brent j. zorich ma bsid portfolio '16 globally

COFOUNDED A LLC WHERE 250 UNIVERSITIES ON 6 CONTINENTS HAVE MY RIGGING TECHNOLOGY. THAT IS GREATER THAN FACEBOOK’S UNIVERSITY NUMBER PRE “SERIES A” INVESTMENT.

BRENT J. ZORICH MA BSID Globally Published Rigging Entrepreneur [email protected] www.brentzorich.com

COVER FEATURETWO PAGE FEATURE SOFTWARE ON DISC

ARCHITECTURE FIRMRANKED #2 WORLDWIDE

Co-Founder & CEOSiggraph & GDC Booths

ARCHITECTURE FIRMRANKED #1

WORLDWIDE OUTREACH PROGRAM

Best Practices CommitteeSkywalker Ranch Alum

Executive Trainee

EA SPORTS NFL HEAD COACH Lead Rigging

EA SPORTS MMA Rigging Prototyping

EA SPORTS NCAA FOOTBALL 08 and MADDEN NFL 08 Rigging

BZP PRO SMART SKINNER MODULAR SETUP Chief Executive OfficerBZP PRO SMART SKINNER BIPED AND QUAD SOFTWARE Chief Executive Officer THE MYSTERY DINOSAUR Modeling and Rigging

EA SPORTS NFL TOUR Lead Rigging

TRANSFORMERS REVENGE OF THE FALLEN Shot Approval Dailies

HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE Prep Work Monthlies

TAKE TWO INTERACTIVE NBA 2K8 Rigging Research and Development

INDIANA JONES AND THE STAFF OF KINGS Rigging Research and Development

SPIELBERGPROJECT

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE REEBOK, Beijing Hotel, VW, NIKE

EA SPORTSEA GAMESLUCASARTS

ILM BLOCK PARTYJANGO FETT

2K SPORTS LUCASFILMANIMATION

SMART SKINNER SOFTWARE CONTROL RIG TECHNICAL INFLUENCES

80 HOURS OF LABOR COMPLETED IN 20 SECONDS

SMART SKINNERFEATURED ON

WORLDWIDE COVER

SONY PICTURES PROTOTYPING WITH SMART SKINNER SOFTWARESTAR WARS THE FORCE UNLEASHED ULTIMATE SITH EDITION Lead Rigging

EA SPORTS MADDEN NFL 09 and NCAA FOOTBALL 09 Lead Rigging

TAKE TWO INTERACTIVE COLLEGE HOOPS 2K7 and COLLEGE HOOPS 2K8 Rigging

STAR WARS THE FORCE UNLEASHED II Rigging Research and Development

ORIGINAL SCENE OPTIMIZED SCENE

BZP PRO SMART SKINNER OPTIMIZER FOR UNITY & UNREAL Chief Executive Officer

PROOF OF CONCEPT

SONY PICTURES PROTOTYPING VIA BZP PRO SOFTWARE Chief Executive OfficerBZP PRO SIGGRAPH AND GDC BOOTHS Chief Executive Officer

BRENT J. ZORICH MA BSID Globally Published Rigging Entrepreneur www.brentzorich.com [email protected]

COFOUNDED A LLC WHERE 250 UNIVERSITIES ON 6 CONTINENTS HAVE MY RIGGING TECHNOLOGY ::::: THAT IS GREATER THAN FACEBOOK’S NUMBER PRE “SERIES A” INVESTMENT

MATCH HIGHLIGHTED COMPANY TO CIRCLED BODY PART

SMART SKINNERON WORLDWIDE

MAGAZINE’S DISC

EA SUPERMAN RETURNS Modeling and Rigging

EA SPORTS TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR 09 Rigging Prototyping

STAR WARS THE CLONE WARS Compositing and Color Correction

240 HOURS OF ILM LEVEL RIGGING COMPLETED IN 70 MINUTES

ARCHITECTURE FIRMRANKED #2 WORLDWIDE

Co-Founder & CEOSiggraph & GDC Booths

ARCHITECTURE FIRMRANKED #1

WORLDWIDE OUTREACH PROGRAM

Best Practices CommitteeSkywalker Ranch Alum

Executive Trainee


FIRST OF THREE WORLDWIDE FEATURES IN “3D ARTIST MAGAZINE”: ISSUE 10

ABOUT THE SMART SKINNER SOFTWARE ARCHITECT


As a point of reference, The Mac Pro Tower was valued at a 9/10. BZP PRO was 1 point away from the highest reviewed Personal Computer on the market.

