P H S   A L U M N I   P R O F I L E
Matt Bennier  
CLASS OF 1998 - Signed up 04/19/2007 @ 22:54:23
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URL (if any): http://www.inspiredrealms.com
E-MAIL ADDRESS: inspiredtodesign@hotmail.com
HOW DID YOU FIND US: Through Google by accident. I don't even remember what I was originally searching for.
CURRENT RESIDENCE: Bothell, WA
CURRENT OCCUPATION: 3D Artist working at Bungle (Microsoft) on Halo 3.
DEGREES (if any): BA in Multimedia with emphasis in digital animation production from the University of Advancing Technology; Tempe, AZ.
FAVORITE CLASS(ES) AT PRAIRIE: Computer Technology, Drafting, and Japanese.
FAVORITE TEACHER(S) AT PRAIRIE: Mr. Nieland, Mr. Wittingham, and Mrs. Christian.
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT(S) AT PRAIRIE: Leaving classes early to work on my animation project in Mr. Nieland's room. I remember staying after school until 1:00 am or later working on it. Looking back, I can't believe how crappy it was for all the time I put into it, but I guess technology has changed a bit since 97-98.

I also remember getting into an argument with Will Spjut in AP History about what role in the entertainment industry was more critical to the success of the project. I argued that the role of the director was a more crucial element, whereas Will argued that the producer was more essential. Seems like a pointless and immature debate now, but for some reason that moment stuck with me. It's probably because I was so passionate about becoming a director at the time. I'm not a director yet, but I'm still actively pursuing that dream.

Have several other memories as well but it all seems like it was in some distant past.
ACTIVITIES AT PRAIRIE: VICA Drafting & TSA
COMMENTS:
Does anyone know where Mr. Nieland moved to or have his contact info? I'd like to send him a thank you letter for arranging to get me a copy of 3D Studio Max and setting up the multimedia class for me.