Summary

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Work History

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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

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 - 2012.12

Associate of Arts - Computer Graphics

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana