Z Tutorials Intro Progress Screen

I'm currently working on creating a 3D animated intro in Maya for the tutorial videos I'm putting together.  Here's the 3D text's final framing.  I think the lighting is turning out nicely.  The camera does a fly by near the text and turns around it before ending in this location.  Once the 3D is rendered, I'll probably do some post work in After Effects to make the stage a bit more interesting.

Idiocracy Concepts and Matte Paintings

A few years ago I worked with a small post production company called Stargate Digital.  My main purpose, while I was there, was to be the 3D artist in the Matte Painting department. Eventually my Photoshop and other artistic skills stood out and I was tasked to create these concept paintings and matte paintings for the film Idiocracy.  This was my first eye opening experience in the entertainment/post production industry.

Stadium Concept: Idiocracy

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Monster Truck Collision Angle 1 - Matte Painting

Monster Truck Collision Angle 2 - Matte Painting

Monster Truck Collision Angle 2 - Concept