Interactive Video Helps UAA Promote National Academic Model

It was a tremendous privilege to assist the University of Alaska this year as it sought wide national acceptance for its Student Learning Progress Model. The Model is already enjoying the participation of over 20 colleges and institutions across the country.

Dr. Gary Rice considers the SLPM his greatest life achievement. Dr. Rice is Vice Provost at UAA’s Office of Institutional Research. I first helped the University refine its core messages. I then conceived and produced 3d visualizations to assist Provosts, decision-makers and legislators better understand the  shortcomings of the current graduation-centric model and the merits of a new metric for higher education.

The entire public portion of the media initiative can be seen here.

Alaska 3D Artist: Marry CGI with Photography

These past few weeks I’ve been building a website for a medical alert product (You know, the “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up” people). The ability to create 3d versions of their products has been a real asset. Another thing that’s made a big difference? Integrating 3d with photography. In this image I was able to build a wristband and pendant version of the product, that I married to some stock photography.

Five or six portfolio pieces coming

I’ve had a busy year and haven’t kept my portfolio updated. I’ll be changing that soon. In the meantime I’ve added a sample to one of my secondary web sites.

Anchorage Video Productions is a video-centric site where I feature some of my work.

Riding 3D Animation: My TV Commercial Aired During the Super Bowl in Anchorage, Alaska

What an enjoyable Super Bowl and I received a special treat. During the party a TV Commercial that I built for MTA was aired. Knowing how pricey air time is during the Super Bowl I viewed this as a kind of award.

I conceived, wrote, produced and designed the commercial last Spring for MTA. I was hired by a top Anchorage agency, Walsh Sheppard and worked with Tony Shepherd on the spot. I’m a big football fan and was already in heaven watching the game. Seeing the commercial was a huge honor and treat that made the day very memorable.

The spot, entitled “How Quick Can You Click” celebrates the uber cool MTA online directory. There was no “location” outside of a green screen. I built an entire virtual 3d set and married live actors into the 3d camera perspectives. You can see the commercial in the Ice Cave portfolio. It’s the first sample.