| Hubert "Grav" Weldon |
| 6708 Deerfield Dr. |
| Fort Smith, AR 72916 |
Spacer |
| Summary of Relevant Skills and Experience |
Spacer |
| Technical: |
| Programming Languages- C++, TCL, RSL, VEX, MEL, Action Script |
| 3d Software- Adept in the use of: Houdini for both procedural animation and particle simulation generation; Shader generation using Pixar’s Renderman shading language, Houdini’s VEX shading language, and the traditional tools which accompany most 3d software packages; Maya and 3d Studio Max; Render farm technologies; Unreal Development Kit |
| Photography- Adept in both digital and analog photography, capable of teaching students how to use either a wet darkroom or a “digital darkroom;” Knowledgeable in alternate processes |
| Graphic Software- Over eleven years experience creating and manipulating images using Photoshop, and webpage generation using Dreamweaver and standard text editors |
| Hardware- Self trained computer technician who has built his own equipment for twelve years. Also trained in the use of electronics and microcontrollers for interactive electronics |
Spacer |
| Academia: |
| Teaching- Served as Instructor’s Assistant at UAFS while a Scholar Preceptor. Provided demonstrations and short lectures on advanced Renderman techniques. Taught computer graphics and web design workshops for faculty and staff at the University of Illinois, Chicago. Instructed faculty and staff at UIC on techniques for bringing their classes online using Blackboard. Taught 3d animation at to high school student at Gallery 37. Taught 3d animation at the University of Arkansas, Fort Smith. |
| Tutoring- Houdini/Renderman/Art History tutor at SCAD; Head Tutor for Montgomery Hall |
| Research- Extensive independent research in the use of Renderman shading language in Houdini leading to creation of efficient pipeline; independent research developing a methodology for a more efficient way of visualizing complex point clouds; research assistant for a graduate thesis project developing utilities for creating matched lights from real world light meter readings. |
| Shows- Has shown photography at several New Works shows. Created the large scale 3d animation video facade “Tesseraction” which has become part of the permanent collection at the Hyde Park Art Center. Presented “Meridianus Divinitus” at Center for Virtual Reality in the Arts. Collaborated in the installation “HPSCHD (in 3D)” at UAFS. |
Spacer |
| Interpersonal Skills: |
| Time Management- Made the Dean’s List at UAFS for five semesters while holding two jobs and made the Dean's List nearly every semester while working as a tutor |
| Customer Service- Eight years experience working in the hospitality industry and nearly seven years experience working in computer technical support |
| Management- Supervised the computer arts tutors at Montgomery Hall |
Spacer |
| Employment History |
Spacer |
| Freelance Photojournalist- Ft Smith, AR July 2010 - Present |
| Animation Instructor- University of Arkansas, Ft Smith, AR Aug. 2010 - Present |
| Animation Instructor- Gallery 37, Chicago, IL Aug. 2009 − June 2010 |
| Graduate Assistant- University of Illinois, Chicago, IL Aug. 2006 – Aug 2009 |
| Tutor- Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA June 2005 – June 2006 |
| Night Auditor- Comfort Suites, Austin, TX Sept. 2002 – Aug. 2003 |
| Night Auditor- Comfort Inn, Fort Smith AR Apr. 2001 – Aug. 2002 |
| Scholar Preceptor- UAFS, Fort Smith AR Jan. 2001 – June 2002 |
| Technical Support- IPA, Ft. Smith AR July 2000 – Dec. 2000 |
| Technical Support & Navis Administrator- World Lynx, Little Rock AR Sept. 1998 – July 2000 |
Spacer |
| Education |
Spacer |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts |
| Savannah College of Art and Design |
| Class of 2006, Magna Cum Laude |
Spacer |
| Master of Fine Arts |
| University of Illinois, Chicago |
| Graduating Class of 2009 |