David Shovlin

About David Shovlin

Core Skills-Traditional observational drawing, painting and composition-Character and visual effects animation (traditional, simulation, real-time)-Proficient in a wide array of software (3d computer graphics, vector animation, image manipulation, digital painting, effects and compositing)-Strong visual communicator, able to quickly develop and socialize ideasSpecialties-Unreal Engine 4 (Materials, Cascade, Niagara, Blueprints)-Traditional effects animation-Flexible, cross-disciplinary background allows me to plan around and own large chunks of any pipelineI\'ve been drawing for as long as anyone can remember. I like to keep as busy as possible and I\'m always on the lookout for more opportunities to learn and grow my skillset. I\'ve brought my passion for art to work in multiple studio environments spanning several industries over the course of my career and have an intimate working knowledge of many animation tools and pipelines.

Experience

1. Senior Vfx Artist (Multiple Projects)

   Riot Games

   Aug 2019 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

Education

• George W. Carver Center for Arts & Technology

  High School Diploma, Visual Arts

  2000 — 2004

Skills

• Character Rigging
• 3d Modeling
• Drawing
• Mel
• Sculpture
• Creative Direction
• Graphic Design
• Unity3d
• Game Development
• Painting
• After Effects
• Motion Graphics
• Photoshop
• Particle Illusion
• 3d
• Animation
• Illustration
• Zbrush
• Logo Design
• Character Design
• Character Animation
• Flash
• Traditional Media
• Character Modeling
• 3d Studio Max
• Maya
• Compositing
• Computer Animation
• Traditional Animation
• Dreamweaver
• Illustrator
• Texturing
• Conceptual Art
• Toon Boom
• User Interface Design
• Final Cut Pro
• Adobe Photoshop
• Video Games
• Painter
• Premiere