Lizzie Helmer

Journalism & Public Relations

Graduating May 2018

“The amount of collaboration and professionalism in this class was unlike any projects I've been a part of before. It was the best possible way to end my Chico State experience and start my post-grad life.”

Lizzie Helmer worked on the Bottleshop 360-Video and Bottleshop Video as well as the class website. She was a part of the pitch team and contributed to researching and writing the script and narrative treatment for the Bottleshop Video. The script she helped create is also a part of the Bottleshop 360-Video. She also assisted in editing all final products. She created the video on the homepage of the class website using iMovie.

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Tom Crammond

Computer Animation & Game Development

Graduating May 2019

“This class served as the launch to my work in Virtual Reality as well as reinforced my communication and collaboration skills among people with wildly different knowledge and skill sets from my own.”

Tom Crammond worked on the Bottleshop 360-Video and Sierra Nevada Origins-VR Tour. He was a programmer that worked on setting up scenes and programming scripts to ensure smooth transitions between different locations. He also created demo builds. Equipment and tools he used included Unity 2017.3.1., Google Pixel, Android Nougat 7.1, Autodesk Maya 2018 and the Oculus Rift. As a part of the pitch team for the Bottleshop 360-Video and Sierra Nevada Origins-VR Tour, he explained to the client how the products functioned.

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Vincent Urbina

Media Arts, Design & Technology

Graduating May 2019

“Working on this Sierra Nevada project not only allowed me to collaborate with three different majors but it gave me a standard of what working with a company with such high caliber is like. This class has enhanced my technical skills as well as my professionalism.”

Vincent Urbina worked closely on the Bottleshop 360-Video as well as the Bottleshop Video. He recorded 360 video clips with a Vuze 360 Camera then modified them in Humaneyes 360 Editing Software for rendering. He then put videos in linear form for applications like YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, and Google Cardboard. He also rotated as cinematographer, assistant cinematographer and filming crew grip using the Blackmagic Design URSA Mini 4K Camera.

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Miranda Carpenello

Journalism & Public Relations

Graduating May 2018

“This class gave me the opportunity to work with various majors to come together for one project. I learned what it takes to tell a story through various platforms while ensuring branding is consistent and accurate.”

Miranda Carpenello worked specifically on the Bottleshop 360-Video, Bottleshop Video and Sierra Nevada Origins-VR Tour as well as the class website. For the 360 Video and VR Tour she assisted in researching best practices and editing final copy. She helped contribute to the moodboard for the Bottleshop video pitch and editing the final script. She wrote the biographies for the class website. Tools Carpenello used included Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Google Forms and Google Sheets.

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Katie Butler

Computer Animation & Game Development

Graduating May 2018

“I gained a deeper, more thorough understanding of and experience with virtual reality and mobile development projects.”

Katie Butler worked on the Bottleshop 360-Video and the Sierra Nevada Origins-VR Tour. She worked as a programmer for the Bottleshop 360-Video Tour. For the 360 tour, she worked on syncing the VR camera with gyroscopic rotations of the phone. She also worked to develop user input via head movement and staring at objects, during which she developed a reticle, loading bar and event scripting. Equipment and tools she used included a Google Pixel, Google Daydream Headset, Unity 2017.3.1 and Android Nougat 7.1.

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Jake Hocker

Media Arts, Design & Technology

Graduating May 2018

“I feel that I have been lucky enough to have gotten experience with almost all aspects of the video projects including writing, pitching and helping to produce the Bottleshop Videos. I was also able to get a much deeper understanding of the possibilities of virtual reality by filming and editing the 360-degree video. Working in teams on such a multifaceted project like this one has taught me how utilizing each other’s strengths can result in the completion of a common goal.”

Jake Hocker worked on both the 360-degree and Bottleshop Videos. He filmed and edited the 360-degree video project. For the Bottleshop Videos he was a co-writer for the script and a part of the pitch team. He was present when the videos were being filmed and provided photos for the class website. Some of the tools he used included Vuze 360 Camera, Humaneyes 360 Editing Software, Adobe Premiere Pro, and the Sennheiser G3 lavalier kit.

