Adam Benwell
Student at University of South Wales studying Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
Welcome to my online portfolio! Feel free to browse and look through my skills, work, education, work experience and contact info.
Who I Am
I am a student at the University of South Wales in Cardiff, currently in Year 3 and studying Visual Effects and Motion Graphics. My main speciality is 3D modelling, which I use Cinema 4D for. I use Adobe After Effects for the final touches (such as colour grading,) and I have had past experiences with Nuke X.
Skills
3D Modelling
3D modelling is my speciality, and my main focus in the Visual Effects and Motion Graphics course at the University of South Wales. I am mostly experienced with Cinema 4D, which is what I use for the majority of my projects.
Time Management
I have great management of time. All of my projects have been handed in on-time before the deadlines. I know when to take a break and when to get back to work full-force.
Other Areas in VFX
I also have experience in other programs. Once I have finished rendering in Cinema 4D, I begin to add the final details and edits with Adobe After Effects (and sometimes Adobe Premiere Pro.) I have also used Nuke X in the past, and I have an understanding of how some of the nodes work and how to use the program in general.
Software I've Used
VFX software I have used since University of South Wales
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects
Maxon Cinema 4D
Foundry Nuke X
SideFX Houdini FX
Autodesk Maya
Attributes
These attributes describe the type of person I am, and how I act within a business.
Self-motivated
I can motivate myself to begin and continue work when I am feeling happy and within a positive environment.
Can Problem Solve
When something is holding me or my team back, I am determined to make a push and overcome the problem through any logical method.
Gets Along with Team Members
I can get along with team members who are nice towards me. I am willing to give a helping hand to anyone who needs it, especially if it requires my speciality (3D modelling.)
Education Experience
Facilities I have studied at.
Over the years, I have studied at a few places of education. Most of my skills lie within Information Technology (IT) and Visual Effects & Motion Graphics. This does not count primary school.
2011 - 2018
Treorchy Comprehensive School
This is the second school that I went to, and the first formal school that counts (Parc Primary School was my first school, but it does not count towards degrees.) The highest grade I had was a Distinction Merit, in BTEC IT.
2018 - 2019
Coleg y Cymoedd: Level 3 Diploma In Creative Media Production and Technology
This is the college where I studied Film & Entertainment, also known as Creative Media Production and Technology.
2019 - 2022
University of South Wales: B.A. (Hons) Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
Located in the ATRiUM in Cardiff. This is the university where I studied Visual Effects & Motion Graphics. Currently in third year as of this typing.
Work Experience
Places I worked at part time for work experience during comprehensive school.
2015
Co-operative Foods, Treorchy
Work Experience provided by Careers Wales.
2017
Tenovus Charity, Treorchy
Part of the Welsh Baccalaureate subject.