SECOND OF THREE WORLDWIDE FEATURES IN “3D ARTIST MAGAZINE”: ISSUE 68 SOFTWARE DISC INCLUDED IN MAGAZINE

BZP PRO SMART SKINNER RIGGING SOFTWARE I AUTHORED BEING USED IN THE COLLEGIATE CLASSROOM: DEPAUL UNIVERSITY- SUMMER 2015

NOTE: DUE TO SOFTWARE’S “EASE OF USE”, SOPHOMORES ARE ABLE TO TECHNICALLY CONSTRUCT CHARACTERS AT THE LEVEL OF INDUSTRIAL LIGHT & MAGIC AS SEEN IN THESE PHOTOS.

My software selected to be included on the disc of the magazine being retailed worldwide.


THIRD OF THREE WORLDWIDE FEATURES IN “3D ARTIST MAGAZINE”: ISSUE 76NOTE: I HAVE CEO’D A STARTUP FEATURED ON THE COVER OF A WORLDWIDE MAGAZINE


NFL TOUR Lead Rigging NBA 2K8 Rigging Research and Development

• Prototype title I developed new rigging system on for all of EA SPORTS football. • Prototype quaternion node tested with QA. • PSC delay node prototyped for cloth- cancelled. • Flexing and deformation used as standard for all EA SPORTS Orlando titles going

forward.

• Research and Development involving hamstrings, breathing, shoulder cleanup. • Research on potential use of Motion Builder over Maya.


STAR WARS THE CLONE WARS

• Colour correction work on Season 2 for 2 episodes. • Black bar compositing was also done in Final Cut. • One of the sequences was shown at the company all staff attended by George Lucas.

Compositing

TIGER WOODS PGA TOUR 09• Prototype rig developed and research and development built. • Rig could breath as well as have muscle flexing. • Football quaternion node I did QA on recommended for title. • Kick off meetings and TA meetings. • Brought down to assist with binding between Madden tasks.

Rigging Research and Development

PROTOTYPE RIG RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT THAT COULD BREATH

HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE• Monthly Prep editing for All Staff. • Organize and correct shots in edited sequence for review. • Worked with raw footage of Daniel Radcliff. • Music used for piece was “Eulogy” by Tool. • Approved by the head of ILM Singapore.

Prep Work Monthlies


SUPERMAN RETURNS Modeling and Rigging

• Lex Luther outfits created. • Dragons rigged. • Citizens modeled and UVs laid out.


BUILDING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION

DEADLINES WILL FEAR YOU.NO GAMES. JUST RIGS.


SMART SKINNER SOFTWARE INSTRUCTIONS


SONY PICTURES SYMMETRICAL RIGGING PROTOTYPING

240 HOURS OF RIGGING COMPLETED IN 70 MINUTES WITH BZP PRO SOFTWARE


MAYA SCENE OPTIMIZER FOR FBX FORMAT THAT WILL BRING AN OPTIMIZED PIPELINE INTO UNITY OR UNREAL WITH BAKED ANIMATION KEYS


CITY BUILDER TOOL


BZP PRO LLC (AUTODESK AUTH DEV) CO-FOUNDER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 2011-Current

SMART SKINNER BIPED/ QUADRUPED SOFTWARE (author of Autodesk software that automates 110 hours of character technical construction into 30 minutes)

SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT ASYMMETRICAL RIGGING PROTOTYPING (Smart Skinner Biped used on character of David Bautista from “Guardians of the Galaxy VOL 2” for proof of concept)

SMART SKINNER VERSION 2: MODULAR RIGGING AND MOCAP TECHNOLOGY (author of Autodesk software that automates modular technology for tails, wings, tentacles, toes)

“PING PONG RABBIT” (prototype rig creation- film by Oscar Nominated Mike Johnson, co director Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride)

“CITY OF THE SHROUD” (skinning contract work for video game company Abyssal Arts from London, England)

