What is G.E. Energy?

What is G.E. Energy?
Presented in a simple whiteboard/marker illustration style, this video was developed for G.E. to simply explain "What" G.E. Energy is.

The illustrations were captured sequence on a Canon 5D, and then composited together to give the illusion of a seamless story line.

Roles: Effects and Shot Direction, Compositing, Editing, Color, Production, Supporting Illustration

Credits:
Producers: Simon Umlauf, Thom Gonyeau
Agency: Mountain View Group

Project Details

Presented in a simple whiteboard/marker illustration style, this video was developed for G.E. to simply explain "What" G.E. Energy is.

The illustrations were captured sequence on a Canon 5D, and then composited together to give the illusion of a seamless story line.

Roles:
Effects and Shot Direction, Compositing, Editing, Color, Production, Supporting Illustration

Credits:
Producers: Simon Umlauf, Thom Gonyeau
Agency: Mountain View Group

Fields

Motion Graphics, Editing

Date

2011

DC Power - The ABB Group A lighthearted and fun style for explaining the history of AC and DC power, as well as their futures. The visuals are mainly comprised of treated still images, and occasional 3D assets which are then animated in a loose, stop-motion style.

Roles: 3D, Animation, Compositing, Editing, Color, Production,

Credits:
Producer: Kris Johnson
Designer: Michael Neff
Audio: Joel Edwards
Agency: Mountain View Group 2011 Motion Graphics, Editing, Production
Wilson Staff 2012 Wilson Golf Line
Developed for Wilson Staff, this project involved surfacing and modification to the production CAD files to match each golf club. Once approved, scripted moves were developed, lit and rendered.

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Modeling, Lighting, Surfacing, Animation, Editing, Production,

Credits:
Director: Duke Nguyen 2011 Motion Graphics, Production
Millon Dollar Garage Million Dollar Garage

This end card was created in two days for a pilot show called Million Dollar Garage. The pilot is based on an exclusive restoration facility located in Bridgeport, CT.

Roles:
Digital Set Design, Animation, Surfacing, Lighting, Editing, Production

Director: Paul Verbitsky
Client: Blue Chip Films 2011 Motion Graphics, Automotive, Video Arts
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Two companies that work together in the same space, while retaining their own identities.

This project was created for interior signage applications in the agencies new space, and is normally
half the speed of this presentation and without audio.

Roles:
Concept, Design, 3D, Surfacing, Lighting, Animation, Editing, Production

Credits:
Client: Michael Hagel
Agency: Maybe For You and Sumo Consulting 2011 Motion Graphics, Installation Design, Interior Design
Suntrust Banking Services Developed for SunTrust Bank, these animations present the benefits retirement and saving scenarios,
as well as SunTrust's online and mobile banking services.

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Concept, Design, 3D, Animation, Surfacing, Lighting, Editing, Production
Credits:
Design / 3D / Animation / Production - Enrollment / Increasing Contributions: Stefan Sokal, Mike Boutte
Music / Sound Design: Joel Edwards
Agency: IQ Interactive 2011 Motion Graphics, Art Direction
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Roles:
design concept, animation, editing, production

Credits:
Art Direction: Simon Umlauf
Agency: The Mountain View Group 2011 Motion Graphics
Fiat 500 Produced for Studiocom Atlanta, this project was developed for a pitch for the New Fiat 500 and it's introduction to the US. The animation presents the convertible in a configurator set up, allowing the user to select body style, wheels, paint color. Production requirements included fully surfacing, lighting and animating the basic Fiat 500 CG model.

Roles:
Design, 3D, Surfacing, Lighting, Animation, Editing, Production

Credits:
Direction: Maurizio Villareal
Agency: Studiocom 2011 Automotive, Motion Graphics
Grantr This animation presents a new method of managing grantees and eligibility. Clear and concise information design to express the concept in terms that is easily understood.

Roles:
Concept, Design, Animation, Editing, Production, Audio

Credits:
Director: David Barach 2011 Motion Graphics
Ethicon Endo Surgery Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. (EES) develops and markets advanced medical devices for minimally invasive and open surgical procedures. This video was created to introduce Ethicon Endo-Surgery, a global training organization developed to educate healthcare professionals, as well as provide a forum to interact, grow, and exchange ideas.

Roles:
Concept Story boards, 3D Design, 3D, Animation, Editing, Production

Credits:
Music / Sound Design: Joel Edwards
Agency: IQ Interactive 2011 Motion Graphics
EA Games - Sk8 Broads I was tasked with the titles and graphic transitions for this great video for EA Games,
and they had to be "70's TV bad".
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Roles:
Design, Animation, Production,

Credits:
Director: Tripp Rayne 2011 Motion Graphics
Bloom Created for the Gray Scale Gorilla Five Second Project Competition.
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Concept, Creation, Audio, Production 2010 Motion Graphics
Forgotten Moment This short film was created for the SurReel Video Competition at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Georgia.
This competition was held in conjunction with the exhibit “Dalí: The Late Work”.

