Thomas S. Frisch

35A NE Tillamook

Portland, Oregon, 97232
503.335.3670
tomk@evl.uic.edu


 
Objective
 
  • Career in the field of visual effects, video post production, animation, and interactive multimedia.

    • Education
     
    M.F.A. Electronic Visualization Laboratory (EVL), University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), 1997 Present.
    Creating virtual reality (VR) application in the CAVE™ environment to explore relationships between electronic music and collaged video streams over 3D models.  Overhauling EVL’s web site with updated design philosophy.  Maintaining and recommending purchase of video and audio equipment, as well as supporting multi-way collaborative VR applications with off site components.  Other coursework includes stop motion animation, art video, photography and electronic music.

    B.F.A. Art Media Studies Computer Graphics, Cum Laude, Syracuse University May, 1997.

    Diploma, The Blake School, Minneapolis June, 1993.
     

    Technical Skills

    Software:Alias PowerAnimator, Adobe AfterEffects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Macromedia Director,
     Opcode StudioVision, Opcode Max, Digidesign ProTools
    Languages: C, OpenGL, Java, Lingo, Pascal, HTML, VRML
    Hardware:  SGI, Macintosh, PC, Media 100, AVID Xpress, Hi8 video cameras, stop motion film, A/B Roll Edit Suite,  still cameras (35mm, meduim and 4x5 view), digital and analog synthesizers, samplers, sequencers.
     

    Experience

    Research Assistant,  EVL , UIC. 1998 - Present

  • Set up and maintain extensive video and audio systems for VR applications.
  • Research and install Non-Linear Editing System into existing Betacam edit suite.
  • Maintain and upgrade digital audio and midi edit suite.
  • Support tele-immersive distributed VR applications audio and video components.

    • Teaching Assistant/System Administrator, Art Department, UIC, 1997 - 1998

  • Administered undergraduate SGI lab.
  • Assisted students with OpenGL animation and VR applications.

    • Computer Effects Supervisor/Video Post Production,  Giraffe Film Company, Minneapolis, MN .    1996 - 1997

  • Managed compositing and effects for feature length video release.
  • Designed and created special effects.
  • Created over 300 background plates.

    • Multi Media Production , Syracuse Univeristy Educational Resource Development Center, 1996 - 1997

  • Designed and created interactive testing software.
  • Coded and beta tested Lingo.

    • Multi Media Production ,  Connecting Images Inc., St. Paul .1995 - 1996

  • Programmed and beta tested Lingo.
  • Managed audio and video implementation and support.
  • Provided cross-platform technical support.

    • Computer Consultant , Computing and Media Services, Syracuse University . 1993 - 1997

  • Assisted clients with computer problems.
  • Set up and maintained Macintosh platforms.
  • Led Multi-Media group for Macintosh.

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    Shows/Publications

  • 'Chicago Messenger' (2D animation).  Electronic Fields, Illinois Art Gallery, Chicago
  • 'Period Four' (procedural animation) and 'El' (procedural animation). International Society for Electronic Art  
     (ISEA)    show, Fall 1997
  • 'Digital Soul' (2D Animation), 'Liquid Life' (3D animation) and 'Technohead II'  (interactive sculpture).  Art Media 
     Studies Show (Juried) ,     Syracuse NY Fall, 1997
  • 'Technohead' (Interactive Sculpture).   PolymediaShow , Syracuse NY Spring, 1996
  • 'Everyday Player' (interactive midi application), Art Media Studies Show, Syracuse NY, Fall 1996
  • 'El' (procedural animation) and 'Population' (procedural animation), Art Media Studies Show, Syracuse NY, Fall 
     1995
  • Electronic Visualization Lab Web Site
  • SIGGRAPH Education Directory, Web Site and future book, 1995-1996
  • SIGGRAPHArtists Connection, Web Site, 1994-1995


    • Personal Interests
    Avid cyclist, bike commuter, bike mechanic, and pollution hater.   Rock climber, hiker, white-water kayaking enthusiast and swimmer.  Ambient techno musician, folk guitarist, pianist (14 years), and harmonica wizard.

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