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Ted Alvis

Ted Alvis

Floor Director

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Semi-Retired Visual Effects Artist and Technical Director

  • Education

    • Continuing Education

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      Creative Services Specialist, Software Specialist, VFX Specialist, Photo/Video Specialist Media/Visual Effects/Photography/Video/Audio/VFX/Web Design/Graphic Design/Technology/Leadership

      Activities and Societies: • Adobe CS6 Prerelease Program Tester • Marymount University Software/Hardware Researcher and Tester • Professional Photographers Association • Creative services provider Many online courses from: • Lynda.com• Fxphd.com• cmivfx.com• cgsociety.org• gnomon.edu• allanmckay.com• Pluralsight.com• DigitalTutors.com• Udemy.com• Adobe: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/learn/tutorials.html• Creativelive.com• Video Copilot: http://www.videocopilot.net/tutorials/• AutoDesk: http://area.autodesk.com/channels• iTunes U• Many other online resources (Youtube, Livestream, Vimeo… Show more Many online courses from: • Lynda.com• Fxphd.com• cmivfx.com• cgsociety.org• gnomon.edu• allanmckay.com• Pluralsight.com• DigitalTutors.com• Udemy.com• Adobe: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/learn/tutorials.html• Creativelive.com• Video Copilot: http://www.videocopilot.net/tutorials/• AutoDesk: http://area.autodesk.com/channels• iTunes U• Many other online resources (Youtube, Livestream, Vimeo, Etc.)Software Testing: • Adobe CS6 Prerelease Program Tester• Marymount University Software/Hardware Researcher and Tester• depthkit.tv Show less

    • Allan McKay's Live Action Series

      2016 - 2017
      VFX

      Integrating VFX with Live Action FootageCourses on 3ds Max, Thinking Particles, FumeFX, Vray, Nuke, Houdini, and many other tools.12 month advanced film VFX certified training course by Allan McKay.Taking shots from start-to-finish going through a real film studio pipeline, covering many different subjects, from character related effects, to pyro and water simulations, vehicles, crowds, environments and many popular subjects that are commonly required in feature film… Show more Integrating VFX with Live Action FootageCourses on 3ds Max, Thinking Particles, FumeFX, Vray, Nuke, Houdini, and many other tools.12 month advanced film VFX certified training course by Allan McKay.Taking shots from start-to-finish going through a real film studio pipeline, covering many different subjects, from character related effects, to pyro and water simulations, vehicles, crowds, environments and many popular subjects that are commonly required in feature film production.Topics include but are not limited to Tracking, Particles, Dynamics, Atmospherics, Scripting, Rendering, Lighting, Creating Shaders, Compositing, Matte-Painting... Even bidding and planning and learning the tools to be a VFX Supervisor. Show less

    • Allan McKay's FXTD Mentorship

      2017 - 2018
      Visual Effects Technical Directing

      12 month advanced visual effects technical directing certified training course by Allan McKay.Covering scripting and pipeline tools creation, dust storms, fire and explosions, dynamic vehicle FX, destruction dynamics and large scale water simulations, and much more.

    • The VFX School

      2019 - 2020
      Visual Effects

      The VFX School - Houdini Renascence Program (https://thevfxschool.com/) The VFX School is an online school created with the goal of training both students and professionals who want to specialize in FX, using Houdini.We develop a practical, quality and cutting-edge training to encourage our student’s talent and creativity. The training content was built on the basis of new technologies and new communicative approaches, capable to reach international audiences.At the end… Show more The VFX School - Houdini Renascence Program (https://thevfxschool.com/) The VFX School is an online school created with the goal of training both students and professionals who want to specialize in FX, using Houdini.We develop a practical, quality and cutting-edge training to encourage our student’s talent and creativity. The training content was built on the basis of new technologies and new communicative approaches, capable to reach international audiences.At the end of course you will be able to create simulations of rain, sand, snow, perspiration, sparks, ashes, confetti, fireworks, bubbles, explosions, fire, smoke, clouds, liquids, water, blood, chocolate, honey, yogurt, caramel, oceans , foam, etc. and be able to breaking objects, demolishing buildings, and much more. Show less

    • James Madison University

      2005 - 2006
      Bachelor of Individualized Studies - BIS Photography and Video

      While at JMU I also worked at a radio station, worked as a ski instructor, competed in freestyle skiing competitions, and worked as a freelance photographer, videographer, photo retoucher, visual effects artist and on other digital art projects.

