Andrei Bannikov
3D Artist
Maya and XSI Generalist

OBJECTIVE
Texturing, Designing, modeling and animating 3D assets for games, film,
or online content.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Summary:
Proficient in the creation of 3D assets with Maya and XSI, Skilled in
Modeling Animating, Texture painting, Particle FX and Dynamics and Paint
FX. Proficient with  ZBrush, Adobe Photoshop, AE, Premiere, Encore,
Illustrator.
BIO
I was born in Ekaterinburg, Russia 1975
1991 Attended "Basic" computer programming Workshop for 6 months At The Ekaterinburg Pedagocical College and started experimenting with Fractal Art, won student Computer Art contest.
1996 Graduated Russian State Accademy of Physical Education.
1996 Came to The U.S. as a Professional Ice Skater and toured in many high profile Ice Skating Shows and TV Specials including: Disney, 20th Century FOX, MGM Grand, NY-NY Las Vegas, Part of Production Team in 2002 Olympic Opening Ceremonies...
Starting in 1994 parallel to my figure skating career I began studying computer graphics with great motivation and started producing 2D images using photoshop, several galleries in The USA, Canada, Mexico and Russia exhibited my artwork.
In 2002 a few of my favorite images were featured in "EFX Art and Design" magazine, as well as several other publications.
In 2003 I started working as a producer on the project- "Light Morph Theater" an innovative Roller Dance company, Sci-Fi style 3D projections were a big part of the shows, I invited very knowledgeable 3D artists to work with me, as a result I was introduced to Maya and got a chance to learn from Professionals. The projections were used by Radisson Hotels and The Tropicana Casino.
2004-2005 I worked on Ancient Mayan Artifacts 3D reproductions - as a Lighting and Texturing specialist, Travel Easy Mexico SA DE CV, Riviera Maya, Mexico
2006 to present working as a  modeler and animator as well as FX artist, for Vector Max corporation in Jersey City NJ.
2007 produced animated projections for "Fantasy On Ice" show featured in the Marion Cultural and Civic Center, Illinois.

HOBBIES
Laser Holograms, Magnetic Sculptures and non computer generated Kinetic
Art.
Interview with Electromeda