Sean Christian Bellinger's Portfolio

Renders

2009-01-21T14:22:00.011-06:00

A rendered work in progress of a scene with toys. Having a little fun with surfaces and materials. Rendered using the scanline renderer in 3ds Max and standard lights.

My attempt at re-creating (in 3D) one of the many works from 18th century painter and still life master, Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin. This one is called Still Life with a White Mug.

This is cafe scene I'm working on. It's still a work in progress. I want to add another table & chairs, a counter, some wall art, and some plants to the scene. I want to create modern cafe with a 50's coca cola theme. I still have a lot of work to do on it.

Character Work

2008-11-03T23:00:00.004-06:00

WIP of a modern day warrior/barbarian, I suppose. I actually created him during one of the classes I teach on modeling as a demo on character modeling. I decided to keep him and plan on developing him further.

WIP of an alien/human hybrid

Tutorials

2008-11-03T22:51:00.031-06:00

A workflow guide on modeling a head. Just one of many methods out there.

A workflow guide on modeling a character with comic style proportions.

Creating a Toon Shader in 3ds Max from Sean Bellinger on Vimeo.

This is a video tutorial on creating a toon shader inside 3ds Max without Ink & Paint.

Making some site updates

2008-08-13T19:19:00.002-05:00

Sorry about not posting any additional work. I've been mainly making updates to the site 'under the hood'. In the process I've been learning some more HTML (just enough to make the changes I want/need, nothing fancy).

Resume

2008-08-06T14:11:00.009-05:00

18630 Limber Pines CT., Magnolia, Tx 77355

Phone 713-775-5090 • E-mail sean.bellinger@gmail.com

Sean Christian Bellinger

Objective
	To join the production team of an industry leading company in the visual communications, 3D modeling/animation, game development, or motion graphics field.
Summary of qualifications
	Creative and innovative animation artist with a strong professional background. Team leader with ability to conceptualize and complete projects within deadline requirements. Proficient in the latest animation, compositing, editing, and graphic design programs. Developed and facilitated the instruction of various training classes in 3D animation and photography. Possesses 17+ years of photography experience. Dedicated to the creation of quality animation, motion graphic, and photographic imagery.
Skills
	PC platform (Vista, XP, 2000, NT, 98) Macintosh platform (OS 9, OS X) 3D animation (3dsMax, Lightwave 3D, Maya) 3D modeling (3dsMax , Lightwave 3D, Maya) Texturing (Photoshop CS4, Deep Paint 3D) Sculpting (ZBrush, Mudbox) Storyboarding Lighting Compositing (After Effects CS4, Combustion) Editing (Premiere Pro CS4, DPS Velocity, DPS Reality, Final Cut Pro) Sound design (Soundforge, Soundbooth CS4, Audition, Acid) Graphic design (Photoshop CS4, Illustrator, Painter) Photography (Fashion, Glamour, Weddings, Fine Art)
pROFESSIONAL experience
	3D Modeling & Game Design Instructor 2006 - present Digital Media Academy Campbell, CA Develops and facilitates the training of principles and career skills in 3D modeling, 3D animation, and game creation to adults and teens. 3D Animation Adjunct Professor 2003 - present Lone Star College – North Harris Houston, TX Develops and facilitates the training of principles and career skills in 3D modeling & rendering, 3D animation, and art & design to college students. 3D Animation Instructor/3D Animation Dept. Head 2002 - present Spring Branch Independent School District The Guthrie Center for Excellence Houston, TX Develops and facilitates the training of principles and career skills in 3D modeling & rendering, 3D animation, and art & design to high school students. Co-Founder & Animation Artist 2002 - present Revelation Interactive Houston, TX Game concept artist, modeler, character setup artist, and animator. Animation Artist/Photographer 2002 ePublishing, Inc. Houston, TX Concept artist, modeler, animator, and graphic designer for entertainment and corporate industry projects. - Created artwork for CD covers, inserts, tray cards, and faces. - Designed the interface for the Houston Area Urban League’s interactive CD. Senior Animator/Photographer 2001 - 2002 DECA, Inc. Houston, TX Concept artist, modeler, animator, compositor, and editor for corporate, broadcast, and entertainment video - Created full screen animations for use in a PowerPoint project for Diamond Offshore. - Conceptualized and created an eight page brochure for Audio Visual Technologies Group (AVTG) - Conceptualized, storyboarded, and completed a twenty second video for use on CNBC to introduce the CEO of Key Energy Services. - Created several animations for use in interactive CDs designed for Key Energy Services. - Conceptualized and created a unique centerfold image using 3D and 2D elements for ABB for use in their brochure. Technology Support Analyst 2000 - 2001 The Art Institute of Houston Houston, TX Hardware and software installation and maintenance Assisted in managing video production and editing equipment National Photography Trainer/Studio Manager 1993 - 1998 Glamour Shots Indianapolis, IN Certified National Photography Trainer/Fashion Photographer Studio Manager Indianapolis Market Sales Trainer
Education
	The Art Institute of Houston Houston, TX 1999 – 2001 Associate of Applied Science Degree – Animation Art and Design Honor roll Dean’s list CGPA 3.2 Secretary of the AIH Computer Animation Club
Awards received
	Merit Scholarship Award winner 2000
References
	References and portfolio available upon request

