Stepan Chervyakov

Stepan Chervyakov

CV

English – Fluent, C2
Russian – Native

About me

A seasoned music, sound, and video production professional with over 15 years of experience, I am passionate about exploring the intersections of technology and art. I am skilled in computer graphics, utilizing tools such as Blender, Cinema 4D, and the Unreal Engine, and have experience with AI-assisted video creation and Python programming. Currently, I am delving into TouchDesigner and the realm of interactive media art installations

Music Production

I’m a music producer with over 20 years of experience. I have mainly been creating music for myself, but now I’m transitioning to producing for other artistsSo if you’re looking for somebody to turn your draft into a masterpiece – you’re in the right place.

Video Production & CGI

Also, I’ve been doing video for more than 13 years – from ads and feature films to music videos, CGI, and ai art.

Developing in Python

With a Master’s degree in Applied Math and Informatics, specializing in Programming, I’m well-versed in Python coding and website creation.

AI Image Generation & Complex AI Video Production

Recent AI-generated videos that let you tell stories in new ways using Midjourney, Stable Diffusion and Chat GPT.

Skills

Basic

★★★★★ Music & Sound Production
★★★★★ Video Production
★★★★☆ VFX, CGI, 3D, AI
★★★☆☆ Coding
★★★★★ Project Management ★★★★★ Analytical Thinking ★★★★★ Modular Web Design

Software

★★★★ Ableton, Reaper, Logic
★★★★ Adobe Premiere Pro
★★★☆ After Effects, Photoshop
★★★☆ Blender
★★☆☆ Cinema 4D
☆☆☆ Unreal Engine
★★★ PyCharm, VSCode, git

Soft Skills

★★★★ Communication, Leadership
★★★★★ Problem-Solving
★★★★★ Time Management ★★★★★ Adaptibility Flexibility ★★★★★ Creativity ★★★★☆ Teamwork, Collaboration ★★★★★ Attention to Detail

Music Instruments

Acoustic Guitars
Electric Guitars
Bass Guitars
Piano
Synths
MIDI Controllers
Drums
Vocals
Trumpet

Full list of software I've used

Sound Production

Ableton Live
Reaper
Apple Logic
Izotope RX
Adobe Audition
Steinberg Cubase
Steinberg Nuendo
FL Studio
Adobe Audition
GarageBand

Video & Effects

Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Media Encoder
Apple Final Cut 7 & X
OBS
Resolume Arena
RedGiant PluralEyes
Topaz Video AI
Magic Bullet Looks
Twixtor
ReelSmartMotionBlur

Computer Graphics

Blender
Cinema 4D
Unreal Engine
Unity
Foundry Nuke
TouchDesigner
Autodesk 3DS Max
Autodesk Softimage
Gravity Sketch

Basic

Mac OS
Windows
Microsoft Office
Google Docs
Notion
Obsidian
Binance
MetaMask
Quest 2

VSTs

Waves
XLN
FabFilter
Native Instruments
IK Multimedia
Izotope Arturia
Xfer Celemony
Neural DSP
Valhalla Baby Audio ADPTR

Photos & Images

Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom Topaz Photo AI

Development

PyCharm
Visual Studio
VSCode
Python
Git
Putty
Django
PostgreSQL LLMs OpenAI API

WordPress + Elementor

AI Prompting

ChatGPT 4
Midjourney
Stable Diffusion
A1111
ControlNet
Deforum

Work Experience

Music & Video Producer
Freelance

– 2009–Present
– Novosibirsk, Saint Petersburg, Bali

Managed multiple roles in my own small businesses, including partnerships with the international music festival Emergenza where I filmed 300+ concerts featuring ~3000+ performances, handling complex data management, interaction with personnel, and client relations using a custom CRM.

Also, I’m the owner of a sound recording studio in Saint Petersburg.

Music & Video Producer
at OK Camera

– June–October 2011
– Novosibirsk, Russia

Initially started as a camerman and editor, then added music production.

Support Staff
at Camp Equinunk & Camp Blue Ridge

– June–August 2009
– Scranton, PA, USA

Worked for 2.5 months in an American children’s camp, specifically in the laundry department. Gained invaluable experience and a diverse set of friends from across Europe and America.

CGI Tech Director
at Fisoon Studio

– 2020–Present
– Saint Petersburg, Russia
– Bali, Indonesia

Various 3D productions in Blender, Unreal & Unity.

Music Bands

Novokuznetsk:

Aristos, 2005-2006
Noname Band
, 2005

 

Novosibirsk:

Mushroom Tree, 2008-2009
The Just
, 2008
Rainfield
, 2008
Let’s Make It
, 2011-2012
Funkademix
, 2009-2013
We Have Facts, 2010-2013

 

Saint Petersburg:

Alai Oli, 2013-2014
Karina O
, 2014
Antenna Tree, 2014-2017
Grape, 2017
Moshamee, 2017-2020
Moroshka, 2017
Anykee, 2017-2018
TakTak, 2017-2018
8grinvich, 2018
Idiot, 2019-2021

 

Bali, Indonesia

Den’s Band, 2024
Airosss Band
, 2024
Vlad Blago
, 2024
Jane Key Band, 2024
Steve Kitt, 2024

Highlights

Emergenza 2016-2023

Emergenza has been a significant partnership project for me. Over the course of eight years, I’ve filmed more than 300 shows, each consisting of about ten short, 30-minute sets by various bands. Every performance was filmed using a multicam setup with up to 12 cameras and multi-track recording of up to 32 tracks. All the footage and sound were then meticulously mixed and edited.

#8grinvich 2018

In 2018 I joined the 8grinvich band and we played a number of shows on the best Russian venues in Saint Petersburg, Moscow & Sochi including FIFA 2018 showcases. I was taking a mixed role of a bass & keyboard player.

Russian Moss CRM 2023

That was a big coding project for me where I built and deployed a whole functional CRM all by myself using Python + Django + PostgreSQL + Bootstrap.

The project includes data processing and automation, work with various API, some machnine learning and Telegram bot based on OpenAI GPT capabilities.

This CRM helps to manage production, items, order, client, avito ads, finances, track deliveries and statistic analysis.

Antenna Tree 2009-2017

Antenna Tree was a big project for me where I learned a lot, met a lot of great people, played a number of great shows, and was where supposed to be. I took a role a guitar player, backing vocalist, band manager, tech director, pr, video & audio production.

Camp Equinunk and Camp Blue Ridge 2009

I spent a 2009 summer in a USA children’s camp where I met a lot of great people and learn various views people have. On this trip to US, I also boosted my English speaking skills, traveled around the country, and even had lunch with Alabama congressmen at Capitol in Washington, D.C.

AT Basement est. 2017

In 2017 I’ve created a sound recording studio AT Basement (AT stands for Antenna Tree, the name of a band) in Saint Petersburg, that still lives on.

Funkademix 2008-2013

Funkademix was my first big project where I recorded my first song and album and figured out ways to make and promote music. I took a role of a guitar player, promoted the band actively, handled audience interaction, organized performances and recordings, created websites, and managed social media.

 

Moshamee 2018-2020

Moshamee was another highly experimental project for me. I took the role of a bass player and sometimes a keyboarder. Also, we had a couple of great child projects out of that one.

Alai Oli 2014

In 2014 I had a chance to play a couple of shows with Alai Oli band. I just move to Saint Petersburg and everything has started moving so fast. That’s when I started using Ableton Live which changed my life. I met great people and got good memories.

Other Projects