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REEL
Intonation
motion graphics and 3D modeling
Ipod Shuffle Commercial
motion graphics and 3D modeling
Moth in Flight
motion graphics and type
The Network Opening
motion graphics and 3D modeling
Space Rooster
motion graphics and 3d modeling
The Network Spots
motion graphics
Dewy's Last Words
film credits
Farmer's Almanac TV
informational shorts and station IDs
Savannah Music Festival
TV commercial
Car Thief
miniature motion video
Various Fine Artwork
painting, charcoal drawings, ink drawings
Resume
Experience
Clambake Animation - Creative Editor / Special Effects Designer
Worked on multiple projects: pitch DVDs, 15/30 sec commercials, full animated series airing on national television, etc. Worked as part of a team through each step of the animation process. Created animatic from sketches and storyboards. Assembled Flash animation and added special effects in After Effects. Edited video and added sound in Final Cut. Was responsible for rendering final product and meeting client requirements for all deliverables.
June 2008 - March 2012
Gamma Ray Digital - UI / Motion Designer
Design and produce DVD/Blu-Ray menus for a variety of clients. Select and composite appropriate footage and audio from original film, using After Effects and Final Cut, to create a dynamic user experience.
May 2008 - Present
Rival Marketing / How2Heroes.com - Video Editor / Flash Animator
Captured and edited footage of short cooking web videos for how2heroes.com. Provided special effects for videos when needed and assisted on shoots. Animated Flash banners for the web as well as coded and produced template files for interactive slide show banners.
March 2008 - March 2012
farmersalmanactv.com - Motion Designer
Worked as part of a team to produce title sequences, transitions, and lower thirds for a nationally broadcast television series.
Sept 2006 - May 2007
The Network: SCAD Student Television - Motion Designer
Worked with fellow staff to produce and air original programming and student films on the internet, public broadcast TV and screens around campus. Designed motion graphic advertisements and station identification spots to air between programming. Produced titles and opening sequences for original programming and special events.
May 2006 – August 2007
Clambake Animation - Creative Editor / Special Effects Designer
Worked on multiple projects: pitch DVDs, 15/30 sec commercials, full animated series airing on national television, etc. Worked as part of a team through each step of the animation process. Created animatic from sketches and storyboards. Assembled Flash animation and added special effects in After Effects. Edited video and added sound in Final Cut. Was responsible for rendering final product and meeting client requirements for all deliverables.
June 2008 - March 2012
Gamma Ray Digital - UI / Motion Designer
Design and produce DVD/Blu-Ray menus for a variety of clients. Select and composite appropriate footage and audio from original film, using After Effects and Final Cut, to create a dynamic user experience.
May 2008 - Present
Rival Marketing / How2Heroes.com - Video Editor / Flash Animator
Captured and edited footage of short cooking web videos for how2heroes.com. Provided special effects for videos when needed and assisted on shoots. Animated Flash banners for the web as well as coded and produced template files for interactive slide show banners.
March 2008 - March 2012
farmersalmanactv.com - Motion Designer
Worked as part of a team to produce title sequences, transitions, and lower thirds for a nationally broadcast television series.
Sept 2006 - May 2007
The Network: SCAD Student Television - Motion Designer
Worked with fellow staff to produce and air original programming and student films on the internet, public broadcast TV and screens around campus. Designed motion graphic advertisements and station identification spots to air between programming. Produced titles and opening sequences for original programming and special events.
May 2006 – August 2007
Skills
Proficient in:
- After Effects
- Final Cut Pro
- Photoshop
- Flash
Familiar with:
- Cinema 4D
- DVD Studio Pro
- Illustrator
- Encore
- Premiere
Education
Master of Arts / Broadcast Design & Motion Graphics
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
2005 – 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts / Digital Arts and Sciences
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
2000 – 2004
Master of Arts / Broadcast Design & Motion Graphics
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
2005 – 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts / Digital Arts and Sciences
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
2000 – 2004
Awards
2nd place - 2009 Cut & Paste Motion Graphics Contest - Boston
1st place - Savannah Music Festival TV commercial contest
Silver Award - SCADDY for Jameson 30 sec commercial spot
Silver Award - SCADDY for Student TV show opening
Exceptional Dedication - Beecon Student Television
2nd place - 2009 Cut & Paste Motion Graphics Contest - Boston
1st place - Savannah Music Festival TV commercial contest
Silver Award - SCADDY for Jameson 30 sec commercial spot
Silver Award - SCADDY for Student TV show opening
Exceptional Dedication - Beecon Student Television