My name is Chris Viviani and I'm an artist and director of independent mobile games developer, Square Bear Games. I'm really excited to announce that 'BLiP' is available for download in the App Store now!!!
EXPERIENCE
DIRECTOR
Square Bear Games Ltd.
January 2012 - present)
I am delighted to announce our first game, 'BLiP' is available for download in the App Store now!!!
"Tumble, bounce and slide BLiP through an atmospheric world filled with deadly spikes and precarious platforms. Collect stars to unlock over 60 levels of challenging and addictive fun. This addictive game has hours of gameplay, 60+ levels and music by Looper and former Belle and Sebastian bassist Stuart David.
Come and play the best abstract platformer for the iPhone now!
Can you guide BLiP to the end in one piece?"
Square Bear are currently working on some more exciting new games, so watch this space! or follow us on Twitter!
ART ASSISTANT
Rockstar North, Edinburgh
(June 2009- August 2010)
Whilst at Rockstar I worked on 2 triple A titles for the PS3. I had a varied role and my responsibilities included art production support, game optimisation, 3d modeling, UV wrapping & texture creation as well as compiling asset packs as part of the outsource team. I started with little experience using 3ds max and Rockstar took the time to train me from scratch. I learned a huge amount in the time I worked there and was surrounded by incredibly gifted artists.
ART DIRECTOR
Madrina Films & Head First Films
(Oct 2008)
I was Art Director for Marisha Mukerjees short film, Meat Watch. I was in charge of a 4-5 man team. I had input into the script. The budget was small which meant that I had to be resourceful and creative when making and sourcing items for the shoot. I also kept the books for the art department.
PROP MAKER, Art Department
Haphazard Films
(Nov 2008)
I made and designed props for Naysun Alae-Carews short zombie film, Tape 02. Props included actor friendly weapons, such as foam baseball bats, prosthetic limbs and blood squirting rigs.
PROP MAKER, Art Department
Willem Van Heemstra FIlms
(June - Oct 2008)
I was responsible designing and making props for Willem Van Heemstras degree show film Mata Hari: Eye of the Day.
EDUCATION
University of Abertay Dundee (2010-2011)
PGdip Game Art & Animation
Edinburgh College of Art (2004-2008)
1st class BA (hons) Sculpture
SKILLS
- Autodesk 3ds Max
- Autodesk Maya
- Pixologic ZBrush
- Photoshop
- Final Cut Pro
- Epic UDK
- High poly/low poly modelling
- Microsoft Office programs
- Traditional sculpture techniques such as carving, mould making & casting in a variety of materials
- Prop making
- Proficient in both Mac & PC
