VIDEO PRODUCER | SPECIAL EFFECTS ARTIST

 

Dynamic Video Producer and Special Effects Artist with over 15 years of experience creating engaging, high-quality multimedia content for clients in various industries. Adept at leading full-cycle video production, from conceptualization to post-production, including editing, special effects, and animation. Highly skilled in using cutting-edge software to craft compelling narratives through visual effects, sound design, and camera work. Known for delivering projects on time and pushing creative boundaries with innovative visual effects.

**Core Competencies:**

- Full-Cycle Video Production (Pre-to-Post)
- Visual & Special Effects (VFX)
- Video Editing & Motion Graphics
- 3D Animation & Compositing
- DSLR Filmmaking & Cinematography
- Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop)
- Storyboarding & Script Development

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance Video Producer & Special Effects Artist
*2004 - Present*
Delivered high-impact video and special effects projects for diverse clients, including safety training videos, marketing campaigns, music videos, and documentary films.

**Key Projects:**

- **Easy Lift Caddy**
- Produced instructional videos and marketing content, incorporating visual effects to enhance product demonstrations.
- Managed end-to-end video production, including motion graphics and post-production editing to highlight product features.
- Website: [Easy Lift Caddy](http://easyliftcaddy.com).

- **Chris Craig Music**
- Directed and edited music videos, integrating special effects and motion graphics to create visually compelling content for social media and online platforms.
- Developed all video assets to promote personal music brand and increase audience engagement.
- Website: [ChrisCraigMusic.com](https://chriscraigmusic.com).

- **Trinidad Drilling**
- Created training videos and marketing materials for the oil & gas sector, utilizing special effects and animation to illustrate complex drilling processes.
- Project: *Breaking the Chain*, a safety video series featuring visual effects to simulate hazardous environments.
- Client Reference: [Trinidad Drilling](https://blog.trinidaddrilling.com).

- **Swift Environmental**
- Developed video content for environmental safety training, incorporating animation and visual effects to enhance learning materials.
- Managed video editing and compositing to ensure seamless integration of VFX.
- Website: [Swift Environmental](http://swiftenv.com).

- **King Oak Productions**
- Produced and edited several video projects for King Oak, incorporating advanced special effects, 3D animation, and compositing.
- Video Samples: [KingOak.com](https://kingoak.com).

- **Cenovus**
- Directed and filmed *The Coalition for a Safe 63 and 881* project, utilizing motion graphics and visual effects to drive safety awareness.
- View the video: [Cenovus Project](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHPf3OrBL7Q).

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TECHNICAL SKILLS

- **Software:** Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Cinema 4D, Blender
- **Video Production:** Camera Operation (DSLR, Video Cameras), Lighting, Audio
- **Special Effects:** Motion Graphics, Compositing, 3D Animation, VFX
- **Digital Media:** Video Editing, Visual Effects, Sound Design
- **Additional Skills:** Storyboarding, Script Development, Project Management