3D-Pangel

I think everyone in the forum needs to rethink how we categorize its members.  "Nobel Beginner", "Generalist" -- sorry they just do not apply to Mike.  When he said he sculpted his robot, I thought he meant 3D sculpt.  Nope!  Actual clay was used.  When he listed himself as "Generalist",  I thought it meant he knew a little about the major CG components of modeling, texturing, lighting, animation.  Wrong again!  Mike knows pretty much every part of the production process from concept drawings to finished product...and the finished products are of professional caliber.  Unlike CG duffers like myself, his talents go beyond C4D and include sculpting, 3D printing, shot design, "real" model making, compositing, rotoscoping, "real" miniature camera set-ups, "real" miniature lighting, CG lighting, rigging, animating, sound design, editing, ...the list goes on.  Catch his YouTube page to fully understand the depth and scope of his talent.  He brings both a rich knowledge of the old school techniques used in the 80's backyard adventure movies and the innovative spirit that went with that time into the digital age to create something wholly unique and wonderful.  That is a rarity these days and it needs to be applauded.

He reminds me of James Cameron back during his early Roger Corman days and I eagerly look forward to seeing where his talents take him.