As a freelance computer specialist, media designer, and artist, I offer you the following services:
– Web Design
– Media Creation & Editing
– Software & Hardware Solutions (Tools, Tech Art, Media Art)
– Computer Repair
– Consultancy
I am always up to date with a view to the future, have extensive interests, many ideas, enjoy diving into new fields, and always work with the most suitable tools.
Do you have work for me?
Please contact me by phone at +4916097707979, by email at mail@victorgiers.com, or via messenger or social media:
Skills
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Software
– Many years of experience with all operating systems: MacOS, Windows, and Linux (Desktop & Server)
– Design: Blender, Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve, Ableton Live, Max/MSP
– Artificial Intelligence: Prompting, Stable Diffusion, Topaz Video & Photo AIs, ChatGPT for various scenarios (Pipeline, Agent Programming, Translation, Programming)
– Command line programs: ffmpeg, magick, potrace, cron, netcat, dd, …
Tech Art
– Coding standards, Git
– Format standards & conversion
– Deep Learning (Training and deployment of various models)
– Pipeline (“Glue Code”)
– Setup of various development environments for different programming languages
– Frequently used programming languages: Python, Bash, PHP, JavaScript, Java
Web
– Full-stack development (PHP, MySQL, Javascript (Client & Server with node.js))
– Frontend (HTML, CSS, JQuery)
– CMS (WordPress)
– Automation for testing and data collection (Bots in Watir (Ruby) & Selenium (JS))
– Linux Server, nginx, Apache, PHP
3D Pipeline
– 3D scanning with LiDAR sensor
– Layout & Greyboxing
– Retopology and Hardsurface modeling
– Rigging and animation
– Texturing, shading, lighting, and rendering
– Archviz
Generative and interactive computer art
– Games and simulations with Unity, Unreal Engine, Processing, or Blender (C#, C++, Java, or Python)
– Interactive projections (Kinect / OpenCV)
– App programming for Android & iOS
– AI as a virtual humanoid (Interaction with and functions of NPCs (Schedule Systems), I/O, “artificial brain”)
– Blockchain / NFTs
Hardware
– PC & Server maintenance
– Electronics / Sensors with Arduino and Raspberry PI GPIO
– MIDI & OSC controllers, MYO armband
– Discrete electronics
– Working with wood
Soft Skills
– Creativity & innovation: Design thinking, artistic and technical experimentation
– Analytical & conceptual thinking: Systematic problem-solving, abstraction ability
– Communication & teamwork: Interdisciplinary collaboration, public speaking & presentation skills
– Initiative & independence: Entrepreneurship & self-organization, research orientation & continuous learning
– Technical understanding & adaptability: Technology competence & future thinking, flexibility & quick comprehension
Software
– Many years of experience with all operating systems: MacOS, Windows, and Linux (Desktop & Server)
– Design: Blender, Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve, Ableton Live, Max/MSP
– Artificial Intelligence: Prompting, Stable Diffusion, Topaz Video & Photo AIs, ChatGPT for various scenarios (Pipeline, Agent Programming, Translation, Programming)
– Command line programs: ffmpeg, magick, potrace, cron, netcat, dd, …
Tech Art
– Coding standards, Git
– Format standards & conversion
– Deep Learning (Training and deployment of various models)
– Pipeline (“Glue Code”)
– Setup of various development environments for different programming languages
– Frequently used programming languages: Python, Bash, PHP, JavaScript, Java
Web
– Full-stack development (PHP, MySQL, Javascript (Client & Server with node.js))
– Frontend (HTML, CSS, JQuery)
– CMS (WordPress)
– Automation for testing and data collection (Bots in Watir (Ruby) & Selenium (JS))
– Linux Server, nginx, Apache, PHP
3D Pipeline
– 3D scanning with LiDAR sensor
