snowfox computer animation

About Me

Scott Hamm
(734) 274.7499
1576 Newport Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
hamms(at)umich.edu

Background
I originally trained in 3D modeling and animation at the Vancouver Film School in Vancouver Canada.

I am currently employed full time by the University of Michigan. Having worked in 3D modeling, animation and visualization for 4 years in the UM3D Lab, I've been promoted to Instructional Support Services, where I currently:

> create 2D and 3D graphical content for scientific research and use in the classroom;
> create interactive training applications using Flash and ActionScript;
> train students and faculty of all skill levels in a variety of programs, from our open source online research, project and course management software to Photoshop, 3D Studio Max and beyond;
> evaluate effectiveness of different technologies on classroom learning and pedagogy.

See Portfolio for examples of my work for the University of Michigan.

Software Knowledge
I began my 3D modeling and animation career with SoftImage but am now most experienced in 3DSMax. Although trained as a character animator, most of the content required during my career has been modeling and image oriented. Other imaging packages I frequently use include Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash.

At Instructional Support Services, I've updated my knowledge of ArcGIS and learned a host of new educational applications as well, including database management software and collaborative online research software, CTools.

I also have an English background which serves well in composing and proofreading documents.

Hardware Knowledge
In my last assignment gave me the opportunity to work with several types of high tech equipment, listed below with links to detailed descriptions on the UM3D Lab site.

GeoWall: An affordable stereoscopic projection system similar in function to the IMAX display.

CAVE: Cave Automatic Virtual Environment, a wraparound, fully immersive virutal reality box.

Handyscan 3D: State-of-the-art, handheld laser scanner.

Vicon Motion Capture System: A system to capture and process data from living subjects for use in scientific research or 3D animation.

Other Links
Lars Schumann

Ingrid Hendy

3D Atlas of Ann Arbor

Lab Manager extradordinaire

My wife's blog

Dr.Sandra Arlinghaus' 3D project to replicate Ann Arbor