Jacob C

Environment Artist

Bio

I was born and raised in Michigan. I went to two colleges before I decided I wanted to work on video games. I went to Full Sail University (yeah I know how that sounds) and got my B.S. in computer animation in two years. Along the way I made many great friends that I still keep in touch with.

Length of time I have been employed in the industry

3 months

Game companies I have worked for

Just Gearbox. :)

Titles I have worked on

None before I came here.

Advice

Resources I would recommend for those interested in getting into game development (books, tutorials, sites, etc)

The internet, Google and "Hourences"

Favorites

First game I remember playing

Sonic the Hedgehog

All-time favorite game

Probably Team Fortress 2

Non-video gaming hobbies

Rock climbing, driving (I would like to get a better car and do some autocross or take it to a track), cooking, reading, website design.

Favorite bands/music

I don't have a favorite, there are many genres and "bands" that I like, but rap and country are my least favorite.

Favorite books/authors

I don't have a favorite author, but I like Informative books rather than novels.

Favorite TV shows

Top Gear.

Favorite movies

Taken, Avatar, classic science fiction like 2001, Alien and Time Bandits. The late 80's movies where they didn't have computer graphics and everything was either stop motion, or animatronic.

Favorite quote

"Work will set you free" - on the gate of a soviet labor camp.