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My tenure-track position at RIT allows me to unite my robust industry experience with my passion for academic research. Even to this day I still contract with top-end VFX studios for example in 2022\/2023 I contracted as an FX artist at Framestore to create crowd simulations for a Superbowl commercial for Netflix and GM, I bring an understanding of industry practices to the courses I develop at RIT. My aim is to provide students with an education that is both rooted in theoretical understanding and directly applicable to the current industry.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My research extends into emerging technologies such as 3D Proceduralism, AI integration, augmented reality\/virtual reality (AR\/VR), and online platforms. I focus on exploring these tools for pedagogical applications, and their practical integration into creative production pipelines. I am passionate about sharing my findings and have presented at significant events like the AI@RIT Summit, a TEDx event, and the renowned SIGGRAPH conference.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My dedication to innovative learning is further evidenced by my work on the Character and Crowds Course Collaboration. This initiative, supported by the PLIG Grant, fosters interdisciplinary learning by providing students with a comprehensive understanding of crowd simulation workflows and a glimpse into current industry practices.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to my roles in academia and industry, I have utilized my expertise to generate educational content on my YouTube channel, CGI Nerd. This platform enables me to reach a global audience, contributing to a broader educational context beyond the confines of a traditional classroom. It also gives my students additional high-quality supplemental content to use as resources for their projects.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In conclusion, my work is characterized by a unique blend of industry experience, academic research, and a commitment to shaping the future of 3D digital design. As a tenure-track professor, I am devoted to further reinforcing these connections and advancing the fields of 3D films, VFX, and video game arts. 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Over my two decades in the entertainment industry, both as a professional and an educator, I&#8217;ve seen this principle proven time and again.<\/p><p>I challenge the notion that individuals are exclusively &#8220;creative&#8221; or &#8220;technical.&#8221; Instead, I view these skills as capable of being cultivated and honed, regardless of a person&#8217;s initial inclination or talent. Natural aptitude in a particular subject can provide an initial advantage, but it&#8217;s by no means a predictor of ultimate success.<\/p><p>In my teaching, I strive to identify and nurture each student&#8217;s inherent strengths while also encouraging them to confront and conquer their perceived weaknesses. My objective is not just to guide students through what comes easily to them, but also to support them in tackling what they find challenging. I am committed to fostering an environment where difficulty is not feared but seen as an opportunity for growth and eventual mastery. This, I believe, empowers students to become stronger professionals in their chosen field.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-1433350762\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-1433350762\" data-tab-index=\"2\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 2;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-b674d63 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b674d63\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf34b74 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bf34b74\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e3d786 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e3d786\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>My teaching methodology centers on project-based learning, with an emphasis on practical deliverables that reflect the professional setting. I implement swift project turnaround times to encourage efficient workflows, mirroring the pace of the industry. This approach allows for repeated application of concepts in various contexts throughout the semester, fostering a comprehensive understanding of how these principles can be adapted to different situations.<\/p><p>Critiques are an integral part of the learning process, providing students with valuable feedback that they can incorporate into their work. At the end of the semester, I require a portfolio or demo reel showcasing the student&#8217;s refined work, demonstrating their ability to learn, adapt, and improve over time.<\/p><p>While I encourage students to create all elements for their projects, I acknowledge that in certain courses this may be impractical due to time constraints. For such cases, I provide pre-made assets, offering students the choice between using these resources or creating their own. This flexibility respects students&#8217; diverse capabilities and learning styles, while emphasizing the importance of personal artistic expression and design sensibility in their work.<\/p><p>My teaching methods aim to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and adaptive thinking necessary to thrive in the dynamic world of 3D digital design.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-1433350763\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-1433350763\" data-tab-index=\"3\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 3;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-5f6fb3b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5f6fb3b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcf877b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bcf877b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61e1330 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61e1330\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>My approach to student engagement is fundamentally rooted in understanding the unique aspirations, backgrounds, and excitement of each student about the subject matter. At the beginning of every class, I solicit input about each student&#8217;s professional objectives and their specific interest in the course. This process allows me to adapt my teaching approach to the unique needs and dynamics of each class, fostering a learning environment tailored to the collective and individual aspirations of the students.<\/p><p>By relating the course content to my professional experience, I strive to forge connections with each student, providing them with relevant insights that can directly contribute to their career goals. Furthermore, I adapt the course to accommodate the entire class, while maintaining flexibility for outliers to pursue their unique objectives. This approach demands a high level of mastery and continual content development, deviating from the ease of repeated projects, to ensure each cohort&#8217;s needs are met effectively.<\/p><p>To further engage students, I create live demos for each assignment, providing a practical example of how to complete the task within the given timeframe. These demos are refreshed each semester, tailored to the interests of the current class. During lab sessions, I make it a point to meet with every student individually, ensuring their understanding and tracking their progress.<\/p><p>Critiques form a crucial part of our learning process, offering students valuable, constructive feedback on their work from their peers and myself. The goal is not to dissect a student&#8217;s work, but to foster an environment of shared learning and improvement, helping each student create the best possible version of their project.<\/p><p>My approach to student engagement is characterized by understanding, flexibility, and a commitment to continual adaptation and development, all aimed at ensuring that each student has the opportunity to reach their full potential in the field of 3D digital design.