Jennifer Smith
Motion Graphic Designer
San Francisco, California, United States
Experience
San Francisco, Canada
Jun 2010 – Present
3D Modeler
Platforms: C4D and Maya
• Creating and preparing 3D models for animation from concept art, modified from 3D CAD drawings or created with a 3D scanner.
• Creating animation for company logos and special effects.
• Create still images for posters, presentations, brochures or other documentation.
• Create special effects for animatics, web banners websites.
• Creating and preparing 3D models for animation from concept art, modified from 3D CAD drawings or created with a 3D scanner.
• Creating animation for company logos and special effects.
• Create still images for posters, presentations, brochures or other documentation.
• Create special effects for animatics, web banners websites.
San Francisco, Canada
Dec 2008 – Present
Non-Linear Editor
• Select and combine the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story.
• Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instructions of directors and producers.
• Trim film segments to specified lengths, and reassemble segments in sequences that present stories with maximum effect.
• Determine the specific audio and visual effects and music necessary to complete edits.
• Study scripts to become familiar with production concepts and requirements.
• Manipulate plot, score, sound, and graphics to make the parts into a continuous whole, working closely with people in audio, visual, music, optical or special effects departments.
• Collaborate with music editors to select appropriate passages of music and develop production scores.
• Record needed sounds, or obtain them from sound effects libraries - this also include voice over from talent.
• Organize and string together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or the instructions of directors and producers.
• Trim film segments to specified lengths, and reassemble segments in sequences that present stories with maximum effect.
• Determine the specific audio and visual effects and music necessary to complete edits.
• Study scripts to become familiar with production concepts and requirements.
• Manipulate plot, score, sound, and graphics to make the parts into a continuous whole, working closely with people in audio, visual, music, optical or special effects departments.
• Collaborate with music editors to select appropriate passages of music and develop production scores.
• Record needed sounds, or obtain them from sound effects libraries - this also include voice over from talent.
San Francisco, Canada
Jun 2008 – Jun 2010
Audio Visual Production Coordinator
• Coordinate the scheduling of meetings and screenings.
• Assist in day-to-day department operations.
• Maintain broadcast and radio spots on server for all employee's to access.
• Maintain inventory of materials and parts needed to complete a production.
• Coordinate with Talent Partners for usage on all radio and broadcast spots.
• Work as a right hand to the broadcast producer when creating bids.
• Assist in day-to-day department operations.
• Maintain broadcast and radio spots on server for all employee's to access.
• Maintain inventory of materials and parts needed to complete a production.
• Coordinate with Talent Partners for usage on all radio and broadcast spots.
• Work as a right hand to the broadcast producer when creating bids.
Emeryville, Canada
Jan 2007 – May 2008
Motion Graphic Design Program Director Assistant
• Motion Graphic Design Program - Stop Motion Room:
Research, designing blueprint, and final execution.
• Motion Graphic Design Program - Student Reel:
Creating entire project using student work for editing purpose, including 3D intro and outro for the DVD menu.
• Motion Graphic Design Program - Print Room:
Designing and mounting specific student projects in a room that Ex'pression put on display for open house members to see.
Research, designing blueprint, and final execution.
• Motion Graphic Design Program - Student Reel:
Creating entire project using student work for editing purpose, including 3D intro and outro for the DVD menu.
• Motion Graphic Design Program - Print Room:
Designing and mounting specific student projects in a room that Ex'pression put on display for open house members to see.
Education
Jan 2006 – Apr 2008
Bachelor Degree in Motion Graphic Design
Awards
Mar 2008
Best In Animation
All works © viixitv™//-_Jennifer Smith 2011.
