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Hello everyone! I am a freelance motion graphics designer/video editor in Hyde Park, NY. My wife and I landed here two years ago for her job. Since arriving I have been working on connecting and working with production folks in the area. Talk to you soon!

Credits

10/13 – 11/13

Editor – A View from the Band: Coming of age and the JFK Assassination

Film (Short) Details
10/13 – 11/13

I was the editor, sound designer, graphic designer, secondary camera op and responsible for the DVD/Blu-Ray Disc authoring on this short documentary. Here is a link to the documentary. http://maristpoll.marist.edu/1121-a-view-from-the-band-coming-of-age-and-the-jfk-assassination/

1/13 – 6/13

Animator – Finding St. Anthony: A Story of Loss and Light

Film (Feature-length) — J6 Media Works Details
1/13 – 6/13

I was responsible for producing several map animations and short vignette animations for this documentary. Here is a link to the trailer. http://saltandlighttv.org/saintanthony/

3/12 – 5/12

Animator – Cycle 20Ten

Film (Feature-length) — Cirque Productions LLC Details
3/12 – 5/12

I was responsible for creating various map and elevation animations for this documentary as well as graphic design, title sequence and DVD/Blu-Ray Disc authoring. Here is a link to the documentary website. http://www.cycle20ten.com/

2/12 – 4/12

Digital Effects Artist – The Unusual Calling of Charlie Christmas

Film (Feature-length) — Outsiders Productions Details
2/12 – 4/12

I composited various VFX shots for this short film and produced their logo reveal animation. Here is the IMDB link. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2119555/?ref_=nm_flmg_vsl_1

1/12 – 3/12

DVD/Blu-Ray Disc Authoring – High Sierra: A Journey on the John Muir Trail

Film (Feature-length) — Cirque Productions LLC Details
1/12 – 3/12

I was responsible for authoring the DVD and later the Blu-Ray for this documentary to be sent out for mass production. Here is a link to the film's website. http://www.highsierradoc.com/

11/09 – 12/09

Digital Effects Artist – A Reading of Trisan and Isolde

Film (Feature-length) — Barman St Productions Details
11/09 – 12/09

I built a few graphic news style animations for this film. Here is the IMDB link. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1477652/?ref_=nm_flmg_vsl_3

Media

  • My Reel

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Education

Class of '10

Adobe Systems

Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) in Photoshop CS4
Class of '03

West Texas A&M University

B.A. Mass Communications/Broadcasting

My Gear

  • Canon 7D
  • Lowell Three Light Interview Kit (2x Omni's and 1x Tota)
  • Misc attachments and other goodies for production gear
  • Zoom H4N Audio Recorder with Audio Technia AT-897 Shotgun Mic

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • 3D Logo Extrusion and animation using Blender
  • Available for Voice Over Talent
  • DVD/Blu-Ray Authoring with Adobe Encore
  • Editing with Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Editing with Final Cut (7 or earlier)
  • Motion Graphics and compositing with Adobe After Effects