Justin Connors
Jconnfilm@yahoo.com


Specialty

Creation of quality, high production value packages and materials, and visually appealing graphics and titles. Maintaining a steady and organized workflow to keep productivity to the highest standard.

Experience

2009 Editor Platinum Creative

-Edit high quality content for promotional use for Full Sail University
-Responsible for dvd creation and authorization and product reproduction for multiple platforms and mediums
-Creation of motion graphics utilizing Motion and Adobe After effects
-Maintain media assest organization to promote productivity

2009 Lead Post Production/Graphic Designer/Camera The Waterman League

- All post production videos and promos created on a Final Cut Pro timeline
- Given the freedom to have creative control and responsibility over content
- Lead camera/editing teams to put together what the press called “The best produced ocean sports videos we have seen in a while”
- Created Print ads for world wide magazine publication utilizing Photoshop
- Logo, Effects, Graphics, Green Screen Keying and Compositing created in After Effects

2009 Host/Editor/Graphic Designer Orlando Live
- Editing and Color Correction made in Final Cut Pro
- Handled all aspects of on air promotion for various segments
- Responsible for creation of entertaining packages from on-site material
- Logo, Creation of Lower thirds, Effects, Graphics, Green Screen Keying and Compositing created in After Effects

2009 Editor/Graphic Designer Lution Media
- Editing and Color Correction made in Final Cut Pro
- Creation of various promotional print ads and pictures\
- Created High Concept Animatics for commercial productions
- Utilized story telling techniques for epic Behind the Scenes video creation
- Controlled Post Production Pipeline for Behind the Scenes on Universal Music Project 16 Second Stare “Red Carpet Ride”
- Responsible of Log and Capture, Organization

2009 Lead Post Production/Editor/Graphic Designer St.Fleur Entertainment Feature Film
- Editing and Color Correction made in Final Cut Pro
- Created a Final Product with the use of multiple story telling techniques
- Responsible for Entire Post Production Pipeline
- Handled all aspects of marketing materials; posters, trailers, promotional images
- Logo, Effects, Graphics, Green Screen Keying and Compositing created in After Effects

2008 Producer/Director/Editor/Graphic Designer “Energyze” Commercial
- Editing and Color Correction made in Final Cut Pro
- Added a Intense “In Your Face” creative commercial using fast paced editing and graphics
- Preproduction Animatic created with After Effects, Final Cut Pro and Photoshop to enhance productivity
- Logo, Effects, Graphics, Green Screen Keying and Compositing created in After Effects

2008 Director/Editor/Graphic Designer “K1X streetballin” Promo
- Editing and Color Correction made in Final Cut Pro
- Splash Logos created with After Effects

2008 Director/Editor/Graphic Designer “SkateJoy” Promo
- Editing and Color Correction made in Final Cut Pro
- Splash Logos and Titles created in After Effects

2008 Editor/ Graphic Designer “Sticks and Stones” Short Film
- Edited on AVID Media Composer
- Utilized sound design and storytelling to create a action/comedy product
- Designed promotional movie poster in Photoshop
- Created opening and ending sequence in After Effects

2008 Lead Post Production “Mr.Harrison” Short Film
- Editing and Color Correction on AVID Adrenaline
- Applied unique skill sets to make a slow film more entertaining

2008 Co-Director/Camera/Editor/ Graphic Designer “Swamp Stompers” Documentary
- Editing, Color Correction and Teaser made in Final Cut Pro
- Created product that Emmy Award winning film maker Jim Martin said,” The most compelling documentary I’ve seen here in a while.”
- Responsible for editing with and Epic feel to provide intense imagery on screen
- Designed Movie Poster using Photoshop
- Designed Splash Logos in After Effects

2008 Producer/Director/Editor/ Graphic Designer “PrimeTime” Webisode Pilot
- Storyboard and Pre-visualization made in Photoshop
- Editing and Color Correction made in Final Cut Pro
- Graphics and Animation created with After Effects
- Composed music using Garage Band

2008 Host/Editor/Graphic Designer Outloudthinking.com Videogame Website Production House
- Host of Podcast
- Graphic Designer of all Promotional Material
- Animation done in After Effects
- Editing done in Final Cut Pro

2007 Director/Editor “How to Kill Masey Jones” Short Film
- Editing and Color Correction made on Final Cut Pro
- Created opening sequence, Effects, and splash titles using After Effects

Editing Skills

Epic cinematic pieces, intense fast paced commercials, Intriguing Movie Trailers, Pre Production Animatics, Mastery of Storytelling in all forms. A complete understanding of pacing and timing for epic, action and comedic application

Computer Experience (* indicates ownership)

Adobe Illustrator*, Adobe Photoshop*, Adobe After Effects*, Motion*, Final Cut Pro*, Soundtrack Pro*, Compressor*, ProTools V7.4, DVD Studio Pro*, VectorWorks, AVID (Media Composer & Symphony Nitris), Microsoft Office (Word*, Excel*, PowerPoint*) MAC* and PC proficient

Education

Full Sail University, Winter Park, FL
Bachelor of Science Degree in Film 2008