Adobe After Effects
Luke Hardy
Video Editor / Videographer / Photographer
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Creative and adaptive professional with experience in film production,
editing, multimedia design, and computer animation. Seeking to
continue career within media production.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Wedding Photographer /Videographer
Self-employeed
06.2023 - Current
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Directed wedding guests to pose for photographs.
- Produced videos according to client specifications, including desired length, style and pace.
- Collaborated with other wedding vendors such as planners, florists, and venue coordinators to ensure smooth event operations.
Custom Picture Framer / Photo Editor / Printer
Mercury Head Gallery
11.2022 - Current
- Consultation: Interact with clients to understand their framing requirements, including the purpose, style, and budget for framing their artwork or photographs.
- Design and Selection: Assist clients in selecting suitable materials, such as frames, matting, glass, and backing boards, considering factors like style, color, and conservation needs. Provide recommendations based on the client's preferences and the nature of the artwork.
- Measurement and Cutting: Measure the artwork accurately and use specialized tools to cut the framing materials to the required size. Ensure precision and attention to detail during this process to achieve a perfect fit.
- Assembly and Mounting: Assemble the framing components using appropriate techniques, such as mitering and joining corners, securing the artwork or photograph within the frame, and mounting any additional elements like mat boards or spacers.
- Conservation and Preservation: Apply techniques and materials that help protect the artwork from damage, such as using UV-filtering glass or acrylic to minimize fading caused by sunlight. Implement archival methods to ensure long-term preservation of the artwork.
- Used Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom to crop, invert and control light and color properties of photos.
Creative Tech & Video Editor
Aventus Solutions
02.2020 - 12.2024
- Develop and implement technology for creative and unique photo booth experiences
- Created tutorials for franchisees to use to learn new processes
- Coordinate with owner to purchase new equipment
- Lead a small group of BA's and closely coordinated with client to create memorable photo booth at a large music festival
- Created complex animations for smartphones, computers and websites.
- Edited together video, audio still imagery and motion graphics for creative and informational multimedia projects.
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
Framing Manager
Michael's Arts & Crafts Store
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Assembled and designed frames for customers' artwork, helping customers to create aesthetically-appealing pieces
- Managed a small team of framers and provided training to new team members
Sales Representative
Alliance Game Distributors
06.2014 - 02.2021
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Manage sales territory across the Midwest (United States) and Canada
- Communicate information and reach clients across several different media platforms
Video Editor Intern
University Of Saint Francis
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio and special effects.
- Evaluated and selected scenes for pacing, entertainment value and continuity, trim shots and edit content.
- Organized assets by collecting data from camera media, transcoding video and audio files and managing file backup to digital asset management system.
- Created titles, captions, graphics and templates in After Effects to give edits additional visual flare.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Arts
University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN 08.2009 - 12.2012
Associate of Arts - Computer Graphics
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN 08.2006 - 05.2009
Skills
Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Communication
Storytelling
Adobe Creative Suite
Creative collaboration
Multi-camera editing
Animation pipeline understanding
Videography
Software
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premier
Maya
Final Cut Pro
Blender
HTML / CSS
Timeline
Lead Wedding Photographer /Videographer
Self-employeed
06.2023 - Current
Custom Picture Framer / Photo Editor / Printer
Mercury Head Gallery
11.2022 - Current
Framing Manager
Michael's Arts & Crafts Store
10.2020 - 02.2021
Creative Tech & Video Editor
Aventus Solutions
02.2020 - 12.2024
Sales Representative
Alliance Game Distributors
06.2014 - 02.2021
Video Editor Intern
University Of Saint Francis
01.2011 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Arts
University of Saint Francis - Fort Wayne
08.2009 - 12.2012
Associate of Arts - Computer Graphics
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
08.2006 - 05.2009