Summary
A recent graduate from New York University's Center for Advanced Digital Application (CADA) working at Manhattan Center Studios as a video editor/ VFX artist. Looking for opportunities to improve skills and expand professional network.
Education
New York University, New York, NY
Masters of Science Degree Digital Imaging and Design, May 2008
Concentration: 3d Generalist/ Technical Directing
Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ
Bachelor of Arts Degree Communication, May 2006
Concentration: Graphic Design
Tools
XSI, Maya, 3ds Max, Boujou, Zbrush
After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator
Avid Media Composer
Skills
Strongest skills in Lighting and Rendering (Mental Ray), Modeling (Both Organic and Rigid), Compositing
Average Skills in 3d & 2d tracking, texturing, animation
Other Skills in video editing, some rigging using off the shelf tools, some dynamics experience
Work Experience
Video Editor/ Visual Effects Artist
Manhattan Center Studios
Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Entertainment industry
September 2008 – Present
Contract 3d Artist
The Brigade
Animation industry
January 2008 – May 2008 ( 5 months)
Completed over 15 live action visual effects shot within three weeks
Large CG Dominoes were modeled, tracked, dynamically animated, rendered, and composited on live action plates using Boujou, After Effects, and 3d Studio Max
Contract 3d Artist
Thingee Corporation
Privately Held; Animation industry
April 2006 – January 2008 (1 year 10 months)
Created 3d visualizations of howitzers for Picatinny Arsenal using 3ds Max, MentalRay, and After Effects
Created 3d visualizations for pharmaceuticals using 3ds Max, Mental Ray, and After Effects