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Laurin Guadiana
Post Production Artist
Houston,TX
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Summary
Dedicated Post Production Artist with over 25 years of experience in photo manipulation, non-destructive editing, and color correction. Proven ability to manage projects efficiently while ensuring client satisfaction.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Post Production Artist
Digital Imaging Group
Houston
10.2009 - Current
- Retouch and color corrected photographs for magazine layouts.
- Edit images for clarity, color balance, and overall composition.
- Collaborate with clients to implement their vision into retouched images.
- Review client feedback to ensure satisfaction with final images.
- Collaborate with photographers to meet visual standards and project goals.
- Liaise with art directors to ensure that all retouching requests were fulfilled accurately.
- Enhance product images to meet marketing standards for online platforms.
- Create high-resolution retouching of product images for web use.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.
- Prepare retouched files for print production by optimizing them for CMYK mode.
- Ensure that all final output meets industry standards regarding resolution and quality.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends in photo editing and retouching practices.
- Train junior retouchers on techniques and software usage effectively.
- Implement non-destructive editing techniques to preserve source material whenever possible.
- Apply creative filters to enhance the visual impact of photos.
- Manipulate original photos to improve overall look and feel.
- Perform detailed masking work as part of complex compositing operations.
- Select, captioned and color-correct photos for photo sales, website galleries and slideshows.
- Manage file organization and maintained image archives efficiently.
- Assist in developing retouching workflow processes to streamline operations.
- Review and corrected CGI 3D artwork to ensure quality and accuracy standards.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions with creative team members.
- Produce high-resolution images suitable for large-scale printing projects.
- Develop strong working knowledge of client design specifications to enable early identification of potential issues.
- Ensure brand color fidelity utilizing Pantone colors and HEX codes.
Marketing Graphic Designer
Town & Country Plastic Surgery
Houston
03.2008 - 10.2009
- Designed engaging marketing materials for aesthetic services and patient education.
- Designed and produced print materials, including brochures, flyers, and business cards, ensuring alignment with branding and campaign goals.
- Collaborated with medical staff to develop cohesive branding that enhanced promotional campaign effectiveness.
- Assisted in executing email marketing campaigns targeting prospective patients effectively.
- Managed print production process from concept to final delivery, ensuring adherence to quality standards and deadlines.
- Utilized typography, color, and layout to enhance visual communication and message clarity.
- Selected colors and themes while adding functionality to create new designs.
- Researched and identified new design trends to stay current with industry standards.
- Managed multiple design requests simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
Digital Retoucher
Gittings Photography
Houston
11.1999 - 03.2008
- Leveraged Adobe Photoshop for precise retouching and impactful image manipulation.
- Edited images to enhance color, clarity, and composition for client presentations.
- Collaborated with photographers to ensure alignment on artistic vision and requirements.
- Created streamlined workflows to optimize retouching process and reduce turnaround time.
- Ensured consistency in style across various projects while adhering to brand guidelines.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.
- Corrected inconsistencies in image exposure, contrast, and color balance.
- Repaired dust spots and scratches from scanned film negatives utilizing specialized software tools.
- Utilized advanced selection methods such as quick masking, path creation or luminosity masks for precise selections.
- Produced a wide range of effects on images including sharpening, softening, blurring, and vignetting.
- Cloned out unwanted elements from pictures while preserving the integrity of the original composition.
- Restored damaged or aged photographs using advanced restoration techniques.
- Applied creative filters to enhance the visual impact of photos.
- Ensured that all final output met industry standards regarding resolution and quality.
- Communicated with art directors to clarify retouching requests.
- Assisted in training junior retouchers on techniques and software usage.
- Communicated with art directors to clarify retouching requests.
Education
Graphic Design
Art Institute of Houston
HoustonFine Arts
San Jacinto College South
Houston, TXSkills
- Image editing
- Photo retouching
- Color correction
- Non-destructive editing
- File organization
- Branding alignment
Accomplishments
Nominated for Photoshop World Guru Award in 2008 for Photo Restoration
Timeline
Post Production Artist
Digital Imaging Group
10.2009 - Current
Marketing Graphic Designer
Town & Country Plastic Surgery
03.2008 - 10.2009
Digital Retoucher
Gittings Photography
11.1999 - 03.2008
Graphic Design
Art Institute of Houston
Fine Arts
San Jacinto College South