Sam Neale Games

Driver San Francisco

Developer: Ubisoft

Publisher: Ubisoft

Format: PS3, Xbox 360, Wii

Description: 60 Hertz, fast paced, on the edge of your seat ,70s style cop chases and a return to the roots of the game which made it a great success.

For the first time in the series, the game will include over 120 fully damageable licensed vehicles.
One of the largest driving environments, with about 208 miles (335 km) of road.
The Film Director mode has also returned.
Realistic high res car interior views for a dynamic user experience.
60 Hertz

The game follows series protagonist Tanner after he's suffered an accident that has left him in a coma. The player controls Tanner during his coma and have a strange "shift" ability which enables him to take control of any car he desires! The game is intended to be as realistic as possible with different racing modes & cop chases galore.

Position: While working on Driver San Francisco my main duties were working with the marketing and vehicle team:
Creating high resolution renders to be used for online marketing which also involved 3D animations and motion graphics in HD and SD for marketing purposes; improving technical creative art problems to make sure the assets were created as streamlined as possible within the given time for the best quality; managing outsource companies to ensure all submitted artwork was of the highest quality and delivered on time and within budget.

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Race Driver GRID

Developer: Codemasters

Publisher: Codemasters

Format: PS3, Xbox 360, PC-DVD

Description: A Classy AAA arcade Motorsport racing game.

Realtime damage build up on cars, dirt build up, scratches etc.
Scenery with damage models.
Grid offers a huge number of different racing disciplines to try, from standard GT and pro-tuned races to drift competitions around winding Japanese circuits.
Race in Europe, USA or japan
Multi-player split screen mode, 2 players only.
Grid offers support for up to 12 players connected via PlayStation Network or a local area network.

The game is intended to be as realistic as possible, while retaining the arcade style gameplay, for that on the edge of your seat racing experience.

Position: While working on GRID my main duties were working with the vehicle team, concepting livery designs and implementing them once approved, 3D modelling and 2D texturing DLC game content, managing outsourcing staff and game content and to also maintain and set new high standards and consistent Art content. I also had to set up the damage editor and set damage tolerances to create realistic and believable real-time damage for each unique vehicle. And to make sure the ingame lighting and shadows were correct for both the interior and exterior car model, and to rigorously check the models for bugs and imperfections and fix them.

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Sega Rally 3 Arcade

Developer: Sega Racing Studio

Publisher: Sega Amusements

Format: Arcade

Description: Next gen Sega Rally returns to the Arcade with style. & finesse

Realtime mud build up on cars, dirt build up etc.
Scenery with deformation models.
The return of the classic Lancia Delta and the Toyota Celica as well 2008 WRC rally cars
Realistic modeling of dirt and mud affecting cars' performance
Sega Rally 3 offers support for up to a 6 player deluxe cabinet.

The game is intended to be as realistic and fun as possible, while retaining the arcade style gameplay, for that on the edge of your seat racing racing experience.

Position: My main duties involved polishing art assets and making sure they looked and functioned correctly while running in the arcade game engine. My role extened to modelling track side objects as well as vehicle modelling. This also gave the opportunity to use and understand Mud Box and Z-brush for improving the standards of the game shaders. I also set up different lighting rigs for different environments to help create a specific style and mood for each environment.

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Sega Rally Revo

Developer: Sega Racing Studios

Publisher: Sega PLC

Format: PS3, Xbox 360, PC-DVD

Description: Sega Rally returns on Next Gen consoles.

Over 30 Vehicles to choose from, from both 4WD & 2WD as well as classic Rally Vehicles.
Dynamically deformable terrain.
Scenery with damage models.
Realistic modelling of mud, snow and dust build up on the cars, affecting the cars performance.
6 Racing environments.
16 Different tracks in total.
Multi-player split screen mode, 2 players only.
Online multi-player for up to 6 player mayhem.

The game is intended to be as realistic as possible, while retaining the arcade style gameplay long associated with the legendary Sega Rally Series.

Position: While working on Sega Rally my main duties involved working with the vehicle team, finding new technologies and automated processes in order to create fantastic looking cars within the given time scale, conception of livery designs and managing outsource companies to ensure art work was consistent with documentation and was to a high standard.

I was responsible for creating outsourcing documentation for key game related assets. I was also given the chance to fully show and advance my skills for the ‘Next Gen’ gaming platforms, with regards to both software and hardware.

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Hummer Badlands

Developer: Eutechnyx

Publisher: Global Star

Format: PS2, Xbox, PC

Description: Choose and race against any Hummer 1-2 Multiplayer split screen.

Extreme Off road race mode.
20 different Hummers to choose from all of them have many unique visual and performance enhancing upgrades.
Unique time attack mode.
Full damage, scratch and mud build up on all vehicles.
5 different tracks to choose from.
Pursuit race and tug-of-war mode.
Multi-player split screen mode, 2 players only.

