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 (31)
richard57
stunning!!!very excellent work!!my friend5+!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! richard.
brycek
Very pretty..Excellent work!!
delbeke
Beautifully done and great composition! Love the dragon and the way did the bridges. Excellent
Antonio57
Very nice, excellent work!!!!!!BRAVO
Bossie_Boots
Very beautiful superb work hugs lou x
Skyback
Remarkable work! 5+!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
KarmaSong
Very refreshing and romantic scene, it's superb.(I would have ...maybe...rendered the 'protective' dragon in a more realistic way, making it 'sturdier'with a true-to-life skin, so as to make it appear less submissive and skinny...)Great artwork, Darren !
altec101
WoW!! excellent artwork... superb detail 5+
Denys234
Awesome work
3Dsmacker
It is a pretty render.
starlightpainter
WOW! Excellent image and such a QT Pi character. The little dragon's cute, too.
1010
Such a bright, beautiful scene, love that dragon!
MarciaGomes
EXCELENTE OBRA.++++++++5
michele574
Splendid work!! excellent!!
stevey3d
Wonderful Image! Superb composition! Love the Eastern Dragon too! 5+
chrissy16
excellent work ! 5+
soffy
wow what a wonderful and so beautiful creation,superb art work** :)
Kartika
Superb props!
PositivelyCreative
I'm in love with this image. It's beautiful!!
Propschick
love the colors here- gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!
kbobbitt
GORGEOUS work - love the terrific color and the cute characters!!
liltawen
Cute girl and outfit.
Steff_7
Was certainly worth the time. Love the dragon and honestly, all aspects of this. Excellent art...
Ourias3D
Tr belle rlisation !
Ondoval
Cute ! Could be Alice in wonderland :p
Burpee
Charming and delightful!!! Like the Chinese dragon pet :)
KatesFriend
I love that dragon. Wonderful scene.
CrimsonDesire
Aww, so cute with the little dragon padding faithfully alongside, an awesome scene ^^
Darkwish
Impressing work!
HeartsRender
She is so cute great render my friend!