James Rowan

Background

About James Rowan

An expert in technology, I've spent my career working in education and research focused around technologies in film, television and gaming industries.My research has focused around the application of virtual production techniques in industry, with a great deal of work in real-time rendering and ICVFX in LED volumes. My recently completed master's thesis was subject around the AI machine learning algorithms that power 'recommendation' on media platforms. Publication pending.As an instructor, I've taught curriculum in classroom and remotely for Sheridan College and SIRT. Topics include: Unreal Engine, Virtual production, Adobe suite and general computing/workflows. Additionally, over the past 10 years, I've hosted numerous workshop style training engagements as well as remedial lessons in topics such as camera and audio production techniques for film and television, editing and post-sound. As support, I've worked in boutique programs and departments which have focused on cutting edge technology, practices and learning in the entertainment sectors. I've been required to develop a deep and wide skill set in Film Production, Planning, Delivery, and Information Technology at both the Enterprise and small business level.and in my spare time, I continue a life long study of Shaolin martial arts where I have been training since and teaching for over 15 years.#FriendlyNeighbourhoodKungFuMaster