– Layout & Greyboxing
– Retopology and Hardsurface modeling
– Rigging and animation
– Texturing, shading, lighting, and rendering
– Archviz
Generative and interactive computer art
– Games and simulations with Unity, Unreal Engine, Processing, or Blender (C#, C++, Java, or Python)
– Interactive projections (Kinect / OpenCV)
– App programming for Android & iOS
– AI as a virtual humanoid (Interaction with and functions of NPCs (Schedule Systems), I/O, “artificial brain”)
– Blockchain / NFTs
Hardware
– PC & Server maintenance
– Electronics / Sensors with Arduino and Raspberry PI GPIO
– MIDI & OSC controllers, MYO armband
– Discrete electronics
– Working with wood
Soft Skills
– Creativity & innovation: Design thinking, artistic and technical experimentation
– Analytical & conceptual thinking: Systematic problem-solving, abstraction ability
– Communication & teamwork: Interdisciplinary collaboration, public speaking & presentation skills
– Initiative & independence: Entrepreneurship & self-organization, research orientation & continuous learning
– Technical understanding & adaptability: Technology competence & future thinking, flexibility & quick comprehension
CV
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1990
– Born in Schwäbisch Gmünd
– Mother: Petra Giers (*1962), Master Goldsmith
– Father: Walter Giers (*1937 †2016), Media Artist
2010
– Job at “Musst-Du-Seum” by Walter Giers – Electronic Art in Schwäbisch Gmünd
2011
– Abitur at Hans-Baldung-Gymnasium in Schwäbisch Gmünd
– Internship with Annabella Akcal (Theater) in Schwäbisch Gmünd and with Alfred Bast (Drawing and Painting) in Berlin
– Scholarship for painting training from Atelier arte.fact in Bonn
– Realization of the open-air events “Dancing on Construction Sites – The Hole” in Schwäbisch Gmünd
– Exhibition participation and performance at Gmünder ART – Art in Public Space in Schwäbisch Gmünd
2012
– Studied Cultural and Social Sciences at Fernuniversität Hagen (1 semester)
– Internship with Eckhart Diez (Metal Casting) in Schwäbisch Gmünd
– Internship in Social Work with Aktion Familie in Schwäbisch Gmünd
– Started studying Fine Arts (1 semester) as well as Media Art & Design (12 semesters, graduated Master of Arts) at Hochschule der Bildenden Künste Saar
2013
– Performance at Gmünder ART – Art in Public Space in Schwäbisch Gmünd
2014
– Exhibition participation and performance “Kunstblick” in Saarbrücken
– Performance in public space for the State Garden Show Schwäbisch Gmünd
2015
– Guest semester at Hochschule für Gestaltung in the Interaction Design program in Schwäbisch Gmünd
– Exhibition participation at the student exhibition of the Berlin-Weißensee Art School together with Felix Theinert in Berlin
– Exhibition participation for the “Peter and Luise Hager Prize” at HBK Saar in Saarbrücken
– Exhibition participation “Kunstbär” in Garelly-Haus in Saarbrücken
2016
– Lighting design at Rokoko-Schlösschen / in the city garden for the “Festival of Lights” in Schwäbisch Gmünd
– Exhibition and speech for “Walter Giers – Concept Chance” at Gmünder Kunstverein in Schwäbisch Gmünd
– Exhibition and speech for the memorial ceremony of Walter Giers at Museum im Prediger in Schwäbisch Gmünd
– Inheritance of the business “Walter Giers – Electronic Art” for the administration of the estate together with mother in Schwäbisch Gmünd
2017
– Exhibition organization and speech for “Palais des Techno – Walter Giers: Play” at Stadtpalais-Museum in Stuttgart
– Exhibition participation “Schacht und Heim – A Magazine for the Saarland Miner” at the German Newspaper Museum in Wadgassen
– Performance “Learning” at HBK Saar for the title “Bachelor of Arts” (1.0) in Saarbrücken
– Worked as a research assistant at HBK Saar for research in the areas of “Spatial Projection” and “Artificial Intelligence” in Saarbrücken
