BRIAN WOLFF

3D Modeling, Video Editing, and Rendering

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ABOUT ME

I am a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in Media Arts and Technology with multiple specializations including television broadcasting and camera handling techniques. My passions are audio and video production, 3D animation, computers and dogs.

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CAREER EXPERIENCE

3D ANIMATOR + VISUAL FX SPECIALIST,
LONGWAY PLANETARIUM

January 2019 – September 2022

- Managed and designed the render farm setup
- Oversaw + executed the production of full-dome shows
- Coordinated planetarium staff + attended management meetings
- Promotion included all previous job duties, with expanded roles

CONTENT DEVELOPER,
LONGWAY PLANETARIUM

April 2015 – December 2018

- Maintained theater system, and consulted with vendors
- Managed the distribution of shows and customer troubleshooting
- Produced shows + content in a full-dome format
- Created + edited short videos for marketing distribution

3D ANIMATOR + IT ADMIN,
ABRAMS PLANETARIUM

January 2012 – January 2016

- Administrator for networking + render farm operations
- Performed computer maintenance and IT repair services
- Modeled, rendered, and animated objects in 3DS Max + Maya
- Collaborated with experts at CERN for "Phantom of the Universe."

TEACHING ASSISTANT,
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

August 2013 – August 2014

- Taught software and equipment and helped troubleshoot problems
- Instructed students in camera operation, lighting, + audio
- Responded to requests for assistance with video editing software
- Assisted students in producing television broadcasting studio

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