David James Ochieng

David James Ochieng Chasing Wonder Kampala-- A passionate 3D artist with over 4 years of experience in 3D modelling, texturing, lighting, rigging, animation and over 8 years of experience in event, concept photography and videography. As a freelancer with experience in visualising architecture, products, and service ads, David has worked with a variety of industry professionals including architects, designers, and marketers to bring realistic visuals to audiences. Willing to relocate: Anywhere Sponsorship required to work in the US Work Experience 3D Artist Kabaati Studios - Kampala April 2020 to Present • Created high-quality 3D advertisements using Blender and Houdini. • Built detailed architectural environments in Blender. • Modelled, sculpted and textured high quality 3D assets for product, service and architectural designs. • Multiple collaborations with Architects to create realistic design visuals. • Developed, rigged and animated different assets for concept designs and logos. • Defined and built simulations for logo animation and service advertisements in Blender and Houdini. • Optimized, lit and rendered multiple scenes. • Contributed to writing, storyboarding and conceptualizing visual ideas for clients. Freelancer Multiple Contracts - Kampala January 2018 to April 2020 • Wrote, storyboarded, developed and edited multiple videos and images for clients using Davinci Resolve, Fusion and GIMP. • Made audio designs for multiple video projects. Musician Wellsprings Band, HOP Band, The Collective UG (TCUG) December 2008 to July 2019 • Played guitar with Wellsprings Band from 2008 to 2011. • Played and recorded guitars with HOP Band from 2012 to 2015 and with TCUG from 2015 to 2019. • Studio assistant to Studio Engineer at C19 Studios from 2011 to 2013. Managing Editor Beohrt’s Beard - Kampala September 2016 to January 2018 • Led the Edit Team of 5 members. • Wrote, directed, shot, and edited multiple music, event and documentary videos for clients. • Made audio designs for multiple video projects. Photographer and Videographer The Collective UG - Kampala January 2015 to January 2018 • • • • • Led the Media Team, comprised of 22 members, at The Collective UG from 2016 to 2018. Coordinated and supervised various tasks and the mentorship of team members. Penned, directed, shot and edited multiple music, event and promotion videos. Shot and edited multiple events, promotion and album-art images in Photoshop and GIMP. Closely cooperated with the editorial team to ensure character integrity. Education BSc in Construction Management Makerere Universtiy - Kampala, UG 2011 to 2015 A Levels Mengo Senior School 2009 to 2010 O levels King's College Budo - Wakiso District January 2005 to December 2008 Skills • Image Software: GIMP, Krita, Adobe Photoshop • 3D Software: Blender, Houdini, Unreal Engine 4 • Video and Compositing Software: Davinci Resolve, Fusion • Environment Building, Lighting • Collaboration, Open-Mindedness • Project Management • Organization • Asset Modelling • Sculpting • Texturing • Rigging • Animation • Video Editing • Filming • Video Production • Photography Languages • English - Fluent Links http://www.behance.net/dayjaylargo https://www.instagram.com/dayjaylargo/