Addresses:
AIM – CSOCKid
Home -  jtrently@home.com

Age: 37

Home State: Maryland

Occupation: Lead Network Technician on NASA’s Wide Area Network (WAN), at NASA
Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

3D Experience and Tools:  I have been doing 3D modeling for probably 5 years, but I never
managed to attend any formal training in it. I work primarily in Truespace, but usually build terrains in
Bryce.  I prefer these software titles, because I can afford them. I also have Poser, but I never really
mastered it.  I feel that Bryce has a better renderer then Truespace, so if I can, I will load the model in
Bryce before rendering.  I am obsessed with 3D modeling, and enjoy it as often as possible.  I am also
obsessed with Science Fiction, and usually keep my modeling in line with that interest.  I hope to
continue  doing modeling and animating as long as I can afford to, and to continue to work on
full-length films as much as possible.

A good part of my experience has been prop building.  I worked on a WWI film with a local
gentleman, building tanks, cannons, and soldiers.  I also worked providing him with streetlights,
benches, windmills, fire hydrants, and such for two other projects.  Lately, I have spent as much effort
on the Movie Makers projects as possible, because I think we have started a family of modelers that
are consistent in our interests, as well as our obsessions.  We are inseparable, in my eyes.

Education:  Associate in Electronics Engineering, Anne Arundel Community College.