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Scott R. Powers 3D Digital Designer

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Born August 26, 1974 in the Chicago, Illinois area I grew up in the north, majority of which was spent in the Washington D.C., Baltimore area of Maryland. I was certified by the State of Maryland, as a gifted and talented artist, at the age of eight. At age of 10 my family and I moved to the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) area of Texas. (At that time I was under the impression that it was still the wild west and that everyone dressed like cowboys.) I was very fortunate to have several very influential art teachers over the period of my grade school years, where I learned the basics of traditional art and sculpting, prior to digital computer art making its way to the traditional art schools. After high school, while working at a local dealership customizing new and used vehicles, a friend offered me the opportunity to work at a tattoo shop at night doing tattoos and custom flash. This lead me to realize my ever growing need to design.

In 1996, while visiting my father in Scottsdale, Arizona, I visited the Art Institute of Phoenix to check out their degree programs. After visiting the school I immediately fell in love with idea of designing in 3D. All my life I loved drawing, sculpting, and building things. My newly acquired love of 3D Animation accompanied with my love of all aspects of art lead me to peruse an education in Computer Animation & Multimedia degree from The Art Institute of Dallas. Although I did have some outstanding teachers there, I quickly found that it was up to me to learn on my own and get to know the software beyond what the classroom offered. While attending college I bumped into Misty Condarco, my now wife, a fellow classmate, and artist who has been a driving force behind my career.

I began working full time, four months before graduating from the Art Institute of Dallas, at WCG Advertising Agency. There I gained the position of Art Director. I directed development and implementation of company image, product development and commercial development for local and national spots.

While working at WCG Advertising Agency I was offered the opportunity to come aboard at my current employer to develop the 3D animation and modeling for backgrounds in a live action movie shot on green screens. I worked in tandem with CEC Entertainment, Inc. and FUNimations Productions. At my current employer, a production and software development company, I lead and assisted a talented team comprised of engineers and digital designers in the output of various commercials, 3D visualizations, CD, and multimedia roms for several local and national companies. I was tasked with creating and maintaining the company's public image through print, design, media, events, and internet.

After ten years of working as a 3D Animator & Multimedia Digital professional, I have proven my qualifications on countless projects for major corporations like Radio Shack, Lockheed Martin, Sprint, RCA, Northrop Grumman and Chuck E. Cheese. I have been involved in almost every aspect of 3D animation, video, compositing, web design and multimedia production design.

Some personal Interests:
When I am not behind the computer designing, I find exercise allows me to dive deep inside my mind, creating a catalyst for driving my creativity. I do a range of activities to keep my mind and body as sharp as possible. I find running, mountain biking, skateboarding and roller blading allows me to clear my mind and come up with a wide array of inventive designs.

After being influenced by coaching my 7 year old daughter's soccer team, I recently started playing indoor soccer again after 14 years. I am a big Dallas Stars Hockey fan and enjoy watching them any chance I can get, whether it be on TV or at the arena.

I enjoy playing golf where I can be out on the beautifully maintained landscapes, its very relaxing to me. I like to spend majority of my free time outdoors camping, barbecuing or landscaping. Working out in my yard, keeping it green and beautifully sculpted, gives me a lot of inspiration to create as well.

Favorite bands:
While creating art or participating in any of my other extra curricular activities, I like listening to music. These are a few bands or musicians I enjoy: Sneaker Pimps, Enya, Korn, Gorillaz, Anthrax, Beethoven, Megadeth, Metallica, Squirrel Nut Zippers, The Killers, U2, Led Zepplin, Aerosmith, Ministry, Iron Maiden, Type O Negative, Sex Pistols, Meatloaf, Ozzie Osbourne, Carl Orff, Black Sabbath, Queen, Pink Floyd, Drop Kick Murphy's, Misfits, White Zombie, Mozart, The Grateful Dead, Flogging Molly, The Cure, Vivaldi, Social Distortion, Dead Milkmen, Pantera, The Doors, Queensrÿche, Wagner and Slayer.

Favorite movies:
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Star Wars, Legend, The Dark Crystal, Excalibur, Dragon Slayer, Harry Potter, The Hobbit, Blade Runner, The Crow, Dawn of the Dead, The Wall, Full Metal Jacket, Titan A.E., Apocalypse Now, The Last Unicorn, and The Doors

Favorite TV-series:
South Park, Ghost Hunters, The Muppet Show, M.A.S.H., Seinfeld, Orange County Chopper's, L.A. Ink, The Simpsons, Battlestar Galactica, Breaking Bad and Hogan's Heros