Nic Meier
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About
I'm an artist, animator and 3D generalist. I have an MFA in animation from the Savannah College of Art and Design as well as a BFA in studio art and digital media from Northern Illinois University. I have experience with modeling, animation, and rigging, and have experience both Maya, zBrush, and Softimage. I also do a bit of concept art and design as well. With an already diverse skillet I am also constantly working to expand my abilities and knowledge both technically and artistically. This drive for artistic improvement has led me to adapt quickly to problems and new concepts and acquire new skills that I integrate with my already advanced artistic abilities. I am very passionate about animation, games, film and their creation.
Specialties: 3D Modeling, Animation, Stop-Motion, Character Design, Digital Sculpting, Sculpture, Concept Art, Storyboarding, Video Editing, Rotoscoping, Compositing, Sculpture, Photography, Retouching -
Education
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MFA AnimationSavannah College of Art and Design
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BFA Northern Illinois UnivesitySavannah College of Art and Design
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MFA MFA AnimationSavannah College of Art and Design2009 - 2012
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BFA Studio Art, Digital MediaNorthern Illinois University2003 - 2007
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Pre College courses Fine and Studio ArtsThe School of the Art Institute of Chicago2002 - 2002
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Experience
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3D Artist / Freelance 3D ArtistClutch StudiosChicago, ILPresent * Processed CAD engineering data of motorcycles and trucks for texturing, lighting, and rendering in Modo * Composited renderings in Photoshop for use in clients website * Modeled and retopologized 3D assets in modo
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Freelance 3D ArtistChicago, ILOddmachine * Created animations of industrial tools/machinery * Modeled and textured 3d assets in maya and mudbox * Rigged and animated models of construction vehicles
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Freelance Motion Graphics ArtistChicago, ILGensler * Created motion graphics and animations for Gensler design firm honoring the company's 50th anniversary
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Freelance 3D ArtistAdler PlanetariumChicago, IL* Created scientifically accurate animations for the planetarium's full-dome show Destination Solar System * Modeled and textured 3d assets based on NASA imagery
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after effects and illustratorFreelance AnimatorMarietta, GAWebby Kids * Processed and animated characters after effects and illustrator for clients website, an e-learning site where children can learn to code * Created lip sync animations * Converted animations to animated .gif files
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Graphics AssistantBioluminaNew York, NY* Assistant to director of imaging at a large pharmaceutical ad agency * Preformed high-res photo retouching * HD video production * printing art boards
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Freelance 3D ArtistNew York, NYSpontaneous * Modeled 3D assets for use in commercials * Created exact 3D replicas of products for clients including: Maybelline, htc, Beats Audio and AT&T
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3D InternPoeticaNew York, NY* Modeled 3D assets for use in commercials * Created procedural animation and particle simulations
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Teaching ArtistMarwenChicago, IL
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All ArtsScience
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Animation InstructorP I. Art CenterNew York, NY* Taught an intro to animation course to ESL students from Japan and Korea * Created basic lesson plans, exercises, screened and discussed animation clips * Demonstrated animation techniques
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Elsewhere on the Web
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