My roles were color correction on all shots, and the dissolving effect of the girl.

This film was awarded first place out of more than 20 entries.

Roles:
Motion Design, Animation, Tracking/Stabilizing, Environment Creation, Color Correction, Matching.

Credits:
Director/Producer: Max Guberman 2011 Motion Graphics, Production
Kleenex - Clean Hands Developed for an online campaign for Kleenex.

Roles:
Compositor, 3D, Editing, Animation, Tracking-Roto, Color Correction, Production

Credits:
Director: Maurizio Villareal
Art Director/ Stop Motion: Mauricio Ruiz
Agency: Studiocom 2010 Motion Graphics
Cardinal Healthcare When Cardinal Health, a global Fortune 500 healthcare company, shifted from a hospital product-based business to an industry-wide service provider, a new tool was needed to assist the sales staff in presenting the expanded offerings to current and prospective clients. An interactive, three-dimensional "Healthcare Landscape" was the solution. Now, Cardinal sales representatives can "explore," along with their customers, Cardinal’s range of services. While virtual healthcare facilities visually demonstrate the company’s increased market penetration, rich animations and videos allow Cardinal to easily address its clients' needs and guide them to the appropriate solutions.

Awards:
2009 Rx Club - Gold:
Interactive Media Awards:
2010 Best in Class ‘Medical’

2010 Internet Advertising Competition Awards:
Best Medical Web sites, Best Medical Equipment Web sites

Roles:
Design, 3D, Animation, Compositing, Color Correction, Production

Credits:
Design / 3D / Animation / Compositing / Production: Daryl Myers, Stefan Sokal, Mike Boutte
Music/Sound Design: Joel Edwards, Barry Bond
Agency: IQ Interactive 2011 Art Direction, Motion Graphics, Production
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Roles:
illustration, animation, sound design, production

Credits:
Client: Epipheo
Art Direction: Chris Ignizio 2011 Motion Graphics, Illustration, Design
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Roles:
illustration, animation, sound design, production

Credits:
Client: Epipheo
Art Direction: Chris Ignizio 2011 Animation, Cartooning, Character Design
New York Life Developed for New York Life's rich media site, guaranteesmatter.com, these three videos describe what happened in the current financial market, the lack of guarantees in investing, and that New York Life has provided generations of customers guaranteed risk management and peace of mind.

Awards:
Interactive Media Awards (IMA) 2010 Best in Class
2010 Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards Outstanding Web sites

Roles:
Story boards, Design, 3D, Animation, Editing, Color Correction, Production

Credits:
Editor: James Milan's
Animation: Daryl Myers, Stefan Sokal
Music / Sound Design: Joel Edwards
Agency: IQ Interactive 2011 Motion Graphics, Production, Editing
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Roles:
Art Director, Editing, Compositor, Animation, Tracking-Roto, Color Correction, Production

Credits:
3D / Animation / Production: Daryl Myers, Stefan Sokal, Tom Weiser
Illustrations: Ron States
Music / Sound Design: Joel Edwards, Barry Bond
Agency: IQ Interactive 2010 Motion Graphics, Animation, Production
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Site: makeagentorangehistory.org

Roles:
Editing, Animation, Production

Credits:
Director: Julie Munsayac
Producer: Irene Faye Duller
Illustrator: Daniel Stolle
Agency: Underground Ads 2010 Motion Graphics
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Awards:
Horizon Interactive Awards 2009:
Best in Category – Magazine

Atlanta Interactive Marketing Assoc. Awards:
Best In Show

Roles:
Concept, Art Director, VFX Supervisor, Director of Photography, Compositor, Editing,3D, Animation, Production

Credits:
Editor: James Milan's
Production/Animation: Chris Downs - TUBE
Music / Sound Design: Joel Edwards, Barry Bond
Agency: IQ Interactive 2011 Motion Graphics
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Roles:
Motion Design, Animation

Credits:
Director: Chris Downs
Agency: Tube 2010 Motion Graphics, Design
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Roles:
3D, Animation, Editing, Color Correction, Production

Credits:
Editor: James Milan's
Music / Sound Design: Joel Edwards
Agency: IQ Interactive 2011 Motion Graphics, Editing, Creative Direction
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Awards:
Horizon Interactive Awards 2009 - Gold - Entertainment

Roles:
VFX Supervisor, Art Director, Compositor, 3D, Editing, Tracking-Roto, Animation, Color Correction, Production

Credits:
Editor: James Milan's
Music / Sound Design: Joel Edwards, Barry Bond
Agency: IQ Interactive 2010 Motion Graphics, Animation, Production
2012 Demo Reel 2012 Demo Reel

A selection of work from 2010 and 2011. Enjoy! 2011 Design, Motion Graphics, Animation
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