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Experience
FREELANCE PRODUCER / MULTIMEDIA GENERALIST / ANIMATOR
Supervised and produced videos, 2D/3D computer animation, CGI/photographic effects, marketing materials and other multimedia products for theatrical feature motion pictures, television, commercials, infomercials, and industrial media projects. Clients have included Netflix, Nickelodeon, ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, Disney, Boeing, Kaiser Permanente, Nissan, and National Geographic.
(Freelance, 2005 to present)
SUPERVISING PRODUCER Supervised all production/post-production for Pyros Pictures, Inc., a video, computer animation and visual effects company
Produced and directed numerous video and multimedia projects, both in-house and on location,
including photography/videography and photo/video/audio editing
Created hundreds of 3D and 2D computer animations for:
- Visual effects in feature films, television, and commercials
- Computer games
- Infomercials
- Industrial videos
- Architectural pre-visualizations
- Re-enactments and animated presentations for courtroom trials
Created CGI and artwork for magazine covers, print ads, and brochures.
Managed promotional activities for company, including demo reels, brochures, and ads.
Mentored in-house animation artists, and developed company training materials.
Created CGI and artwork for magazine covers, print ads, and brochures.
Designed and managed company web site, as well as web sites for various clients.
Managed a 14 camera Motion Analysis® optical motion capture system, including face and
body performance capture, motion data cleanup, hierarchical solving, re-targeting, and
application to 3D computer models. Developed a complete and efficient pipeline from marker
placement strategy to final integration with computer characters and props.
(Pyros Pictures, Inc., 1993 to 2005
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY Served as Cinematographer and A-camera operator for a 35mm science fiction feature film.
Designed and created sets and set pieces, including dozens of control panels / computer screens.
(Freelance, 1992 to 1993)
PRODUCER / DIRECTOR / EDITOR Founded Victory International Productions, an independent production company to produce faith-based family films and videos, which have been distributed worldwide on six continents in many languages. These productions have:
- Received numerous awards and citations.
- Been among the first of their kind dubbed and released in both Mainland China and the former Soviet Union.
Supervised pre/mid/post-production of all projects and personnel.
Never exceeded a budget, nor missed a deadline.
Brought all films in on a shooting ratio well below industry standards at substantial savings.
Achieved excellent production value with incredibly small budgets, with careful planning and
effective motivation of employees.
Created and managed successful advertising campaigns and production of promotional materials
(posters, flyers, ad slicks, trailers, etc.)
(Victory International Productions, 1980 to 1992)
International Awards
“Silver Angel” award from Religion in Media, Hollywood, California.
Eight “Crown” nominations & awards, including “Best Picture” and “Best Director.”
Software Used
Video/Audio: Adobe Premiere, Davinci Resolve, Adobe Audition, Avid Pro Tools
2D/3D CGI: 3DS MAX, Blackmagic Fusion, Photoshop, Mocha, Syntheyes, After Effects
CAD: AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator
Motion Capture: Eva Real Time, Solver, Director Sequencer, ProMotion
Text Layout: Microsoft Word, Quark Express
Web site: NetObjects Fusion, Wordpress, Flash
Personal
5’10”, 175 lbs . . . nonsmoker, nondrinker . . . excellent health . . . FAA licensed pilot . . . biographical listings include “Who’s Who in Entertainment” and “Who’s Who in California.”
Excellent personal and professional references available on request.
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