal, or difficult to classify. 3. [Astronomy] The angular deviation, as observed from the sun, of a planet from its perihelion.
That moment when the sun presses
a gentle goodnight kiss on the earth
and the sky, in all her splendour, witnesses and blushes
moments of vitality, Unravelling before reverent eyes,
infused with a desire to immortalize the memory.
A magnificent night filled with artistic talents,
Anomaly awaits you.
Anomaly 2012 is a dynamic showcase of talented artists from across North America, a fusion of an art workshop and party that brings 2D/3D artists together to share inspiration and creativity. It will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum, one of Canada's favourite and most beautiful attractions.a gentle goodnight kiss on the earth
and the sky, in all her splendour, witnesses and blushes
moments of vitality, Unravelling before reverent eyes,
infused with a desire to immortalize the memory.
A magnificent night filled with artistic talents,
Anomaly awaits you.
Daniel Dociu
Concept Art
Daniel Dociu is a video game art director and concept artist from Seattle,
WA. He is the chief art director for NCsoft North America and also works
for its subsidiary ArenaNet. Daniel has won many awards for his artwork,
including Expose 9's Grand Master Award for Career Achievement. His face
was also used for reference for the character Father Grigori in the
critically acclaimed video game Half-Life 2.
Jon Schindehette
Wizards of the Coast
Illustration
Jon's expansive knowledge of many different aspects of art comes from his
previous experiences as a graphic designer, illustrator (digital and
traditional), 3d modeler, animator, photographer, video editor, sound
engineer, mural painter, potter, and more. Out of pure interest, Jon has
dabbled in different mediums of art, having worked with metal, wood, and
leather. He is the founder and primary author of
ArtOrder, an online resource for the fantasy/sci-fi illustration community.
Chad Fox
Image Engine
3D Modeling
Chad is a local Vancouver artist who works as a team lead in 3D modeling,
technical director, freelance contractor and instructor. His most recent
projects include District 9, The Losers, and The Thing. As a passionate
teacher, he wishes there were more time in a week to help students and
teach different subjects.
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Xin Wang, Steven Chen, or Mark Lai
Blizzard Entertainment
2D/3D Look Dev
Xin, Steven, and Mark are currently working in the cinematic and look development department at Blizzard Entertainment. Some of the world's best-selling PC games have developed includes "Starcraft Ghost","World of Warcraft","World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade","World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King" and "Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty", "World of Warcraft:Cataclysm" and most recently "Diablo 3".
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Terryl Whitlatch |
Featured Artists
Life Demonstrations:
Chris Bourassa Paul Richards Terryl Whitlatch Daryl Mandryk Mihai Anghelescu Tom Scholes Mikko Kinnunen Sean Bigham Andrew Domachowski |
3D Modelling: Image Engine - Chad Fox
Concept Art: Arena Net - Daniel Dociu Illustration: Wizards of the Coast - Jon Schindehette 2D/3D Look Dev: Blizzard Entertainment - Xin Wang, Steven Chen, or Mark Lai |
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Study from Life: |
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Jelmer Boskma |
Live Avian Study |
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Wayne Robson |
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“Studying from life in creating believable scenes” |
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Future Poly |
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Bridging the Gap |
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Dinner |
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Evening Speech |
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Paul Richards | Featured Artists
Life Demonstrations:
Jason Stokes Vinod Rams Luke Wakeford Wayne Robson Charles Guan Craig Mullins Tim Mack Jake Collinge Matt Barrett |
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Blizzard Entertainment | |||
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Diablo 3 - Making of The Black Soulstone Cinematic | |||
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Craig Mullins | |||
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Fall in love with the diversity of life as you explore 20,000 square feet of exhibits, visit the teaching lab, and stare through the jaws of the largest creature ever to live on Earth - the blue whale.
Located in beautiful UBC campus in Vancouver, the Beaty Biodiversity Museum puts natural history collections, with more than two million specimens on public view. Among the treasures are a 26-metre-long blue whale skeleton suspended in the Djavad Mowafaghian Atrium, the third-largest fish collection in the nation, and myriad fossils, shells, insects, fungi, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and plants from around the world. Joined by live music, zesty finger foods and drinks, let us enter an evening of unparalleled, imaginative CG workshop party!
