Summary
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BIo:
David Bittorf stands out as a prominent 3D artist and educator, currently serving as an Adjunct Professor at Laguna College of Art + Design, where he has garnered praise from both the Animation Chair and his students for his exceptional teaching abilities.
With a wide-ranging proficiency in digital art tools like Maya, ZBrush, Procreate, Blender, Substance Painter, and Photoshop, Bittorf has also made a mark as a private tutor on Wyzant, consistently receiving top ratings and ranking among the company's top 10% of tutors in 2020.
His unique qualifications are rooted in his traditional art skills, deep understanding of anatomy, and extensive experience in figure drawing. These strengths have been evident throughout his tenure at various educational institutions, including Platt College, where he earned accolades such as Teacher of the Year in 2010 and the CG-VFX Instructor of the Year Award in 2012.
Bittorf's professional career as a Senior 3D Artist has been marked by his exceptional artistic and technical abilities, making significant contributions to notable projects like the box cover art for Sony's PS4 game "The Order 1886" and the creation of 3D rendered graphics for iPhone and iPad apps.
Skills
Software proficiency
Productions
- Video GameBratz Rhythm & Style
- Year2025
- RoleCover Artist
- CompanyOutright Games
- Video GameNBA Bounce
- Year2025
- RoleCover Artist
- CompanyOutright Games
- Video GameThe 13th Doll
- Year2019
- RoleEnviroment Modeler
- CompanyAttic Door Productions
- Video GameThe Order: 1886
- Year2015
- RoleBox Cover Artist
- CompanyBasic Agency
Experience
- ZBrush/ Maya Professor at Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD)Laguna Beach, United States of AmericaAugust 2022 - Present
I'm teaching ZBrush and Maya to students in Laguna Beach, CA at Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD)
- Patent Visulization Artist at M Muller Modifications LLCSan DiegoNovember 2019 - January 2020
I created the 3D visualization for a patent design for M Muller Modifications LLC. This patent was a new safer way to enter automobiles. I created a video that included animations of people entering cars with the current design and compared it to the new design.
- Maya / Z-Brush Instuctor at Platt College - San Diego School of Visual EffectsSan Diego, United States of AmericaApril 2006 - June 2023
I have over 17 years of College Teaching Experience. (Maya / Z-Brush)
Modeling / UV Layout / Texturing / Rendering / Lighting
Awards: Teacher of the Year 2010 and CG-VFX Instructor of the Year 2012 - Figure Drawing/ Maya / Z-Brush Instructor at Art Institute of California - San DiegoSan Diego, United States of AmericaJuly 2016 - April 2019
I Teach Several Different 3D classes at the Art Institute. Classes include: Figure Drawing, Character Modeling, Organic and Hardsurface Modeling, Environment Texturing, Rendering and Lighting and Dynamics.
- Private 3D Tutor at WyzantSan Diego, United States of AmericaJanuary 2006 - Present
I tutor Students one-on-one (and online) in Maya and Z-Brush. In 2020 I was in the 10% of all tutors company wide on Wyzant, an online tutoring site. One of my students won "Best of Show" at the San Diego State Fair for his 3D Maya Rendering.
- Maya / Z-Brush/ Unreal Instructor at Digital Media AcademySan Diego, United States of AmericaJune 2006 - August 2011
Taught Week Long Summer Camp Courses in Maya, Z-Brush and Unreal.
Students Range from Teens, Adults and Educators.
Digital Media Academy was recognized as the #1 Technology Camp for Adults. - 3D Modeler at TurbosquidSan Diego, United States of AmericaOctober 2013 - April 2017
Created one of the Largest 3D Anatomy Libraries on TurboSquid, the world's largest online stock 3D marketplace. My models have sold all over the world. Awards: Professionally Certified by Advisory Board and Highest Sales Status Reached.
- Character Modeler at GemveraBoston, United States of AmericaMarch 2013 - May 2013
Modeled / Textured / Rigged a female character for Gemvera, and Online Jewerly Store, to use as a pose-able mannequin.
- iPhone / iPad Apps at FreelanceSan Diego, United States of AmericaJanuary 2013 - January 2015
Created 3D Graphics for iPhone and iPad apps. Apps included Medical Reference, Slot Machines, and Photo Hunt. Was Responsible for 3D Graphics and Graphic Design of apps. "Jacks or Better" app was featured in Apples App Store as "What's Hot".
- Enviroment Modeler at Attic Door ProductionsSan Diego, United States of AmericaFebruary 2005 - March 2008
"The 13th Doll" is a fan game of the 7th Guest. Modeled Environments for this Fan Based Game Funded by Kickstarter. Worked with a team of People from Around the World.