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-1433350764\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-1433350764\" data-tab-index=\"4\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 4;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-8a7e0ca e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8a7e0ca\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0c6ba7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d0c6ba7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ff0b64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ff0b64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In my courses, assessments are primarily bifurcated into two categories: projects and participation. The lion&#8217;s share of the assessment is devoted to project work, which enables students to apply the techniques and skills acquired during lab sessions. For each project, I provide a comprehensive overview, which includes the focus skills, a selection of project prompts (students also have the option to propose their own prompt, provided it aligns with the focus skills), a detailed rubric outlining key evaluation factors, and the expected final deliverables.<\/p><p>Grading of projects is based on a clear set of standards: meeting the basic expectations of the project earns a grade of C; exceeding those expectations and achieving industry standards results in an A; while a lack of understanding or effort results in an F. Grades B and D serve as gradients between these evaluation points.<\/p><p>Participation is another crucial aspect of assessment, reflecting the time and effort students invest in their own projects and in enhancing the educational experience of their peers. This takes into account both individual diligence and collaborative engagement, rewarding students for their commitment to personal learning and to the class as a whole.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-1433350765\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-1433350765\" data-tab-index=\"5\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 5;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-ec32fe8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ec32fe8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4079d3a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4079d3a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-407c73d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"407c73d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>My professional development strategy is multifaceted, encompassing Pedagogy, Technological Updates, Personal Skill Enhancement, and Industry Experience.<\/p><p><strong>Pedagogy<\/strong>: As an educator, I am committed to refining my teaching techniques to foster an engaging and effective learning environment. I strive to stay informed about the latest research in teaching methodologies and continually experiment with innovative approaches to instruction. I attend educational seminars, participate in teaching workshops, and seek feedback from peers to improve my pedagogical skills and practices.<\/p><p><strong>Technological Updates<\/strong>: In the rapidly evolving field of digital design, keeping abreast of technological advancements is vital. I regularly explore new software, tools, and digital trends to ensure that my teaching remains current and relevant. I attend industry conferences, subscribe to technology-focused publications, and engage with online communities to stay up-to-date with the latest developments.<\/p><p><strong>Personal Skill Enhancement<\/strong>: I firmly believe that lifelong learning is key to personal and professional growth. Thus, I persistently work on developing new skills and enhancing existing ones, not only in the realm of digital design and teaching but also in related areas that can enrich my professional portfolio. I take online courses, read books, and challenge myself with personal projects to maintain a continuous learning trajectory.<\/p><p><strong>Industry Experience<\/strong>: Real-world industry experience provides invaluable insights, and I strive to stay connected with the professional world. I engage in freelance projects and collaborations with industry professionals, which allows me to stay in tune with the demands and expectations of the industry. This experience also aids in bringing a practical, industry-focused perspective to my teaching.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-1433350766\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-tab-title-1433350766\" data-tab-index=\"6\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 6;\" class=\" elementor-element elementor-element-8f132f1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8f132f1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b690d8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0b690d8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e58552c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e58552c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>My courses strongly emphasize contextual relevance, drawing from two primary sources: my professional experience within the entertainment industry and my cutting-edge research.<\/p><p><strong>Professional Experience<\/strong>: The structure and content of my courses are informed by my extensive industry experience and a clear understanding of its current demands. This context allows students to gain practical insights and skills that are directly applicable in professional settings.<\/p><p><strong>State-of-the-Art Research<\/strong>: My research interests, particularly in procedural workflows, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and online knowledge platforms, shape the other component of my teaching. These areas of exploration allow me to introduce students to the forefront of technological innovation and encourage them to think critically about the future of the field. This research context not only enriches the learning experience but also fosters an environment of intellectual curiosity and innovation.<\/p><p>By blending these elements, I strive to create a classroom environment that is both grounded in industry realities and forward-thinking in its exploration of emerging trends and technologies.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08df0ba e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"08df0ba\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"scholarship\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-972e4a0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"972e4a0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73fa432 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"73fa432\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">SCHOLARSHIP<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c85df03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c85df03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Research Interests<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83aa197 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"83aa197\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>My research interests primarily lie at the intersection of emerging technologies and creative workflows within the domains of 3D films and games. This includes the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into these workflows, procedural methodologies for modeling, 3D FX, and crowd simulations, and the exploration of Virtual Reality (VR) in storytelling and filmmaking. Concurrently, I have a keen interest in leveraging online platforms as modern conduits for content dissemination. These platforms not only provide an expansive audience for immediate feedback and improvement but also serve as testing grounds for pedagogical content. The insights garnered through these platforms significantly inform my approach to teaching, ensuring my coursework is comprehensible, current, and engaging.