My Hobbies:
My hobbies are anything to do with 3D graphics, I'm always studying modeling techniques, texture creation and lighting, I'm a 3D addict... When I'm not creating renders, I enjoy watching films with loads of C.G. My favourite animated films are Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, Advent Children, Appleseed Ex Machina, Vexille, A Scanner Darkly and I always like the Pixar films, Im also a big fan of The Lord of the Rings, 300 and pretty much anything Science-Fiction:)
My Skills:
My skills include a good knowledge of multimedia, including  website design, HTML, CSS, working with Javascript, Java Applets and Flash. I have a good knowledge of Macromedia Products including Director, Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Flash. I have a good knowledge of Adobe products, including PhotoShop, Premiere and After Effects, I can edit video for the web or TV. I can model and render with 3DS Max to an expert level, I have a very good knowledge of working with 3D, including modeling, texture creation, lighting and rendering. I'm also able to edit sound using Cool Edit Pro. I understand the importance of colour theory, good interface design and can work with vector or pixel formats.
I studied for a GNVQ in Information Technology: 1998-1999, National Diploma in Design: 1999-2001 and I also studied for a Higher National Diploma in Multimedia: 2001-2003
Im also a qualified Carpenter and Joiner, I'm always happy to make my own furniture:)
My Website: Darrens EFX
Comments (22)
delbeke
Wonderful and well done scene! Always nice to have a wee dram with the local wizard. :o)
spm91g
Awesome scene!! Brilliant !!
tazzlair
Excellent scene, love the lights on the candles - fabulous work. Gandalf??
cole4965
Wow!!! Super detail! A lot of thought went into this!!!
jocko500
lot of detail here. look like a friendly place here
Riquelme8
Very nice.. could be from some computer game!! The mage goes with bare feet?? :)
midge170
Like this a lot. M
aliensprog
WOW!!! Amazing detail and lighting!!! Superb pic Darren!!!
Thelby
Very nice creation! Puts me in mind of a stop our friends from LOTR may have taken that we never saw!!! Excellent work!!!
soffy
fantastic details in this beautiful cretaion,superb art work*****
buzz69
one of my favorite pieces of art! i am a wizard fanatic and this dude's robe completely blows my mind and with your super talent with characters makes this simply outstanding! nice one bud ;o))
msebonyluv
Awesome looking scene!! Excellent lighting and outfits on the characters!! Awesome work!!
CrimsonDesire
Great fantasy setting and characters lovely scene ^^
MagikUnicorn
TERRIFIC! FAV
irakika
Great my friend! I love the tavern and fantasy! Excellent work! +5
Bossie_Boots
Omg this is outstanding work awesome luv lou x
PositivelyCreative
I Love this! The details are astonishing!
Skyback
WoW!!! It`s really cool work!
HeartsRender
This is a great scene my friend lots of great props!!!!! Great art! Thanks for sharing!
AlteredKitty
Excellent scene, I love this:) ____ali x
Platin
Very nice fantasy characters and scene - excellent render too!!!
Darkwish
Wonderful!!!Amazing Scene!!! 5