Zac North
Email: znorth@z-machines.com

INFO
I work in an indie industry and as such am required to fill many roles. I consider myself very good at problem-solving and pick up new software fast. I can adapt to many environments and, usually, whatever role is needed by the job. I can quickly adapt to new skills. I would be perfectly happy serving in any of the roles I have in the past.

SKILLS
• Team building
• Design
• Production
• Direction
• Environment art
• 3D modeling
• Texture design

WORK EXPERIENCE
Search for the Springs of Kehlbet Team
(2004 - Present)
• In 2004 Jonathan Harkes and I started this team with the intention of creating a MYST fangame
• We both act as directors, lead designers, producers, and environment artists. Other team members that we have recruited handle additional production and environment art, as well as acting, programming and character art
• The team has grown and now has around 10 members, working with the Guild of Writers
• The game, Search for the Springs of Kehlbet, is going to be released in Fall 2009 as a modification for URU. It will most likely be released on the "MYST Online Restoration Experiment" incarnation of the game

Guild of Writers
(September 2007 - Present)
• Helped found this group in September 2007
• The Guild of Writers is a group working to extend MYST Online: URU Live by Cyan Worlds, Inc.
• We are endorsed by Cyan and are currently working with them to add content to their new venture, MYST Online Restoration Experiment (MORE)

Vidya Now
(June 2008 - Present)
• Cofounded this subsidiary of Authentic Experiences in June 2008
• Vidya Now provides game news, reviews and opinions from the heart of two industry vets and their contributors

Authentic Experiences, Inc.
(June 2005 - Present)
• Founded the company in June 2005
• Founded on the premise that passion is a must to create a good game or product
• Have worked on creating new, creative adventure game properties
• Currently taking a break to work at the Guild of Writers, will be resuming duties here next year

SOFTWARE
• Blender 3D
• Photoshop
• Genetica 2.5 and 3
• PyPRP (the open-source exporter for Cyan's Plasma engine that my colleagues reverse-engineered and developed)

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Web design