JAMES RICKER

It has been an intense first month at Criterion studios but I am...

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 04:37:44 -0700

It has been an intense first month at Criterion studios but I am very proud of the work accomplished in such a short period of time. The teaser trailer and E3 trailer were both huge wins and I am incredibly happy with the outcome. Here is the E3 trailer, watch it in HD!

My first trailer is out for Need For Speed Rivals. Great working...

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:45:00 -0700

My first trailer is out for Need For Speed Rivals. Great working with the talented team at Criterion!

Commercial I directed for EA and Monster a while back. Was a...

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 06:08:00 -0800

Commercial I directed for EA and Monster a while back. Was a pleasure to work with the talented team at EA again. Watch it in HD if you can!

A quick loose sketch, working on my technique again, staying...

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 10:39:00 -0800

A quick loose sketch, working on my technique again, staying away from head and hands for now.

NEW DEMO REEL Galactic Reign - Cinematic Director & Lead...

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:33:00 -0800

NEW DEMO REEL

Galactic Reign - Cinematic Director & Lead Designer
Sleeping Dogs - Director of Photography & select mocap direction
SSX - Director (E3 Trailer)
Modnation - Cinematic Lead
NFS Undercover - Lead Editing & Cameras
EA Skate - Editing & Cameras

Our latest game was finally announced and can be seen in the...

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:05:00 -0700

Our latest game was finally announced and can be seen in the form of a teaser trailer created by Microsoft. Galactic Reign is a turn based strategy game, a hell of a lot of fun to play and the cinematic work will knock your socks off. It has been a pleasure designing this game with the extremely talented team at Slant Six Games.

PSA created for the Sexual Health Foundation of Canada. This was...

Fri, 04 May 2012 23:13:00 -0700

PSA created for the Sexual Health Foundation of Canada. This was mainly a test to see how far I could stretch my knowledge of 3D/live action integration in a 30 secondary spot.

HDRI lighting and shaders done. Next? Tracking!

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:31:00 -0800

HDRI lighting and shaders done. Next? Tracking!

A 3 page spread in 3D World Magazine, issue #150. Interview and...

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:22:00 -0800

A 3 page spread in 3D World Magazine, issue #150. Interview and breakdown for the SSX E3 Trailer . Awesome!

Color pass is done on everything except the claws. Still need to...

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:44:00 -0700

Color pass is done on everything except the claws. Still need to do a proper spec and SSS pass, but it’s getting there!

Zbrush displacement pass on a crab I’m putting together...

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:52:00 -0700

Zbrush displacement pass on a crab I’m putting together for a special project. Next is texturing and shading.

The new and improved trailer for SSX! I directed this piece at...

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:50:00 -0700

The new and improved trailer for SSX! I directed this piece at Image Engine for a world premier at E3 2011. The screening was a big success and has ultimately reversed the negative press for the revamp of this classic title.

Little quick comp in nuke, testing out some new things.

Sun, 06 Mar 2011 19:50:00 -0800

Little quick comp in nuke, testing out some new things.

A very rough track/lighting comp to test the pipeline of...

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:38:00 -0800

A very rough track/lighting comp to test the pipeline of tracking, hdri setup, match lighting, rendering and compositing.

A very rough and dirty motion test

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:21:00 -0800

A very rough and dirty motion test

Moonlight lighting test

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:59:46 -0800

Moonlight lighting test

Undercarriage done, next stop - dirt map

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 22:52:00 -0800

Undercarriage done, next stop - dirt map

Almost finished, still need to add a dirt map and some bolts...

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 09:58:00 -0800

Almost finished, still need to add a dirt map and some bolts onto the tail piece, should be ready to fly very soon

Added landing gear, textured and modeled. Next up, cockpit...

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 17:48:00 -0800

Added landing gear, textured and modeled. Next up, cockpit modeling and texturing, also going to create a new canopy with more detailed glass.

After a week of texture work the DeHavilland Vampire is very...

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 09:27:00 -0800

After a week of texture work the DeHavilland Vampire is very close to being complete. The cockpit is still WIP as is the dirt map. This is just a quick composite to see how the model is holding up against real world elements (even if it is motion blurred :P ) And yes the lighting is off :)