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c90c3f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9c90c3f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e436d5e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e436d5e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cad9ac2 eael-flipbox-content-align-center eael-flipbox-img-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-flip-box\" data-id=\"cad9ac2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-flip-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-container eael-animate-flip eael-animate-down eael-content eael-flip-box-hover eael-flipbox-fixed-height eael-flipbox-dynamic\">\n\n            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-flip-card\">\n                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-front-container\">\n                    \n                    \n                        <div class=\"eael-elements-slider-display-table\">\n                            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-vertical-align\">\n                                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-padding\">\n                                    <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-icon-image\">\n                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"eael-flipbox-image-as-icon\" src=\"\" alt=\"\">\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <h2 class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-heading\">Technology | Art | Design Course Design Grant <\/h2>                                    <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-content\">\n\t                                    <p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1810 \" src=\"http:\/\/alejandroperez.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/RageGoblins-1024x577.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"393\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alejandroperez.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/RageGoblins-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/alejandroperez.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/RageGoblins-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/alejandroperez.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/RageGoblins-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/alejandroperez.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/RageGoblins-1536x866.png 1536w, https:\/\/alejandroperez.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/RageGoblins-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/alejandroperez.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/RageGoblins.png 1816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px\" \/><\/p><p>2023<\/p><p>In Progress<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-rear-container\">\n                                                                <div class=\"eael-elements-slider-display-table\">\n                            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-vertical-align\">\n                                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-padding\">\n                                                                                                            <h2 class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-heading\">Introduction to Characters and Crowds Course<\/h2>\n                                                                        <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-content\">\n                                        <p><span class=\"WdYUQQ\">Collaboration with Shaun Foster to develop a course examining the intersection of technology, Art, and Design as it relates to rapid 3d character generation and crowd simulations.<\/span><\/p>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0858e6f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0858e6f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-353ab8b eael-flipbox-content-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-flip-box\" data-id=\"353ab8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-flip-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-container eael-animate-flip eael-animate-down eael-content eael-flip-box-hover eael-flipbox-fixed-height eael-flipbox-dynamic\">\n\n            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-flip-card\">\n                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-front-container\">\n                    \n                    \n                        <div class=\"eael-elements-slider-display-table\">\n                            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-vertical-align\">\n                                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-padding\">\n                                    <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-icon-image\">\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <h2 class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-heading\">Faculty Evaluation and Development Grant<\/h2>                                    <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-content\">\n\t                                    <p>2023<\/p><p>In Progress<\/p>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-rear-container\">\n                                                                <div class=\"eael-elements-slider-display-table\">\n                            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-vertical-align\">\n                                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-padding\">\n                                                                                                            <h2 class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-heading\">Facial Motion AI Capture Prototype<\/h2>\n                                                                        <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-content\">\n                                        <p>Recipient of the Faculty Evaluation and Development (FEAD) Grant, awarded for my research in leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance creativity and developing a software prototype capable of analyzing facial expressions from video footage and applying them to 3D character models.<\/p>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b96cd1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3b96cd1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9d0936 eael-flipbox-content-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-flip-box\" data-id=\"e9d0936\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-flip-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-container eael-animate-flip eael-animate-down eael-content eael-flip-box-hover eael-flipbox-fixed-height eael-flipbox-dynamic\">\n\n            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-flip-card\">\n                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-front-container\">\n                    \n                    \n                        <div class=\"eael-elements-slider-display-table\">\n                            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-vertical-align\">\n                                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-padding\">\n                                    <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-icon-image\">\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <h2 class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-heading\">Provost Learning Innovations Grant <\/h2>                                    <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-content\">\n\t                                    <p>2023<\/p><p>In Progress<\/p>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-rear-container\">\n                                                                <div class=\"eael-elements-slider-display-table\">\n                            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-vertical-align\">\n                                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-padding\">\n                                                                                                            <h2 class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-heading\">Character and Crowds Course<\/h2>\n                                                                        <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-content\">\n                                        <p><span class=\"WdYUQQ\">Received a grant in collaboration with RIT&#8217;s 3D Digital Design Program Director Shaun Foster to develop a course examining procedural tools for generating characters and crowd simulations using Houdini and Unreal Engine for storytelling narratives in films, games, virtual experiences, and 360 videos.