Motion Design Art Director

Indianapolis, IN

Mar **** - Current

Santa Monica, CA

Feb 2013 - Jan 2018

Frank J Grande

Professional Summary

Over twenty-three years as an award-winning 2D and 3D Motion Designer, specializing in main title sequences for feature films, television programming, and network and cable promotional marketing. Highly team-focused and have been fortunate to collaborate with some of the best talents in the creative industry. Notable high-end projects include films such as Creed, American Made, and Good Boys. Some of my active freelance clientele include New Wave Entertainment, MTV, HBO, Universal Studios, River Road Creative, Bravo, BET, and the Disney Channel.

Recently, I have been a Senior Motion Designer and project lead for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Productions Unit. Working for the oldest operational automobile racing circuit has allowed me to combine my love of auto racing and motion design. Most productions include digital and video motion design for network and cable broadcasting, track displays, and special projects for their business needs. Accomplishments

2 Gold Broadcast Design Association Awards for 13 Days of Halloween IDs Designed and animated the 102nd Indy 500 Broadcast package for ABC television Skills

Adobe After Effects utilizing all the

latest plugins from Red Giant

Adobe Suite of Software

Maxon Cinema 4d using Turbulence

FD and Octane Render

Logic Pro Music

Experience

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Productions

Senior Art Director of Motion Design

2D and 3D design and animation for Indycar and IMS large screen track displays and pylons.

· Create special graphics for the Indy 500 and other races during the Indycar season

· Designed and animated the 102nd Indy 500 broadcast package for ABC television that reached millions of viewers.

· As a design lead, collaborate with in-house producers and external clientele

· Design lead for special projects for the Indianapolis 500, NASCAR Cup Series, and other high-end professional races during the Indycar season Game Show Network LLC

Senior Designer / Animator

2D and 3D design and animation for the Game Show Network (GSN) promotional marketing team

13654 Thistlewood Drive West, Carmel, IN 46032

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Burbank, CA

Feb 2006 - Jan 2013

Los Angles, CA

Mar 2004 - Jan 2006

Los Angeles, CA

May 2009

Baltimore, MD

Apr 1996

Baltimore, MD

May 1995

· Responsible for initial promotional concepting and storyboard designs for new, first-run originals, reruns, and revived game shows

· Animated over 100 promotional spots, bumpers, and ad sales that reached an audience of nearly 75 million households

New Wave Entertainment

Senior Art Director of Motion Design

2D and 3D design and animation for main titles and special effects for television shows and feature films. Also designed and animated for Network and Cable promotional broadcasting, show packages, as well as the top five film studios for their Blu-ray menuing needs

· Lead and collaborate with 2-10 teams of artists

· Responsible for initial concepting, storyboards, and client pitches

· Designed and animated many television shows, feature film main titles, and Blu-ray menus

· Face-to-face pitches and design collaboration with television and feature film producers, directors, effects supervisors, and editors

3oh5 Creative

Art Director

2D and 3D design and animation for commercial production

· Managed the creative workflow for the department and fellow artists Education

Gnomon — School of Visual Effects, Games & Animation Continuing Studies: Maya and 3D principles

The University of Baltimore: Imaging Research Center Completed Alias 3D animation course

Maryland Institute College of Art

Continuing Studies: Fine Art

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