Contact
I'm always looking for new freelance opportunites and feedback on my work. Please feel free to email me at qrogers[at}paragonquest{dot}com simply by clicking here. I can also be reached using the phone number below. I respond to all inquires promptly.
Quest Rogers
Chicago, IL
708.680.6550
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Background
Born and raised in the Chicago area. I attended the Illinois Institute of Art Chicago where I graduated with a BFA in Media Arts & Animation. Also I'm working toward my MFA with the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Currently I'm teaching design classes at several colleges and working freelance. My areas of interest or specialties are 3D Modeling and VFX/Motion Graphics, compositing, photorealistic rendering, and video editing.
Additionally, I'm proficient with the following software; Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Dreamweaver, Light Room, Illustrator, & Premiere. Autodesk Maya, 3Ds Max, & Match Mover. Apple Final Cut Pro X. Pixelogic Z-brush.
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Experience
-Objective:
To obtain an VFX artist or 3D modeling position with a challenging and compelling company that loves competition and encourages personal growth.
-Education:
Academy of ArtUniversity - San Francisco, CA
Masters of Fine Arts: Animation & Visual Effects – 6/2008 - ongoing
The IllinoisInstitute of Art Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Media Arts & Animation – Graduated 9/2003
-Skills/Software:
3D modeling | Compositing | Motion Graphics | Editing | Autodesk Maya | Autodesk 3Ds Max | Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, Dreamweaver, and Illustrator | Apple Final Cut Pro
-Experience:
- Connected World Magazine| Carol Stream, IL
Freelance After Effects Artist| 08/2011 - 10/2011
Created various title treatments for presentations
Worked with the creative director to create text treatments used for presentations
- ITT Technical Institute | Mt. Prospect, IL
Game Design Instructor | 12/2010 - Present
Currently instructing students in industry standard game design techniques and trends
Facilitates a variety of theory and design courses using Adobe & Autodesk software
- Westwood College | Chicago, IL
Design Instructor | 8/2010 - Present
Instruction of design concepts in 3D modeling, Graphic Design, & Motion Graphics
Trains students in various Adobe and Autodesk software packages
Material Group/Amador Velenzuela - | Chicago, IL
Freelance 3D Modeler| 07/2010
Modeled a high resolution 3D replica of a Nerf Gun
The 3D asset was used for a poster design for the Ventilate series by Creative Director Amador Velenzuela
-Altia Central Japan | Nagoya, Japan
Assistant English Instructor | 5/2008 - 4/2009
Taught English language to Japanese junior high school students at multiple schools
Assisted Japanese English teachers with lesson planning and instruction
Providing English language training for Japanese teachers
-Aeon Corporation | Kariya, Japan s
English Conversation Instructor | 10/2007 – 5/2008
Facilitated English conversation and grammar to adults and children
Counseled students and offering advice of how to achieve their goals
Interviewed prospect students and introducing them to the Aeon style of teaching