<\/span><\/p>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48ab66f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"48ab66f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf032ea eael-flipbox-content-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-flip-box\" data-id=\"cf032ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-flip-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-container eael-animate-flip eael-animate-down eael-content eael-flip-box-hover eael-flipbox-fixed-height eael-flipbox-dynamic\">\n\n            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-flip-card\">\n                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-front-container\">\n                    \n                    \n                        <div class=\"eael-elements-slider-display-table\">\n                            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-vertical-align\">\n                                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-padding\">\n                                    <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-icon-image\">\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <h2 class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-heading\">AI@RIT Summit<\/h2>                                    <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-content\">\n\t                                    <p>2022<\/p>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-rear-container\">\n                                                                <div class=\"eael-elements-slider-display-table\">\n                            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-vertical-align\">\n                                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-padding\">\n                                                                                                            <h2 class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-heading\">Poster Presentation<\/h2>\n                                                                        <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-content\">\n                                        <p><span class=\"WdYUQQ\">Presented research on AI integration in the creative field, focusing on text-to-image and image-to-image AI image generation. Currently working on a computer vision AI solution to capture facial performance and translate it to 3D character facial animation.<\/span><\/p>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4c25b5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e4c25b5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70d074f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"70d074f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a23c36e eael-flipbox-content-align-center eael-flipbox-img-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-flip-box\" data-id=\"a23c36e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-flip-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-container eael-animate-flip eael-animate-down eael-content eael-flip-box-hover eael-flipbox-fixed-height eael-flipbox-dynamic\">\n\n            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-flip-card\">\n                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-front-container\">\n                    \n                    \n                        <div class=\"eael-elements-slider-display-table\">\n                            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-vertical-align\">\n                                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-padding\">\n                                    <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-icon-image\">\n                                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"eael-flipbox-image-as-icon\" src=\"\" alt=\"\">\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <h2 class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-heading\">Allendale Columbia TEDx<\/h2>                                    <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-content\">\n\t                                    <p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1812\" src=\"http:\/\/alejandroperez.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TEDx-logo-image-300x170.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alejandroperez.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TEDx-logo-image-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alejandroperez.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TEDx-logo-image-1024x579.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alejandroperez.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TEDx-logo-image-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alejandroperez.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TEDx-logo-image-1536x869.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/alejandroperez.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TEDx-logo-image-2048x1159.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/alejandroperez.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TEDx-logo-image-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><p>2020<\/p>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-rear-container\">\n                                                                <div class=\"eael-elements-slider-display-table\">\n                            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-vertical-align\">\n                                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-padding\">\n                                                                                                            <h2 class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-heading\">Interactive Session<\/h2>\n                                                                        <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-content\">\n                                        <p>\u00a0<span class=\"WdYUQQ\">Invited to discuss research on VR at RIT and provide a VR experience for attendees.<\/span><\/p>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d0b7ca e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2d0b7ca\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09a069a eael-flipbox-content-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-flip-box\" data-id=\"09a069a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-flip-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-container eael-animate-flip eael-animate-down eael-content eael-flip-box-hover eael-flipbox-fixed-height eael-flipbox-dynamic\">\n\n            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-flip-card\">\n                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-front-container\">\n                    \n                    \n                        <div class=\"eael-elements-slider-display-table\">\n                            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-vertical-align\">\n                                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-padding\">\n                                    <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-icon-image\">\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <h2 class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-heading\">One Take Film Festival <\/h2>                                    <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-content\">\n\t                                    <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1824\" src=\"http:\/\/alejandroperez.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-12-094536-300x290.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alejandroperez.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-12-094536-300x290.png 300w, https:\/\/alejandroperez.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-12-094536-768x742.png 768w, https:\/\/alejandroperez.