Ryan W. Knope • Visualization

Archived News...


• 3/8/10 •
While the game design project and SSP are wrapping up, more work is coming in on a constant basis. Things are consistently looking really well. I apologize to those that I had to turn down due to the workload / schedule. If things continue as they are, I will be building my render farm on the premises. Thank you to every entity that has made the expansion a possible reality!

On another note... Issue 13 of 3D Artist has already been released... my column continues, check it out.

• 2/25/10 •
Issue 12 of 3D Artist Magazine has been released! Check out my column and drop me a line. Let me know what you think. If you have column ideas and topics feel free to let me know.

• 2/24/10 •
I am sorry for not updating lately. I have been so busy with contracts, I have never been so busy in my life! I have been busy working on the final cut scenes for the game. There are also several high profile jobs that have come my way. One of which being a 38,000 Square Foot home... no that is not a typo... it is for real. It is the largest home on record in recorded history in Baltimore County!

I have also submit 3 images to "Ballistic Publishings" book titled "Expose"... I am hoping that maybe one of my renderings makes it in. We shall see. It is 4am and I need to head to bed. Enough work for tonight!

• 1/17/10 •
More tutorials have been added. Please check the articles section!

 • 1/1/10 •
I have been contracted to work on a major futuristic game title! More information to follow in coming months!

• 12/18/09 •
Many tutorials have been added. I have been writing at least 2 a week!

• 11/27/09 •
I have updated the "Tutorials" section. Check it out. It lists all my recent publications. This section will be updated weekly as I continue writing.

• 11/17/09 •
I will be writing 2 tutorials a week for Graphics Based Educational Website "InstaTuts"! My first set of tutorials will be on creating a Master Plan with 3dsmax and Photoshop!

• 11/4/09 •
A interior rendering of "Panopolis Cafe" that I created while in Baltimore has been featured in Issue 7 of 3D Artist Magazine. Issue 7 also features my first monthly architectural - interior column in the magazine. The column covers building elements and using them over.

• 10/22/09 •
I was just selected to be on the "Board Of 3DSMAX Operators" in #3DSMAX on Internet Relay Chat EFNET. Quite exciting to share the stand with individuals such as Thomas Suurland, dgreyz, and so many others.

• 10/17/09 •
I am sorry that I have not updated the news or the website in quite a while. Things have been going as we hoped and a boat load of work keeps flowing in. I am still accepting work on a ongoing basis if you are interested and have a job for me.

• 9/14/09 •
Krista and I have just arrived back in Denver, CO from our honeymoon. We enjoyed our stay at the "Westin" on ST John in the Virgin Islands. I am now ready to take on a multitude of new projects.

• 8/13/09 •
I am now a monthly columnist for 3D Artist Magazine. I will be providing answers to architectural visualization questions close and abroad. Pick up your copy of the magazine today.

• 8/11/09 •
I have just finished in 2ND PLACE with Enjoy CG's latest competition. Winning ZBrush and a plethra of other softwares.

• 8/10/09 •
I have just finished a virtual set design for the "Womens World Chess Champion and Grand Master, Alexandra Kosteniuk!" It is a set design for a educational chess video.

• 7/23/09 •
Issue #5 of 3D Artist Magazine has been released in Europe. The United States should be recieving copies in 4 weeks. This issue holds 2 tutorials written by me outlining "As Humans Control Nature" and "City By The Water." Check it out. Feel free to contact me with any questions or advice. As always I am looking for more freelance work. Email or call me.

• 7/22/09 •
My rendering "As Humans Control Nature" has been included in "The Top Pictures Of The Year" gallery on ItsArt!

• 7/19/09 •
My rendering "As Humans Control Nature" was selected for a TDT3D Golden Gear Award.

• 7/11/09 •
My renderings for Prestige Development have been featured on "The Great American Dream Home Raffle" website.

• 6/29/09 •
A new site design has been implemented. Some of the kinks are still being worked out. Please let me know your thoughts on the design and new content.

• 6/23/09 •
Last night my 3D Renders from the NREL project were featured on Colorado CBS News 4 Television. You can watch the newcast HERE. The project was from when I worked at RNL Design.

• 6/22/09 •
My rendering "City By The Water" has just been selected as "Editors Choice and Image of the Week" at 3D Artist Online.

• 6/21/09 •
You will find 2 articles written by me in issue 5 of "3D Artist Magazine" which can be bought at any Barnes and Noble in the United States. The magazine is also sold in most other countries on the planet earth.

• 6/18/09 •
I won 4th place in the "Its Art Mag" Control of Nature challenge... won no software but it was worth it.

• 6/15/09 •
Two new renderings have been added into the "Exterior 3D Section". One of which that was just completed for a firm in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

• 6/1/09 •
My rendering "City By The Water" has just been selected as "Editors Choice and Image of the Week" at 3D Artist Online

• 5/14/09 •
I have been contacted by 3D Artist Magazine and asked to write a 6 page article.

• 4/23/09 •
I have been recently featured in "Autodesk Area". I have also won another CG Arena award. This time for "As Humans Control Nature".

Testimonials

Ryan's duties as a 3D Technical Artist were superior and it was evident with the work he created. From simple forms to complex master planning work Ryan approached the task with focus and professionalism that was exemplified in his quality of work and attention to detail. I would rank him as one of the best visualists I have ever had the pleasure to work with.
-Trent J. Cito, RLA
RNL Design

Ryan Knope has provided Prestige Development Inc. the artwork for our marketing packages and advertising required to sell our multimillion dollar homes.  His rendering of our homes and floor plans have brought to life an otherwise average blue print.  Having the ability to present to our prospects a realistic interpretation of what their home will look like has been an instrumental part of our success and we consider Ryan to be an intrinsic part of that process.
-Alan Klatsky, CEO
Prestige Development Inc.

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I recommend Ryan Knope. In his position as 3D Artist here at Rockland Studios, Ryan did an outstanding job and was a major asset to our organization. He has endless knowledge in the area of visualization, is extremely organized, can work independantly and follows through to ensure that the job gets done.
-ErikVerleger - Creative Director
Rockland Studios

Mr. Knope has been a compliment to my office and I would recommend him for any visualization position regarding interiors, exteriors, and related fields of design.
-L.j.link jr. inc.

 

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