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Jay Heinz is a seasoned Executive Producer/Creative Director with over two decades of expertise in digital media. As the EP at Relative Scale, Jay leads the charge in crafting cutting-edge digital immersive experiences, films and exhibits. Previously, he spearheaded the creative studio at the Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, where his leadership resulted in the production of acclaimed immersive fulldome films, VR/AR/XR projects, games and captivating interactive exhibits.
Jay's career boasts a rich tapestry of accomplishments, including roles as an educator at the UNC School of Journalism, a documentary producer for the Washington Post, and a multimedia creator at Lucasfilm. Additionally, he has lent his expertise to renowned organizations such as the Special Olympics, New York Times and the Museum of Science Boston, leveraging his passion for storytelling and technology to deliver impactful experiences that resonate across the digital landscape.
Jay's career boasts a rich tapestry of accomplishments, including roles as an educator at the UNC School of Journalism, a documentary producer for the Washington Post, and a multimedia creator at Lucasfilm. Additionally, he has lent his expertise to renowned organizations such as the Special Olympics, New York Times and the Museum of Science Boston, leveraging his passion for storytelling and technology to deliver impactful experiences that resonate across the digital landscape.
VR/AR/XR/Mixed Reality & Emerging Technology
Using emerging technology such as VR, AR, drones, and AI to produce content that allows audiences to see and interact with subjects in novel ways. Projects created for The Washington Post and National Science Foundation.
Using emerging technology such as VR, AR, drones, and AI to produce content that allows audiences to see and interact with subjects in novel ways. Projects created for The Washington Post and National Science Foundation.
Immersive Fulldome Films
Producing award-winning immersive fulldome films screened in over 180 theaters on four continents. Develop using 3D animation and live action 360 video about space, biology, history and more. Projects created for NASA and the National Institute of Health. Create original content and IP such as the Magic Tree House and Grossology book series.
Producing award-winning immersive fulldome films screened in over 180 theaters on four continents. Develop using 3D animation and live action 360 video about space, biology, history and more. Projects created for NASA and the National Institute of Health. Create original content and IP such as the Magic Tree House and Grossology book series.
Location Based Interactive Exhibits
Developing interactive exhibits for science centers and other cultural institutions. Led the $9M+ exhibits and architecture renovation and reimagining of Morehead Planetarium and Science Center.
Developing interactive exhibits for science centers and other cultural institutions. Led the $9M+ exhibits and architecture renovation and reimagining of Morehead Planetarium and Science Center.
Video
Led documentary teams around the world for organizations such as the Washington Post, the Special Olympics and the University of North Carolina. Currently developing science, instructional, historical and marketing videos for use on the internet, streaming television and giant screen.
Led documentary teams around the world for organizations such as the Washington Post, the Special Olympics and the University of North Carolina. Currently developing science, instructional, historical and marketing videos for use on the internet, streaming television and giant screen.
MARS - THE ULTIMATE JOURNEY
Immersive Fulldome Video Completed 2023 MYSTERIES OF THE BRAIN
Immersive Fulldome Video Completed 2020 TALES OF THE AMERICAN SOUTH
Immersive Fulldome Video Completed 2019 |
HIDDEN NO MORE
VR, Animation and Documentary Video Completed 2022 MOREHEAD PLANETARIUM RENOVATION
Project Lead - $9M Construction and Exhibit project Completed 2020 ONE GIANT LEAP
Immersive Fulldome Video Completed 2019 |