Morris Biemann

(631) 316 - 9209 • morrisbiemann@gmail.com

morrisbiemann.wix.com/delusions

 

Education:

School of Visual Arts: May 2016: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Computer Art, Computer Animation, and Visual Effects

 

Suffolk Community College: May 2012: Associates in Applied Science in Computer Art 

 

Continuing Education Classes:

• BRIC (Art & Media in Brooklyn): 

• Motion Graphics with After Effects: March 2017

• Intermediate Video Editing with Adobe Premiere: March 2017

• Intro to DSLR Filmmaking: April 2017 

• SVA (School of Visual Arts in NYC): 

• Cinema 4D and After Effects Integration: Sept - Dec 2018

 

Skills and Qualifications:

• 2D / 3D Design & Animation

• VFX/ Motion Graphics, Video Editing, Sound Editing and Image Editing

• Raster Graphic Design and Vector Graphic Design

• Video Game Development

• Voxel / Pixel Design

• Rendering, Rigging, In-Between

• Storyboarding and Animatics

• Software Proficiency: Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk Maya, Blender, Cinema4D

• Website Development: Wix Website Developer, Google Web Developer, Webflow, Nicepage, Canva, Editor X

• Computer Programing: Processing, Blue-J, GreenFoot, Text Edit, Javascript

• Desktop Publishing: Adobe InDesign, Scribus, LyX

• Word Processor: Microsoft Office, iWork Suite

• Television Equipment: Television Studio Camera, Video Switchers, Green Screen, Studio Lighting, Teleprompter, Skype, Tricaster

• Customer Service, Works independently and on teams, innovative, hardworking, reliable, trust-worthy

 

Experience:

3-D Animator and Assistant Producer: October 2016 to Present

Young Astronaut Program; Brooklyn NY

• Working directly with the Chairperson to bring the Young Astronaut Program to national television.  On set to assist in directing, filming, floor management, and green screen procedures.  Editing filmed portions with Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere.  Animating cartoon portions with Blender and Adobe After Effects.  Administrative organization and coordination such as redesigning and updating program website, creating fliers and brochures, prioritizing projects, recruiting new members, managing and organizing electronic files.

 

Cashier & Check-it Associate, Inventory and Safety: September 2017 - Present

Stop & Shop: East Northport

• Handling cash, credit and check transactions with customers.  Scan goods and collect payment.  Ensure pricing is correct.  Issue change, receipts, refunds, redeem stamps and coupons.  Count money in cash drawers at end of shifts to ensure amount is correct.  Resolve customer complaints.  Bag items carefully, maintain a clean and tidy checkout area.

• Assist customers with self checkout stations.  Correct register errors and approve or decline various age restricted items.  Watch for theft in the areas.  Audit sporadic orders.  Watch customers who scan items correctly.  Keep the area clean and tidy.

• Ensure items stocked on the shelves are not expired, remove and replace items.  Live occupancy monitoring for health and safety reasons relating to COVID-19

 

 

Freelance Animator: April 2017 to May 2017

Kinetik IoT; Jamaica, NY

• Kinetic is a multisided platform that provides IoT solutions to enterprises in logistics, transportation and parking industry while connecting them with its user base through the Kinetik Platform. The platform will have a SmartMap user interface that serves its daily users while providing real-time insights and analytics for enterprise. Creating 3D models of cars and trucks with Blender. Future plans to animate the 3D models.

 

Video Editing, After Effects and Animation Intern: September 2016 to November 2016

Universal Solutions MMP; Ronkonkoma NY

• Learning to Create, Produce and Edit Green Screen Videos, Script Videos, doodle videos, animation and other types of videos and how to use them to get more business.  Using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects. www.USMMP.com is a leading edge digital marketing company with Cutting edge platforms for video marketing, social media, email marketing, reputation, advertisements, digital dashboards and more.

 

Animator and Artist Assistant: May 2015 to July 2016’

• Artist Lillian Schwartz; New York, NY

Worked on 3D abstract animations using Award Winner Lillian Schwartz’s images. Enhanced color scheme of designs to increase depth viewed with ChromaDepth 3D glasses.  Added music to animations to enhance viewing experience.   Animations made using Autodesk Maya. Bi-weekly meetings to discuss progress on designs.

 

Voice Actor: September 2014 to December 2014

Daniel Scheg; New York, NY

• Wrote and narrated the script for animatic BAMF (Big Ass Monster Fighter)

 

Awards and Recognition:

• Stop & Shop - Employee of Month: March 2018, October 2021

• SVA Deans List - Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016

• Academic Achievements Award SCCC - 2010, 2011