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Alma Garcia

Journalism & Public Relations

Graduating May 2018

“I learned how to work in a collaborative environment and how to create immersive storytelling via emerging technology. Lastly, I learned how to work under tight guidelines and deadlines.”

Alma Garcia worked on the Sierra Nevada Origins-VR Tour, Bottleshop 360-Video and Bottleshop Video as well as the class website. For the VR Tour she assisted in researching and gathering data on the brewery and created the loading video. For the Bottleshop Video she edited the final script and pitch. As a part of the Bottleshop 360-Video she helped in researching best practices. She helped create the final class website and video on the homepage. Tools she used included Microsoft Excel and Adobe Premier Pro.

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Brendan Scaramuzzo

Computer Animaiton & Game Development

Graduating May 2019

“During this class I got to learn how to collaborate with others in a group to create a final product. We also learned how to create a professional VR product for a busy and well-established business.”

Brendan Scaramuzzo worked on the Sierra Nevada Origins-VR Tour and the Bottleshop Video. For the VR Tour he created 3D blueprints that helped map out the original brewery. He also created pieces of the original machinery and office. For the Bottleshop Video he helped with storyboarding. The tools Scaramuzzo used include Autodesk Maya 2018, Substance Painter 2, Adobe Photoshop and Unity 2017.3.1.

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Vincent Mendoza

Media Arts, Design & Technology

Graduating May 2018

“What I got out of this class was experience of working with a big client such as Sierra Nevada and how three majors combined is sort of like a little media company. This project really put into perspective of what it would be like to work for a client in a professional setting.”

Vincent Mendoza worked on the Bottleshop Video and the class website. For the Bottleshop Video he was involved in principle shooting, striking and breaking down the set as well as filming content. He operated the Blackmagic Design URSA Mini 4K Camera and rotated as a cinematographer, assistant cinematographer and grip. As a part of the Bottleshop Video pitch team, he presented the rough draft to the client. For the class website he took many of the headshots of class members.

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Jimmy Johnston

Journalism & Public Relations

Graduating May 2018

“Working on this project was an experience that I believe will be an invaluable contribution to my overall skills as PR professional going forward. Working with a large-scale client, collaborating with different departments, and completing everything in a timely manner were all aspects of the project that I think will be highly representative of my future career in PR.”

Jimmy Johnston worked on the 360-degree and Bottleshop Videos as well as the class website. He was involved in extensive research for both videos that ensured consistency and relevant facts. For the Bottleshop Videos he contributed to editing the final script, while for the 360-degree video he helped create the story and data points. In addition, he created the music for the 360-degree video introduction from scratch using Pro Tools. For the class website he assisted in the construction and design. Tools he used in included Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Excel and Pro Tools 12.

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Jordan Chapin

Computer Animation & Game Development

Graduating Dec. 2018

“Throughout this project, I learned how to effectively collaborate with three completely different majors in order to create a final product. I also learned how to deal with the needs of clients.”

Jordan Chapin worked on the Sierra Nevada Origins-VR Tour and Bottleshop Video. For the VR Tour he created 3D models of original machinery from the brewery. He also helped create storyboard panels for the Bottleshop Video pitch. Tools he used included Autodesk Maya 2018, Substance Painter 2 and Unity 2017.3.1.

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Anthony David Morales Jr.

Media Arts, Design & Technology

Graduating Dec. 2019

“This class taught me to work as part of a team and allowed me the creative control that would lead to great learning experiences involving post-production that I will carry on to every project I am involved with in the future.”

Anthony Morales Jr. worked specifically on the Bottleshop Video. He worked on all stages of pre-production and post-production. The pre-production tasks included gathering and organizing footage and audio. As head editor his post-production tasks included editing, audio mixing and automatic dialogue replacing. Morales used DaVinci Resolve 14 for editing. He was a part of the pitch team that presented the Bottleshop Video rough draft to the client.

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Victoria Pinasco

Journalism & Public Relations

Graduating May 2018

“I learned how to work collaboratively with a group of students and professors that have different sets of skills and work in different methods. I learned how to work professionally for a premier client. This class helped me manage my time in a manner that allowed me to meet deadlines while also being flexible around the other team's schedules.”

