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STEVE SUMMERS

Video Editor/Motion Graphic Designer
Chicago,IL

Summary

Video Editor and Motion Graphic Designer with 10+ years of experience and a passion for bringing stories, ideas, and concepts to life. Expertise in full-service video creation from conceptualization to post-production for broadcast, the web, and social media.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Video Editor & Motion Graphic Designer

Creative Motion
05.2006 - Current
  • Collaborated with clients and creative teams to produce engaging and dynamic video campaigns for broadcast, B2B, web, and social media, while maintaining brand standards, timeframe and budget.
  • Independently managed post-production pipeline: editing, motion graphics, animation, color correction, sound mixing & delivery.
  • Clients include FedEx, McDonald's, Adobe, Wrangler, Alight, Cushman & Wakefield, Green Bay Packers, Smithfield Foods, Echo Power Tools and NCCA


Director & Producer

Cantilever Films LLC
1 2015 - Current
  • Produced & directed the feature narrative film, The Glass House and the 5-part documentary War Movie; managed creative and organizational process from conceptualization and writing to post-production.
  • Oversaw hiring of production teams and directed crews of 12+ on set, collaborating with actors to achieve creative film objectives. Organized logistics of shooting schedules & locations, oversaw budgets, and managed project timelines.
  • Partnered with editors, color specialists, and audio mixers to determine final cut for post-production broadcast delivery on Amazon and other platforms.

Lecturer

DePaul University
01.2007 - 04.2013
  • Taught Editing, Visual Design, Compositing/Visual Effects, and Product Design classes to undergrad and graduate students.
  • Created course content, engaging projects, and facilitated classes on video editing techniques, historical context, and the evolution into contemporary cinema.
  • Instructed students on best practices on Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, & Illustrator.

Education

Master of Fine Arts - Film, Video, and New Media

The School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting & Drawing

Kutztown University
Kutztown, PA
05.2001 -

Skills

  • Creative Storytelling and Visualization
  • Post-Production Management and Organization
  • Video Editing
  • Motion Graphics Design
  • Typography Knowledge
  • Animation
  • Audio Mixing and Mastering
  • Color grading expertise
  • Social Media Best Practices

Additional Information

Expert in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator and Audition.

Working experience in DaVinci Resolve, Figma, Teams, and Monday.

Timeline

Lecturer

DePaul University
01.2007 - 04.2013

Video Editor & Motion Graphic Designer

Creative Motion
05.2006 - Current

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting & Drawing

Kutztown University
05.2001 -

Director & Producer

Cantilever Films LLC
1 2015 - Current

Master of Fine Arts - Film, Video, and New Media

The School of The Art Institute of Chicago

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