Brian M. Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Founded over a decade ago Mah Production's main job is to create logo designs. In addition we also do pre and post production work, such as story development.Clients: Conceptual Analytics, University of Cincinnati/ECES Department, Air Force Research Laboratory/Information Directorate, Jellybean Recordings, Inc., Gonzo (GDH).GRAPHIC DESIGN-Created a logo for the 48th Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, hosted by the University of Cincinnati; logo was used on the program book, messenger bag and CD cover-Created a logo and promotional material (poster, coffee mug and messenger bag) for the 44th Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems, which was hosted at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for attendees from 26 countries-Assisted in selecting photographic slides and digital scanning them to be chosen for a CD inner cover, Animetoonz, presents Kikuko Inoue ANIMATION-Created several animated shorts incorporating Motion Capture and 3-D Animation-Created a 3-D Animation short on the Industrial Technology Research Institute in Hsinchu, Taiwan-Successful in creating an animated short film which was later presented at the Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan-Created animated character sheet and story for studio; created character, storyboard, animatic and episode breakdown designs for studioTV PRODUCTION-Experienced in consolidating news and other information onto website-Experienced in setting up camera equipment and assisting production crew during pre-production-Experienced in functioning as Second Camera during production/filming of celebrities at conventions, red carpet events, and one on one interviews-Ability to assist producers during production of in-house studio films by setting up lighting equipment, organizing content to be presented online (YouTube), and controlling the teleprompter-Ability to add English subtitles to Japanese Dialogue during post-production

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Created a logo for NASA Goddard. The logo was used on various promotional materials, such as PowerPoint Presentations. The project was commissioned by Conceptual Analytics. -Used the following computer programs; Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. -The first stage was completing 5 sample logos to present to the client. These elements included; an asteroid, satellite, and the earth as the central theme of the project. -Once a logo design was chosen, the client requested the asteroid, globe, and other elements be created as vector images (Mathematical images). Adobe Illustrator was chosen to assist in designing the vector images.-After all elements were chosen for the logo, a deadline was sent by the client. Regular communication was done via email.-The project was completed ahead of schedule. The client was satisfied by the professionalism done during the production process.

Arlington, Va

My primary job function is to consolidate all of the agency’s news and other information into one web site. Worked as a production assistant by working with the producer to film shows being produced in an in-house studio. These duties included, setting up lighting equipment, organizing content to be presented online (YouTube), and controlling the teleprompter. In addition, designed graphic posters using Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator). -As a WRP (Workforce Recruitment Program) recipient people with disabilities were assigned positions based on his or her area of study. -Primary position was to aid with setting up and taking down audiovisual equipment, such as video cameras, tripods, and lighting. The senior production staff were impressed by my diligence and attention to detail.-As the program progress more tasks were added, such as assisting with the Teleprompter and using a boom mic (recording microphone)

Within 23 Wards, Tokyo, Japan

Wrote articles about Japanese popular culture intended for tourists regarding: fashion, cultural events (Comiket, Tokyo Anime Fair), and other features of events in the Kanto region of Japan. Edited photographs using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. -Worked alongside other professionals to find and photograph any interesting cultural events in the Tokyo area.-Articles were published once a month. The editor was please by how professional my writing.

Within 23 Wards, Tokyo, Japan

Assisted the production crew during pre-production, such as setting up camera equipment. During production, second camera during the filming of celebrities at conventions, red carpet events, and one on one interview. Added English subtitles to Japanese Dialogue during post-production. Edited photographs using adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. -The producer requested me many times as a production assistant to set-up and take down equipment filming A-List celebrities during premiere events.-As a result of my dedication of my work. Promoted to director to help filming several shows, such as the live action premiere of the animated series Dragon Ball: Evolution.

Taiwan

Worked as a research assistant to create a 3-D Animation short of the Research Institute. In addition, created several animated shorts incorporating Motion Capture and 3-D Animation. One animated short film was later presented at Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan. Worked with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Motion Capture (Tri-D), and Alias Wavefront Maya. -Worked with specialists to complete an animated short involving a terracotta horse doing a walk cycle.-The animated project was completed before the deadline.-The animated short was displayed on several events in Taiwan and Japan.

Non-Degree, Art Education

Graduate level classes in Art Education. Relevant Coursework Spring 2010: Intro to Art Teaching/Learning (3.00). Fall 2010: Tchng Visual.

Bfa, Animation

Studied Tradition Animation.

Non-Degree, Japanese Language

Studied Japanese Language and Grammar.

Non-Degree, Web Design, Anatomy Drawing

Studied web design and anatomy traditional drawing (Charcoal and Pastels).

Non-Degree, Art History

Studied Western Art History.