Eric T Elder Email & Phone Number

Santa Monica, Ca, Us

Los Angeles , Ca, Us

LA Game Project LeadAssist in the development & implementation of the Game Art & Design curriculum to all 15 participating Community colleges in the LA region.Lead the construction of regional eSports arena and development of inter-campus league.

Online Worlds was create to design and build virtual worlds for movie and TV IP

Chatsworth, California, Us

Manages all art resourcesDevelops concepts for new gamesGame Titles :Buffalo Power Wolf PowerIce VikingsCleopatra's RichesFroggerDragon DreamsNaughty or NiceIrish GoldAmerican DreamGiant MammothShot ClockFunday Night FootballBurnin LoveGreta's Biergarten

Orange, Ca, Us

Lead a XR production laboratory pilot partially funded by an Epic Mega Grant.Students worked as teams to build VR prototypes using Unreal engine for the Meta Quest 2.Taught a original course entitled “World Building - Creating & Designing Story Worlds,” a study of the top multi-category franchise blockbusters and their key elements that defined them as mega 360 entertainment. Assigned students into groups to develop their own story world as a final project.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

 Identify LMU|SFTV alumni associated in the field of immersive media Research and provide recommended specifications and budget for an immersive media lab Define and document requirements for a 'start-up' lab program Identify and document potential grant opportunities Attend meetings with the Dean, Sr. Director of Development, and potential sponsors/donors Recommend guests for a speaker series  Provide monthly status reports and updates to the Dean

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Taught an original course entitled “World Building - Creating & Designing Story Worlds,” a study of the top multi-category franchise blockbusters and their key elements that defined them as mega 360 entertainment. Assigned students into groups to develop their own story world as a final project.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

 Developing creative concepts and pitches for interactive VR and games based on major movie and TV IP Setting up pipeline and infrastructure for interactive VR development in Unreal 4 and Unity Leading and managing team of art and programming resources in the creation and development of cutting edge interactive VR experiences and games Creating design schemes and experience for interactive VR Researching new, classic and existing immersive world and game play IP for potential VR development

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Developing and enhancing pipelines for high end VR and VFX production for maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Develop concepts and create presentations for VR projects.

Chatsworth, California, Us

Managed and led all art resources to successfully complete 24 published games within two years, on time and on budget. Built art team from eight resources to over 35 in less than one year. Created new pipeline efficiencies that increased productivity by 25%. Developed proposals for titles and themes of all games; oversaw development of all art assets including animation; and worked with game designers to develop and test gameplay and mechanics. Introduced CG graphics into the development pipeline. Created the company’s first CG animated character from concept to completed animation. Introduced company to the Unity 3D game engine which became standard and greatly enhanced company’s game production pipeline and game development innovation.Game Titles:Tutti FruttiBonus FactoryFreak OutTwist & ShoutMoon RocksMars MinerCashfish Noodlin'Cheatin HeartFairy GoldShining StarsPrize PiratesGiant MammothRoad HogsPsychedelic 7'sGolden Gadget Series : Bells & Bars, Flaming Cherries, Sapphire 7'sRed Hot LottoMob Money

Ca, Us

Planned and produced special events in partnership with major production studios. Advised and consulted 12 Game degree programs in Western Region. Conducted research on trends in the gaming industry to make recommendations to California Curriculum. Worked with major entertainment companies including Disney, Sony, Activision, and Valve to create unique and highly effective game and speaker based marketing events. Actively developed professional relationships through conferences, meetings, events, and introductions. Action-planned large projects and goals into strategic objectives

Ca, Us

Executive Producer of Game Wizards Video Game Production Team, with oversight and responsibility for all phases of project development, from concept through completion. Continuously refined curriculum to match industry standards by conducting regular advisory meetings with industry professionals. Achieved an overall all 90% placement in gaming industry for graduates, with many quarters achieving 100% placement. Acquired all resources needed to achieve production goals within set time frames. Produced 26 game MODS in Unreal, Crysis, Steam and Unity.  Managed up to eight simultaneous teams working on different game projects, with some teams consisting of over 100 students. Led all team meetings to facilitate communication across all disciplines. Liaison between game industry professionals to bring exposure and credibility to the program

Ca, Us

Executive Producer/Creator-Game Wizards, a special course designed to provide students with the experience of working in a professional game development environment. Managed and developed over 20 faculty members and 600 students. Assisted in creation, development and curriculum review to ensure course content was current and up to date with industry requirements and standards. Produced 6 award winning animated short films and directed two of them.

Ca, Us

As Faculty, taught animation production courses: Storyboard, Animation Production, Layout

Us

Draw key animation poses for all characters

New York, Ny, Us

MTV AnimationDrew all characters’ key poses to model for overseas animation.