Jake Downs

Animator of Awesome Ideas 💡

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Hello! 👋

I have been developing applications, websites, games, and cartoons since 2005,
with a dedication to accessibility, inclusion, and the therapeutic uses of technology.

My expertise spans various creative software workflows, distributed source control, and remote collaboration.

I'm drawn to projects involving AI and cross-platform XR experiences.

If my background aligns with your needs for AI+XR projects, please reach out!

Selected Work

Projects

Apps, tools, and creative experiments

Into3D Media Player for Nreal

Into3D Media Player for Nreal

A 3D Video player based on libvlc for Nreal AR Glasses.

Play Store · GitHub

Unity (C#, GLSL) Android (Java)
MPV3D for Leia Lume Pad

MPV3D for Leia Lume Pad

A fork of the MPV video player with extra features to support Leia Lume Pad's glasses-free 3D display.

GitHub

Android (Java, Kotlin, GLSL)
Virtual Virtual Boy

VVB: Added Leia Lume Pad Support

A fork that became a now-merged PR adding Leia Lume Pad glasses-free 3D support to VVB. Helped prepare the app for release on the Leia App Store.

Pull Request on GitHub

Android (Java, Rust, GLSL)
Citra Looking Glass Portrait Shader

Citra: Looking Glass Portrait Shader + ReShade Addon

A GLSL Shader for Citra that works with Looking Glass Portrait, and a ReShade Addon that normalizes depth buffers for use with other Addons. Enables Citra support for ReFract via ReGlass.

GitHub: jakedowns/reshade-shaders

C++ GLSL

3D Modeling Reel 2021

3D modeling, texturing, rigging, and animation showcase.

Blender Gravity Sketch Nomad Sculpt Zbrush

Cup Game Prototype

A Unity game prototype where you control a coffee cup trying to get coffee to the table while it's still hot.

DevLog YouTube Playlist

Unity (C#) Game Dev Prototype / MVP

Puppet Studio VR DevLog

A Unity VR prototype where you create puppets and record them using studio lighting and cameras.

DevLog YouTube Playlist

Unity (C#) VR Dev Prototype / MVP

Blender + Leia Camera Rig Tutorial

A short tutorial on synchronizing camera settings in the Leia Blender Camera Rig using Drivers.

Video Production Blender (Python) Technical Writing 3D Modeling

The Rain | 2D/3D Hybrid Animated Music Video

A music video project produced in 2011. Funding ran out before completion.

Video Production Animation Illustration Storyboarding Script Writing