• Key Achievement: Co-developed marketing strategy licensing Smart Skinners to over 250 Universities on 6 continents in less than 9 months with penetration faster than FACEBOOK.• Gave over forty university guest lectures to student bodies that resulted in positive sales of The Smart Skinner due to the design presentation and software “ease of use.”• Licensed Smart Skinners to several key clients after proving rigging superiority against existing technology; one of which was Dead Panic Studios that worked on 2015 Oscar winning film “INTERSTELLAR” by Christopher Nolan;

as well as GOMA VFX whose clientele include DISNEY, MTV, and NINTENDO.• After creating presentation material, secured Seed Investments from alum of both HARVARD and YALE that put the LLC in a position to make the cover of worldwide magazine.• Co-wrote the “pitch deck” which secured an Incubator Engagement with Tech Columbus/ Rev1 Ventures and assisted the BZP PRO booths at SIGGRAPH 2013 and GDC 2014.• After co-pitching The Chicago Harvard Business Angel Investors Group, entered into a mentor ship program where they provide strategic guidance.• Due to Fortune 100 Merger & Acquisition interest, signed a Harvard Investment Banker, formerly of GOLDMAN SACHS, to broker and sell BZP PRO LLC.• Due to leadership ability, spearheaded Fortune 100 acquisition presentations to three multi billion dollar potential buyers, one of which worth over 100 billion dollars, with both detailed visual and audible material.

MASTERS OF ARTS ACCAD AT THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY 2001-04, 2010-11

LUCASFILM, LTD. SENIOR TECHNICAL ARTIST (CORPORATE EXECUTIVE TRAINEE - BEST PRACTICES STEERING COMMITTEE) 2008-2009

“STAR WARS THE FORCE UNLEASHED ULTIMATE SITH EDITION” (lead character technical construction and submitted concept artwork)

“INDIANA JONES AND THE STAFF OF KINGS” (character technical construction and character deformation R & D)- A Steven Spielberg Project

“STAR WARS THE CLONE WARS: SEASON TWO” (color correction & compositing on two episodes)- shown at annual firm wide meeting

“TRANSFORMERS REVENGE OF THE FALLEN” (shot approval in dailies at weekly Industrial Light & Magic Creature R & D meetings)

“STAR WARS THE FORCE UNLEASHED II” (initial kickoffs, shared assets, file management, character technical construction research and development)

“HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE” (shot prep for monthlies approved by the head of ILM Singapore)

• Key Achievement: Promoted, salary increased, and relocated from Singapore to San Francisco after only five months.• Invited by The Director of Animation Technology, former CTO of Peter Jackson’s WETA Digital, to be on the Steering Committee setting “Best Practices” for LucasArts, Lucasfilm Animation, and Industrial Light & Magic.• Invited to the prestigious Skywalker Ranch on numerous occasions to obtain extensive research that was incorporated into characters Boba Fett and Jabba the Hutt.• Created a converged film Ahsoka Tanu working in the Unreal Engine that was approved directly by Mr. George Lucas in Singapore.• Converged Oscar Nominated and Emmy Award winning Star Wars IP rigging assets such as General Grievous, The Emperor, Commander Cody, Jango Fett, Ahsoka Tanu, Kit Fisto, Jar Jar Binks, Lord Vader, and Anakin Skywalker,

into company bench marked assets.• Invited into highly coveted Creature Research and Development meetings at Industrial Light & Magic after demonstrating technical ability to ILM Department Supervisor.• Admitted into Lucasfilm Executive training via Engaged Leadership LLC after proving strong leadership qualities for the team.• The President of LucasArts positively reviewed my executive proposal entitled Offensive Attack Strategy about attacking Lucasfilm opposition through employee training, technical direction, and aesthetic, and passed it on to the

Board of Directors.• One of the characters completed with under my lead technical direction, Ultimate Evil, was chosen as the cover of Star Wars The Force Unleashed, a very prestigious honor.• Documented and extracted key assets of ILM’s rigging software, Block Party 1, to do quality assurance against Autodesk Maya for multi divisional usage.

EA SPORTS (ELECTRONIC ARTS) ASSOCIATE TECHNICAL ARTIST (LEAD RIGGER ON CENTRAL FOOTBALL) 2005, 2007-2008

“MADDEN NFL 08” “NCAA FOOTBALL 08” (shoulder pad research and development. football player skinning)

“EA SPORTS MMA” “TIGER WOODS PGA 09” (prototype rig development)

“NFL TOUR” “NFL HEAD COACH 09” (in charge of character technical construction for all characters in title)

“MADDEN NFL 09” “NCAA FOOTBALL 09” (in charge of character technical construction for all characters in title)

“SUPERMAN RETURNS” (character technical construction of dragon villain character and modeling of Lex Luthor’s wardrobe)

• Key Achievement: Salary increased after only three months.• After proving technical abilities, invited into monthly global meetings assisting on rigging with EA SPORTS’ “Global Rigging Bodyshop” (FIFA, NHL, Fight Night, included).• Pitch to heads of Central Football about EA SPORTS working with NIKE to collaborate on biomechanics and motion capture after requested how to improve the team.• Redesigned the football rigging system based on anatomical proportions that used the studio custom quaternion node and was implemented on all football titles going forward.

