Andrew Schlussel

Leading a global strategy for training artists and technicians, both internal to the business and for those working to enter visual effects and related fields.

Instruction of online classes in computer animation production pipeline and portfolio classes. Building classes in visual effects.

Creating 3D graphics for iPad Apps. Including character rigging, animation, texturing, lighting, modeling and compositing.

Responsible for managing the trainers and curriculum at the Glendale studio. •Led team on curriculum design of new cutting-edge proprietary animation software. •Drove the design and development of instructional materials and exercises, partnering with Heads of Animation, R&D, documentation and education staff. •Developed and implemented classes to meet the needs of various departments.

• Development of the curriculum and teaching a variety of classes. • Recruiting, training and managing staff, coordinating schedules. • Budgeting for staff, hardware, software, events and conventions. • Design of the classrooms layouts, specifying the gear, furniture, lighting. • Working with all departments of the school both to support their needs and create a great learning environment for the students.

Supervised live shoots, working directly with the director and DP. I then created and completed the visual effects for one of the key shots on in the film using Maya and Nuke, while helping advise on the progress of the other shots.

Modeling, texturing, lighting, animation, and compositing for visual effects for the Talib Kweli music video, "Cold Rain" which aired on MTV. http://www.mtv.com/videos/talib-kweli/615593/cold-rain.jhtml

Director of Photography on feature film: “Sisu: The Death of Tom Sukanen.” Official selection of the Montreal World Film Festival.

Traveled to Myanmar (Burma) and trained a computer graphics team at an NGO to do 3D animation to bring to life their character who advocates the use of condoms to prevent AIDS.

• Designed and taught courses tailored to the needs of production. • Tutored story artists in support of making a compelling story pitch.

Co-Author of "Maya Visual Quickstart Guide, Version 4.5" which sold over 40,000 copies.