Victoria Pinasco worked on the Sierra Nevada Origins-VR Tour, Bottleshop 360-Video and Bottleshop Video as well as the class website. For the VR Tour she researched the brewery to create facts and data points that pop up along the tour. She was involved in the editing process for the Bottleshop Video pitch and gathered information and researched best practices for the Bottleshop 360-Video. For the class website she developed content for the Bottleshop 360-Video page.

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Xavier Burgueno

Computer Animation & Game Development

Graduating Dec. 2018

“Learned to collaborate with three different majors and interact with real clients to create a cohesive project that reflects and satisfies the demands of the client.”

Xavier Burgueno worked on the Sierra Nevada Origins - VR Tour and Bottleshop Video. For the VR Tour he contributed to 3D modeling various pieces of machinery from the original brewery. He assisted with creating storyboard panels for the Bottleshop Video. Tools Burgueno used included Autodesk Maya 2018, Substance Painter 2 and Unity 2017.3.1.

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Max Pond

Journalism & Public Relations

Graduating May 2019

“This class provided the opportunity to work with peers in different departments. The combination of skills between the three of our majors enabled us to create the best work possible. I couldn't have had a better opportunity to create good portfolio work in any other class than METX!”

Max Pond worked on the Sierra Nevada Bottleshop Video and built the class website. This included working with Bootstrap 4.0 and writing code like: Javascript, HTML and CSS. For the Bottleshop Video project he was on the three person pitch team and helped plan the script. He was involved in the editing process for the Bottleshop Video pitch and gathered information and researched best practices for the Bottleshop 360-Video.

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Thomas Laird

Media Arts, Design & Technology

Graduating May 2018

“In this class I gained the experience of working as part of a professional, interdisciplinary team with hard deadlines. I also had the opportunity to work on-set and on-location in a film crew to produce content for a major company, which has not only been a fantastic resume builder, but a priceless life experience as well.”

Thomas Laird worked primarily on the Bottleshop Video. As head of sound and sound design he was responsible for equipment management, signal flow troubleshooting, audio recording and file management. He also served as director and head of recording during voice-over sessions with the talent. Equipment Laird used included H1 Zoom Recorders, the Sennheiser G3 lavalier kits and Rode shotgun mics. He was a part of the Bottleshop Video pitch team that presented the rough draft to the client.

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Joseph Mackey

Computer Animation & Game Development

Graduating May 2018

“In this class, I learned how to effectively work between historic blueprints and photos in order to create a closely accurate 3D model of the original Sierra Nevada Brewery. I also learned to work more effectively with my team of 3D artists and the client in order to deliver a high quality virtual reality product.”

Joseph Mackey worked on the Sierra Nevada Origins-VR Tour. His various tasks included researching archived blueprints to the original brewery, converting 2D blueprints to 3D models of various assets and working closely with the programming team to deliver 3D models properly into the virtual reality experience. Mackey used tools such as Autodesk Maya 2018, Substance Painter 2 and Unity 2017.3.1. As a part of the VR Tour pitch team, he explained to the client how the product was built and how to try it out.

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Christina Davis

Media Arts, Design & Technology

Graduating Dec. 2018

“I learned what it means to work on a camera crew in a professional setting and to create a professional project from start to finish while working in interdisciplinary teams.”

Christina Davis worked specifically on the Bottleshop Video. Her role within the video included determining what elements of the Bottleshop should be captured, scouting the best areas of the bottling line and rotating as camera assistant and focus puller. Assisting in the process of directing, she used the Blackmagic Design URSA Mini 4K Camera, Dana Dolly, lighting equipment and various Canon lenses.

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Ricardo Cervantes Garcia

Computer Animation & Game Development

Graduating Dec. 2018

“This class gave me the opportunity to communicate with a high end client and work within a team of 3D Artists collaborating together to deliver a professional VR experience.”

Ricardo Cervantes Garcia worked on the Sierra Nevada Origins-VR Tour recreating the original brewery. His specific tasks included recreating 3D models of the original brewery equipment, warehouse exterior and small props. The tools he used included Autodesk Maya 2018, Substance Painter 2 and Unity 2017.3.1.

