Graphic Design for Film and Television
Graphic Design
I started over 14 years ago doing graphics for the Lifetime original series "Army Wives," years later, that's still my specialty. I've done everything from vehicle wraps, newspapers, interactive screens and book inserts to props, packaging, banners, posters, signs, embroidery, and just about anything else you can think of. The exciting thing about doing graphics for Film and Television is that you get to touch on almost every aspect of life, so every day is different, and I'm always learning and doing new things.
Set Design
Although set design isn't my main focus, I have quite a few pieces for the various shows I've worked on through the years. I did assistant art direction for the Netflix film "Naked" and got to design some interesting set pieces, such as a Bell tower, an Elevator, architectural signs and others. On all my shows since then, I've been able to contribute to set design and pre-visualization renderings. Check my portfolio page to see a selection
- Sketchup & Layout
- Rhino 3D and V-ray
- Illustrator with Cad Tools
- Renderings using V-Ray and composited Photoshop
Backing Photography
I've been shooting backings since 2010, for numerous shows, including, Army Wives, Revolution, Homeland, The Conjuring, Vice Principals, Reckless, Six, Mr. Mercedes and many others. Shooting original backings allows the production to match the location's BG instead of relying on existing stock backdrops, and it also affords creative opportunities to change the season or style, and to add thematic details.
- Shot using a Nodal Point Camera Mount
- Experienced with manipulation to get just the right look
Playback
I come from a background that includes motion design so I have lots of experience in creating animations in After Effects, Flash, Director and others. I've created interactive screens for televisions, computers, iPads, iPhones, Android phones and tablets and more. I have a knowledge of Actionscript, Javascript, and some limited Java for exciting on-set interaction possibilities. In additional I know 3d Studio Max and After Effects for making pre-rendered video for on-set playback or sending to post production.
- Video and animation
- After Effects and 3D Max
- Interactive programs
Illustration
As of 2015 I've been experimenting more with digital painting, and renderings and I've gotten some good results. Suitable for fictional portraits, renderings, drawings, paintings, tattoos, murals, sketches and other applications. I use an iPad Pro and apple pencil in addition or Photoshop and a Cintiq tablet monitor, depending on what I'm trying to achieve.
- Procreate & Fresco
- Digital Artwork and painting
- Pencil and physical sketches
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About me
I've been doing graphics for film and television for 14 years now and I've learned quite a bit throughout. Film and Television is all about finding the sweet spot of quality for each assignment and producing the best possible output for each while not being wasteful overdeveloping pieces that aren't important to the story or scene. It's about juggling the wants and needs of multiple departments so everyone stays happy until the very end of the production. It can be challenging, but that's what keeps it interesting!
I've developed a very broad skill set using many programs and for various design needs. I'm proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, Layout, Rhino 3D, Vray, After Effects, 3D Max, Animate, Director and more.