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Screenshot-2023-09-12-094536.png 973w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><p>2018<\/p>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-rear-container\">\n                                                                <div class=\"eael-elements-slider-display-table\">\n                            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-vertical-align\">\n                                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-padding\">\n                                                                                                            <h2 class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-heading\">VR Experience<\/h2>\n                                                                        <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-content\">\n                                        <div><p>&#8220;Down &amp; Up Stairs, Roots &amp; Trees Grow,&#8221; an interactive VR experience created in collaboration with colleague Shaun Foster, was accepted and screened at the festival.<\/p><\/div>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3174e90 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3174e90\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-998ce34 eael-flipbox-content-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-flip-box\" data-id=\"998ce34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-flip-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-container eael-animate-flip eael-animate-down eael-content eael-flip-box-hover eael-flipbox-fixed-height eael-flipbox-dynamic\">\n\n            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-flip-card\">\n                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-front-container\">\n                    \n                    \n                        <div class=\"eael-elements-slider-display-table\">\n                            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-vertical-align\">\n                                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-padding\">\n                                    <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-icon-image\">\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <h2 class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-heading\">SIGGRAPH<\/h2>                                    <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-content\">\n\t                                    <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1813\" src=\"http:\/\/alejandroperez.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/R-300x78.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"78\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alejandroperez.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/R-300x78.png 300w, https:\/\/alejandroperez.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/R-1024x266.png 1024w, https:\/\/alejandroperez.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/R-768x199.png 768w, https:\/\/alejandroperez.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/R-1536x398.png 1536w, https:\/\/alejandroperez.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/R.png 1909w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><p>2017<\/p>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-rear-container\">\n                                                                <div class=\"eael-elements-slider-display-table\">\n                            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-vertical-align\">\n                                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-padding\">\n                                                                                                            <h2 class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-heading\">Birds of a Feather Talk<\/h2>\n                                                                        <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-content\">\n                                        <p><span class=\"WdYUQQ\">Presented research on computer graphics education and the use of internet video in teaching at SIGGRAPH 2017.<\/span><\/p>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec09cae e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ec09cae\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3567384 eael-flipbox-content-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-flip-box\" data-id=\"3567384\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-flip-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-container eael-animate-flip eael-animate-down eael-content eael-flip-box-hover eael-flipbox-fixed-height eael-flipbox-dynamic\">\n\n            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-flip-card\">\n                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-front-container\">\n                    \n                    \n                        <div class=\"eael-elements-slider-display-table\">\n                            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-vertical-align\">\n                                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-padding\">\n                                    <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-icon-image\">\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <h2 class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-heading\">Frameless Labs VR Symposium<\/h2>                                    <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-content\">\n\t                                    <p>2016<\/p>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-rear-container\">\n                                                                <div class=\"eael-elements-slider-display-table\">\n                            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-vertical-align\">\n                                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-padding\">\n                                                                                                            <h2 class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-heading\">The Good the Bad and the Ugly, A VR 360 Perspective<\/h2>\n                                                                        <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-content\">\n                                        <p><span class=\"WdYUQQ\">Presented research on Virtual Reality content creation and culture with Professor Shaun Foster<\/span><\/p>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e853f96 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e853f96\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-adcd457 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"adcd457\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb2ff6f eael-flipbox-content-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-flip-box\" data-id=\"eb2ff6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-flip-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-container eael-animate-flip eael-animate-down eael-content eael-flip-box-hover eael-flipbox-fixed-height eael-flipbox-dynamic\">\n\n            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-flip-card\">\n                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-front-container\">\n                    \n                    \n                        <div class=\"eael-elements-slider-display-table\">\n                            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-vertical-align\">\n                                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-padding\">\n                                    <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-icon-image\">\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <h2 class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-heading\">PLIG Poster Presentation | Characters and Crowds | 2024 Sumer Institute + AI Symposium<\/h2>                                    <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-content\">\n\t                                                                        <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-rear-container\">\n                                                                <div class=\"eael-elements-slider-display-table\">\n                            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-vertical-align\">\n                                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-padding\">\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-content\">\n                                        <p>Presenting the results of the PLIG Grant with CO-PI Shaun Foster<\/p>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a5c519 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8a5c519\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89b53fd eael-flipbox-content-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-flip-box\" data-id=\"89b53fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-flip-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-container eael-animate-flip eael-animate-down eael-content eael-flip-box-hover eael-flipbox-fixed-height eael-flipbox-dynamic\">\n\n            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-flip-card\">\n                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-front-container\">\n                    \n                    \n                        <div class=\"eael-elements-slider-display-table\">\n                            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-vertical-align\">\n                                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-padding\">\n                                    <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-icon-image\">\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <h2 class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-heading\">Talk | Creative Overload : How AI is Supercharging Design Education I 2024 Sumer Institute + AI Symposium<\/h2>                                    <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-content\">\n\t                                                                        <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-rear-container\">\n                                                                <div class=\"eael-elements-slider-display-table\">\n                            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-vertical-align\">\n                                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-padding\">\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-content\">\n                                        <p>Talk on leveraging AI to save time on prep work and enhance the Creative Design Classroom<\/p>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ba0469 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4ba0469\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f2207f eael-flipbox-content-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-flip-box\" data-id=\"3f2207f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-flip-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-container eael-animate-flip eael-animate-down eael-content eael-flip-box-hover eael-flipbox-fixed-height eael-flipbox-dynamic\">\n\n            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-flip-card\">\n                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-front-container\">\n                    \n                    \n                        <div class=\"eael-elements-slider-display-table\">\n                            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-vertical-align\">\n                                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-padding\">\n                                    <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-icon-image\">\n                                                                            <\/div>\n                                    <h2 class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-heading\">AI Demonstration | Face It: AI in Motion I 2024 Sumer Institute + AI Symposium<\/h2>                                    <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-content\">\n\t                                                                        <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-rear-container\">\n                                                                <div class=\"eael-elements-slider-display-table\">\n                            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-vertical-align\">\n                                <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-padding\">\n                                                                                                            <div class=\"eael-elements-flip-box-content\">\n                                        <p>A demonstration of the AI Computer Vision Facial Motion Capture Prototype I created for the FEAD Grant I received last year.<\/p>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-363c9ed e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"363c9ed\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"professionalexperiance\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ada662 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1ada662\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1854267 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1854267\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>With a professional journey spanning across various roles in education, visual design, game design, and film , I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and creative vision. My experiences range from working as a Technical Director at Image-Metrics, where I automated facial rigs and developed modeling tools, to managing graphics production for Channel 62 KRCA at Lieberman Broadcasting Inc. I&#8217;ve also contributed to post-production VFX at D-Right Image, and have played a key role in compositing for music videos and films. My work has consistently involved leveraging cutting-edge technology to create compelling visuals and solve complex problems, demonstrating my proficiency in Python, rigging, simulation, and visual effects.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-460758c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"460758c\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"demo\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d474d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2d474d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DEMO REEL<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6971571 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6971571\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This demo reel showcases a curated selection of projects that I&#8217;ve created and presented to my students as exemplars of class assignments. Each clip serves as a practical demonstration of the concepts and techniques we explore in class, embodying the kind of work students can expect to undertake. From complex 3D modeling to intricate motion design, these examples exemplify the technical and creative challenges my students engage with as they learn and grow in the field of digital design.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca5f130 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ca5f130\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce14ff1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"ce14ff1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/siHhleejxis&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f356b5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6f356b5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7475062 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7475062\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>COPYRIGHT \u00a9 2023 | ALEJANDRO PEREZ<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ALEJANDRO PEREZ HOME ABOUT ME TEACHING PHILOSOPHY SCHOLARSHIP PROFESIONAL EXPERIANCE DEMO About Alejandro Perez I am Alejandro Perez Sanchez, an Assistant Professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), specializing in 3D digital design for 3D films, visual effects (VFX), and video game arts. 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