Luis R. Perez

Environment/Prop Artist

Education

 

Full Sail University

Bachelor of Science Degree in Game Art                                           May 2015

 

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

Bachelor of Architecture                                                                    June 2009

 

Software

 

Maya

Extensive knowledge creating assets for environments, laying out UV’s, and texturing. High-resolution modeling for games, game-res retopology, texture baking, rigging for game characters, animation for games.

 

Zbrush

Able to use Zsphere’s to create a mesh. Experience in making high-resolution sculptures of hard surface and organic meshes.

 

Photoshop

Extensive knowledge using the software. Able to make hand painted & photo realistic textures. Proper understanding of tools and functions for games and graphic design. Texture creation workflow for PBR and Legacy.

 

Crazy Bump

Experience in using photos and height maps to make Normal maps

 

Unreal Development Kit

Able to layout assets for an environment, make materials, slight knowledge of particle effects, basic knowledge of  shading and lighting.

 

Unreal Engine 4

Extensive knowledge of level design principles, material layering and instancing, proper understanding of shading and lighting inside UE4. Proper understanding of post-process volume for achieving realistic looking environments.

 

Marmoset Toolbag 2

Strong understanding of PBR workflow, lighting assembly and rendering for game props.

 

Unity Engine

Basic knowledge of use

 

Substance Painter

Knowledge in material layering and effects, strong understanding of PBR workflow.

 

Substance Designer

Experienced in texture baking.

 

Quixel Suite

Extensive knowledge in Quixel’s NDO and DDO for normal map and PBR material creation. Knowledge on NDO workflow and game pipeline implementation.

 

Pre-Professional Experience

 

Student Game Project “FUZ”                                                         February 2015

  Full Sail University – Asset Artist

• Created from photo reference concepts

• Used Maya to create high and low resolution models

• UV’d model

• Baked Normals & Ambient Occlusion using Maya transfer Maps

• Created diffuse and specular maps in Photoshop

• Rendered in Marmoset Toolbag

• Character rigging

• Character Animation

• http://gameproject.fullsail.com/gpgames/index.php/2015/02/fuz/

 

Abandoned Sci-fi space ship                                                          February 2013

  Full Sail University

• Created from concept sketches and photo reference

• Used Maya for asset modeling

• UV’d models

• Used Quixel’s NDO for normal map creation

• Created Diffuse, Specular Emissive maps using Photoshop

• Used the Unreal Development Kit to assemble environment and to render Images

• http://eat3d.com/forum/art-gallery/abandoned-sci-fi-space-ship

 

Experience

A&M Home Improvement Inc.                                                         August 2010 – 2012

• Assessment in customer needs,

• Designer.

 

E.GO Design Studio                                                                         August 2007 – 2010

• Worked as part of the production team developing accurate technical drawings for architecture projects.

 

Summary of Qualifications

• Creating high and low polygon models using MAYA

• Ability to sketch ideas quickly

• Exceptional attention to details

• Ability to work under pressure and take criticism within stressful situations

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects

• Creative, resourceful, team player, self starter, and independent

• Traditional art, sketching and drawing skills

• 10 plus years experience with Adobe Photoshop