– “Cyber” consulting, R&D and 3D asset creation at Korso-Op.-Kollektiv for the play “Babylon Pogo” in Saarbrücken
– Art direction at “Keep Away From Fire” for the game “Boreal Alyph” (international)
2018
– Exhibition organization “Walter Giers, Light and Sound” in the Edith Wahlandth Gallery in Stuttgart
– Exhibition organization “Walter Giers – In Dialogue with Chance” with ZKM Karlsruhe at LVBW in Berlin
– Worked as a research assistant at HBK Saar as a lecturer for the course “Creative Coding” – Programming for Artists in Saarbrücken
2019
– Workshops on animation and interaction at KAPS of St. Canisius Children and Youth Services in Schwäbisch Gmünd
– Exhibition participation “Allez Allez – HBKsaar Graduate Exhibition” at HBK Saar for the title “Master of Arts” (1.5) in Saarbrücken
– Interactive Sound Design with Professor Dr. Jill Scott & Professor Marille Hahne for the media art project / performance “ESKIN5” at the House of Electronic Arts in Basel
2020
– Tech consultancy, R&D, web design, app development, architectural visualization, and video editing in Schwäbisch Gmünd
– Founded the company “Victor Giers – Interactive Media” in Schwäbisch Gmünd
2021
– Freelance web and app development in Schwäbisch Gmünd
– Scholarship for digitization & archiving of Walter Giers’ notes from the Center for Art and Media in Karlsruhe
2022
– Exhibition “Colorful Noise” in Schwäbisch Gmünd – Glitch Art
– Worked as an art mediator for the exhibition “Walter Giers. Electronic Art” at the Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe
– Exhibition organization and speech for “Walter Giers. Electronic Art” at the Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe
– Scholarship for work descriptions and catalog design for the exhibition “Walter Giers. Electronic Art” from the Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe
2023
– Freelance software development in Schwäbisch Gmünd
– Worked as a restorer to restore old photographs (B/W colorization, upscaling, deblurring & sharpening, restoration with Stable Diffusion, TopazAI, and Photoshop)
– Realization of the first AI art series
– R&D in the field of AI for image and text generation
2024
– Participation in “Rendez-Vous with the Staufer” / “Small State Garden Show Schwäbisch Gmünd” with the installation of a sound art installation by Walter Giers
– Admission to the “Unikom” artist collective in Schwäbisch Gmünd
– Expansion of the glitch art series (16 new works)
– Realization of a light image series (“Lightframes”)
1990
– Born in Schwäbisch Gmünd
– Mother: Petra Giers (*1962), Master Goldsmith
– Father: Walter Giers (*1937 †2016), Media Artist
2010
– Job at “Musst-Du-Seum” by Walter Giers – Electronic Art in Schwäbisch Gmünd
2011
– Abitur at Hans-Baldung-Gymnasium in Schwäbisch Gmünd
– Internship with Annabella Akcal (Theater) in Schwäbisch Gmünd and with Alfred Bast (Drawing and Painting) in Berlin
– Scholarship for painting training from Atelier arte.fact in Bonn
– Realization of the open-air events “Dancing on Construction Sites – The Hole” in Schwäbisch Gmünd
– Exhibition participation and performance at Gmünder ART – Art in Public Space in Schwäbisch Gmünd
2012
– Studied Cultural and Social Sciences at Fernuniversität Hagen (1 semester)
– Internship with Eckhart Diez (Metal Casting) in Schwäbisch Gmünd
– Internship in Social Work with Aktion Familie in Schwäbisch Gmünd
– Started studying Fine Arts (1 semester) as well as Media Art & Design (12 semesters, graduated Master of Arts) at Hochschule der Bildenden Künste Saar
2013
– Performance at Gmünder ART – Art in Public Space in Schwäbisch Gmünd
2014
– Exhibition participation and performance “Kunstblick” in Saarbrücken
– Performance in public space for the State Garden Show Schwäbisch Gmünd
2015
– Guest semester at Hochschule für Gestaltung in the Interaction Design program in Schwäbisch Gmünd