Who?
Anomaly is suitable for anyone interested in 2D and 3D art. Whether you are a student, a young professional in the CG field, a senior artist looking to inspire, or simply someone looking to be artistically inspired, this event is for you.When?
Saturday, April 28, 2012 @ 12:00pm - 12:00amWhere?
The Beaty Biodiversity Museum is located along the Main Mall of UBC's Vancouver Campus on scenic Point Grey.Fall in love with the diversity of life as you explore 20,000 square feet of exhibits, visit the teaching lab, and stare through the jaws of the largest creature ever to live on Earth - he blue whale.
Located in beautiful UBC campus in Vancouver, the Beaty Biodiversity Museum puts natural history collections, with more than two million specimens on public view. Among the treasures are a 26-metre-long blue whale skeleton suspended in the Djavad Mowafaghian Atrium, the third-largest fish collection in the nation, and myriad fossils, shells, insects, fungi, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and plants from around the world. Joined by live music, zesty finger foods and drinks, let us enter an evening of unparalleled, imaginative CG workshop party!
How to get there? (Source)
Beaty Biodiversity Museum
University of British Columbia
2212 Main Mall
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z4
F: 604.827.5350
E: [email protected]
P: 604.827.4955
University of British Columbia
2212 Main Mall
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z4
F: 604.827.5350
E: [email protected]
P: 604.827.4955
- Biking: Come in along 10th Ave./University Blvd., there's a separate bike lane. Go straight through the intersection of University Blvd. and Wesbrook Mall, following the indicated bike path. Go straight at East Mall, heading up through the right side of the parking lot and entering the restricted vehicle zone. Turn left on Main Mall, heading south. The museum will be on your left, there's a low sign, and you should see the whale. There are plenty of bike racks near the museum entrance.
- Walking: Walking from Health Sciences Parkade: exit the parkade and find East Mall, along the west side of the parkade. Walk north to the 4-way stop, and cross East Mall at the pedestrian crosswalk. Follow the asphalt path that goes through the grassy area. Proceed up the ramp on your left, the front door is at the top of the ramp, under the breezeway.
- Public Transportation: UBC is easy to get to on transit (take any bus headed for UBC, these include the 4, 14, 43, 44, 84, 99, and 480) and we're a short walk from the bus loops (video directions).
- By Car: Please note Main Mall and parts of East Mall and University Boulevard are closed to vehicular traffic.
- From 4th or 10th Ave.: Turn south on Wesbrook Mall, take the right lane passing the UBC Hospital and turn right on Agronomy Road. Turn right at East Mall then turn right into the driveway for Health Sciences Parkade.
- From 16th Ave.: Continue through the roundabout staying on 16th, then turn right on East Mall. Turn right into the driveway for Health Sciences Parkade.
- From SW Marine Dr.: Turn right on 16th Ave., then left on East Mall. Turn right into the driveway for Health Sciences Parkade.
- The nearest parking is in Health Sciences Parkade, one block south of the museum across East Mall (video directions walking from the parkade to the museum). Short-term parking is available near the UBC Bookstore. For parking rates and alternate parking options, see UBC Visitor Parking.
How to buy a ticket?
You can purchase online through paypal. Please print out the receipt and use this to pick up your Anomaly ticket on the day of the event. Doors open at 11:45am.We look forward to seeing you at Anomaly!
What to prepare?
Be prepared to be inspired: bring anything you'd like to help you capture the moment - whether it is a pencil and a drawing pad, a camera, a computer to hook up to the facility's wireless network, or simply an open mind ready to share and learn - this event is what you make of it.
For portfolio review sessions, please arrive 10min early and remember to bring either a hard copy of your work or a soft copy on a usb stick.
Ticket Information
For first time ticket buyer only. If you are a returning ticket holder or a VIP invitee, please proceed to enter your ID Key or restart the registration .
Portfolio Review $10
Get your artwork portfolio reviewed by one of our featured artists! Receive a private one-on-one time with an artist from the Portfolio Review panel, and have your artworks dissected. Each attendee will receive a schedule for when his/her session takes place during the event.
