James Brust

Current

Owner at Limbik Systems, LLC

Past

STS Video & Multimedia Production Student Supervisor at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Interactive Design at Excel Communications Inc.
Assistant Editorial at Forest Post Productions

Multimedia Design, Network Administration, Quality Control at Automating Peripherals, Inc.

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Education

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Recommended

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Connections

15 connections

Industry

Online Media

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James Brust’s Summary

My professional experience has moved me through all facets of media convergence, culminating in an education that began in journalism and progressed to an academic analysis of this phenomenon in social context.

With a background in broadcast video production, network administration and interactive design, I have a broad technological skill set and can best put it to use finding solutions to increase communication and community. Bringing together the myriad of technologies available and creating a cohesive entity, both technologically and socially is where I see my role in the new web and media landscape.

James Brust’s Specialties:

streaming media, social media, networking, community development, multimedia, interactive, video, audio, design, project management, strategy, development

James Brust’s Experience

Owner

Limbik Systems, LLC

(Online Media industry)

July 2006 — Present (3 years 1 month)

Produced and edited Social Media for Non-profits instructional DVD and content for internet delivery using Final Cut Pro, Motion, and Compressor.
Directed and edited video image montage DVDs with interviews to musical score and narration for the City of New London, CT, Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, and Cross Sound Ferry Services, Inc. using Vegas Pro.
Programming and operations for online radio station Limbik Frequencies, including server, stream, web site, community/social networks, iTunes/directory listing, advertising, and audio editing.
Implementation and theme design for CMS portals using Drupal and Joomla with PHP and CSS customization.
Web design, hosting, and server management for clients including Horsch & Miller Inc, and the University of Wisconsin Broadcast Club.
STS Video & Multimedia Production Student Supervisor

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

December 2001 — June 2006 (4 years 7 months)

Developed interactive educational CD for the Medical College of Wisconsin including demonstration videos and community interviews using Final Cut Pro, and Flash.
Setup and operation of lighting, sound, blue screen, and video equipment on location and in the studio for interdepartmental and community projects followed by editing in Final Cut Pro and mastering in DVD Studio Pro.
Coordinated student employee schedules and production talent to meet project and departmental requirements.
Conducted employee interviews and completed departmental budgets for employee payroll and resource allocation.
Interactive Design

Excel Communications Inc.

(Media Production industry)

June 2000 — July 2001 (1 year 2 months)

Developed several interactive training mini-CDs including a Flash based project for Celemi, Inc. integrating an advanced quiz system created in Director.
Created promotional and educational CDs for Hamilton Sunstrand in Director.
Project planning and story boarding for navigation, interactivity, and animation.
Programmed interactivity with ActionScript and Lingo.
Assistant Editorial

Forest Post Productions

(Privately Held; Media Production industry)

August 1999 — June 2000 (11 months)

Operated motion-control camera for commercial spots and historical programs.
Managed NLE digital project media across multiple edit suites and final project archive.
Digitized and imported EDL source media for Avid and Softimage DS.
Online character generation operation using Pinnacle Deko.
Multimedia Design, Network Administration, Quality Control

Automating Peripherals, Inc.

(Computer Software industry)

July 1996 — May 1999 (2 years 11 months)

Developed interactive training CDs and brochures for software products as well as custom screen savers for trade show displays.
Designed graphics and photographed products for use in software products, web site, print materials, and promotional displays.
Composed music and video shorts for kiosk displays.
Designed and administered corporate web site.
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Installed and serviced multiple Windows NT and Novell NetWare servers.
Provided network, telephone, and AV hardware support, as well as building, troubleshooting, and repair of employee workstations.
Planned and implemented network upgrades to provide greater bandwidth and efficiency.