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As a NASA subcontractor, provided 3D modeling and rendering services for variousprojects at Goddard Space Flight Center. Primarily supported development of theautonomous navigation system for the OSAM-1 Mission. Work process involvedconverting 3D assets from CAD source files to the proprietary model formatused in simulations, building any missing or outdated structural components for models based on mechanical drawings and photo references, remodeling excessively detailed geometry to optimize polycounts, and creating dynamically-formed thermal blanketing using Maya nCloth simulations.

Created a series of fitness videos featuring a 3D animated human figuredemonstrating various exercise movements. Tasks included modeling, rigging,and animation for both character and mechanical units. Also responsible forsurface shading, lighting, rendering, and formatting video output.

Joined a stop-motion animation production to digitize sculptures, props, andminiature set pieces using hand-held laser scanners. Assisted in the operationof advanced 3D printing equipment while performing surface cleanup andfinishing on 3D printed characters and objects.

Responsible for leading a video game animation team while sharing theanimation and rigging workload, managing the animation pipeline, and actingas a technical artist to interface between the creative talent and theprogrammers within our division.

Created 3D special effects and character animation sequences to be used asprojected set elements for a college theater production of Macbeth.

Continued development of established course material while teachingintroductory-level courses on using various graphics software packages,including the full Adobe suite, Apple Final Cut Pro, and Cinema 4D.

Collaborated with AVA director, technical assistants, and my academic mentorto run a Summer youth workshop on stop-motion animation. Supportedstudents by building stages and rostrums. Demonstrated use of modeling clayand wire armatures, alternative mediums such as paper cutouts, simple specialeffects, and digital equipment for recording and editing.

Worked in a small team to create 3D art assets and camera animations foryouth science center presentations that were rendered in real-time withstereoscopic projection on specialized Silicon Graphics hardware.

Prepared curriculum and taught a one-week, full-day workshop serving as an introduction to modeling, texturing, animation, lighting, and rendering using Cinema 4D.

Logan, Utah, Us

Developed curriculum and taught several courses on 3D animation, interactive content development, web design, and digital-video.

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Art, Graphic Design Emphasis

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Art, Graphic Design Emphasis

Technical Theatre/Theatre Design And Technology