Featured Presentation $10 ea., or 4 for $30
Featured Presentations are to be held in the state-of-the-art private theatre on the first floor of Beaty Biodiversity Museum. A limited seating is available. Each presentation is 45 minutes long with its own specific theme. Lineup of presentations are available in the Program section.
For General admission, please register here.
For Students, please register here.
For VIP or returning ticket holder, please proceed to enter your ID Key.
Please print out the receipt and present this at the Registration table on the day of the event with a piece of ID. Doors open starting at 11:45am.
if you would like to register in person, please contact an Anomaly volunteer
Full Refund: prior to March 1, 2012
Half Refund: prior to March 28, 2012.
We look forward to seeing you at Anomaly!
You are now assigned with a unique ID KEY to associate your ticket package with any Add-On’s in Portfolio Review or Featured Presentation tickets.
If you are a returning ticket holder or have a VIP invite, please enter your key below.
Please keep this ID KEY for your records with any future additional Add-On purchasing.
Basic Full Day prices:
| Prices | |
| Student | $55.00 |
| Professional | $65.00 |
Basic Full Day ticket includes:
- Admission to Anomaly workshop and party
- Study from Life sketching workshop
- One year CGmovement membership
- Raffle ticket for door prizes
- Complimentary event t-shirt (only for ticket purchase prior to April 14, 2012)
- Snacks throughout the event
- An unforgettable evening of artistic inspiration!
- Does not include Featured Presentation and Portfolio Review tickets
Add-On's
Portfolio Review $10
Get your artwork portfolio reviewed by one of our featured artists! Receive a private one-on-one time with an artist from the Portfolio Review panel, and have your artworks dissected. Each attendee will receive a schedule for when his/her session takes place during the event.
Featured Presentation $10 ea., or 4 for $30
Featured Presentations are to be held in the state-of-the-art private theatre on the first floor of Beaty Biodiversity Museum. A limited seating is available. Each presentation is 45 minutes long with its own specific theme. Lineup of presentations are available in the Program section.
To Purchase Basic Full Day ticket now please Register Online:
For General admission, please register here.
For Students, please register here.
For VIP or returning ticket holder, please proceed to enter your ID Key.
Please print out the receipt and present this at the Registration table on the day of the event with a piece of ID. Doors open starting at 11:45am.
if you would like to register in person, please contact an Anomaly volunteer
Refund Policy:
Full Refund: prior to March 1, 2012
Half Refund: prior to March 28, 2012.
We look forward to seeing you at Anomaly!
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Sr. II Cinematics Artist
Lead / Senior Look Dev Artist, Blizzard Entertainment
Cinematic Character & Prop Supervisor, Blizzard Entertainment
Charles Guan
Artist
Charles Guan is an experienced concept artist and owner of the art production house 'Mighty Canvas' Previously he was lead concept artist at Electronic Arts Black Box. He has a very wide range of styles; from styling for SSX4 On Tour to concept work for Need for Speed. Charles attended Sheridan College for Classical Animation/Conceptual Illustration and Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design. His work history includes Studio B Productions (Character/Location Designer), Stage3 Media(Costume Design) and Propaganda Games(Concept Art). Charles has also worked as a Freelance Illustrator with some of his notable projects being EA Sports, Sony Interactive UFG, Microsoft Game Studios, Good Science Studios, and 343 Industries.More on Charles: http://fantasticfunmachine.blogspot.com/
Daryl Mandryk
Mandrykart Creative Services, Chief Doodler
Spanning over a decade across the video game industry as a concept artist, Daryl is a talented individual who worked on many commerically successful titles such as SSX and Need For Speed for EA. His works have also achieved numerious success and featured in Imagine FX and Expose. Daryl will be joining us to talk about his experience at Propaganda Games.
More on Daryl http://www.mandrykart.com
Mikko Kinnunen
Microsoft Studios, Senior Concept Artist
Mikko Kinnunen is currently a Senior Concept Artist at Microsoft Studios in Vancouver, BC, Canada. He is a Founder and co-owner of Concept Brothers limited, and also takes on freelance projects. His education in Graphic Design came from EVTEK Institute of Art and Design in Finland. Over his successful career, Mikko has created an impressive portfolio including clients such as BioWare, Blur Studios, Disney TV Animation, Paramount Pictures, Recoil Games, Team17, Sucker Punch Productions, and RedLynx just to name a few. His general work is in concept art, illustration, visual development and art direction for games, film, and television. Some of the more notable titles to which he contributed are Mass Effect 2 and 3, and InFamous.
