Vanessa D Fernandez

Vanessa is a Projection Designer and Video Technician with experience at institutions including The Long Beach Playhouse, El Camino College, and The Los Angeles Theatre Center (LATC). Her design credits include the Stage Raw Award-winning This is Not a True Story at LATC and Pipeline at the Art of Acting Studio, also recognized with a Stage Raw Award.

Vanessa supports multiple theater spaces, regularly overseeing the setup and management of projection systems and signal routing. She is proficient in programming and synchronizing video cues in QLab, ensuring seamless integration of media into live performances. Vanessa collaborates closely with creative teams to align projection elements with the artistic vision of each production.

Her skills include video editing and motion graphics in After Effects, as well as the creation of mixed-media content that combines live-action video, animation, and graphics. She is experienced in projection mapping and managing complex workflows from pre-production through performance.

With a strong foundation in both design and technical operations, Vanessa is committed to supporting and mentoring emerging artists pursuing careers in video and projection for live performance.