  • Experience

    • Gray Television (WHSV-TV3)

      Oct 2007 - Jun 2011
      Floor Director

      • Floor directed "Daybreak" live news broadcast• Responsible for cameras, mics, cues, cut video, setup, etc.• Responsible for studio preparation for broadcasting• Trained new hires on all equipment and production

    • Alvis Media

      Jan 2008 - now
      Owner

      • Managing all business relations, budget, accounting, web design, marketing, and clientèle • Ensuring client satisfaction first and foremost with a high quality product, recognizing that return customers are essential to maximizing overall revenue goals• Creative planning, shooting, editing and production of photos, videos, visual effects, and motion graphics. Experience in a variety of different client needs.• Other services include: photo retouching, computer generated animation, creating immersive digital environments, 2D and 3D visual effects, graphic design, web design, and audio recording and editing. Show less

    • Marymount University

      Sept 2011 - Mar 2014
      Instructional Media Specialist

      • Implemented new technologies through research, learning, testing, and teaching• Made instructional videos of software and hardware• Worked with faculty to implement new technologies into classes• Acted as administrator for Tegrity, Wordpress, Turning Technologies (Turning Point), and Cisco WebEx teleconferencing• Instructed classes and workshops on various technologies and software• Performed research and troubleshooting to find solutions to problems• Provided web design, graphic design, audio mixing, and composing for a variety of projects.• Provided tutoring on complex software (Adobe, Final Cut, etc)• Managed social media accounts (YouTube, Facebook, etc.)• Supervised and trained graduate assistantsExperienced in a variety of different university needs including: project management; digital publishing; shooting/recording; editing and production of photos, videos and audio; and photo retouching Show less

    • University of Virginia

      Mar 2014 - Sept 2019
      Media Specialist & Instructor

      Operate, maintain, manage, and repair equipment used to capture media from analog as well as digital sources. Apply working knowledge and expertise with microphones, lighting instruments, sound mixers, cameras, digital and analog signal paths, film/tape/card formats, video recorders, and post-production hardware for mastering archival formats in digital form. Pre-production, production, and/or post-production: planning, storyboarding, directing, sound, lights, cameras, videography, editing, developing workflows for HD, and stereoscopic 3D, visual effects, motion capture, computer generated animation, creating immersive digital environments, projection, compression, file format specifications, and media publishing. Daily activities include: combining project management expertise with in-depth technical knowledge to help faculty, students, and staff with a wide range of media projects; assisting faculty with curriculum planning for related projects; teaching short courses and classes; advanced troubleshooting and researching technical solutions to specific problems; writing documentation to share these solutions; troubleshooting hardware including video recorders, studio equipment, and 8/16mm telecine equipment; and troubleshooting computers and media software. Maintain currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and computing technologies and demonstrated skills and abilities. Subject expertise with Mac and Windows Operating Systems, Houdini FX, Nuke, 3ds Max, Maya, Unity, Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, etc), Apple Final Cut Pro, iMovie, and 360 VideoSubject experience with DaVinci Resolve, Cinema 4D, Motion, Compressor, Autodesk Entertainment Suite, Logic Pro, Garageband, Unreal Engine, 3D Scanning, 3D printing, Photogrammetry, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and other software.Provided technical and software support for the Virginia Film Festival Adrenaline Film Competition. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Adrenaline Film Project

      Issued by Virginia Film Festival on Nov 2014
      Virginia Film FestivalAssociated with Ted Alvis

    • Adrenaline Film Project

      Issued by Virginia Film Festival on Nov 2015
      Virginia Film FestivalAssociated with Ted Alvis

    • Technical Director

      Issued by Virginia Film Festival - Adrenaline Film Project 2016 on Nov 2016
      Virginia Film Festival - Adrenaline Film Project 2016Associated with Ted Alvis

    • Technical Director

      Issued by Virginia Film Festival - Adrenaline Film Project 2017 on Oct 2017
      Virginia Film Festival - Adrenaline Film Project 2017Associated with Ted Alvis