1612 South Glencoe Steet • Denver, Colorado 80222

Phone 303-758-0464 • E-mail jeffery.schomay@colorado.edu

Jeffery D. Schomay

Digital Design from a Fine Arts Perspective

Objective
	To apply creative, artistic skills and technological knowledge, along with a growing fascination for advanced, visual display technologies, to a professional environment where I can create art designed for use, as well as learn existing and developing technologies and processes used in the actual business environment. In addition to being allowed creative freedom and the necessary tools, I would ideally like to have the opportunity to work with technologies that I have thoroughly studied but not had a chance to use, including: lenticular graphics, stereo-optic imaging, virtual reality, holograms, Rapid Prototyping Technology (RPT), and virtual retina display (VRD).
Education
	University of Colorado at Boulder Major: Film Studies and Production GPA: 3.59 George Washington High School International Baccalaureate Program Diploma GPA: 3.9
Skills & Qualifications
	Extensive background in the visual fine arts through schooling, special classes, and personal investigation. Not only technical “how-to”, but also the important “why” art works - a very strong understanding of the underlying psychology of perception. Experience across many different mediums to convey ideas; specializing and focusing on 3D computer graphics. Two year independent study and research on all aspects of computer graphics. Skills have been continued both professionally and for enjoyment and in further studies. Special training in an advanced and in-depth independent study of expert lighting techniques and principles of depth, working closely with Robert Kittilä, a top lighting/cinematography teacher and filmmaker. This study has remarkably improved my work and has fine-tuned the way that I perceive the world around me and critique other art. I would call it my most important influence and training.
Work & experience
	Personal Powered Glider Visualization for Investments 4/03 Full 3D model of proposed PPG for Robert Kittila. Output included alpha-channeled stills, animations, and interactive VRML-style models. Client was very happy and got investors in his project after showing images. Logo Design for The Juggleum Juggling Club in Fort Collins 9/03 We Are Boulder Website 1/00 to 6/00 3D computer graphics, design, animation, VRML, and photography promoting local establishments. Network Photonics 5/02 Digital photography and manipulation. Special Effects and Animations for Films 6/02 to present 3D and 2D effects and animations in place in my own films as well as other student films. Colorado Civil Justice League 6/01 to 6/02 Website design. Special Talent – Being a filmmaker, I have integrated the art form of cinema with my graphics, giving it a professional and artistic edge. This shows through in all of my work. Current Project: Working on a full CG animated black and white short – “Traces of Infinity”, a fantasia-like film, floating through infinity and exploring the death of blank space. Competence over software programs: · PC Windows and Macintosh · 3D Studio MAX, Maya (learning), TrueSpace, Rhino, Bryce · Adobe Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, Illustrator · After Effects · Other standard software programs Computer graphic work submitted to online and magazine contests. Includes Internet Ray-Tracing competition, Computer Graphics World, and Vortex Design. Please see my interesting online portfolio showcasing my work and style at: http://home.comcast.net/~jschomay/