My name is Mirko Haenssgen, I'm 22 years old and I live in Leipzig Germany. I study Information Technology with the main emphasis on digital media (Master) at the University of Applied Sciences (Leipzig).
Since spring 2008 I also work as a freelance 3D-artist.

I've started working in the game-industry as a trainee at FAKT-Software in summer 2005. After the internship was over they offered me to continue creating 3D models and textures as a freelancer.

In 2005 I started studying Information Technology with the main emphasis on digital media (Bachelor) at the University of Applied Sciences in Leipzig.

In 2007 I worked as a trainee at Rocketbox Studios in Hannover. During that time I also gathered ideas for my Bachelor thesis. I finished my studies successfully in summer 2008.

My tasks in the projects I have worked on, were different and included modelling/sculpting, texturing, rigging, animating and rendering. To name a few of theese projects:

Black Prophecy (2007 - 2008)
Complete Animals (2007 - 2008)
Crazy Machines 2 (2006 - 2007)
Gunship Apocalypse (2005 - 2006)
and some more...

I have a broad knowledge of graphic software like 3D Studio Max, ZBrush, Photoshop, Silo and Cinema 4D. Since I study IT I also have general skills in programming, mainly scripting languages. From time to time I like creating scripts for 3DSMax to get things done faster.

Although there is still so much to learn, it's important for me to have other interests like drawing, breakdancing or practising martial arts.

Best regards

Mirko also known as "ko'gen".