Hello, I'm Ken
I believe to be successful you must first begin with the end in mind. The vision of a project fuels the efforts to paint the canvas. My passion lives in the thin layer between art and design.
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Ken Gay
XD - Entertainment Designer
Phone:
1+ 615.337.1774
Email:
Address:
400 E Trinity Lane
Nashville, TN 37207
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EXPERIENCE
2013 - Present
Entertainment Designer - XD
As an Entertainment Designer, XD, I have continued my passion for assisting Designers, Creatives, Developers and Event Producers with leading technology solutions that deliver the vision with purpose. Lending my expertise to numerous concert touring acts, Broadcast outlets, SFX vendors, staging, production providers and marketing agencies.
2010 - 2013
Entertainment Technologist
At LMG I was able to influence the Installation, Concert Touring and Events divisions by launching and operating the LMG Design Studio. The Studio allowed clients the space and tools to create memorable set designs for corporate and music events.
2005 - 2010
LED Specialist
During my duration with XL Video I served the Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York and London locations. Providing creative support to Clients, Designers and Event Producers. It was an honor to launch and maintain two of the industries premier LED Labs.
EDUCATION
2011
Leadership Music Alumni
Leadership Music Organization
This is a one year intense plunge into the inter-workings of the Music Industry. The information and life long relationships built in this organization are priceless. Alumni serve as Mentors and represent the Music Industry to lawmakers in the US and abroad.
1986 - 1988
Electrical Engineer of Applied Science
Video Technical Institute
This provided me with the complete understanding of analog and digital circuitry at the component level, allowing me a diverse approach for entertainment technology solutions.
1982 - 1986
High School Diploma
South Grand Prairie High School
It is here that my passion for visual design was realized. SGP-TV is a hands-on vocational class surrounding the broadcasting industry. Additionally, I was fortunate to intern with the local cable company on studio and remote broadcasts.
PROJECTS
SKILLS
Holograms & Visual SFX
Concept and Design Pitch Pro
Scale Model Prototyping
Technology Development
AR, VR, XR, 360 and XD
Sketch Pad Artist
EXPERTISE
LED Display
I have been on the forefront of bringing to market a vast amount of LED products. From the creative endeavors of ABSEN, BARCO, Basictek and PIXled to the first ever triangle building blocks offered by ABOUTSHOW. Working from the processing down to the PCB boards.
Projection Mapping
In 2012 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN, I had the privilege of introducing the world to large scale projection mapping during the Madonna Super Bowl Half Time Show. I am fluent in mapping for Architectural, Retail, Scenic and 4th Deminsional installations.
Entertainment Technology
Bringing to the staging market technologies from across the spectrum is my forté. Utilizing technologies from other industries into the live event arena is where I exceed expectations. From the use of Beacons for proximity effects to IR laser scanning for control and safety.