More on Mikko: http://www.artbymikko.com/
Wayne Robson
Digital Artist
Wayne Robson was the first person to eve be awarded the Autodesk Master Awardfor Mudbox. Wayne is a freelance digital artist who has has taught Mudbox around the world and was asked to lecture at the Vienna science academy. He is the programmer behind 'MudWalker' and the 'Wayne's Vector Displacement Shader' for use with Mental ray using Mudbox vector displacement maps. As a freelance artist he has worked in TV, Games and Film. He was the founder of Mudbox Hub and owner of PsychoCore Software.Wayne is also the Author of 13 DVD's (incuding a double LIVE one), 2 books, and a large ammount of digital sculptures. He is also an Autodesk Authorised Developer and publisher and has acted as consutant Autodesk. He has taught artists from top films FX houses and games firms from all over the world and his DVD's on Autodesk Mudbox can be found at some of the top film FX and Game houses in the world. Wayne has been asked twice to do the Siggraph masterclasses for Autodesk Mudbox in both 2009 and in 2010.
More on Wayne: http://www.dashdotslash.net/
Jason Stokes
Owner, FuturePoly
Jason Stokes has been working in the video game industry for over 10 years. He's worked on multiple Disney Interactive projects and had been working with ArenaNet for the last six years. At ArenaNet Jason has helped set the visual standard for Guild Wars environments. His artwork has appeared in multiple publications, including Spectrum, Seattle Metropolitan, PC Gamer, and Guild Wars art books. For the last couple of years Jason has also been teaching 3-D courses. His enjoyment of sharing industry experience with enthusiastic students is his primary reason for starting FUTUREPOLY. Perhaps most importantly, Jason has recently pioneered a new dance move called 'The Squiggler.'More on Jason http://stokes.cghub.com
Paul Richards
Concept Artist
Paul Richards is currently located in Irvine, California. His recent work includes concept art for the critically acclaimed Vigil Games title “Darksiders.” Some of his previous clients include Raven Software, Ritual Entertainment, 3D Realms, Blizzard Entertainment, and Powerhouse Comics. According to statements from an interview with Gnomon Workshop, Paul’s original passion was for comic books, but he was “whooshed” into the world of game production design by his friend and long-time mentor, Jim Daly. Paul specializes in concept art, and is a self-proclaimed drawing junkie, or “drunkie.”
More on Paul: http://www.autodestruct.com/
Daniel Dociu
ArenaNet, Art Director / Concept Artist
NCsoft North America, Chief Art Director
Daniel Dociu is a video game art director and concept artist. He is the chief art director for NCsoft North America and also works for its subsidiary ArenaNet.NCsoft North America, Chief Art Director
Dociu was born in Cluj, Romania. He obtained his master's degree in industrial design at the Fine Arts Academy in Cluj in 1982. Throughout the decade, he taught at the academy as an assistant professor and later worked as a graphic designer in Athens, Greece, a product designer and a freelance artist. He moved to the United States in 1990. From 1992 to 2003, Dociu did work for various video game developers including Square, Electronic Arts, and Zipper Interactive.
His face was also used for reference for the character Father Grigori in the critically acclaimed video game Half-Life 2.
More on Daniel: http://tinfoilgames.com/
Thomas Scholes
Concept Artist
Thomas Scholes is a Seattle based Freelance Concept Artist and Illustrator that specializes in Environments and Landscapes. He's worked previously at Arenanet, Disney Interactive Avalanche, and Microsoft - 343 Industries. He's passionate about art, life and learning and believes they are all one in the same.
More on Thomas: http://crayonboxofdoom.blogspot.com/
Chris Bourassa
Concept Artist
Chris is a 10 year industry veteran with studio experience as a Concept Artist, Art Lead, and Art Director. He has worked on titles such as "Sonic Rivals" , "Monster Lab", and "Pirates of the Caribbean: Armada of the Damned". Chris has created and designed Intellectual Properties for several companies, and is passionate about art and its applications in the entertainment industry. Also, he loves playing videogames.Currently, Chris is working freelance while developing a top secret storybook.
