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Katie Scott is a digital artist specializing in modeling, texturing and digital painting. Before venturing into the world of 3d, Katie was a photographer and Photoshop expert for many years. In 2008, she earned a Digital Animation diploma from BCIT and concluded her studies with a reel that showcases her eye for realism and talent for non-organic modeling. Katie is also a talented digital painter, graphic animator, compositor and video editor.
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Katie Scott is a skilled digital artist, who is passionate about modeling, texturing and lighting. She has an excellent eye for detail and realism, and prides herself on her productivity and efficiency.
Video Artist/Concept, Need For Speed April 2009- Present
Photoshop Expert/Apprentice Photographer April 2004 - July 2007
Lead Photo Lab Technician September 2001 - April 2004
Electronics Sales Associate September 1999 - September 2001
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficient modeling, texturing and lighting skills in Maya. Experience with zBrush, Roadkill and Softimage XSI.
- Expert level Photoshop skills with over five years of professional image editing experience.
- Experienced in video editing, compostiting and DVD authoring. Professional experience in script, concept and treatment writing.
- Years of professional photography experience including many lighting techniques including studio lighting and mixed lighting.
- Highly familiar with digital asset management, server usage,FTP and file storage. Experience with many leading asset managers.
- Desire to learn and be challenged. Passionate about computers and digital art.
- Problem solving skills. Ability to recognize prospective areas for improvement.
EDUCATION
- BCIT Digital Animation Program: obtained Certificate
- Langara College: completed classes- Intermediate Photography, Studio Lighting, Advanced Studio Lighting
- Kwantlen Community College: completed classes- Introduction to Creative Writing, English 1110
- Brookswood Senior Secondary: received High School Diploma, Honour Roll Distinction
EMPLOYMENT
Video Artist/Concept, Need For Speed April 2009- Present
Electronic Arts, Burnaby BC
- Wrote concepts, treatments and scripts for Need for Speed game videos including non-interactive sequences, full motion videos and marketing videos.
- Set up 3d cameras to capture exciting game-play sequences for use in videos. Edited sequences in Premiere and Final Cut.
- Designed and created motion effects, both 2d and 3d.
- Animated sequences for pre-visualization on an un-announced Need For Speed title.
Freelance Digital Artist
- Edited photos with Photoshop to correct colour, touch up, composite and create special effects.
- Created 2D art for various clients. Used Photoshop to paint and create vector art.
- Used Maya to create digital media for logos, websites and animation.
- Edited and composited videos using After Effects, Premiere and Audacity for home movies and animations.
Photoshop Expert/Apprentice Photographer April 2004 - July 2007
Overwaitea Food Group, Langley BC
- Used Photoshop to edit photos to ensure colour/quality standards. Introduced the ability to complete high end, special effect, highly complex Photoshopping tasks
- Photographed product for use in advertising media
- Increased productivity by consulting and creating custom software projects, such as a new asset management system and new paperless work flow
- Fully restored the unorganized, inaccurate asset database of over 45,000 images for the highest level of integrity
Lead Photo Lab Technician September 2001 - April 2004
Wal-Mart, Langley BC
- Developed digital image editing skills processing and colour correcting images as per customers request. Introduced high end photo editing with Photoshop
- Increased print quality by ensuring better machine maintenance
- Learned trouble-shooting skills working with highly sensitive machines that malfunctioned often
- General supervision of other lab technicians
Electronics Sales Associate September 1999 - September 2001
Wal-Mart Langley, BC
- Developed inter-personal skills serving customers
- Kept abreast on current music, movies and video games to help customers with their purchases
INTERESTS
- Hobbies: watching cartoons, playing video games, photography, video compositing, digital art, spending time with my dogs
- Playing poker on the Canadian Poker Tour, with appearances on TV and success in the major BC poker events. 69th most successful player on the Canadian Poker Tour 2007