2K SPORTS (TAKE 2 INTERACTIVE) CHARACTER TECHNICAL DIRECTOR 2006

“COLLEGE HOOPS 2K7” (shoulder deformation tweaking. cheerleader character technical construction)

“COLLEGE HOOPS 2K8” “NBA 2K8” (character technical construction research and development- tested on data of Shaquille O’Neal)

DREAMWORKS SKG OUTREACH PROGRAM PARTICIPANT 2005

BRAVE NEW PICTURES (THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL) CHARACTER TECHNICAL DIRECTOR/ ANIMATOR/ COMPOSITOR 2003-2005

“THE MYSTERY DINOSAUR” (rigging, animating, and compositing of photoreal dinosaurs for national televised “Walking With Dinosaurs Piece.”)

GENSLER (THE ARCHITECTURE FIRM RANKED #1 WORLDWIDE) INTERIOR ARCHITECT: ADIDAS, VOLKSWAGEN, LINCOLN MERCURY, GTE, SOLOMON SMITH BARNEY 1999-2001

• Key Achievement: Salary increased during employment.• Recommended to graduate school at ACCAD at The Ohio State University by a partner in the firm.• Gave studio presentation as apart of firm training on Industrial Design, Retail, and Brand.• Due to proven illustration ability, flown between Atlanta and Charlotte studios to handle marker rendering.• Created technical design and construction documentation of both interior and landscape architecture for Fortune 100 clientele.

NBBJ (THE ARCHITECTURE FIRM RANKED #2 WORLDWIDE) POST GRADUATE INTERN: THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA 1998-1999

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE Maya (Master Level of experience), Motion Builder, MEL, Python, Photoshop, ZENO (ILM’s software), After Effects, Final Cut, VRML, Pixar’s Renderman, Slim, HTML, C++, HIK customization and automation for Motion Capture

EDUCATION • BSID: Bachelor of Science Industrial Design at The Ohio State University: 1998 - Senior Thesis Client: NIKE - Product Invention and CEO Pitch: REEBOK • MA: Masters of Arts at the Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design (ACCAD) at The Ohio State University: 2011

HONORS • Undergraduate Industrial Design Department Chairperson’s Recipient Scholarship for being The Ohio State Design Student Body President • Initiated as a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity • Selected to be included in several “Who’s Who” annual books showcasing top talent in the United States of America

COFOUNDED AND CEO’D A LLC THAT HAS BEEN FEATURED IN THREE WORLDWIDE MAGAZINES: COVER STORY

• 3D ARTIST MAGAZINE ISSUE 10: “Brent Zorich Worldwide Industry Insider at Lucasfilm” • 3D ARTIST MAGAZINE ISSUE 68: “Worldwide Industry Product Review for BZP PRO”: Software Disc Included in Magazine • 3D ARTIST MAGAZINE ISSUE 76: “Cover Story of Worldwide Magazine for BZP PRO”: Software Disc Included in Magazine

COFOUNDED AND CEO’D A LLC THAT HAS GUEST LECTURED AT OVER FORTY UNIVERSITIES: THE TOPIC WAS CHARACTER TECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION

SCHOOLS LECTURED INCLUDE USC, SAN JOSE STATE, SHERIDAN, NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY, DEPAUL, UNC CHAPEL HILL AND CCAD

COFOUNDED AND CEO’D A LLC THAT HAD BOOTH REPRESENTATION AT THE TWO BIGGEST CONFERENCES IN ENTERTAINMENT: SIGGRAPH ‘13 - GDC ‘14


ILLUSTRATIONS


PHOTOSHOP STYLIZED CHARACTERS- COLOR STUDIES


IPAD PRO WITH IPAD PENCIL “QUICK” DECONSTRUCTIVE ARCHITECTURAL SHAPES- COLOR STUDIES

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