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Recent projects and work
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
Freelance Motion Graphics Artist
Working with several companies including, Clambake Animation, Rival Marketing, and Gamma Ray Digital to produce DVD motion menus, Flash banner and logo animations, DVD navigation architecture, and movie titles, as well as film and audio editing.
Oct 2007 - Present
farmersalmanactv.com - Motion Designer
Work as part of a team to produce title sequences, transitions, and animations for a nationally broadcasted television series.
Sept 2006 - May 2007
The Network: SCAD Student Television - Motion Designer
Working with fellow staff to produce and air original programming and student films on the internet, public broadcast TV and screens around campus. Design motion graphic advertisements and station identification spots to air between programming. Produce titles and opening sequences for original programming and special events using After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator.
May 2006 – August 2007
Savannah Distributing – Graphic artist
Designed multiple advertisements for their various products. Advertisements ranged from nationally distributed newspaper ads, table top cards for local restaurants, and in store promotion for their beverages. Used Illustrator and Photoshop while working with the promotions director to create eye catching and informational advertisements.
September 2005 – August 2006
Freelance Motion Graphics Artist
Working with several companies including, Clambake Animation, Rival Marketing, and Gamma Ray Digital to produce DVD motion menus, Flash banner and logo animations, DVD navigation architecture, and movie titles, as well as film and audio editing.
Oct 2007 - Present
farmersalmanactv.com - Motion Designer
Work as part of a team to produce title sequences, transitions, and animations for a nationally broadcasted television series.
Sept 2006 - May 2007
The Network: SCAD Student Television - Motion Designer
Working with fellow staff to produce and air original programming and student films on the internet, public broadcast TV and screens around campus. Design motion graphic advertisements and station identification spots to air between programming. Produce titles and opening sequences for original programming and special events using After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator.
May 2006 – August 2007
Savannah Distributing – Graphic artist
Designed multiple advertisements for their various products. Advertisements ranged from nationally distributed newspaper ads, table top cards for local restaurants, and in store promotion for their beverages. Used Illustrator and Photoshop while working with the promotions director to create eye catching and informational advertisements.
September 2005 – August 2006
Skills
Proficient in:
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After Effects
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- PC and MAC
Familiar with:
- Cinema 4D
- Flash
- Final Cut
- Premiere
- DVD Studio Pro
- Encore
- MAYA
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