Casey Dockendorf DockRock Location: Las Vegas, USA Language(s):
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Casey Dockendorf
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September 12, 1981
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Las Vegas, USA
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Currently Employed as:
Lead Animator, designer
Global Gaming Group
Las Vegas, NV
My name is Casey S. Dockendorf, I graduated from the Art institute of Las Vegas in 2005 and I am currently working in the Slot Gaming Industry. I design and animate 2d graphics for video slot machines, and I am one of two artists who do all of the 3D work that comes through on some of our projects. I have worked in the slot gaming industry for almost 4 years now. I interned for a smaller company before moving on to my current employer.
Before the slot gaming industry I worked on a few award winning short films and music videos with various companies and groups. I have designed concept art, model sheets and storyboards for various projects as well as animating short intro sequences and taking the helm as Director of Photography for a few short film projects. I ultimately would like to become an art director for a cutting edge studio one day
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EDUCATION:
The Art Institute of Las Vegas,
BS, Media Arts and Animation, 2005.
SKILLS/PROGRAMS:
Autodesk 3D Studio Max
Character Studio
2D illustration/Animation
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe After-Effects
Adobe Illustrator
WORK EXPERIENCE:
GLOBAL GAMING GROUP (G3) - SEPTEMBER 2005 TO PRESENT
Currently a Designer and Lead Animator for a slot machine company specializing in video slot graphics.
-Supervising 3D artist on various animation projects.
-Created hundreds of animations for award graphics and bonus game scenes.
-Designed in-game graphics for various themes ranging from realistic to cartoony, using multiple commercial design programs.
IMPULSE GAMING - MAY 2005 TO JULY 2005
Participated in a 3 month internship program at an independent slot gaming company where I assisted the head designer with various art tasks.
-Created multiple clone designs for 5 reel slot game.
-Animated symbols to be used for in game award graphics.
THE ART INSTITUTE OF LAS VEGAS - MARCH 2005 TO SEPTEMBER 2005
During my final year of college I was a student worker for the onsite computer lab.
-Animated intro sequences for school videos for use in promotions and events.
-Designed promotional and informational signage to be posted around the campus.
-Assisted students with large scale print jobs, as well as assissting students with technical issues and software questions.
FREELANCE CLIENT LIST
A short list of local businesses I have done freelance design work for.
Z’ocalos Interiors - Logo Design
Orchard Street Grill - Logo Design
Media-Technix - Comic Book artist, Storyboard Artist, Jr. Graphic Designer
Dreamation studios - Animatics and Storyboard Art
Entertaining Education - Concept Artist, Lead Artist
CalNeva Resorts - Logo Design
John Rothman's "Tapestry" - 3D Animated Intro Sequence
FILM CREDITS/AWARDS
48 hour film project
2005 - Clapped, short film - (Storyboarding/Videography/Editing)
Winner: “Best of State” in competition versus 30 other teams.
Also won: “Audience Favorite,” “Best editing,” and ”Best use of Graphics.”
2006 - Hero Genuine Draft, short film - (Director of Photography/Editing)
Beezlebug Bit
2005 - Lil’ Dead Girl, music video - Concept Art/ Character Design
Music video developed for goth-rock band The Bronx Casket Co.
Winner: “1st Place” (Dragon-Con), “Best Animated Horror Short”
(Screamfest LA), “Best Animated Horror Short” (Chicago Horror Film
Festival), “Best Music Video” (Intl. Horror/Sci-Fi Film Festival), “Honorable
Mention: Best Animated Film” (Shockerfest).
