Projection Designer

Video Editor
Projection Design
Installation Technician

for

Concerts & Festivals
Corporate Events
Immersive Events

FREELANCE PROJECTIONIST — VARIOUS — 2003 TO NOW

Designed, installed, and programmed video projections at corporate events for clients Salesforce, BOX, The Internet Archive, Sony, & Instructure, Inc.

FREELANCE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR — VARIOUS — 2003 TO NOW

Managed production team, show budget, equipment install, camera switching & show calling for clients ArgusHD, UC Berkeley, Microsoft, Stanford, & Universal Studios.

TECHNICAL PRODUCER — ALL OF IT NOW — 2019

Executive produced and programmed projections for immersive events with Epson, McDonalds, Intel, & Local 1 Broadway.

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR — GOOGLE DEVELOPERS STUDIO — 2014 TO 2019

Managed production team, show budget, operated live switcher, capturing, and streaming, as well as client relations.

CO-OWNER — THE PALACE THEATER OAKLAND — 2014 to 2016  

Led a scrappy 4 person team to revitalize a 4,000 seat theater in downtown Oakland. I focused on bookings, sales projections, client relations & technical direction.

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN FILM & VIDEO PRODUCTION — COLUMBIA COLLEGE, CHICAGO — 2003 COMPLETED

MASTERS OF FINE ARTS IN SCREENWRITING & DIRECTING — COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, NEW YORK CITY — 2004

completed 25 of 60 credits

As a projection designer for live events, I am tasked with orchestrating a visual experience that transcends the ordinary. Using physical projectors and screens and powerful tools like MadMapper, Resolume Arena, and TouchDesigner, crafting and synchronizing imagery onto various surfaces, transforming spaces into environments.

Behind the scenes, these sophisticated software suites and physical tools to manipulate images, create intricate effects, and seamlessly integrate visuals with the performance. This technological finesse allows me to weave a tapestry of light and color that enhances the overall atmosphere and storytelling of the event.

Moreover, projection design isn't just about creating a spectacle; it's about storytelling. Through strategic deployment of visuals and physical design, I aim to evoke emotions, reinforce themes, and enrich the narrative. Whether it's through abstract imagery to convey sentiment or multimedia elements to provide context, projection design serves as a powerful tool for engaging audiences on multiple sensory levels, ensuring an unforgettable experience.