Franck Dhotel
Co Producer at Animex Festival- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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French Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Jordan Robinson
I’ve known Franck for many years and he has always been a professional individual. Franck was one of my lectures whilst I attended Middlesbrough College and taught me a lot, some which I still use today in the industry. I’d say Franck is very likeable and full of knowledge. He would be a valuable asset to any team.
Christian White
Franck is passionate individual, his dedication to the games industry is clear and he is a pleasure to work with. He knows his industry practices very well having refined his own skills and taught them to others over the years. Franck would be an asset to any team he is a part of.
Jordan Robinson
I’ve known Franck for many years and he has always been a professional individual. Franck was one of my lectures whilst I attended Middlesbrough College and taught me a lot, some which I still use today in the industry. I’d say Franck is very likeable and full of knowledge. He would be a valuable asset to any team.
Christian White
Franck is passionate individual, his dedication to the games industry is clear and he is a pleasure to work with. He knows his industry practices very well having refined his own skills and taught them to others over the years. Franck would be an asset to any team he is a part of.
Jordan Robinson
I’ve known Franck for many years and he has always been a professional individual. Franck was one of my lectures whilst I attended Middlesbrough College and taught me a lot, some which I still use today in the industry. I’d say Franck is very likeable and full of knowledge. He would be a valuable asset to any team.
Christian White
Franck is passionate individual, his dedication to the games industry is clear and he is a pleasure to work with. He knows his industry practices very well having refined his own skills and taught them to others over the years. Franck would be an asset to any team he is a part of.
Jordan Robinson
I’ve known Franck for many years and he has always been a professional individual. Franck was one of my lectures whilst I attended Middlesbrough College and taught me a lot, some which I still use today in the industry. I’d say Franck is very likeable and full of knowledge. He would be a valuable asset to any team.
Christian White
Franck is passionate individual, his dedication to the games industry is clear and he is a pleasure to work with. He knows his industry practices very well having refined his own skills and taught them to others over the years. Franck would be an asset to any team he is a part of.
Credentials
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Jisc discovery tool - Overall Digital Capabilities
JiscJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Jisc discovery tool - Teaching in FE & Skills
JiscJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Jisc discovery tool - Teaching in HE
JiscJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
An Introduction to Creating Realistic Materials in UE4
UdemyMar, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Learn to Create Quick-Time and Matinee Events in UE4
UdemyMar, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Learn the Animation Pipeline for Game Characters in Unreal 4
UdemyFeb, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Learn to Build an Outdoor Environment with Unreal Engine 4
UdemyFeb, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
3ds Max 2018 Fundamentals
PluralsightJan, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Creating Game Weapons in Maya and Mudbox
Digital-TutorsNov, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Environment Techniques in Mudbox
Digital-TutorsNov, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Retopology Techniques in Mudbox
Digital-TutorsNov, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Sculpting Integration Concepts for 3ds Max and Mudbox
Digital-TutorsNov, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Modeling a Hard Surface Sci-Fi Asset in 3ds Max
Digital-TutorsOct, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Sculpting Workflows in Mudbox
Digital-TutorsOct, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Modeling Sci-Fi Weapons for Games in 3ds Max
Digital-TutorsSep, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Asset Workflows for Modular Level Design
Digital-TutorsAug, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Creating Game Weapons in 3ds Max and Mudbox
Digital-TutorsAug, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Game Asset Production Pipeline in Unreal Engine
Digital-TutorsAug, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Professional Series: Game Asset Production Pipeline
Digital-TutorsAug, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Map Baking Techniques for Games in 3ds Max
Digital-TutorsJul, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Quixel Suite 2.0, NDO Essentials
Digital-TutorsJul, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Modeling Low Polygon Game Characters in 3ds Max
PluralsightJun, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Quick Start to Unreal Engine 4: Volume 1
Digital-TutorsJun, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Quick Start to Unreal Engine 4: Volume 2
Digital-TutorsJun, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Quick Start to Unreal Engine 4: Volume 3
Digital-TutorsJun, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Your First Day in Unreal Engine 4
Digital-TutorsJun, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to Unreal Engine 4
Digital-TutorsAug, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to Motion Capture in MotionBuilder
Digital-TutorsJun, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
