Bill Graner

Hey, everyone! I'm another of the new folks in town. My name is Bill, and my background is all mixed up (in a good way) between computers and cinema.

I have a bachelor's in Computer Science from Carleton, and I did a year of the MFA film program at Art Center College of Design. Here at IMD, I want to focus on storytelling–– in particular, building a user's sympathy with avatars and characters, with a goal of delivering real human emotion via interactive media.

Of course, most of the tricks up my sleeve come from the world of linear narrative, so you might catch me fighting a predilection for predetermination.

The IMDers I've met so far have been shockingly awesome, and I hope to meet the rest of you soon!

-Bill

Just a quick note. I'm very inspired by the San Francisco Death Star, and I'm wondering how to create a rundown, retro "City of the Future" using similar technology.

Specifically, I'm thinking of adding sci-fi buildings to skylines, creating a crazy monorail, etc.

Can anyone teach me to do this stuff with After Effects? I have have some previous no-budget special effects experience of my own to build from.

-B

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