More on Chris: http://www.chrisbourassa.com/
Craig Mullins
Concept Artist
Craig Mullins is a legend in the field of Digital Painting. He is one of the earliest pioneers of the medium and continues to build on his legacy as an extraordinary talent and source of inspiration. Mullins was awarded the first Grand Master prize in the EXPOSE digital art annual and has worked on a myriad of titles including The Matrix Revolutions, Armageddon, Apollo 13, Forrest Gump, Halo 2, Marathon 2, Final Fantasy, GoldenEye: Rogue Agent and Prince of Persia.More on Craig: http://www.goodbrush.com/
Terryl Whitlatch
Artist
Terryl Whitlatch is an accomplished scientifically- and academically-trained illustrator who extensively studied vertebrate zoology and animal anatomy. She has worked for various zoos and museums in the U.S. and The World Wildlife Fund as Senior Consultant for Wildlife Art and Animal Anatomy.For over seven years, Terryl worked for Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light & Magic, and George Lucas' JAK Films. She is considered the foremost creature designer in the world. Her unique combination of illustration skills and comprehensive knowledge of animal anatomy and movement are essential components in the design, anatomy, and physical animation aspects of creature creation.
While working on Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, she collaborated directly with George Lucas for whom she designed countless creatures for the films and related products, including CD-ROMs. A collection of her work for Lucasfilm, The Wildlife of Star Wars: A Field Guide was published by Chronicle Books in 2001 to critical acclaim and popular success. Terryl also designed for many electronic and interactive games for leading publishers including Steven Spielberg's The Dig, for LucasArts.
Terryl worked with many major studios and effects houses as a highly sought after creature and concept designer. In addition to her work on Star Wars, her films include Jumanji I and II, The Indian in the Cupboard, Bear Country, Dragonheart and Polar Express.
Along with her continuing work on "The Katurran Odyssey" series, Terryl is designing fantasy animals for a traditional carousel to be built in her community.
Source: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Terryl_Whitlatch
More on Terryl: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0926041/
Jon Schindehette
Senior Creative Director, Wizards of the Coast
Jon's career path is long and winding. Suffice it to say that he has worked in more types of jobs than he can remember. In the creative realm he has worked as a graphic designer, illustrator (digital and traditional), 3d modeler, animator, photographer, video editor, sound engineer, mural painter, potter, and more. For fun he has done wood working, leather work and has recently delved into the fires of forging and metal work.He is the founder and principal of ArtOrder.
... and owes his undying gratitude to the late John Breland, his first mentor, and the man that taught him to 'ive it back'
More on Jon: http://about.me/jonschindehette
Andrew Domachowski
Concept Artist
Andrew is currently working at Microsoft Studios in Vancouver, B.C. as a Senior Concept Artist. He has worked on various projects and titles from television, film and video games such as Masters of Science Fiction/Horror, Tinman, Sanctuary, The Black Swan, Tron Evolution, Infamous 2 and the newly released SSX4. Andrew specializes in Character design but thoroughly enjoys all aspects of illustration and concept art. He puts the remainder of time of the day into his personal project and main passion, The Republic.More on Andrew: http://domoarigato.cghub.com/
Jelmer Boskma
Concept Art / Creature Design / Digital Sculpture
Jelmer is an experienced artist, working in the Film industry. Specializing in the design, art direction and build of creatures and CG production models. He is currently the Art Lead for LookFx and Owner of Jelmer Boskma Studios.More on Jelmer: http://jelmerboskma.com/
Vinod Rams
Senior Concept Artist, Monolith Productions
Vinod Rams has been creating art professionally for over ten years. After starting his career in product design, he transitioned to freelance illustration working primarily for Wizards of the Coast on books for Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop role playing games. In 2005, Vinod made the leap into the video game industry when he took a position as a concept artist at Raven Software, working on Wolfenstein and Singularity. Currently he works as a Senior Concept Artist at Monolith/WB Games in Kirkland, Washington.Vinod's artistic focus is on characters and creatures. He enjoys costume design and giving his characters life and personality beyond page. His love for sci-fi, fantasy, and mythology help him inform his art.
