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)
Skydancer917
Oh wow...that's those crystals? Looks great!!
Skyback
Very interesting work!
starlightpainter
An interesting creature. Cool. Great composition.
L-dibbs
i don't want to meet up with that fellow. i bet he can hear for miles and miles. LOL... Great work!!
delbeke
Wonderfully creative and well done!
cmcc
i love it. don't meet a sexy dish like that eceryday...just kiddingg... i love it terrific job.
Erynn
Excellent scene!!! Amazing work :)
Naoo
I like this Composition a lot!!!
Bossie_Boots
Very cool superb scene hugs lou x
thecytron
Awesome composition! Xcellent texturing! AmaZZZZZZZzzzzing rendering!
Denys234
Excellent work!!
Burpee
Love the background and that is one freaky, cool character!!
ascript
Awesome character! Love the city and crystals ;)
RBlue
The Emerald city from Oz in the backdrop denotes this was a place Dorothy luckily passed by on her way up there. Intersting morphs on the character.
KarmaSong
Outstanding artwork Darren , which points to your ability to renew your style and explore new paths with the tools you use here.Congrats ! 5+++
Kartika
Strange character!!! Excellent work! Very well done!
soffy
wow this is wonderful,love it all, your awesome character,the crystals and the beautiful city in the background,superbly done***** :)
DocMikeB
Great image! Excellent, 5+++++!
Mondwin
Looks really a fantastic image...bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx
Steff_7
Wicked character and love those crystals. Stunning work...
misha_d
I do like it a lot, great piece, I hope you will explore this and do more...
pupino
Gorgeous!
MagikUnicorn
GORGEOUS!
aquablue
Excellent scene love this !!! well done
maxxxmodelz
This is one of your best. Very interesting scene and character, and just downright cool to look at.
ThomasMacCallum
Awesome fantasy, great character
deci6el
Beautiful city background and amazing transmissions through the crystals. Poor V4, looking a bit beastly and a bit shocked. Nice shot.
violet
Fantastic characterwork...!!!!
evoluzione33
Great character... really like the crystals in this.
calico1
Darn demoniacs! Great character and cool scene. Nice setup.