The game tried to recreate realistic looking hummers that looked and drove like the real thing. The Hummers were all fully upgradable from the Wheels to sunroofs.

Position: I worked as a lead vehicle artist on Hummer Badlands. I was responsible for outsourcing the car production as well as implementing new technology for the vehicles to look and function correctly in-game.

We used new technology for the scratch, dirt and morph zone damage on the Hummers, and also implemented new upgradable technology to increase the users gaming enjoyment.

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Fast & The Furious

Developer: Eutechnyx

Publisher: Namco

Format: PS2, Xbox, PSP, PC

Description: Based on the Hollywood blockbuster franchise, Fast and the Furious Tokyo Drift.

Over 40 Fully licensed cars and upgrades and aftermarket parts.
Learning how to dirft the car properly will earn you respect.
Upgrade your car over and over again 100s of different upgrades available for each vehice
Free roaming environments.
10 second cars
Customize the look of your cars with body kits, rims, spoilers, layer upon layer of vinyl decals.
Race with and against real characters from the film.

Position: I worked as a car artist on Fast & The Furious, I was responsible for outsourcing the car production as well as implementing the designs and functionality of each car upgrade, and ensuring that all the licenses for the cars were approved by the manufacturers.

The cars had various lighting affects as the majority of the races were set during night time; this enabled me to work with the technology team to create stunning visual effects such as neon glows to burning rubber smoke particles from the tyres. The cars used a vinyl placement tool to layer vector art work, in composite layers.

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Street Racing Syndicate

Developer: Eutechnyx

Publisher: Namco Bandi

Format: PS2, Xbox, GameCube, PSP

Description: Gamble on street races, it takes the fast and furious franchise and delivers street racing antics.

Over 40 Meticulously rendered licensed cars with realistic damage models.
15 real worlds license parts manufactures.
2 player split screen, Xbox live for multiplayer action.
Pink slip races.
Nitrous oxide and various performance enhancing upgrades to improve your vehicle.
Features SRS Girls struting their stuff!

Position: I worked as a car artist on Street Racing Syndicate, I was responsible for the car production as well as implementing new technology and automated processes to speed production. I was also responsible for key areas of managing outsourcing companies to ensure assets were delivered on time and within budget.

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Ford Vs Chevy

Developer: Eutechnyx

Publisher: Global Star Software

Format: PS2, Xbox,

Description: Race to earn points by drafting, drifting, catching air or from just good clean driving.

This game features 50 upgradeable Ford and Chevy classic and contemporary vehicles
Meticulously rendered cars with realistic damage modeling.
150+ parts to turn your ride into the ultimate racing machine.
2 player split screen.
Teamplay racing.
Xbox Live capability.
Choose sides in the oldest rivalry in American motorsports and let the battle begin!

Position: I worked as a car artist on Ford Vs Chevy, I was responsible for outsourcing the car production as well as implementing new technology and functionality and ensuring that all the licenses for the cars were approved by the manufacturers.

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Ford Mustang Racing

Developer: Eutechnyx

Publisher: Take Two Interactive

Format: PS2, Xbox,

Description: "Ford Mustang" provides incredible graphics and "pick up and play" gameplay. Drive the hottest cars from the 40 year history of the Mustang on 22 tracks in 7 U.S. cities.

40 Meticulously rendered mustangs with realistic damage modeling.
Arcade style racing graphics and gameplay.
2 player split screen, for head to head racing.
Coin-op style racing or career mode to unlock more playable cars.
Stunning soundtrack.

Position: I worked as a car artist on Ford Mustang Racing, I was responsible for the car production as well as implementing new technology and automated technology to speed up the production process.

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Big Mutha Truckers

Developer: Eutechnyx

Publisher: Take Two Interactive

Format: PS2, Xbox, GameCube, PC

Description: Each trucker has 60 days to trade and do as many deals as possible to beat their siblings in a 2/3 arcade racer 1/3 economic trader.

Loads of 18 wheeler trucks, and AI cars, with full damage models for fun filled action.
Choose your favourite character and race against your own family to win mutha's pride.
Various mini games to spice up 18 wheeler trucking.
Bikers, Truck Jackers and the corrupt police force are all out to disable your truck and get a piece of your action
Lifelike game world with five unique cities, each with their own levels of supply and demand.
Repair, refuel, customise and upgrade your truck, to ensure you have the baddest rig in the County.

Position: I worked as a Junior Vehicle Artist on Big Mutha Truckers, I was responsible for the car production mainly and was given the duty to find out and explore areas of 3D studio max that I wasn't yet familiar with and for simulating realistic crash damage for the car models.

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