Austin Gochenauer
Cockeysville,MD
Summary
Innovative VFX Artist with experience in crafting high-quality visual effects for film and television. Demonstrated skills in 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering. Known for creativity and technical prowess, consistently delivering visually stunning and realistic work. Contributed to successful projects by enhancing storytelling through immersive visuals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Video Animator
HHL Advertising
Hunt Valley, MD
10.2021 - Current
- Designed motion graphics to be used in videos and animations.
- Worked with a team of designers to create visual effects for television commercials.
- Rendered 3D models using lighting techniques such as shading, ambient occlusion, global illumination and ray tracing.
- Edited video footage using Adobe After Effects software to create special effects sequences.
- Worked closely with directors and producers throughout the entire creative process from concept development through final delivery of the completed product.
- Collaborated with writers and producers to translate visions into visuals.
- Created storyboards, mood boards, style frames, and layouts to communicate design ideas.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
Freelancer
CZW Wrestling
Baltimore, MD
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Utilized multicam editing in Premiere Pro to capture and edit raw footage, resulting in multiple angles for events.
- Ensured content quality of long-form footage by conducting multiple rounds of rigorous quality checks.
- Edited video by adding graphics, titles, audio and special effects.
Motion Design Contractor
Revel Motion
Baltimore, MD
01.2021 - 06.2021
- With expertise in both AfterEffects and Cinema 4D, generated impactful cinematic scenes by seamlessly integrating the two software.
- Employed different motion techniques to develop innovative and visually appealing projects.
- Contributed to the production process through supervising and participating in remote video shooting.
- Developed intricate 3-D environments through advanced techniques in lighting and modeling.
- Contributed significantly to the preparation and compositing of client videos under supervisor's guidance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communication Design
Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD05-2019
Skills
- Video Editing
- Expert in After Effects
- Proficient in Cinema 4D
- Experienced in Houdini
- Technical Direction
- Adaptability
- Storytelling
- Creative Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Time management abilities
- Expert in Premiere
- Proficient in Modeling
- Proficient in Rigging
- Familiar with Maya
- Familiar with ZBrush
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Freelancer
CZW Wrestling
11.2023 - 02.2024
Video Animator
HHL Advertising
10.2021 - Current
Motion Design Contractor
Revel Motion
01.2021 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communication Design
Stevenson University