JB Lamont

J.B. was born in 1973.
Martha's Vineyard has long been known as an artists' community. There is a wealth and depth of artistic talent of all genes on the Vineyard. JB Lamont is at home both on the island and with computers. JB is truly a new media artist.
What is new media art? Good question. Let's ask the multimedia artist and musician JB Lamont. " This new art in 3 Dimensions has opened up more then just animations that we see at the box office. This new form of Computer art is really starting to take off. With a plethora of 3D programs from consumer to professional anyone can learn ways to express themselves. There are many things to learn about the science of 3D but with diligence, anyone can create beautiful and awe inspiring works of art. Remember, you can create entire worlds right at your fingertips."

JB received a degree in communications and produced a weekly TV show prior to coming to the Vineyard. JB summered on Martha's Vineyard growing up, so when he was asked to join a film company as their senior editor six years ago, he moved to the island full time. In that timeframe the company has won over 18 national awards and international for film making. In JB's free time he is a drummer for a local band and enjoys mixing audio tracks for the band and creating new 3D images of various kinds. This is the latest hotspot in the artworld today. At ArtBasel Miami Beach in December only a few of the galleries from around the world were showing 3D art. In addition, JB is also one of the creative minds behind a new island based company Longpoint Solutions. JB provides the video, DVD authoring, editing and graphic design expertise for companies, individuals and non-profits to create their own promotional DVD's and shorts.

JB creates new worlds via animation. The backgrounds, people and lighting is all thought through and put together using various animation programs. "I thinks it's incredible that I can create creatures and people that move at my command from a blank screen", although he admits it takes alot of his free time as he has been teaching himself these programs usually late at night. Right now I'm working on a short about a shark and sea creatures around Martha's Vineyard. A island kid will be the voice of the shark. In addition, he is also creating still photo renderings from animation. " I have total control from where the sun is in my shot, to where my actor stands, to what time of day and how the tide comes and goes. You will be seeing alot art coming from 3D renderings sooner rather then later. The artist is in total control of the medium."