Adam Maier
Digital Artist/Animator
ABOUT ME
Quick Take:
Currently a Senior in High School, I am an aspiring digital artist and animator. I began my journeys in digital art with Macromedia Flash, taught by a friend, then self-taught. From there I moved to 3D art. Stumbling across the art form in 2005, I have self-taught myself 3D art and animation as a passion. From there I branched out to film, creating film on my own, then receiving formal training in high school (which I continue now.)
As I strongly believe that life is here to be enjoyed, I also believe one should pursue their dreams and what they love. Therefore, I wish to pursue an occupation in the arts, specifically animation.
Over time I have immersed myself in online artistic communities, currently a moderator at the Anim8or.com forums and the CG-Nation.com forums under the alias "Hihosilver." I strive to contribute to the artistic community as a whole through my own artwork and helping others through criticism and tutorials.
My Loves:
My passions include art, friends and soccer. I began drawing at a very early age, and have always enjoyed it. Throughout middle school I taught myself (with the help of a friend and some books) how to cartoon. My friend created multiple comics with me, and soon showed me the world of digital animation through flash. In 7th grade I stumbled acrossAnim8or, a free 3D program. Over the course of the next few years I introduced myself to 3D art and animation, exploring the broad range of CG art, and introducing myself to a multitude of other programs. From there I branched out to the world of film in high school, and have been taking formal classes in film to develop my cinematography abilities, storyboarding, aesthetic and editing abilities. Currently I am enrolled in an honors film course and am working on a dramatic and a comedic scene with the help of our wonderful film instructor Nance Leonhardt.
My friends are constantly an inspiration, escape and help to me. I enjoy socializing and am very outgoing. Though my best friend may be my (identical) twin brother, I am just as close with others as well.
I've played soccer since I was four, and continue to seriously pursue it. Recently the captain of my high school team, I strive to improve myself constantly as a player and teammate. Not only do I enjoy playing the sport, but I watch it almost religiously.
My Goals:
My most immediate goal is to attend a quality college that will allow me to follow my passions of digital art and soccer. I'm looking for a well balanced school that will educate me in all the facets of life, as I feel as an artist I have the entire world at my disposal and should use that to my advantage.
My future goal is to become a professional digital artist/animator. I hope to work in a quality studio doing what I enjoy for a living.
Applications I use:
3ds Max
Anim8or
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Elements
Final Cut Pro
Macromedia Flash
Adobe Illustrator
OpenCanvas
That's enough about me, feel free to take a look around my site and check out my artwork!
~Adam Maier
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2D
Created in Opencanvas
Created using Opencanvas
This image was created for my mentor's birthday.
T-shirt design for my High School. 134 were bought, raising around $900 for prom.
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This image was created for the "eggplant" competition at Anim8or.com. The piece was awarded 1st place, with a prize of $50.
The headphone modeling and materials were done by me. The render was done by $imon. They were created in a friendly competition with $imon.
Grunk was created for the "Mascot" challenge at CG-Nation.com Winning first place, he is now the sites official mascot.
This creature was created from my own sketch to play with style and practice organic modeling.
This creature was created to play with character syle and to practice organic modeling.
This piece was created for a 3D challenge at CG-Nation titled "Adrenaline."
This piece was created for the "Stylized Animal Challenge: Eagle" at the 3dTotal.com forums. It placed in the top 10 and was therefore shown in the online "3dCreative" magazine.
This piece was created for a "Romantic" challenge at CG-Nation and was awarded "Best Modeling" and "Best Texturing."
3D
Game Art
Created for a Source modification that was never completed by the programmers. Modeled by David Shearer, textured by me.
Diffuse texture sheet for David Shearer's toilet model.
Low poly character modeling practice.
Created for the Source engine modification "Wiseguys."
Created for the "Wiseguys" mod.
Created for an incoming "CG-Nation" game. Added arms for game usage.
ANIMATION
FILM
"Knock On Wood"
Video Poetry
"Business" Music Video
Song by: Eminem
3D Animation
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