snowfox computer animation

About Me

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

Background
My career in visualization began at the Vancouver Film School in Vancouver, Canada, where I trained in 3D modeling and animation, specializing in character animation.

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:

> interface with faculty to facilitate the integration of technology into courses, and support grant applications;
> create 2D and 3D graphical content for scientific research and use in the classroom;
> create interactive applications using Flash and ActionScript 2.0;
> train students and faculty of all skill levels in a variety of programs, including: our open source online research, project and course management software, Photoshop, Flash, 3D Studio Max and others;
> evaluate the effectiveness of different technologies on classroom learning and pedagogy.

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

Software Knowledge
I started 3D modeling and animation using SoftImage, but am now most experienced in 3D Studio Max. Although I trained as a character animator, career projects have mostly included 3D models, static images and vector graphics. Other imaging packages I frequently use include Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash. I've created quite a few small Flash apps using ActionScript 2.0.

At Instructional Support Services, I've updated my knowledge of ArcGIS and Google Earth 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 me well when composing, reviewing and proofreading grant proposals and other documents.

Hardware Knowledge
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.