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Debra Johnson

JOUR Instructor

“I love the opportunity for students to work in interdisciplinary teams to create projects for a real client. This provides students real-world experience while building their professional portfolios.”

Debra Johnson helped facilitate client relations while helping students focus on storytelling for the Bottleshop Video, Bottleshop 360-Video, Sierra Nevada Origins-VR Tour and the course website. She worked closely with the Journalism & Public Relations students to develop skills in linear and nonlinear storytelling, project management and internal communications. Across the class, she helped students prepare for client presentations and maintaining the client’s brand within the products.

Johnson can be reached via dejohnson@csuchico.edu

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Jennifer Meadows

MADT Instructor

“The project provided an exciting opportunity to work with a smaller group of motivated students in an interdisciplinary class. It is rewarding seeing students work on a professional project that will provide them with excellent experience and work for their portfolios.”

Jennifer Meadows worked hard to initiate the project with Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. She worked with students on preparing pitches and showing the client draft work. As the Bottleshop Video and Bottleshop 360-Video projects moved along she assigned students to different work groups and provided critical feedback on work. She assisted students with using the Blackmagic Design URSA Mini 4K Camera and other software such as Humaneyes Vuze, Vuze VR Studio, Adobe Premiere Pro and Davinci Resolve 14.

Meadows can be reached via jmeadows@csuchico.edu

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Jeff Underwood

CAGD Instructor

“This co-taught and cross disciplinary course has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Seeing our students work with related majors on an industry ready product has been one of the highlights of my teaching career.”

Jeff Underwood worked with students on the Sierra Nevada Origins-VR Tour and the Bottleshop 360-Video project conceptions. He focused on the project planning by working with students to find original blueprints of the brewery for the VR Tour. For the VR Tour programming and editing he assisted students with Autodesk Maya, Substance Painter, Unity 3D and Oculus.

Underwood can be reached via jumunderwood@csuchico.edu

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Victor H. Merida

Media Arts, Design & Technology

Graduating May 2018

“Working in an environment with creatives of other similar departments on a specific project, made me appreciate how much we can accomplish if we put our ideas and effort together. Being the only Graphic Designer in the class, I was put into situations where I was challenged to go out of my way to deliver the graphics and content needed, which made it a great job-like experience overall.”

Victor H. Merida worked on the Bottleshop Video, Bottleshop 360-Video and the class website. He was heavily involved in designing materials for the online presentation as well as a manual for the Bottleshop Video pitch. For the Bottleshop Video pitch he worked to design variations of moodboards, vectors and binding layouts. He designed various infographics and motion graphics for the Bottleshop Video that were also used in the Bottleshop 360-Video. He created a logo for the class that is to be used on all class documents, files and web design. For the class website he edited all headshots and assisted in taking photos for the website. The various tools he used for the development of his projects included Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Illustrator CC, Adobe InDesign CC, Adobe Lightroom CC, Adobe After Effects CC, Adobe Media Encoder CC and a Cannon EOS Rebel T5.

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Quinn Winchell

MADT Instructor

“Rarely do students get the chance to work with this level of clientele. This interdisciplinary process is what students need: real-life scenarios that apply to their majors!”

As the lead production manager for the Bottleshop Video, it was Quinn Winchell’s job to set up and facilitate production meetings with students, arrange shooting schedules with the client, manage and test equipment, and instruct students on the use of equipment. He taught students how to use the Blackmagic Design URSA Mini 4K Camera by showing how to film specific, complex camera movements. He oversaw on-set filming at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., occasionally taking over as camera operator for teachable moments, and oversaw editing in its various stages using the software Davinci Resolve 14.

Winchell can be reached via qwinchell@csuchico.edu

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Frank Pereira

CAGD Instructor

“This project is a great opportunity for CAGD to show what your students can accomplish. This project also gave CAGD a chance to work with other Chico State departments for a distinguished company.”

Frank Pereira worked with students on the Sierra Nevada Origin-VR Tour. He helped students plan out the original brewery for 3D modeling. Using Autodesk Maya 2018 and Unity 3D he assisted students in the modeling of original machinery and the warehouse. He also used Substance Painter with students for the recreation of the original brewery.

Pereira can be reached via FLPereira@csuchico.edu

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