I'm Iain Lobb, former Head of Interactive at Bloc Media, now a freelance Flash / ActionScript developer. I specialise in games, multi-user Flash projects and PaperVision3D content. Below is a small sample of my portfolio. Please drop an email to iainlobb@googlemail.com if you want to say hello. You can also find me on LinkedIn and on my blog.


The Wrong Door PaperVision3D Globe Navigation
The Wrong Door – companion to the BBC Three comedy with PaperVision3D navigation.

Meta4orce - Shock to the system
Meta4orce - Shock to the system PaperVision3D game for the unique interactive TV series.

Zwok!
Zwok! Award-winning multi-user game with 1million registered users.

Meta4orce - The Deadsphere
Meta4orce - The Deadsphere PaperVision3D game for the unique interactive TV series.

Meta4orce - The Deadsphere
Soulcalibur 3 multi-language site for the videogame.

Meta4orce - The Deadsphere
Stackopolis Addictive pixel-art puzzle game; Webby game-of-the-year.

Meta4orce - The Deadsphere
Yoobot kids’ virtual world with an important public health message for BHF.

Expertise

  • Advanced ActionScript 3 including OOP, MVC and design patterns.
  • 9 years experience using Flash, including animation, legacy AS1&2 development, and file size optimisation.
  • 6 years design agency experience including 4 years leading a Flash team.
  • Extensive PaperVision3D experience.
  • Game engine, maths and physics coding and a passion for game design.
  • XML-driven multi-language Flash sites.
  • Experience integrating Flash with PHP, .NET and AMF servers.
  • Extensive experience developing multi-user games and applications with SmartFox and ElectroServer, including JAVA back-end development.
  • Strong visual design sense.
  • 9 years PhotoShop and Illustrator experience.
  • Xbox 360 game development with C# / XNA.
  • Attention to detail and outstanding written English.
  • Driving creative projects through concept, planning and delivery.

Credentials

  • Multiple projects featured in .net, Creative Review and Computer Arts.
  • Work featured in two Taschen books: Web Design Studios 2 and Web Design: Music Sites
  • Interviewed in .net magazine.
  • Awards from BIMA, theFWA, Cannes Lions, IMA, Davey and OneShow.
  • Award nominations from BAFTA and Children’s BAFTA.
  • Webby award for game-of-the-year.
  • Two projects featured on Digg.com front page.
  • Speaker at both London Flash Platform User Group and FlashBrighton.
  • Flash-focused blog with 2000 monthly readers.
  • MediaLab Arts BSc, University of Plymouth - First Class Honours
  • Former employee of Bloc Media, specialmoves and Twofour Group.
  • Worked with many global brands including: BBC, Discovery Channel, EMI, PlayStation, EA Games, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, MTV, The Guardian, Peugeot, Volkswagen and Channel 4.