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Objective
I will provide media companies pieces of music which support and enhance the visual experience for the audience.
Awards
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Recognitions
- Featured as the sole composer in Georgia Straight magazine's Best of Vancouver issue in the article '10 New Film-makers To Watch" (Sept 21, 2006)
- Won Kiwana’s Awards in piano and flute performances (1991-1992)
Experience
Music Composer
Mirage – Simon Fraser University Independent Game
Eir - Game Unreal Tournament Modification (August 2006)
- Implemented electronic sounds and sound design with ethnic and orchestral instruments
Tetra’s Adventure - Game Unreal Tournament Modification (July 2006)
- Composed music to children as the target audience
- Finished cinematic score and menu theme in one day
Chase the Chicken - Game Unreal Tournament Modification (2005 Nov - May 2006)
- Pushed my arranging skills to meet the unique style of music required with limited instrumental samples
- Worked with a number of tight deadlines under pressure
Meadowlands – Independent film (January 2006 – March 2006)
- Wrote the introduction, underscore and ending credits to Monte McNolty's independent film in under one week with no revisions needed
- Met the high standards of the director and was able to create desired cues
- Currently requested to work on his next independent film
Sixth Age: A New Spirit - Independent Game (November 2004 – April 2005)
- Original engine real-time strategy game
- Wrote the main theme for Sixth Age which influenced and inspired the production of the game
Bear game – Untitled/Unfinished (2002)
- Worked with Sheridan College students and a 3D modeler from Frantic Films
- Worked remotely with the team over the Internet
- Completed Orchestrated scores
Lab Audio Instructor/Tutor - Art Institute of Vancouver (2006-2008)
- Instruction focused highly on electronic music and composition (sound design, programming, Logic Pro 7) composition/arranging and piano. Tutored Garritan Personal Orchestra, FM7, MAX/MSP, Pro Tools, EXS24. Reaktor, Waves plug-ins, Native Instrument plug-ins, Kontact, Peavy and Oram consol, RADAR, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, DVD Studio Pro, various out board gear
Audio Substitute Instructor - Art Institute of Vancouver (2006-2008)
- Instructed on Digital Music Theory in Logic Pro 7, Synthesis, composition
- Instructed on Digital Studio Systems – Digital Studio environment, focused on Midi sync
Manager - Art Institute of Vancouver (2007-2008)
- Managed tutors in film, game art and design, visual effects and animation programs
- Performed administrative duties
Assets
- Versatile – Ability to reproduce any genre of music while keeping it unique and distinctive.
- Very tech savvy – Troubleshoots various software and hardware such as Logic, Protools & various recording studio gear
- Takes initiative with in a team – Completed 2 game projects and finished them during my education within 1 year with at least 20 people; co-composed and worked with directors
- Challenges – Took initiative to learn MAX/MSP
- Leadership skills – Liaison for group projects in school
Education
The Art Institute of Vancouver – Burnaby (2004-2006)
Professional Recording Arts Diploma 2006
- Achieved Academic Achievement Award in The Art Institute of Vancouver
- Elected twice to represent Art Institute of Vancouver for Open House (2006)
- Participated in game students demo reel 2006
- Participated in 2005 and 2006 teaching Digital Music Technology during the S.W.E.A.T program
Queen’s University (2003-3004)
- Studied music and psychology
Memorial University (2002-2003)
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