Aaron Wiesinger
aaron.wiesinger@gmail.com
www.aaronwiesinger.com
(269) 599-1058
Summary of Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge of Autodesk's Maya for modeling, animation and rendering with both software and Mental Ray
- Taught semester of 3D graphics course at Michigan State University
- Variety of experience using Photoshop, Illustrator, Soundtrack Pro, Maya in professional projects and graduate coursework
- Proficient in both PC and Mac environments
Proficient in the following programs:
Maya, 3DS Max, Mudbox, Photoshop, AfterEffects, SoundTrack Pro, MatchMover
Education
Digital Media Art and Technology program, MA, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI (Fall 2006 – Spring 2009)
- Recipient of 2007 MSU CUMREC Fellowship
Computer Information Systems program, BBA, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI (2000 – 2004)
Work Experience
Aaron Wiesinger, [Freelance 3D Illustrator / Animator] Oct 2009 - present
Jackson, MI - Creating animations and illustrations to fit client needs. Clients include Lawrence Berkeley National Labs, Rivet Entertainment, Viviant Design Group, Bryan Christie Design, Design Source, and ROBLOX Corp.
Bryan Christie Design, [Illustrator / Animator] May 2008 - May 2009
Maplewood, NJ - Created a variety of illustrations / animations for magazines and advertising agencies [e.g. WIRED, Fortune, IEEE Spectrum, BBDO (work for BBDO included clients AT&T and FedEx)]. Further introduced Maya into production through training and network rendering setup.
Michigan State University, [Instructor] January 2008 - May 2008
East Lansing, MI - Taught 3D graphics course using Maya to both upper level undergraduates and graduate students.