Contact

2008-08-02T16:36:00.001-05:00

Sean Christian Bellinger
18630 Limber Pines Ct.
Magnolia, TX
sean.bellinger@gmail.com
sean.bellinger@springbranchisd.com

New Web Portfolio

2008-08-01T10:23:00.002-05:00

Well, here it is folks. My first real online presence outside posting on forums. I created this slightly modified blog because I don't YET have a website to showcase my work. I haven't truly learned to use Dreamweaver, Flash, HTML, or anything else yet so this site will have to do for now.
A little about me.....stay pretty busy. I don't handle down time very well. I have to be doing something or creating something ALL the time. I have 1 full time and 3 part time jobs in the 3D industry.

I'm a 3D artist, animation, and educator. Currently, I teach a 4 year course on 3D animation, modeling & rendering, camera & lighting, and video editing to high school kids at The Guthrie Center For Excellence (when you visit the site, please don't laugh too hard at my video intro for my department). The Guthrie Center is a career and technology center in the Spring Branch Independent School District in Houston, Texas. I'm about to start my 7th year teaching there. I never thought I'd be there this long and I saw myself as a career instructor, especially for high school kids! However, I love what I do and will continue doing it until it's not fun anymore. The minute teaching becomes 'NOT FUN', I'm out. I don't want to become one of those teachers who hates his job and takes it out on his students. :)
Let's see....oh yeah, I also, teach college students at Lone Star College - North Harris in Houston, Texas. I'm an adjunct professor so it's just part time....no big deal.
During the summer I teach game creation 'camp' for teens for Digital Media Academy at The University of Texas at Austin. This is a FUN gig!! I get to teach kids some cool stuff and play LOTS of Unreal Tournament. I even win a few games here and there, though mostly the kids think it's cool that an 'old guy' can keep up with them.
I'm also an independent game developer with a company I help found named Revelation Interactive. My job is 3D modeler, animator, texture artist, and sometimes concept artist. We're working on our first game, a side scrolling action game for possible release through XBox Live. Can't really go into detail right now, but I think we have a pretty cool idea. It's not a paid gig, but it's fun. I do it mainly because I miss doing production work.

In the coming days and weeks I'll be posting images of finished work and WIPs. I'll be posting any tutorials I have made as well. I love to share knowledge, though I don't profess to know everything about 3D. I just like share what I've learned with others. In fact that's how it is at my job(s). The kids come in, boot up their workstations, and I say "hey guys, check this out!" and I teach them something new. Sure, i have to create and follow a lesson plan, sure I have to do all of the really boring stuff like attendence, grading, parent/teacher meeting, etc, but for the most part I get to play around with what I love to do and I get to teach the results to others. Much fun!!
I guess that's it for now. When I think of something else to say,I'll post it. In the mean time I'll be customizing this blog and getting together work to post.