Education:
1985-1987: Cornell University Program in
Computer Graphics.
M.S. degree. Research in 3D Computer Graphics focused on combining
traditional keyframe animation techniques with physics-based simulations.
Thesis entitled "Animation with the Dynamo System: Integrating
Forward and Inverse Dynamics with Forward and Inverse Kinematics."
1979-1983: Harvard University.
A.B. degree. Summa cum Laude. Phi Beta Kappa. Dean's list all terms.
Double major in Fine Arts and Engineering (officially phrased "Joint
Concentration in Department of Applied Sciences and Department of
Visual and Environmental Studies").
Exhibits, Film and Video Credits.:
March 2000: Jumpin' Java Cafe, San Francisco.
Solo exhibition of original paintings.
July 1998: Jumpin'
Java Cafe, San Francisco.
Solo exhibition of original paintings.
August 1989: ACM Siggraph Conference, Boston.
Original Video entitled "Simulations -- A Presentation in Four
Sections" shown at the animation theater.
1984: "The Last Starfighter"
Film credit for animation and technical direction.
1983-1985: Video Credits.
Solo projects while at Digital Productions.
WTBS Station I.D. 1985 Clio Award Winner, Best Cable I.D.
CBS Morning News. Complete graphics package for two hour daily show.
Hitachi "Sunbird." Sequence of life-like bird motion.
May 1983: Carpenter Center for Visual Arts,
Harvard College.
Exhibit in lobby of original 6 foot circular panorama of Cuenca,
Spain. Viewers walked inside to experience a recreation of a view
I experienced and photographed in Spain, which I later printed in
the darkroom.
1987-Present: Numerous technical publications
and 5 issued patents.
Details available upon request.
Work History:
2000-2002: Eyematic Interfaces.
Chief 3D Engineer. Designed and implemented systems for presenting
3D Computer graphics on the World Wide Web. Designed and wrote games
and tools for creating particle systems.
1998-2000: Shout Interactive.
Chief Engineering Officer. Designed and managed Shout3D, a 3D toolkit
for presenting 3D computer graphics on the World Wide Web.
1990-1998: Silicon Graphics.
Member of Technical Staff. Designed and wrote tools for manipulating
and sculpting 3D shapes and scenes on computer. Pioneered and defined
the discipline now known as "3D direct manipulation."
Products included CosmoWorlds, Open Inventor, Noodle, Webspace Author,
Linkatron and InPerson.
1989-1990: N.Y. Institute of Technology
Computer Graphics Lab.
Research Scientist. Wrote a keyframe animation system and a system
for creating animation using physics simulation. System was employed
by artists in creating of films and commercials.
1983-1985: Digital Productions.
Animator & Technical Director. Created motion and lighting for
film and video. (See film and video credits above).
1975-1983: Buck's Rock Work Camp.
Art Instructor in the areas of silversmithing, batik, soft sculpture
and ceramics.
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