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'''Yan Thouin''', also known by the alias of '''Thunder Thouin''', is a 3D Character Modeler and Level Artist working at [[Ubisoft]] Montreal, and is best known for his work on the [[Assassin's Creed series|''Assassin's Creed'' series]], among which are ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' and the upcoming ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''. His areas of specialty are concept art, character creation and modeling, all of which he has employed in creating unique NPC characters for ''Assassin's Creed: Revelations''. | |||
Previously, Yan worked for DC Studios (2004–2006) and Funkey Studio (2001–2003). | |||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Since Thouin was a child he always wanted to be a comic book artist and subsequently spent most of his time training to become one. However, after going to college in Applied Arts, Thouin eventually drifted to the 3D realm and got | Since Thouin was a child, he always wanted to be a comic book artist, and subsequently spent most of his time training to become one. However, after going to college in Applied Arts, Thouin eventually drifted to the 3D realm and got an A.E.C. in 3D graphic design. In 2001, he then started working at Funkey Studio, where he designed software which created real-time 3D worlds on the Internet, as well as interactive thematic attractions which were called "Fun Key towns". International implementation of the Fun Key towns were carried out in the heart of Cancun, Jeddah and Montreal. | ||
After 2 years in the field Thouin switched to the gaming industry as an | After 2 years in the field, Thouin switched to the gaming industry as an Environment Artist at DC Studios. There, he was responsible for modeling and texturing different levels and props. He also worked on special effects and characters, mainly for handheld and PlayStation 2 games. During his time at DC Studios, Thouin learned the ropes of his profession and had the opportunity to try out different paths. Finally in 2006, Thouin became a Character Artist at Ubisoft Montreal, where he applied his extensive knowledge and background in human anatomy, character concept and design. | ||
==Games | ==Games credited== | ||
*''Watch Dogs'' (2012), Ubisoft | *''Watch Dogs'' (2012), Ubisoft | ||
*''Assassin's Creed III'' ( | *''Assassin's Creed III'' (2012), Ubisoft | ||
*''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' (2011), Ubisoft | *''Assassin's Creed: Revelations'' (2011), Ubisoft | ||
*''Ninja Senki'' (2010), PixalTao | *''Ninja Senki'' (2010), PixalTao | ||
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==Education== | ==Education== | ||
*Icari Institute College, 3D Graphic Design ( | *Icari Institute College, 3D Graphic Design (2001) | ||
*CEGEP Saint-Laurent College, Applied Arts ( | *CEGEP Saint-Laurent College, Applied Arts (1996–1998) | ||
==Specialities== | ==Specialities== | ||
* | *ZBrush (sculpting) | ||
*Texture | *Texture painting | ||
* | *3DS Max | ||
*Occlusion | *Occlusion | ||
*After Effects | *Abobe After Effects | ||
*Photoshop | *Adobe Photoshop | ||
*Illustrator | *Adobe Illustrator | ||
*UV mapping | *UV mapping | ||
*Texturing | *Texturing | ||
*CrazyBump | *CrazyBump | ||
*XNormal | *XNormal | ||
* | *PolyBoost | ||
*Marvelous Designer | *Marvelous Designer | ||
* Low and | *Character modelling (Low and High poly) | ||
*Digital | *Digital sculpting | ||
*Various 3D | *Various 3D engine packages | ||
*Skinning and rigging | *Skinning and rigging | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
*[http://thunderthouin.daportfolio.com/ Official Website]. | *[http://thunderthouin.daportfolio.com/ Official Website]. | ||
*[http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/yan-thouin/10/663/b42 Yan Thouin] | *[http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/yan-thouin/10/663/b42 Yan Thouin]'s professional profile on LinkedIn. | ||
*[http://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,259934/ Yan Thouin] | *[http://www.mobygames.com/developer/sheet/view/developerId,259934/ Yan Thouin]'s profile on MobyGames. | ||
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Revision as of 13:16, 10 August 2012
Yan Thouin, also known by the alias of Thunder Thouin, is a 3D Character Modeler and Level Artist working at Ubisoft Montreal, and is best known for his work on the Assassin's Creed series, among which are Assassin's Creed: Revelations and the upcoming Assassin's Creed III. His areas of specialty are concept art, character creation and modeling, all of which he has employed in creating unique NPC characters for Assassin's Creed: Revelations.
Previously, Yan worked for DC Studios (2004–2006) and Funkey Studio (2001–2003).
Biography
Since Thouin was a child, he always wanted to be a comic book artist, and subsequently spent most of his time training to become one. However, after going to college in Applied Arts, Thouin eventually drifted to the 3D realm and got an A.E.C. in 3D graphic design. In 2001, he then started working at Funkey Studio, where he designed software which created real-time 3D worlds on the Internet, as well as interactive thematic attractions which were called "Fun Key towns". International implementation of the Fun Key towns were carried out in the heart of Cancun, Jeddah and Montreal.
After 2 years in the field, Thouin switched to the gaming industry as an Environment Artist at DC Studios. There, he was responsible for modeling and texturing different levels and props. He also worked on special effects and characters, mainly for handheld and PlayStation 2 games. During his time at DC Studios, Thouin learned the ropes of his profession and had the opportunity to try out different paths. Finally in 2006, Thouin became a Character Artist at Ubisoft Montreal, where he applied his extensive knowledge and background in human anatomy, character concept and design.
Games credited
- Watch Dogs (2012), Ubisoft
- Assassin's Creed III (2012), Ubisoft
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations (2011), Ubisoft
- Ninja Senki (2010), PixalTao
- Shaun White Skateboarding (2010), Ubisoft
- James Cameron's Avatar: The Game (2009), Ubisoft
- TMNT (2007), Ubisoft
- Disney's Chicken Little: Ace in Action (2006), Buena Vista Games
- Winx Club (2006), Buena Vista Games
Education
- Icari Institute College, 3D Graphic Design (2001)
- CEGEP Saint-Laurent College, Applied Arts (1996–1998)
Specialities
- ZBrush (sculpting)
- Texture painting
- 3DS Max
- Occlusion
- Abobe After Effects
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- UV mapping
- Texturing
- CrazyBump
- XNormal
- PolyBoost
- Marvelous Designer
- Character modelling (Low and High poly)
- Digital sculpting
- Various 3D engine packages
- Skinning and rigging
Gallery
The following is a sample gallery of Yan Thouin's character modelling for Assassin's Creed: Revelations.
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Characters by Yan Thouin.
Trivia
- Thouin speaks both English and French fluently.
References
- Official Website.
- Yan Thouin's professional profile on LinkedIn.
- Yan Thouin's profile on MobyGames.