Richard James Cook
Filmmaker.Producer.Game Developer.3D Artist
Over 10 years total experience in multiple roles within gaming, film, and graphic design.
Bestselling documentary filmmaker and proficient video editor, in addition to game
development experience in 3D art, design, and project management.
EXPERIENCE
February 2014Current
Filmmaker, Media Producer
Devolver Digital
Austin, Texas
.Writer/Editor/Director - “Pixel Poetry”, Distributed under Devolver Digital Films
.Independent video editor and graphics producer for outgoing media (per project basis)
January 2013Current
Founder, Filmmaker, Developer
Gamestar Arts
Remote
.Publishing, production, and editing duties for 2 documentary films,
tutorials, general video content, and other outgoing media
.Independent game development and project management
December 2011- Developer, Artist, Project Manager
July 2013
AdaptivElite LLC
Remote - Novi, Michigan Area
.Independent 3D art production and level design duties
.Project manager on “Pro Janitor Police”, an unpublished 2D game for the PC
EDUCATION
August 2014May 2015
The Denius-Sams Gaming Academy
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas
.I was 1 of 20 people selected to participate in the inaugural class of this program, which
focused on the principles of leadership and project management within gaming. The
program is taught under the direction of Warren Spector and other industry leaders
from companies like Microsoft and Warner Bros. Interactive
October 2003November 2004
Computer Animation Student
Full Sail University
Winter Park, Florida
.I attended an Associates of Science Degree program in Computer Animation
SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
2 Shipped Game Titles (Independent)
.”The Calm Before”, Developed by the Denius-Sams Gaming Academy. Released May 2015.
.Roles: 3D Artist, Temp Project Lead
.http://www.TheCalmBeforeGame.com
.”30 Minutes or Less”, Developed by AdaptivElite. Released August 2012.
.Roles: 3D Artist, Associate Designer
.http://www.adaptivelite.com
.”Pro Janitor Police”(Unpublished), Developed by AdaptivElite.
.Roles: Lead Designer, Project Manager, Marketing
.https://youtu.be/h1PjOwNlK1s
#2 in Bestselling Movies on GOG.com for “Pixel Poetry”
.In November 2014, my second film “Pixel Poetry” reached #2 in bestselling films on GOG.com
ZBrush Basics on YouTube
.I authored an introductory set of tutorials for the digital sculpting program ZBrush, entitled
“ZBrush Basics”. To date, they have amassed over 600,000 total views
Featured Panelist at PAX South
.I moderated a featured panel about my film Pixel Poetry at the PAX South gaming expo in
San Antonio, Texas on 1/24/2015, along with 5 other panelists that included high profile gaming
personalities like Adam Sessler and David Eddings among others
CONTACT DETAILS
Websites:
www.RichardJamesCook.com
www.PixelPoetryMovie.com
www.YouTube.com/GamestarrArts
Phone:
512-679-8492
Email:
[email protected]
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Autodesk Maya
Autodesk 3DS Max
Autodesk Mudbox
Pixologic ZBrush
Roadkill UV
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Premiere
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Audition
Adobe Muse
Final Cut Pro
Quixel Suite
Marmoset Toolbag
Unity
Unreal Development Kit
EXPERTISE
3D Character Modeling
Sculpting
Texturing
Rendering
Retopology/Optimization
Directing
Filming and Cinematography
Video Editing
Producing
Graphic Design
Website Design