Bert Vrusch Email & Phone Number

Utrecht, Netherlands

Amersfoort

HU Associate Degree "Digital Technology & Media" prepares students during a 2-year hybrid course to be ready for jobs in a technical Broadcast ICT & Media environment.For Hogeschool Utrecht, Bert insisted on introducing NEP's Augmented Reality into the curriculum program. In collaboration with Jeffry van der Heul and Arjan Robert an educational AR playground has been established, providing students with an in-depth understanding of realtime Zero Density projects at Mediapark's Studio 4 / The Hulk.HU University of Applied Sciences is a knowledge organisation. Through high-quality teaching and research we work to innovate and professionalise professional practice and develop personal talent.

Freelancing as a VFX Producer/Artist in the Northern European post-production industry. With a sharp eye for CGI detail, Bert knows how to build a coherent team and motivates people to reach new levels of artistic proficiency. Streamlining these processes needs a good understanding of the post-production pipeline, in all its specific aspects. He's familiar with PM tools like Ftrack, Farmer's Wife and Shotgun.In order to maintain a high level of 3D Visualization, he's also teaching Maya Foundation Classes at the Animation Workshop in Viborg, Denmark.https://www.behance.net/vrusch

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Viborg, Denmark

The Animation Workshop/VIA University College (TAW) enjoys a strong and wide reputation due to the top educations provided for the international film industry, yet we are much more than a school. Founded in 1988 by Morten Thorning - Ranked internationally as one of the #20 best Animation Schools.https://animationworkshop.via.dk/

Utrecht Area, Netherlands

Teaching 101 & 201 versions of Eduvision's Maya CourseBuilding tailormade training for companies, individuals and organisations

Independent Films Nederland BVConcept, Modeling & Animation of 3D IdentFarmhouse TV & Film ProductionsConcept, Modeling & Animation of 3D IdentScreenpartners TV & Film ProductionsConcept, Modeling & Animation of 3D IdentRooftop Film DistributionConcept, Modeling & Animation of 3D IdentRedBad - The MovieModeling & Animation of 3D Teaser

Accepted a job offer as a Senior Designer at Firepond Inc. a Massachussetts based Software company, specialized in selling software components for Sales optimization. In Naarden (the European HQ) he built up the entire Interactive Design department from scratch, building the equivalent of an already existing ID Team in Minneapolis counting more than 25 designers, art directors and UI developers.After one year he moved into the role of ID Manager Europe & Asia, managing the ID team to supply image material to Firepond offices in London, Paris, Düsseldorf, Basel, Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur. Serving worldwide clients such as General Motors, Sikorsky Aircraft, Freightliner, FORD, Renault, Scania, Ricoh, Sara Lee and Compaq. In addition to frequent travelling and conferencing with ID colleagues from the US, the department had to stay in contact with development contractors in Minsk (Belarus).

Working as a Motion Graphics Artist & Audio editor at Design Domain – formerly known as Draft DesignHouse / The Netherlands. Our top-range clients were Philips Medical Systems, The Rothmans Group (Dunhill, Peter Stuyvesant, Pall Mall), Philips DAP (Domestic Appliances and Personal Care) and the Dutch Ministry of Traffic. Applying a wide range of Mac software, working in a team with approx. 20 Graphic Designers and Project Managers.Firmly trained in ElectricImage Animation System software, Adobe Photoshop and Audio Editing. 3D Modeling took place using Autodessys’ FormZ software. Developed a solid understanding of QuickTime Movie compression codecs (incl. QuickTime VR) and applying these in CD-Rom, Multimedia and Web productions.

Joined the ‘SYN Marketing Communication Group’ in the Netherlands, exploring possibilities and combinations of fullscreen Motion Video and Philips CD-I. Initiated a fully operational Production Suite for SYN Partners, focussing on the integration of high quality 3D Graphics and the medium CD-I.

Angouleme

Accepted an internship at the Centre National de Bande Dessinée et de l’Image (CNBDI Angouleme, FRANCE), followed by signing a 2 year contract working as a 3D Modeller / Animator at the local D.I.N (Departement d’Imagerie Numérique) using TDI Explore software on SiliconGraphics Personal IRIS workstations. For modeling, the department used Patch and 3Design, the module that - in a later stage - would be sold as part of the Alias PowerAnimator suite. Next to 3D graphics production responsible as software trainer, assisting members of the MA ISCA group and D.E.S.S.I.N. (Diplome d’Etudes Superieures Specialisées en Imagerie Numerique). Offline Video Editing took place in an Abekas A60 Suite.

Ba, Image And Media Technology

Started with Commodore Amiga's in 1986. Using software like Turbo Silver, Videoscape and Sculpt 3D. Graduated with Cubicomp PictureMaker.

Education record

Education record

Atheneum

Gymnasium