Creative Director at Wildbloom making @PlayHighpoint | Past: PlayStation, Epic, Volition, Hi-Rez, 38 Studios
Raleigh, NC
Joined February 2011
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Since 2016, I've worked at 4 AAA Studios, had 2 babies, and have been a present father & partner. What time remained, I slowly chipped away at a dream.
Today's Steam Page milestone is a powerful, emotional moment; this hasn't been easy.
💜 Consider an RT & Wishlist HIGHPOINT!
⭐️ 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲! ⭐️
Highpoint is Multiplayer Sport meets Brawler! Build your bot, bring your friends!
💜 Wishlist Now! [The bots are waiting]
♻️ Shares & RT's Appreciated!
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Saw Wildwood today.
Had tears in my eyes for nearly half the 2 hour runtime. A reminder of how magical, moving, and powerful art can be; a sobering juxtaposition to the current landscape.
Thank you Laika 💚
Unreal friends!
Why does the Volumetric Scattering Intensity NOT work in UE5 with Sky Lights?!
This has worked previously, lots of my work has used it - why not now? I’m using Lumen with moveable lights, but I was using moveable before…🤷
What the heck? #UE5
All these Corpo AI Gooners saying they “Vibe Coded” something only to parade a result that is ✨objectively✨worst in its class.
LOL.
Who will we root for in the age of Generative “Art”?
“The most visionary Director working today is Vox_Beta 12.6”
“The new X4CT;{Pro} album is honestly life changing”
“Viva Gen i3 won best supporting actress at the Oscar’s!”
“BeepBoop’s cinematography is next level”
Like MANY others in the Games Industry (🫠), I'm on the lookout for a new position.
If your studio is hiring (or about to) a Lighting Artist, I'd be grateful for a referral/recommendation! Let me know!
📂Portfolio: jcri.artstation.com
📩Contact: joncriner@gmail.com or DM
Gonna see Sleep Token tonight!!
As much as I love music, I’ve only been to a couple concerts; I have a lot of anxiety around crowds and unfamiliar places. Happy to challenge myself for what is sure to be an unforgettable experience!!
Wanna work TOGETHER?!
Cold Iron is looking for another Lighting Artist! Come be my tag-team partner!!
▪️ 12 Month Contract
▪️ Solid Unreal Engine Experience
▪️ Mid - Sr. Preferred (Jr.'s apply too!)
📩 Portfolio/Resume:
JonCriner@gmail.com or DMs
Disney’s ‘Wish’ is, forgive me, good!
Is it as banger like Moana, Frozen, Encanto? No. But the songs are good and the story is sweet; the magic of possibilities!
I’m cooler on the art style, and the villain arc is a bit rushed, but it’s NOT the dumpster fire everyone claimed.
Still a favorite of mine!
This exploration would evolve into the Fortnite Season X Key Art. The flat shaded characters allowed me to focus on color and I still LOVE how dynamic the result feels!
Sometimes your early ideas are best; devoid of judgment or perfection 💜
Lately I’ve been focused on panoramic photography to round out my skill set. Here’s a few studies on scale, immersion, and perspective. Critiques welcome ❤️
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Working on a piece about the current state of the games industry and I'm looking to get in contact with anyone who has been affected by layoffs, anonymity can be assured if wanted, if anyone wants to talk contact me at:
heavyeyedcontact/gmail/com
if you can, RT for visibility