UV Mapping Techniques for Games in 3ds Max
Digital-TutorsMay, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Environment Modeling Concepts in 3ds Max
Digital-TutorsApr, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Adobe Certified Associate in Rich Media Using Flash Professional CS6
AdobeSep, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Adobe Certified Associate in Visual Communication Using Adobe Photoshop CS6
AdobeSep, 2014- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Animex Festival
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United Kingdom
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co Producer
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Feb 2023 - Present
Animex was founded by Teesside University in 2000 with a view to creating a world-class inclusive festival that would draw some of the games and animation industries' brightest lights and future stars together to share their knowledge with the next generation. Consisting of a unique blend of talks, workshops, networking events, exhibitions and screenings, Animex promotes an ethos of collaboration and sharing and prides itself on its warm friendly atmosphere. Animex is your chance to meet industry experts, discuss the state-of-the-art, see behind the scenes of the biggest hits, and to have a great time at one of the premier games and animation events anywhere in the world. I have been honoured to be appointed Festival Co-Producer on Animex at Teesside University, overseeing: - Animex Talks and Masterclasses - Animex GAMES and AVFX Lounge - Animex Employers Marketplace and ExpoTees Portfolio Reviews - Programme and all marketing, web presence, sponsorship and future funding Show less
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Teesside University
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Game Development Lecturer
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Oct 2022 - Present
Lecturer in Games Development at Teesside University 2022 - 2023 Modules Semester 1: - Beta Arcade - Industry Briefs - 2D Game Creation - Visual Scripting - Game Development - C++ Programming Semester 2: - Final Year Projects - Journeyman Technical Session (Leads & Devs - Game engines tech support) - Gameplay Scripting (Unity) - Rational Games Design (Atomics) - Games Development with C++ - Game Prototyping Lecturer in Games Development at Teesside University 2022 - 2023 Modules Semester 1: - Beta Arcade - Industry Briefs - 2D Game Creation - Visual Scripting - Game Development - C++ Programming Semester 2: - Final Year Projects - Journeyman Technical Session (Leads & Devs - Game engines tech support) - Gameplay Scripting (Unity) - Rational Games Design (Atomics) - Games Development with C++ - Game Prototyping
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Middlesbrough College
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United Kingdom
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Education Management
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500 - 600 Employee
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Course leader, Coordinator & Senior Lecturer in Games Design/Development
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Oct 2016 - Oct 2022
Course leader, Coordinator and Sr lecturer for Games Design / Development Next-Gen Skills Academy and OCR Cambridge Technical level 3 (inc level 2, year 1, year 2, Access to games and Higher Education Games with Open University)Teaching mainly 3D Modelling, Environments, Animation (3DS Max) and Game Engines (Game Maker Studio, Unreal Engine 4)
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Lecturer in Games Design
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Sep 2008 - Oct 2022
Teaching 3D Modelling, Environments, Animation (Softimage XSI / 3DS Max) and 2D/3D Game Engines with Game Maker and UE4. I am in charge of supervising and lead groups of students on real client briefs providing 3D Animations and Games.I have also taught other subjects such as Games Design, 2D Flash animation, 2D Digital Art with Photoshop, Pre-Production Techniques, Production Management Project and Working to a Brief.
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Director
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2007 - 2012
Verso-Studio was a Visual effects and 3D Animation company founded by two graduate students delivering affordable quality visual effects and animation for local film makers in the area of Teesside.The company was created with secured funding from Digital City Senior fellowship scheme and other Arts Council grants.
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Secretary
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2007 - 2012
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Freelance 3D Artist/animator
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Middlesbrough
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3D Artist/Animator
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2005 - 2006
Digital City Fellowship to produce a 3D Character Animation based on real comedian Digital City Fellowship to produce a 3D Character Animation based on real comedian
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Education
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2003 - 2005
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
Master of Arts, Computer Animation -
2001 - 2003
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
BSc (Hons), Computer Games Programming -
1999 - 2001
IUT Leonard de Vinci
DUT Informatique, Programming 3D and Digital imaging -
1999 - 2001
IUT Leonard de Vinci
DUEET, Computer Science and level design -
1997 - 1999
UFR Sciences
DEUG Math, Informatique et Application aux Sciences, Math, Sciences and Computing -
1994 - 1997
Lycee Jules-Verne
Baccalaureate in Sciences, Maths and Industrial technologies
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