Members
Kailun Deng
Producer
Kailun Deng is a producer and 3D environment artist. She has a background in Digital Media Game and Entertainment Design, and Entrepreneurship.
Sarah Wille
Co-producer, Cinematographer
Sarah Wille is interested in video editing and cinematography of film as well as technical art specifically in animation and special effects. She graduated from William & Mary with a major in Computer Science and a minor in Mathematics and also has a background in fine arts and music.
Zixuan He
3D environment Artist
Zixuan He is a 3D environment artist who is focusing on texture and natural environment.
Bonny Wang
Technical Artist
Bonny Y. Wang is a researcher, a game developer and a technical artist. She has a passion for merging science and game development. Bonny believes in using the engaging nature of new medias to make complex scientific concepts accessible, blending entertainment with education.
Xun Zhang
Technical Artist
Xun Zhang is an architectural designer in transition, now pursuing a path as a technical artist and programmer in the gaming and entertainment technology industry. With a bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Pratt Institute, and currently enrolled in the Master’s in Entertainment Technology program at Carnegie Mellon University, he is blending his design expertise with programming to contribute to interactive virtual experiences.
Zhongwei Ren
Sound designer, Mocap Specialist
Zhongwei Ren graduated from Pennstate with a BFA, he believe the undergoing principle of design is shared between all kinds of medium, so he precure a path he always interested in which is game design and sound design.
Instructors
John Dessler
John is a creative director, programmer, writer, entrepreneur, musician, performer, and digital/fine artist. He is currently special faculty at the ETC, Carnegie Mellon University teaching Visual Story/Communication, VR Story and Sound, Location-Based Entertainment, UI/UX Design, digital art and design. — He has been contracted by, and freelances for companies such as GE, NBC, Tyco, Heinz, and various museums and productions – specializing in visual communication and digital training. — In 1996 he founded The Outlet for Creativity, Inc. (a non-profit 501c3) in Rochester, PA, to foster and support the Arts. He served as president for 9 years. — He has been on numerous boards of economic and cultural development and has worked with many organizations including the American Cancer Society, Bridge to Recovery, Adult Literacy Action, Lending Hearts, and The Humane Society. — He was a featured speaker, performer, and on jury at numerous conferences including SIGGRAPH, GDC, and SXSW. — He was the creative director for Creative Services at the ETC where he designed and produced virtual interviews, games, exhibits, and interactions for clients such as Duquesne University, National Civil War Museum, and VERC. — He is a published playwright, winner of the Keystone Press and Telly awards, and is an accomplished studio and performing musician regularly showcased at the famous Blue Bird Café in Nashville, TN.
Ruth Comley
Ruth Comley is an educator that has been teaching undergrad and graduate classes for 24 years in the areas of digital art, experience design and project management. She has a Specialized Associates degree in Industrial Design, a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Computer Science and a Masters of Entertainment degree in Entertainment Technology. Currently Ruth is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Carnegie Mellon University where she teaches classes in Project Production, Digital Art and Experience Design. She is also a Founding Member of Stage and Steel Productions and an active Board member of Striplight Community Theater. There she designs and produces seasonal festivals and events while also writing, producing, and directing theatrical plays.