Brett J. Murrah

26 Beverly Drive

Southington, CT  06489

860.276.1205

3d@brettmurrah.com

    

 

     OBJECTIVE

      I am seeking a position that will allow me to utilize my 3d animation and modeling skills, as-well-as enhance my knowledge and experience in the visual effects field.

 

        EDUCATION

        Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, Connecticut

        Graduated: 1995     Emphasis:  Mass Media      Minor concentration:  Art     

 

        ACTIVITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS

        Silver screen award in the 1998 International Film and Video festival.  I served as art director, animator, and modeler in this 10 minute video shown world-wide.

 

        I took second place in the state-wide Digital Video Expo, sponsored by the Connecticut Higher Education Telecommunications Association (CHETA), on May 17, 1995.  My video presentation consisted of experimental computer animations done with Lightwave 3.5 on a Video Toaster 4000.

 

        3D/COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE

              

                PC / Windows:   Lightwave 3d, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects

                                                Maya, Photoshop                                        

 

 

      EMPLOYMENT

     Jan. 2003 to Present

Freelance 3d artist

 

 

 

·  Clients include:

- Soccerclinics.com

- The International Coaches Association    http://www.theica.com/

- Camelot Communications

- The Haymond Law Firm  (TV Commercial)

- Thoracic Park:  Alternative Health  Chiropractic & Acupuncture  (LOGO / TV)

 

 

     August 1995  to December 2005

Computer Animator/Compositor/Editor

 

Exploria Productions, Hartford, Connecticut

 

 

 

·  Art director for award-winning videos using Lightwave 3d

·  Model and Animate all aspects of sequences, logos, effects, etc.

·  Edit 3-10 minute medical videos for output to DVD, internet, and interactive CD’s.

·  Character animation using Maya.

·  Character animation/models for biological and medical videos using Lightwave 3d

·  Produce videos for top pharmaceutical companies and distributed around the world

 

      February-May, 1995

Internship for the Connecticut Department of Social Services

Media Center, Hartford, Connecticut

 

 

 

·  Independently operated Video Toaster 4000 software capable of creating video presentations including computer animation, graphics, character generation, editing, etc.

 

· Shot and edited tapes used in videos pertaining to state welfare programs

 

 

 

 

 

 

References Available Upon Request