– Exhibition participation at the student exhibition of the Berlin-Weißensee Art School together with Felix Theinert in Berlin
– Exhibition participation for the “Peter and Luise Hager Prize” at HBK Saar in Saarbrücken
– Exhibition participation “Kunstbär” in Garelly-Haus in Saarbrücken
2016
– Lighting design at Rokoko-Schlösschen / in the city garden for the “Festival of Lights” in Schwäbisch Gmünd
– Exhibition and speech for “Walter Giers – Concept Chance” at Gmünder Kunstverein in Schwäbisch Gmünd
– Exhibition and speech for the memorial ceremony of Walter Giers at Museum im Prediger in Schwäbisch Gmünd
– Inheritance of the business “Walter Giers – Electronic Art” for the administration of the estate together with mother in Schwäbisch Gmünd
2017
– Exhibition organization and speech for “Palais des Techno – Walter Giers: Play” at Stadtpalais-Museum in Stuttgart
– Exhibition participation “Schacht und Heim – A Magazine for the Saarland Miner” at the German Newspaper Museum in Wadgassen
– Performance “Learning” at HBK Saar for the title “Bachelor of Arts” (1.0) in Saarbrücken
– Worked as a research assistant at HBK Saar for research in the areas of “Spatial Projection” and “Artificial Intelligence” in Saarbrücken
– “Cyber” consulting, R&D and 3D asset creation at Korso-Op.-Kollektiv for the play “Babylon Pogo” in Saarbrücken
– Art direction at “Keep Away From Fire” for the game “Boreal Alyph” (international)
2018
– Exhibition organization “Walter Giers, Light and Sound” in the Edith Wahlandth Gallery in Stuttgart
– Exhibition organization “Walter Giers – In Dialogue with Chance” with ZKM Karlsruhe at LVBW in Berlin
– Worked as a research assistant at HBK Saar as a lecturer for the course “Creative Coding” – Programming for Artists in Saarbrücken
2019
– Workshops on animation and interaction at KAPS of St. Canisius Children and Youth Services in Schwäbisch Gmünd
– Exhibition participation “Allez Allez – HBKsaar Graduate Exhibition” at HBK Saar for the title “Master of Arts” (1.5) in Saarbrücken
– Interactive Sound Design with Professor Dr. Jill Scott & Professor Marille Hahne for the media art project / performance “ESKIN5” at the House of Electronic Arts in Basel
2020
– Tech consultancy, R&D, web design, app development, architectural visualization, and video editing in Schwäbisch Gmünd
– Founded the company “Victor Giers – Interactive Media” in Schwäbisch Gmünd
2021
– Freelance web and app development in Schwäbisch Gmünd
– Scholarship for digitization & archiving of Walter Giers’ notes from the Center for Art and Media in Karlsruhe
2022
– Exhibition “Colorful Noise” in Schwäbisch Gmünd – Glitch Art
– Worked as an art mediator for the exhibition “Walter Giers. Electronic Art” at the Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe
– Exhibition organization and speech for “Walter Giers. Electronic Art” at the Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe
– Scholarship for work descriptions and catalog design for the exhibition “Walter Giers. Electronic Art” from the Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe
2023
– Freelance software development in Schwäbisch Gmünd
– Worked as a restorer to restore old photographs (B/W colorization, upscaling, deblurring & sharpening, restoration with Stable Diffusion, TopazAI, and Photoshop)
– Realization of the first AI art series
– R&D in the field of AI for image and text generation
2024
– Participation in “Rendez-Vous with the Staufer” / “Small State Garden Show Schwäbisch Gmünd” with the installation of a sound art installation by Walter Giers
– Admission to the “Unikom” artist collective in Schwäbisch Gmünd
– Expansion of the glitch art series (16 new works)
– Realization of a light image series (“Lightframes”)
If you are interested in code, my source codes can be viewed here.
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