About

 

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Lee’s Experience & Education

Lee’s career started as a photographer (with a specialty in aerial photography) and graphic designer for the U.S. Navy. This experience led him to further expand his knowledge with a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Effects and Motion Graphics. For over a decade, he has worked as a production and post-production artist thanks to his extensive skill set in photography, graphic design, video editing, motions graphics, visual effects, and 3D modeling.

 

Pixelfire – Kent, WA – Production Coordinator, Videographer, Video Editor, Motion Graphic Artist, Drone Pilot

NOVEMBER 2019 – PRESENT

 

  • Schedule and deliver all video content for clientele across the United States
  • Supervise one employee for the creation and distribution of local content
  • Oversee all aspects of on-location video production
  • Primary drone pilot (licensed with the FAA(UAS107))
  • Primary videographer, video editor, and photographer for all digital signage
  • Manage all office administrative tasks on a daily basis
  • One of 3 motion graphic and visual effects artist contributors for clientele’s custom created content

Aleko, Kent, WA – Video Marketing Producer

April 2018 – NOVEMBER 2019

 

  • Handled all aspects of production for several hundred product demonstrations, assembly, safe use, promotional, and social media videos
  • Primary videographer, video editor, and motion graphic artist for all created content
  • Responsible for uploading and upkeep of all digital accounts for product and brand identification

Synect Media, Redmond, WA— Production Engineer / Rendering Artist

MAY 2018 – NOVEMBER 2018

 

  • Pre-checked incoming productions in 2D and 3D programs
  • Managed all production corrections from national artists for concept and mockup projects with clients including Microsoft, TSA, and various international airports
  • 1 of 3 specialized managers overseeing all the production of rendering artifacts from 2 different render farms
  • Sequenced final videos for a 15 multi-screen display for clientele

TurboSquid, New Orleans, LA — 3D Technical Artist / 3D Conversion Artist / Video and Motion Graphics Artist / Video Editor

NOVEMBER 2014 – DECEMBER 2017

 

  • Converted 3D scene files into other 2D and 3D programs for customer needs
  • Checked models and scenes to ensure they met rigid standards for Checkmate certification in all 3D programs (3ds Max, Maya, C4D, Unity, LightWave all used daily)
  • Implemented a new video department and managed all video productions created for social media platforms and company website
  • Created and developed production schedules and final video delivery for all “How to” videos produced under the new video department
  • Devised the video budget, time constraints, mockups, storyboards, and workforce hours for entire department
  • Delegated tasks for new employees after completion of initial training
  • Primary employee tasked with topology comparison of models to prevent copyright infringement

Busted Tooth Studios, Denver, CO — Freelance Artist

2007 – 2017

 

  • Created wireframes, mock-ups, concepts, and artistic productions for independent and corporate clientele
  • Freelance videography, graphic design, web design, directing, video editing, VFX, motion graphics, and photography services for national and international clients
  • Oversaw all aspects of work associated with productions, employees, sales, web, and social media
  • Produced a variety of high-end visual effects scenes for a weekly television show
  • Created wireframes, mock-ups, concepts, and artistic productions for all Production with independent and corporate businesses
  • Managed several contractors at various production sites/ stages of productions
  • Responsible for budget oversight for all business and production needs
  • Created and updated HTML-, CSS-, WordPress-based websites

EDUCATION

FAA Remote Pilot Certification

    • 2020 – Obtained UAS 107 in February 2020

Art Institute of Colorado, Denver, CO — BA in Visual Effects and Motion Graphics

    • SEPTEMBER 2005 – SEPTEMBER 2008

Flight Aviation School, Lemoore, CA

    • 2001 – Became the primary aerial photographer for the USS Kitty Hawk CV-63

Defense Information School, Fort Meade, MD

      • 2000 – Educated in all aspects of photography and graphic design
    © 2024 All copyrights for original videography and photography belong to Lee the Fly Guy. All the songs used in the demo videos belong to their respective owners and Lee the Fly Guy does not claim any right over them as they are used for demonstrative purposes only.