3D Environment Artist

Brandon

Kirchman

*D Environment/Prop Modeler

Info

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Orlando, Florida

https://www.artstation.com/caffeinatedart/albums/14161046

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-kirchman-97330b294/

Software Skills

• Autodesk Maya - 3yrs.

• Houdini - 2 yrs.

• Autodesk 3ds Max - 1 yr.

• Unreal Engine - 2 yrs.

• Arnold - 3 yrs.

• Adobe Premiere Pro - 5 yrs.

• Adobe Photoshop - 4 yrs.

• Adobe Illustrator - 4 yrs.

• Adobe Painter - 2 yrs.

• Adobe Sampler - 2 yrs.

• Adobe After Effects - 2 yrs.

Hard Skills

• 3D Modeling & Lighting

• 3D Visualization

• Procedural Animation

• Visual Effects

• Storyboarding

• Color Theory

• Photography

Experience:

BFA in Emerging Media: Animation & Visualization

• University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

2025

Adobe After Effects - Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Certificate

• University of Central Florida Adobe After Eonline education 2024

Military Education - Surface Warfare Engineering School Command Great Lakes

• Boot Camp - 2016

• Electrician School - 2016

• B&D Calibration School - 2019

United States Navy

• Electrician's Mate / 2016 - 2021

Attached to the Harry S Truman (Aircraft Carrier) as a shipboard electrician.

• B&D Calibration Tech/ 2019 - 2021

Calibrated and maintained over 3,000 pressure gauges, temperature gauges, torque wrenches, pressure, and temperature switches belonging to Harry S Truman CVN75.

Directed Independent Research - University of Central Florida

• Real Time VFX Animation Driven by Audio

• This project explored how procedural and real-time 3D tools like Unreal Engine’s Niagara, Blueprint, MetaSound, and Motion Design systems— can turn sound waves into immersive, audio-reactive visuals for live performances.

UCF Celebrate The Arts

• Annual Film Festival in Orlando, FL

• “A Siege of Greed” - 2025

Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival

• A Canadian Screen Award-Qualifying Festival

• “A Siege of Greed” - 2025

Education:

Awards:

• J.R. Hopes ART Scholarship

2022 - 2024

Clubs/Organizations:

• Rebelway

• Animation Production Club UCF

• Art Club - UCF

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