Brian Bedwell Email & Phone Number

Huntsville, Alabama Area

Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

• Create 3D assets for game-engine-based Simulated Weapons Environment (SWE) trainer for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel executing Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) and Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center.
• Routinely delivered FY 2018 projects on time and on budget.
• Energized creativity and visual effects by introducing innovative software tools, tips and tricks for the game environment to legacy designers.
• Provide detailed input for annual Statements of Work needed to secure government funding.
• Mentor/guide junior team member regarding schedules, priorities, deadlines, tools and tasks.

Huntsville, Alabama Area

• Developed and organized 3D assets associated with Unity-based mobile, Web and desktop applications for Army Aviation Interactive Multimedia Instruction (AAMI) and Grey Eagle and Shadow UAS unmanned aerial systems..
• Estimate project level of effort required by up to 6 technical resources and assure project deliverables are completed on schedule. Develop scopes of work and timelines. Determine product look and feel, make work.
• Craft new processes to enhance visual effects at various learning/training proficiency levels.
• Oversaw production and delivery of 5 interactive applications and multiple program updates/releases.
• Won positive acceptance of a continuing stream of work products despite demanding requirements, short deadlines and long working hours by modeling desired attributes and behaviors for the team.

Huntsville, Alabama Area

• Supported Interactive Multimedia Group projects via 3D modeling and rendering, Flash timeline development, video compositing and production, sound editing and GUI design associated with “Command Post of the Future”.
• Developed 3D and 2D assets for US Army Interactive Multimedia Training (IMI) applications.
• Cut considerable time and cost from the production process—and minimized delays between storyboard completion and narration—by using voice recognition software to predict narration timing.

Maxwell Air Force Base

Coordinated development of multimedia assets for web-based, interactive warfighter training software. Customized GUI screen templates, sourced digital images, used Flash to design architectural visualizations creating a virtual classroom effect. Recorded audio.

Ballston Spa, NY

• Developed 3D renderings and animations for prototype real-time, web-based interactive simulation software facilitating realistic mission-based operations training for nuclear submarine and aircraft carrier.
• Partnered with software developers to deliver flawless and compelling web-based virtual training scenarios appropriate to field operations.
• Leveraged expertise gained in two prior assignments to expand productivity and facilitate collaboration via Deep Exploration™ software tool that enables conversion of engineering CAD drawings into 2D and 3D graphic.

Moorestown, NJ

• Created graphics and animations for interactive radar operator training simulations. Created, organized, stored and accessed digital files, digital images, models, technical drawings, CAD files and photos. Contributed.
• Dramatically reduced production time (and manpower requirements) by securing access to existing Pro-E CAD models, easily converted to 3D renderings for interactive media adaptation via Deep Exploration, used in prior.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Designed/developed interactive graphics and animations for Virtual Courseware Model (VCM) cockpit familiarization course for F–16 fighter customized for a foreign air force. Converted engineering 3D CAD/CATIA models to 3D renderings. Authored technical documentation and course materials including pdf instruction manual incorporating illustrations and help.

Moorestown, NJ

• Designed graphics, 3D models and animations for internal and external stakeholders including US Coast Guard, US Navy and US Department of Energy. Led the visual design process for New Norwegian Frigate (NNF).
• Earned kudos (and performance award) for visually stunning graphics exceeding Lockheed Program Manager’s expectations

Greater St. Louis Area

Developed graphics and animations facilitating US Army Apache Longbow Helicopter interactive training simulations in close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of artists, developers and subject matter experts (SMEs).

Bachelors Of Fine Arts, Computer Graphics And Animation

Studied 3D animation and visual effects.

Cinematography And Film/Video Production