Ultimately, he wants to tell meaningful stories that make a difference and influence people's lives. . . but for now he doesn't mind drawing aliens, monsters, and guys with cool-looking swords!
More on Vinod: http://www.vinodrams.com/
Mihai Anghelescu
Senior Modeler, Electronic Arts Canada
Bursted onto the CG scene early back in 2003 with his personal work "Sandra", an iconic realistic 3D girl model, Mihai has since been working at TV Antena1 and Electronic Arts Canada as a Senior Modeler. More on Mihai: http://www.anghelescu.net/
Matthew Barrett
Concept Artist, ArenaNet
Matthew Barrett, aka 'the human computer', has been inspiring artists with his creature concepts and environment designs for years. His vast knowledge of architecture and anatomy brings a strong sense of believability and structure to his fantastical creations. Watching Matthew's concept process is an exciting and rare treat. Warning: Do not engage Matthew in an argument about bird skulls and/or light refraction.
More on Tim: http://mattpostsarthere.blogspot.ca/
Tim Mack
Freelance illustrator and concept artist, T Mack Art
Tim Mack, professional lay about and artist. Way way way back when Tim had big dreams, dreams of working in `the` big top. Tim was going to train lion’s to work the trapeze, until that fateful day, a dark stormy grey day full of misfortune, the day he realized he knew nothing about either lions or teaching them how to soar gracefuly, and so instead pursued a life of drawing relaxing and enjoying beer.
Currently residing in Kelowna B.C.
More on Tim: http://blog.tmackart.com/
Luke Wakeford
Modeler, Digital Domain Vancouver
Since graduating in 2009, Luke has worked as a character modeler / texture artist for EA Sports and Nerd Corps. He has recently completed work as a freelance artist for Blur Studio and completed models for DC Universe online cinematic and Resident Evil:Operation Racoon City cinematic. Luke is now currently working on Jack the Giant killer at Digital Domain Vancouver.
More on Luke: http://lukewakeford.blogspot.ca/
Xin Wang
Cinematic Character & Prop Supervisor, Blizzard Entertainment
Xin Wang was born in Hangzhou, P.R.China, next to the beautiful West Lake. Right after graduation from SCAD, he has been working at Blizzard Film Department, currently he is the Cinematic Character Supervisor, leading a team of artists to create CG characters and creatures for the in-game-movies, he is one of main creators behind Kerrigan - Queen of Blade, also Leah and other main characters for upcoming Diablo 3 cinematics. He has won the 9th VES award - Outstanding Animated Character in a Video Game for the works of Kerrigan. He has worked on the cinematics of some of the world’s best-selling PC games, such as “Starcraft Ghost”, “World of Warcraft”, “World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade”, “World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King” and “Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty”, “World of Warcraft: Cataclysm” and most recently on “Diablo 3”.
Steven Chen
Lead / Senior Look Dev Artist, Blizzard Entertainment
After being employed by Weta Digital as a concept artist when he was just a teenager, Steven Chen came to Vancouver for his 3D studies. Steven saw several of his works published in the process, on front pages of the major CG websites such as CGTalk. Steven has also given keynote speeches at Anomaly since the event's inception in 2009.
Mark Lai
Sr. II Cinematics Artist
Mark Lai is an experienced artist, worked at SCEA, Motion Theory, Stardust, and Blizzard Entertainment over the past 14 years. His gameography works include sveral of Blizzard's most beloved titles, such as "Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty" and "World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King". On his CGPortfolio, Mark describes himself simply as, "just a man [who] enjoys to be creative and inspired." Mark is currently the Sr. II Cincematics Artist, and will be presenting at the Featured Presentation "Making of Diablo III Black Soulstone Cinematic".
Jake Collinge
Concept Artist
Jake Collinge is a Concept Artist with a previous 3D modeling background. His varied working experience includes online and mobile games, as well as design for 3D animation and a recent feature film project - Escape from Planet Earth, created at Rainmaker Entertainment.
More on Jake http://www.jakecollinge.com