Hi There ! I'm Ian Shephard Developer Designer Composer
About Me
About Me
Personal Info
My name is Ian Shephard and I have been a web & game developer for more than a decade.
I have over 15 years experience in design, programming, art and music production, and have a post-graduate diploma in post-production
visual effects.
All have helped me work on short films, published games, and build a broad cross section of skills that have allowed me to run
and manage two game studios and two web/SaaS companies.
I play a very active part in the local game development scene, being one of the organisers of ChchGameDev, we help support Christchurch based game developers, provide monthly meet ups, and bring in both national and international guest speakers to help improve our local game development scene. I have also been a speaker at NZGDC (New Zealand Game Developers Conference), talking about tips and tricks to running small or one man studios, and have also previously tutored small groups of young people entry level game programming and 3D art.
Music is also a big part of my life. I love writing music of all genres and have had several gigs on small games and short films. More information for this can be found in the portfolio section.
Experience
Education
Skills
Creative Director - Cloudfire Studios
2014 - PresentCloudfire Studios is a Christchurch based, independent game development studio specializing in creating engaging, beautiful, interactive entertainment for the mass market. We aim to raise the profile of New Zealand-based game development by exporting high quality games all over the world.
Our current project is Starport Delta, a space station builder strategy title where players must balance resources, station maintenance and resident requirements.
Designer & Developer - Primeval Games
2018 - PresentPrimeval Games is a Christchurch based independent game development studio developing their fledgling game Tony Slopes, an insane downhill racer on the most rediculous vehicles you can imageine. Humpback whales, shopping trollies with skiis on? Sure thing!
Backend Developer - Midnight Concepts
2007 - PresentMidnight Concepts is a Christchurch based web development company that offers specialised website and web app development services.
Digital Video Post Production Post Grad - Christchurch Polytech
2015 - 2018Completed a year long post graduate diploma in CG special effects and compositing.
Small Business Management Diploma - Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
2011 - 2015Completed a year long part time diploma in small business management.
Unreal Engine
Unity
Autodesk 3D Studio Max
Adobe Photoshop
Substance Painter
HTML & CSS
JavaScript & JQuery
PHP
15+
Years Experience
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Starport Delta
- Company : Cloudfire Studios
- Used Technologies : Unreal Engine, 3D Studio Max, Substance Painter, Photoshop, FLStudio
Starport Delta is a space station builder where players must balance resources, station maintenance and resident requirements. Juggle the needs of your population against expanding and dealing with whatever space throws your way.
I have been responsible for the joint gameplay design, concept, 3D art, 2D art, sound and music.
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Tony Slopes
- Company : PrimevalGames
- Used Technologies : Unreal Engine, 3D Studio Max, Substance Painter, Photoshop, FLStudio
Jump into the world of Tony Slopes and race a whole host of utterly useless (but entertaining) vehicles across some of the most ridiculous and terrifying downhill terrains. Put your pedal to the metal, or whatever your vehicle’s equivalent is... and find that thrill-seeking experience you’ve been so longingly craving. Whether you’re riding a rubber dingy, an office chair or a humpback whale, we advise you to keep all hands inside the vehicle at all times!
I have been responsible for the game design, mechanics programming, networking, and partly 3D art, 2D art, sound and music.
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Rampage Arena
- Company : Cloudfire Studios
- Used Technologies : Unreal Engine, 3D Studio Max, Substance Painter, Photoshop, FLStudio
Rampage Arena is a high speed, physics-based, multiplayer PvP arena game where players roll and
smash balls into each other with the goal of domination by destruction of all opponents.
The development of Rampage Arena is currently on hold. We will be continuing development in
the future, and the next opportunity to play Rampage Arena will be posted here when details are available.
I have been responsible for the joint gameplay design, concept, 3D art, 2D art, sound and music.
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Valleys Between
- Company : Little Lost Fox
- Used Technologies : Unity
Valleys Between is a game about creating life and balance in a forgotten world.
Shape the land at your fingertips, discover relationships within nature and develop communities.
Create a thriving, beautiful world and watch it grow.
I have been responsible for assisting their tech artist with the creation of the more complex shaders and special effects like the world bending, water effects, and optimised background details.
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Animosity
- Company : Red River Studios
- Used Technologies : FLStudio
How many raccoons does it take to fire a cannon? What is the maximum transport range of a trash can? Do you trust weasel? Answer these important questions in Animosity: a procedurally-generated platformer that takes you from the fires of revolution to the edge of space. You play as a special red-tailed raccoon who must liberate the species from the angry ape menace. Join together to fight tooth and nail, bolt and bullet against those who want you dead.
I have been responsible for writing all the music to specification.
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