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SKILLS SUMMARY |
Software: Maya, Houdini, 3D Studio Max, ZBrush, Blender , Dr . Queue, Qube, Photoshop, Final Cut, DVD Studio Pro, After Effects, Nuke Programming Languages: MEL (Maya Embedded Language), PHP , HTML, SQL (MySQL), Shell Scripting (BASH), Python, C++ (OpenGL) Operating Systems: Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, Slackware), Windows, Mac OSX |
EXPERIENCE |
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ENGINEER, SMOKE AND MIRRORS |
LONDON ENGLAND, MAY 2008 - AUGUST 2008 |
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Member of four man team responsible for managing technology infrastructure for professional post production facility . Unique challenges include integration into multi lingual, multi national work environment that employed creative professionals from a variety of European countries, and supporting multi lingual operating systems, applications, and hardware. Speci?c initiatives included: developing implementation strategy for improved media format support in workstations in the 3D production pipeline (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.5(RHEL), formats included quicktime reading and writing, divx, ogg, and dvd); implementing support for and conducting error resolution for wacom drawing tablets in Maya for Linux under RHEL; implementing Kickstart based net-boot installation of system software (RHEL) and 3D production tools (Maya, Nuke, Qube) to streamline system support process. |
FREELANCE VIDEO PRODUCER, CARL KEIFER PRODUCTIONS |
PITTSBURGH AND JOHNSTOWN PA, 1998 - PRESENT |
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Owner operator of freelance video production business. Responsible for Producing TV commercials; special event video’s ( weddings, etc.); filming sporting events (football, wrestling, basketball, skateboarding) on both high school and professional levels. Responsible for managing all aspects of shoots, including: hiring and supervising crew; developing all business contracts; acquiring financing; managing and implementing all stages of production using digital production techniques (Final Cut, DVD Studio Pro, Blender , After Effects, Photoshop). |
PROJECT LEAD/TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, MISFIT TOYS STUDIOS |
PITTSBURGH PA, MAY 2006 - AUGUST 2006 |
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Designed and implemented workflow and technical procedures for 3D modeling and animation, special effects editing and forensic crime scene simulation admitted as evidence in a homicide trial. Responsible for: technical directing (designing and implementing 3D production toolchain, rigging and animation, designing final rendering pass); final compositing and DVD compilation; developing concept art, 3D models, textures and scripting for FPS video game using Half Life 2 game engine; training and mentoring of interns in 3D techniques. Technologies used included Maya, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, After Effects, Half Life 2 game engine. |
HEAD OF WEB TECHNOLOGIES, WORLD WIDE ACCESS |
JOHNSTOWN PA, JUNE 2000 - SEPTEMBER 2002 |
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Creative director and head designer . Responsible for designing and implementing web sites for clients (educational institutions, sporting goods manufacturers, financial institutions, retail businesses, etc); managing development process; collaborating with clients to develop requirements; hiring artists and designers; hiring and managing design teams for larger client projects. Technologies included Adobe Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, Dreamweaver , HTML, Javascript, Flash, CGI scripting. |
PRODUCTION STAFF, PEAK MEDIA L LC. ( FOX 8 ABC 23 ) |
JOHNSTOWN PA, JANUARY 2000 - MAY 2000 |
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Cameraman and video effects specialist. Responsible for filming nightly news footage, constructing graphics on site, working on location to produce news stories. Responsible for meeting strict deadlines under often adverse and challenging conditions. |
EDUCATION |
B.A. Media and Professional Communications |
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