   Game Dev Think Tank
Team name:Game Dev Think TankProject name: none yetBrief description:Hello, my name is Nick Rodriguez. I am looking to put together a think tank of passionate game developers of all different skill-sets. As a group, we will design, develop, and sell video games and video game technology using C++ with DirectX/OpenGL. My goal is to bring a group of self-motivated developers together to produce great products that we as well as gamers would love to play. I do have some ideas for beginning projects, but I would like to make any initial concept decisions as a team. Target aim:retail/PC-downloadCompensation:Percentage of potential revenueTechnology:C++DirectX/OpenGLPhotoshop/PainterMaya/3DS Max/Lightwave3DZbrush/MudboxVisual Studio/Dev-C++/Code::BlocksTalent needed:Concept Artist - experience with Photoshop/Painter, strong foundation in the traditional arts (figure drawing, landscape painting, and illustration)Programmer - knowledge of C++, experience with DirectX/OpenGL, understanding of game programming logic, knowledge of 3D engine architecture and systemsMusic Composer - experience with a musical instrument, ability to write original compositions and to create music for various moods or genresSound Engineer - ability to create realistic sound effectsGame Designer - experience with designing games, strong creativity, understanding of the game design process, basic understanding of programming and art fundamentals 3D Artist - fluent in 3DS Max, Maya, Lightwave3D or other top-rate 3D modeling application, knowledge of photoshop, ability to model, texture, or animate next-gen models, ability to translate concepts or reference materials into 3D game content, knowledge of Zbrush or Mudbox is a plus2D Artist - knowledge of Photoshop or other powerful raster-based application, ability to create realistic pixel art, ability to create sprites, tiles, backgrounds, or textures for 2D and 3D gamesWeb Developer - proficiency in XHTML, CSS, and maybe &#106avascript, knowledge of web design fundamentals, ability to produce mock-ups and write HTML/&#106avascript/CSS from scratchTeam structure:Me (Nick Rodriguez) - Project Lead, Programmer, 3d artistWebsite:Currently in developmentContacts:nrodballer13@hotmail.comPrevious Work by Team:noneAdditional Info:If you're interested in joining the team or have questions, please leave comments or email me at nrodballer13@hotmail.com.Feedback:ANY   