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:Â Darrens EFX
Comments (13)
KatesFriend
Excellent and very realistic.
ThetaGraphics
Very good so far! Though I think his eyes should be a bit more focused...
blankfrancine
The detail of the skin is amazing.
magnus073
Fantastic work Darren it looks just like him. Congratulations on 100 images in the gallery
rantingrich
WOW dude thats great! Where did you get the texture map?
EricofSD
Very good likeness.
PREECHER
that's pretty awesome...i can see it... chills and thrills
iridebikes6663
looks great, think he needs a squarer jaw, use zbrush?
saphira1998
great
DocMikeB
Great realism! The likeness is very good!
crucho
The work so far is spot on, but the eyes don't look right, and he could use some facial stubble.
elianeck
that amazing!
ragouc
Very good light and texture.