Profile
Proto Imaging was founded in 2005 to provide high-end CGI 3D graphics for the industrial, advertising and broadcast markets. We are based in Exeter in South-West England, and our main client base is in the UK, Europe and increasingly South East Asia.
Our team is passionate about digital art and have extensive experience in virtually all aspects of 3D CGI, visual effects and design. All projects are bespoke; we will liaise with the client to create the optimum result for your requirements and resources - creating CGI to visually communicate you creative visions, concepts and products.
Since its inception, the business has branched into several other highly specialised sectors including aerospace, defence, marine, energy and pharmaceuticals. To provide for the increased technical demands of these industries, we formed Defence Imaging as a sub-division to Proto Imaging. Working in parallel, Defence Imaging offers the additional specialist knowledge required to assist large in-house product development teams.
The Team
We have considerable in-house expertise and experience in all aspects of 3D CGI, visual effects, and design. Always at the forefront of computer graphics technology, our team members have all previously worked at leading CGI facilities and design studios, including Pinewood Film Studios. Our knowledge is both broad and deep and we handle all projects with professionalism and flair.
We are fully UK based and do not out-source without the client's consent. Where the scope of a project may exceed our expertise, we have a portfolio of specialists that can be brought in to help fulfil the project if required.
We are accustomed to working under non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and handling commercially sensitive data; our systems are secure and confidentiality is paramount. If further specialist knowledge is required, our Defence Imaging division may be the best option (please call to discuss the options).
James Malloch // Partner
As a 3D computer graphics and design specialist, James has worked in many areas of design and 3D visual effects. Prior to the establishment of Proto Imaging, he notably worked as CGI Lighting Technical Director at Pinewood Film studios. With over twenty years experience in design, he is accustomed to working closely with clients and film directors.
ROBERT CARTER // Partner
Rob Carter has worked in product design, graphics, exhibition design, computer game development and post-production. In a career spanning over twenty-five years, his depth of knowledge and experience of design and 3D CGI Graphics is invaluable. Rob worked in as an industrial designer in his early career.
Technology
We are at the cutting edge of the advancing field of CGI and our founding partners have worked in 3D computer graphics since the 1990s, when CGI was a relatively unknown art form. Our projects are fulfilled with advanced digital tools that include high-end 3D animation and post production software.
Recruitment
Applications are welcome from highly talented 3D generalists to support our team. Prospective candidates must have excellent overall technical and artistic skills, with a representative portfolio or demo reel. Extensive knowledge must be held in at least one high-end industry standard 3D package, and should ideally be proficient in the areas specified below:
Understanding of visual effects pipelines.
Modelling, texturing, shader networks, rigging, lighting, rendering.
3D Animation, but character animation not essential.
2D compositing / post-production.
Bitmap Image editing and manipulation.
EXTERNAL PARTNERS
Experienced and effective Europe-based English copywriting. ACS has written for over 230 organisations in 24 countries, including Airbus, Deutsche Telekom, FedEx, Rolls-Royce and Siemens.
