Brad Clapper

Work History

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  Freelance Immersive Content Creator

  Freelance

  August 2017 - Present

  - Created an original interactive narrative VR experience, "Look to the Sky" in Unity (First Place Winner, UploadVR).
  - Currently developing a VR interactive Music Video for The Manx using Unreal Engine 4.
  - Used Leap Motion hand tracking in Unity to develop a VR Drum Lesson POC for Outer Realms VR in association with Little Kids Rock.
  - Developed a facial and body tracking rig using ARKit on iPhone and Microsoft Kinect for real-time motion capture in Unity.
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  Visual Effects Artist/Compositor/On-Set Supervisor

  Midnight Kids Studios

  October 2015 - Present

  VFX | Compositing | Particles | Beauty | Cleanup | Motion Graphics | 3D Generalist | On-Set Supervision
  
  Mystery Science Theater 3000 (Netflix) - On-set Supervisor
  Last Man on Earth (Fox)
  Timeless (NBC)
  Ghosted (Fox)
  Wet Hot American Summer (Netflix)
  Animals (HBO)
  Scorpion (CBS)
  CSI: Cyber (CBS)
  Elementary (CBS)
  Good Game (Youtube Red)
  Step Up: High Water (Youtube Red)
  Children's Hospital (Adult Swim/Cartoon Network)
  Devious Maids (Lifetime)
  Party Over Here (Fox)
  Walk the Prank (Disney)
  Greenleaf (OWN)
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  VFX Artist/Director/Editor/Writer

  Freelance

  April 2011 - Present

  VFX | Director | Editor | Writer | Motion Graphics | Producer
  
  My short films have received awards from the Newfilmmakers Los Angeles, Filmmatic, Boston Sci-Fi Film Festival, and others.
  
  - Funny or Die
  - Channel 101
  - Awesomeness TV
  - Pilgrim Studios
  - Original Productions
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  Senior Post Associate

  STRIVR

  December 2018 - July 2019

  VR/360 Video Editor | VFX Artist | Unity 3D prototyper
  
  I stitched, composited, edited, mixed, color corrected, created motion graphics, and polished 360 VR video content for proprietary VR training software used to increase the efficiency and safety for employees at major corporations. I also created prototypes for the content team to evaluate nascent technologies in Unity 3D. This included working with eye tracking, spatial audio, volumetric capture, and more.
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  Real-time VFX/UI Designer

  VRWERX

  May 2018 - July 2018

  Greater Los Angeles Area

  I designed the UI for the experience as well as the real-time VFX for use within Unreal Engine 4. This included a dynamic HUD, explosions, fire, smoke, snow, and various screen/tech design for in-game displays.
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  Motion Graphics Artist/Editor

  Simple Films

  January 2012 - October 2015

  Santa Monica, California

  I created video game trailers from start to finish. From conception to game capture to editing, motion graphics, sound design, color correction, and delivery. I currently work with Simple Films in a freelance capacity after 3+ years of full time work.
  
  Clients:
  Ubisoft - Assassin's Creed, Just Dance, Far Cry, Rainbow Six, The Division, South Park, Star Trek
  Sony - Uncharted
  Facebook
  Minecraft
  Square Enix - Final Fantasy XV, Deus Ex:Mankind Divided
  ngmoco - Transformers Age of Extinction, Transformers Battle Tactics
  DeNA - Star Wars Galactic Defense
  Sierra Games - A King's Quest
  EA Mobile
  Washio
  
  
  
  
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  Free Agents - Art Department Assistant

  NBCUniversal

  July 2011 - October 2011

  Formatted, printed, organized, and distributed oversized drawings for the department.
  Coordinated with external vendors and other departments.
  Provided additional Google Sketchup set designs.
  Facilitated needs of Production Designer and Department.
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  That Woman Show (Pilot) - Assistant Editor

  VH1

  June 2011 - June 2011

  Managed, organized, and prepared footage for Editor, Sound, and Producer on an Avid system.

• X-Men: First Class - Art Department Assistant

  20th Century Fox Productions

  November 2010 - March 2011

  Facilitated the needs of Art Directors and Production Designer.
  Maintained backup server and prepared wrap materials for studio.
  Formatted, printed, organized, and distributed oversized drawings for the department.
  Coordinated with external vendors and other departments.

• One For the Money - Art Department Assistant

  Lakeshore Entertainment

  May 2010 - September 2010

  Facilitated the needs of Art Directors and Production Designer.
  Surveyed locations, graphics, and signage for Set Designers and Graphic Artist.
  Managed and coordinated department distributions and deliveries.
  Created various presentation pieces for the Production Designer to use when meeting with the Director.
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  Unstoppable - Art Department Assistant

  20th Century Fox

  July 2009 - December 2009

  Facilitated needs of Production Designer and Art Directors.
  Maintained file server and prepared wrap materials for studio.
  Formatted, printed, organized and distributed oversized department drawings.
  Assisted Coordinator in office and on set.