Welcome to my portfolio site! Unfortunately, most of the stuff on here almost two years out of date.

Until I get a chance to update it, follow what I am currently doing on my blog!

Also feel free to check out my Prague Blog.

3d: stills

3d: animation

the incredible breakfast machine

  • midterm group project for Animation II class at Drexel University
  • credits: Melissa Cell, Mike Cossentino, Jake Lazaroff, Geena Sundaram
  • software used: Maya, Nuke, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects
  • (this animation is currently being revisited to polish the overall look!)

a game of tag

  • final project for Animation I class at Drexel University
  • software used: Maya, Photoshop, Illustrator, Quicktime
  • completely hand-keyed, lamp rigged

3d: compositing

flag compositing exercise

  • objective: composite an animated element into a still photograph
  • the flag and rope were animated using nCloth in Maya, then composited into a photograph using Nuke
  • software used: Maya, Nuke, Photoshop, Quicktime

3d: animation exercises

rigid bodies pool simulation

  • objective: simulate a sport using rigid bodies
  • software used: Maya, Photoshop, Quicktime

explosion simulation

  • exercise in randomizing instanced particle geometry and movement
  • software: Maya, Quicktime

bouncing balls

  • objective: create a closed space with at least five objects, then drop three balls of different physical properties into the space, have the balls bounce and roll realistically with all movements completely hand-keyed
  • software: Maya, Quicktime

magnets

  • my first animation!
  • objective: create a ten second animation that seamlessly loops with five individually hand-keyed animated objects
  • software: Maya, Quicktime

flour sack

  • objective: create a short animation of a rigged flour sack jumping (I attempted a physically-accurate approach)
  • software: Maya, Photoshop, Quicktime

2d: animation

flash banner ad

2d: interactivity

zodiac project

  • objective: create an interactive flash piece that gives users their horoscopes based on their birthdays
  • must be able to click on options or type in birthday

noireos

  • objective: create a game that focuses on storytelling using Scirra Construct
  • credits: Melissa Cell, James Graves, Jake Lazaroff, Aradhya Malhotra
  • our game: point and click game involving a bloody hospital and mystery
  • software: Photoshop, Illustrator, Scirra Construct

2d: graphic design

typography: chaos and structure

  • objective: create chaos and structure using only the words
  • software: InDesign

photography

portrait series

people

places

things

education
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science in Digital Media, Minor in Video Production
Anticipated Graduation: June 2012
Cumulative GPA: 3.73

honors

Drexel University Dean's List, 2009 - present
Member of Pennoni Honors College, 2008 - present
Drexel University Dean's Scholarship, 2008 - present
FIRST Robotics Scholarship, 2008 - present
Attended Pennsylvania Governor's School for Information, Science, and Technology (DUCA), 2007

technical skills

Adobe Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
Apple Xcode
Autodesk AutoCAD, Inventor, Maya
The Foundry Nuke
Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Visual Studio, Word
Scirra Construct

Languages: HTML/XHTML, CSS, C++
basic ActionScript 3.0, JavaScript

relevant coursework

Computer Graphic Imagery Animation I, II
Web Authoring Imagery Computer Programming I, II
Design I, II Typography I
Digital Still Imaging I, II Basic Shooting and Lighting
Vector Interactive Authoring

extracurricular

Prague Study Abroad Program, Summer 2010
Photographer, The Triangle, 2008 - present
Member of ACM SIGGRAPH Student Chapter, 2009 - present
Honors Mentor, Pennoni Honors College, 2009 - present
Member of Upper Darby High School FIRST Robotics Team, 2004 - 2008

experience

Ropeadope Records, Philadelphia, PA
Website Programmer, March 2010 - present
  • Collaborate with a small group to redesign the existing Ropeadope.com
  • Analyze the drawbacks of the design of the existing site
  • Communicate with the client to produce a user-friendly site that achieves his vision
  • Personal responsibilities include coding the site using HTML, CSS, and Javascript
Department of Public Works, Upper Darby Township, PA
Secretary, June 2009 - September 2009
  • Performed secretarial work for the Head Engineer and Sanitation Foreman of the Township
  • Helped engineers prepare for meetings and events
  • Answered telephone calls that consisted mostly of complaints
  • Processed incoming and outgoing cash and checks
  • Assisted with payroll of employees of Public Works Department
Delaware County Relay For Life, American Cancer Society, Drexel Hill, PA
Publicity Chair on Committee, September 2006 - May 2008
  • Helped to plan two twenty-four hour charity events for the American Cancer Society
  • Managed and corresponded with media contacts from local and city-wide newspapers
  • Publicized meetings and fundraiser events in local news sources
  • Reported back monthly to the committee as a whole

email

melissacell at gmail dot com
mnc29 at drexel dot edu

internet


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