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John S. Ely
5131 Shelby Lane • Liberty Township • OH • 45044
--https://www.johnely.net/
Career Objective
Seeking freelance videography, animation, or motion graphics work where I can use my skills and experience to become a valued member of your team.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Medical Illustration – 2006
The Cleveland Institute of ArtCleveland, OH
Skills
Production: 3D Animation, 3D Modeling, Motion Graphics, Scientific Illustration, Photography, Shooting, Editing, Drone Pilot.
Post-Production: Editing and Compositing 2D & 3D Elements, Color Grading.
Audio Production: Sound Editing, Foley Work, Sound Mixing, Recording.
Traditional: Storyboarding, Watercolor Painting, Illustration, Still Photography.
Software Experience
Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Encore, Adobe Audition, Adobe Lightroom, Autodesk Maya, Wings 3D.
Professional Experience
2004 – 2007Art Director/Graphic Designer
The Viktor Schreckengost FoundationCleveland Heights, OH
Responsible for design and layout of promotional brochures, posters, panels, plaques, etc. Responsible for digital restoration and print reproduction of original watercolor paintings.
2006 – 20083D Animator/Motion Graphics Artist; Freelance
EDR Media/Beachwood StudiosBeachwood, OH
Responsible for modeling assets for 3D animation projects. Responsible for rigging and 3D animation.
2007 – 20143D Animator/Motion Graphics Artist
The Cleveland IndiansCleveland, OH
Responsible for commercial production, video production, sales promotions, scoreboard and fascia animations, in-park signage and advertisement.
2014 – Present3D Animator/Motion Graphics Artist; Freelance
TR Creative GroupCincinnati, OH
Responsible for 3D animation, motion graphics and various design projects.
2016 – 20173D Animator/Motion Graphics Artist; Contract
Kinetic VisionEvendale, OH
Responsible for Industrial Design-related 3D animation, motion graphics and video production projects.
2016 – 20173D Animator/Motion Graphics Artist; Contract
Iacono ProductionsCincinnati, OH
Responsible for 3D animation, motion graphics and video production projects.
2014 – 2019 VP of Design
Favorite Fishing USACincinnati, OH (Company in Thayer MO)
Responsible for 3D modeling, product design, collateral graphic design, videography, editing, and production of youtube channel.
References
Justin White - Strategic Sales Lead Manager at Oswald Companies.
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Joe Von Enck - Graphic Artist at Fox Sports Ohio.
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Chris Ruggiero - Creative Director at Kinetic Vision.
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Thomas Donlan – VP of Sales
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