welcome to my portfolio.

Hi, I'm Jake - a design, production and post artist capable of developing and actualizing productions in unique and innovative ways with extensive experience in creative and stategic design, video production, marketing, and post-production through a variety of disciplines.

About

A few words about Jake.

So who is this guy?

I'm Jake - a designer, production and post artist. I've been operating my freelance business, VFXJAKE, on local and remote basis for over 9 years now on projects ranging from graphic design and animation to interviews and promotional videos. Presently, I teach courses in production and post with the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, Avid Media Composer & DaVinci Resolve at East Tennessee State University. I also do contract work for StudioNow in Nashville, TN as well as New Patients Inc. in Las Vegas, NV. In my spare time, I continue to pursue my passion for filmmaking and design by creating short films and animation projects among other endeavors.

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Design Skills

My design skills include creating original logos and illustrations, designing graphics packages for both print and video, developing visual stategies to drive marketing and branding initiatives, co-ordinating and designing layouts for a variety of print materials, building layered textures for use in 3d shaders, HDRI photography, photographic enhancement and repair, and traditional line art.

Production Skills

My production skills consist of concept development including both storyboarding and screenwriting, leading production teams, creative direction of both narrative and interview-style productions in both long and short form, shooting on a variety of HD videocameras and DSLRs, lighting and on-location sound, and maintaining a streamlined workflow that meets the budgetary and time-sensitive needs of the client.

Post-Production Skills

My post-production skill set includes proficiency with a variety of operating systems and software packages, non-linear editing, compositing 2d and 3d elements, motion graphics and animation, development and deployment of visual effects utilizing both 2d and 3d dynamics, 2d and 3d motion tracking, 3d rendering and video encoding for various ouputs from multimedia to Blu-Ray, as well as 3d modeling and shader development.

My Toolbox

I posess skills and experience with several software packages including After Effects, Audition, Avid Media Composer, Cinema 4D, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Studio, Fusion, Illustrator, InDesign, Maya, Mocha Pro, PfTrack, Photoshop, and Premiere among others.

My Credentials

Download a copy of my resume Here

Portfolio

Check out the links below to view some of my 3d, compositing, design, narrative, and promo projects.

  • Choices Teaser

    Movie Trailer

  • Spaces Pilot

    Web Series

  • Carter Legacy

    Documentary

  • Taste Budz

    Logo Design

  • Townie Meeting 2013

    Promo Video

  • The Burn Rose: Book I

    Book Cover Design

  • What's Your Superpower?

    Promo Video

  • ETSU CPA Promo

    Promo Video

  • Spaces - Episode 2

    Web Series

  • Faculty Orientation 2012

    Promo Video

  • Choices Poster

    Movie Poster Design

  • ETSU Online Commercial

    Promo Video

  • Scratch Foodworks

    Logo Design

  • Townie Meeting 2012

    Promo Video

  • Spaces - Episode 3

    Web Series

  • One Breath Away

    Book Trailer

  • Spaces - Episode 4

    Web Series

  • ELPA Course Overview

    Promo Video

  • Carter Legacy DVD Cover

    DVD Cover Design

  • Dyer's Eve

    Short Film

  • Keep ETSU ROTC

    Promo Video

  • African Angelz Fashion Show

    Promo Video

  • Snap Running Club

    Promo Flyer Design

  • The Heretic

    VFX Breakdown

  • Carter Railroad Museum

    Promo Video

  • OSU Department Intro

    Motion Graphics intro

  • Why Choose ETSU?

    Promo Video

  • Mary B Martin 2013 Promo

    Promo Video

Reels

Watch and download the reels below to view the best of my recent work.

Links

Looking for more? Check out the links below to view my other portfolios, media collections, film projects and my blog.

3D Generalist Portfolio

Jake's 3D Generalist Portfolio

Click above to visit my 3d portfolio to view a sampling of my past projects, renders, and animations.

Compositor Portfolio

Jake's Compositor Portfolio

Visit my compositing portfolio to view my compositing reel and visual f/x breakdowns from past projects.

Editor Portfolio

Jake's Editor Portfolio

Follow the above link to view my editing reel as well as examples from previous projects, promos, and shorts.

Graphic Design Portfolio

Jake's Graphic Design Portfolio

In my graphic design portfolio you will find examples of my 2D print, digital, and traditional projects.

Motion Graphics Portfolio

Jake's Motion Graphics Portfolio

My motion graphics portfolio highlights recent animations created for promo videos, documentaries, and shorts.

Jake's Behance Portfolio

Jake's Behance Portfolio

Visit my Behance portfolio to view some of my past projects in depth with stills and production notes.

Jake's Flicks on Vimeo

Jake's Flicks on Vimeo

Jake's Flicks on Vimeo includes a variety of my previos worksranging from promo videos to film projects and trailers.

Jake's YouTube Channel

Jake's YouTube Channel

My YouTube channel also contains a variety of all my past works featuring all my production and post skills.

Dyer's Eve

The Dyer's Eve Film Project

Learn more about The Dyer's Eve Film Project including character bios, backstory, or just watch the short.

Choices

Choices the Film

Visit the official site of my independent feature - Choices the Film.

Jake's Blog

Jake's Blog

Check out my blog to find out what I've been up to and the process behind my various projects.

Get in touch

Have a project in mind? Facing a deadline? Looking to hire? Drop me a line or give me a call and let's discuss how I can best assist you in reaching your goals or completing your project.

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