With an artistic career spanning 27 years, artist and author Michael Ingrassia has worked on many game development cycles and Discovery Channel documentaries in the 3D industry. His work and profile has been featured in several publications such as 3D World and Computer Arts magazines. Over the last several years, Michael has dedicated his career to focusing on training and educating the next generation of 3D artists in the industry. He is currently a senior Maya and ZBrush instructor at the 3D Training Academy (www.3DTA.com) in Seattle, Washington where he develops classroom training courses on advanced 3D techniques. Most recently he has become a consultant for 3D training facilities as well as the author of "Maya for Games" for Focal Press Publications as well as an instructor for the Virtual Training Company.